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INDEX

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Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . .10-2

Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 4-20
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Mass Storage Media (MEM) . . . 6-25
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . .4-39
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .4-35
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36

Messages (cont.)

Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Object Detection System . . . . .4-38
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23

Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Mirrors (cont.)

Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61

Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

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Navigation System

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19

Net

Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Summary of Contents for SRX 2010

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Page 2: ...Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 13 Information Displays 4 29 Vehicle Messages 4 33 Vehicle Personalization 4 41 OnStar System 4 46 Universal Remote System 4 48 Lighting 5 1 Exterior Lighting 5 1 Interior Lighting 5 6 Infotainment System 6 1 Introduction 6 1 Radio 6 11 Audio Players 6 19 Rear Seat Infotainment 6 36 Phone 6 47 Climate Controls 7 1 Climate Control Systems 7 1 Air Vents 7 6 Dri...

Page 3: ...ng 9 101 Towing 9 105 Appearance Care 9 109 Service and Maintenance 10 1 General Information 10 1 Scheduled Maintenance 10 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 10 6 Maintenance Records 10 9 Technical Data 11 1 Vehicle Identification 11 1 Vehicle Data 11 2 Customer Information 12 1 Customer Information 12 1 Reporting Safety Defects 12 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 12 18 Index i 1 ...

Page 4: ...h of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du conces...

Page 5: ...ese mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols ...

Page 6: ...Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mode F Tra...

Page 7: ...vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 8: ... Manual 1 13 Liftgate Power 1 14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 1 17 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 17 Immobilizer 1 19 Immobilizer Operation 1 19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 1 20 Power Mirrors 1 20 Folding Mirrors 1 21 Heated Mirrors 1 22 Automatic Dimming Mirror 1 22 Park Tilt Mirrors 1 22 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 1 22 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 1 23 Windows Windows 1 23 ...

Page 9: ...ught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children This key located inside the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used for the driver door and glove box To remove the key press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the key out Never pull the key out without pressing the button See your dealer retailer if a new key is ne...

Page 10: ...his section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer retailer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter functions will work up to 60 m 195 feet away from the vehicle Keep in mind that other conditions such as those previously stated can impact the performance of the transmitter With Remote Start...

Page 11: ... Panic Alarm Press and release one time to locate the vehicle The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds or until L is pressed again or the vehicle is started Remote Liftgate Release Press until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the power liftgate Keyless Access O...

Page 12: ...ng the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter will not be able to open the door even with the transmitter in the vehicle You may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature by pressing and holding the power door unlock button on the instrument panel for several seconds with a door open Keyless locking will then remain disabled until the door lock switch ...

Page 13: ...w transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter To program the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters both currently recognized and new must be with you 1 Place the recognized transmitter s in the cupholder 2 Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unl...

Page 14: ... in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you 1 Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds The Driver Information Center DIC displays Remote Learn...

Page 15: ... on the transmitter To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 through 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ignition for 5 seconds to exit programming mode Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display No Remote Detected when you try to start the vehicle The Replace Battery in Remote Key message may...

Page 16: ... Insert the new battery positive side facing down Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery 5 Snap the transmitter back together Remote Vehicle Start If available this feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle Remote Vehicle Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start To enable and disable remote start see Remote Vehicle Start under Vehi...

Page 17: ... START ignition mode to drive the vehicle The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON RUN START Extending Engine Run Time For a 10 minute extension repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running The remote start can only be extended once When the remote start is extended the second 10 minute period will start immediately For exampl...

Page 18: ...the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help pr...

Page 19: ... locked with the power lock switch on the instrument panel three chimes sound to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use All doors lock five seconds after the last door is closed When the delayed locking feature is in use pressing Q on the instrument panel or Q on the keyless access transmitter will override the feature and lock all doors immediately This feature can be programmed by usi...

Page 20: ...de air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 8 22 Notice If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass...

Page 21: ... instrument panel Continued WARNING Continued Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 8 22 On vehicles with a power liftg...

Page 22: ... The liftgate only operates manually in this position Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than with a standard manual liftgate In either the MAX or the 3 4 mode the liftgate can be power opened and closed by Pressing on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 1 3 Pr...

Page 23: ...ll closed or open position After removing the obstruction the power liftgate operation can be used again If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle the power function will deactivate The Power Liftgate Unavailable warning message in the Driver Information Center DIC will display After removing the obstructions the liftgate will resume normal power operation The vehicle h...

Page 24: ...te and close With the power liftgate disabled the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker Always close the liftgate before driving If the RKE button is pressed while power operation is disabled the turn signals flash and the liftgate will not move The liftgate has an electric latch If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage the liftgate will not ...

Page 25: ... disarm the system either unlock the doors using the transmitter or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle To avoid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed Always unlock a door with the transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will not disarm the alarm If you set off the ala...

Page 26: ...ing or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more keyless entry transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle Only a correctly matched keyless entry transmitter will start the vehicle If the keyless entry transmitter is ever damaged you may not be able to start your vehicle When trying to start the vehicle the security light comes on briefly when...

Page 27: ... Operation on page 1 3 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before chang...

Page 28: ...r To fold the mirrors 1 With the selector switch in the O position push the control pad down Both mirrors will automatically fold 2 Press the selector switch again to return the mirrors to their original position Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors d...

Page 29: ...rrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking The passenger and driver mirrors return to their original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or the ignition is turned off or to OFF LOCK This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization on page 4 ...

Page 30: ...ur dealer retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See the OnStar owner s guide for more information about the services OnStar provides Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Windows WARNING Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be over...

Page 31: ...ildren When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows Driver side shown The power window controls are located on each of the side doors The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows The power windows Can be operated with the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START Can be operated within 10 m...

Page 32: ... window has fully closed Obstacle Detection Feature The Obstacle Detection Feature is part of the express up feature and is active 1 In the middle and upper portions of the window opening 2 During window up movements 3 In ignition OFF during all window up movements and during express up window movements in ignition ON RUN START If there is something blocking the window during automatic closing the...

Page 33: ...rom the driver position Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off An indicator light shows the feature is on Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can be moved along the...

Page 34: ...econd stop will express close the roof Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time while the vehicle is not in use Excessive debris may collect in the tracks and possibly plug the water draining system Press the back of the sunshade switch B to open the sunshade Press the front of the switch to the first stop to close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal speed Press the switch ...

Page 35: ...1 28 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...ety Belt System Parts After a Crash 2 27 Airbag System Airbag System 2 27 Where Are the Airbags 2 30 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 31 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 33 How Does an Airbag Restrain 2 33 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 34 Passenger Sensing System 2 36 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 40 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 41 Airbag System Check 2 4...

Page 37: ...t installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash ...

Page 38: ...ats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions 1 Pull the head restraint up to raise it 2 To lower the head restraint press the release button while pushing the head restraint down 3 Release the button 4 Push down on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in place The center seating position has an integrated head rest that can be adjusted the same way as the head rest...

Page 39: ... when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat position 1 Pull the handle located at the front of the seat 2 Move the seat forward or backward to adjust the seat position 3 Release the handle to stop the seat from moving Power Seat Adjustment Driver Seat shown A Power Seat Adjustment B Seatback Adjustment C Lumbar Adjustment On vehicles wit...

Page 40: ...ond memory setting while pressing button 2 To recall the memory positions press and hold either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position The seat outside mirrors and pedals if available move to the stored position Releasing the button before the stored position is reached cancels the recall Entering the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter with the remot...

Page 41: ...ack See Vehicle Personalization on page 4 41 for more information Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Seats with power lumbar have controls located on the outboard side of the seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 2 4 for more information Adjust lumbar support by using the rocker switch on the outboard side of the driver seat Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar su...

Page 42: ...not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Vehicles with manual reclining seatbacks have a lever on the outboard side of the seat Lift the lever and move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever The seatback should not move when pushed or pulled Po...

Page 43: ...For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition ...

Page 44: ... and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item Thi...

Page 45: ...wn for more cargo space WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be se...

Page 46: ...eatback Raise the seatback and release the lever The rear seat lock indicator A extends when the seatback is unlocked 2 Tilt the seatback rearward until it locks in the upright position The rear seat lock indicator A retracts when the seatback is locked To Recline the Seatback 1 Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback The rear seat lock indicator A extends when the seatback is unloc...

Page 47: ... the seat On vehicles with heated rear seats the switches are located on the Rear Seat Audio RSA controls With the ignition in ON RUN START press either button L for the corresponding seat The LED light illuminates when the feature is on Only the outboard seats are heated An indicator on the RSA screen turns on and the seat cushion and seatback heat up With each press of the switch the heated seat...

Page 48: ... more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 17 for additional information In most states and in all Canadian...

Page 49: ...s Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop ...

Page 50: ... a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 51: ...rk with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not yo...

Page 52: ...p can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this app...

Page 53: ...could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body Q What is wrong with this A The lap belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn ...

Page 54: ...sly injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What is wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest ...

Page 55: ...sts Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bone...

Page 56: ... You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What is wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impac...

Page 57: ... the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 26 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if ne...

Page 58: ...he vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder The belt should be away from the face and neck but not falling off the shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash Move the height adjuster ...

Page 59: ...new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 2 27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the outboard passenger positions in the rear seat If not they are available through your dealer retailer The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown boos...

Page 60: ...y injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from...

Page 61: ...heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Safety System Ch...

Page 62: ...y have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving...

Page 63: ...ere Are the Airbags on page 2 30 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system WARNING You can be ...

Page 64: ...act airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protectio...

Page 65: ...ddle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door ...

Page 66: ...er secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or r...

Page 67: ...e frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs The vehicle has seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 2 27 Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes In...

Page 68: ... and related hardware are all part of the airbag module Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel For vehicles with seat mounted side impact airbags there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows that have occupant...

Page 69: ...nts of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 2 33 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being abl...

Page 70: ...roken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The ser...

Page 71: ...ver airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accordin...

Page 72: ...forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle even if the airbag is off The passenger sensing system is desi...

Page 73: ...depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced righ...

Page 74: ...available do not install a child restraint in this vehicle If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger...

Page 75: ...ut modifications that can affect how the system operates WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your ...

Page 76: ...tion which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could al...

Page 77: ... airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 18 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened or broken airbag covers have the airbag covering and or airbag module replaced For the location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Infla...

Page 78: ...itations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Gu...

Page 79: ...lso see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 22 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to...

Page 80: ...d all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and ...

Page 81: ...ly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Never do this Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child Continued WARNING Continued restraint in a rear seat It is also better t...

Page 82: ...dition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support This is because an infant s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing child restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces ...

Page 83: ... system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint B Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness C Booster Seats A booster seat C is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window ...

Page 84: ...2 for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy ...

Page 85: ...n a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Continue...

Page 86: ... in the rear seat review the following illustrations Depending on where you place the child restraint or the size of the child restraint you may not be able to access certain safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Configurations for Use of Child Restraints A Child restraint using LATCH B Occupant prohibited A Child restraint using LATCH B Occupant pro...

Page 87: ...the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints h...

Page 88: ... facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchor...

Page 89: ... Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 50 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anchors or use the vehicle...

Page 90: ...tallation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seat...

Page 91: ...route the tether around the head restraint If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts If the rear center seating position you are using has an adjustable headrest and you are using a dual tether lower the headrest...

Page 92: ...during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH sy...

Page 93: ...nstructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 50 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle unt...

Page 94: ...ore information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat This vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing c...

Page 95: ...aints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 36 for additional information If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint...

Page 96: ...irbag and seat mounted side impact airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 19 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions...

Page 97: ... manufacturer s instructions regrading the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 2 52 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has b...

Page 98: ...nditioned and can be used to store items at a lower temperature The vehicle air conditioning must be turned on for the maximum cool air to enter the glove box Move the slide control across the small hole to turn the cool air flow off Close the opening to keep cold air from entering the vehicle Cupholders This vehicle has a cupholder equipped with a divider that can be adjusted to accommodate large...

Page 99: ...f the center console can be adjusted to a rearward middle and forward position Slide the top of the armrest to adjust to the desired position To open the center console with armrest move the armrest to the full rearward position to access the buttons For either center console the storage area has a storage tray and a main storage Push the driver side button to access the storage tray Push the pass...

Page 100: ...of the vehicle 2 Align the cartridge over the pins on the trim panels of the vehicle 3 Push down on the cartridge to snap it into place 4 Unroll the shade towards the rear of the vehicle 5 The shade can be set in two positions It can be set in a half way open A position for loading objects into the rear compartment 6 Pull cargo cover down to lower B position to conceal objects in the rear compartm...

Page 101: ...p to release the cartridge 3 Pull up to remove the cartridge from the pins WARNING An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver Someone could be injured If the cover is removed always store it in the proper storage location When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached Cargo Tie Downs For vehicles equipped with cargo t...

Page 102: ...nd lift up on the handle A prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened Four hooks are located on the inside cover and can be used or storing items There may be additional storage compartments on each side of the cargo management system Lift the panel up to open Press the red push button B on the prop rod to close the cover ...

Page 103: ...to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving If the cover is removed always store it outside of the vehicle When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached 1 Open the cover 2 Release the prop rod from the inside cover by sliding downward on the red clip A Unhook the prop rod from the pin on the inside cover Store the unhooked prop rod by folding it into the...

Page 104: ...hannel B located in the middle of both rails The loop of the D Ring slider must be facing inward towards the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usage Push the button to move the D Ring slider either towards the front or the rear of the vehicle The rings can be locked into various positions along the rail U Rail For vehicles with a U Rail system move the gate around the...

Page 105: ...RNING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net If items are not properly stored damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle You or other could be injured Always store items behind the net For vehicles equipped with a cargo net it can be used to s...

Page 106: ...rear seat backs should be folded down when the net is installed in the headliner opening located behind the front seats 3 Mount the cargo net to the rear seat tethers located on the back of the folded down rear seats and pull on the straps to tighten the net 4 When the net is installed in the headliner opening located behind the rear seats the rear seat backs should be upright 5 Mount the cargo ne...

Page 107: ...ailable space next to the kit Convenience Net This vehicle may have a convenience net located in the rear of the vehicle Attach it to the cargo tie downs for storing small loads Do not use the net to store heavy loads Roof Rack System WARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack like paneling plywood or a mattress the wind can catch it while the ...

Page 108: ...making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure cross rails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control If driving for a long distance on rough roads or a...

Page 109: ...3 12 Storage 2 NOTES ...

Page 110: ...el Economy Gauge 4 16 Turbo Gauge 4 16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 4 17 Safety Belt Reminders 4 17 Airbag Readiness Light 4 18 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 4 19 Charging System Light 4 20 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 20 Brake System Warning Light 4 23 Electric Parking Brake Light 4 24 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 4 24 Traction Off Light 4 25 StabiliTrak OFF Light 4 25 Traction...

Page 111: ...d Lock Messages 4 37 Lamp Messages 4 37 Object Detection System Messages 4 38 Ride Control System Messages 4 38 Airbag System Messages 4 39 Safety Belt Messages 4 39 Anti Theft Alarm System Messages 4 39 Service Vehicle Messages 4 39 Starting the Vehicle Messages 4 39 Tire Messages 4 39 Transmission Messages 4 40 Vehicle Reminder Messages 4 41 Washer Fluid Messages 4 41 Vehicle Personalization Veh...

Page 112: ...Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES ...

Page 113: ...4 4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 114: ...Lamps on page 5 5 If Equipped Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5 6 K Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 4 6 L Horn on page 4 7 M Start Stop Button See Starting the Gasoline Engine on page 8 18 N Windshield Wiper Washer on page 4 7 Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 4 9 O Heated Front Seats on page 2 8 If Equipped Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 2 9 If Equipped P Parking Brake o...

Page 115: ...ng wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel y z Press the y button to select the next favorite radio station or next CD DVD if equipped or MP3 track Press the z button to select the previous favorite radio station or previous CD DVD if equipped or MP3 track x Volume Press to increase the volume press to decrease the volume b g Push to Talk For vehicles with an OnSta...

Page 116: ... With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed 2 Fast wipes 1 Slow wipes Adjustable Interval Wipes Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes If the vehicle has Rainsense see following Rainsense information Off Turns the wipers off 8 Mist Single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down Several wipes hold the...

Page 117: ...ust the sensitivity Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture To deactivate Rainsense move the windshield wiper lever out of position Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash move the windshield wiper lever to the OFF position This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipes and or rear wipers With Rainsense if...

Page 118: ...ased Reverse Gear Wipes If the rear wiper control is off the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes If the rear wiper control is off the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes...

Page 119: ... that may interfere with the antenna s ability to receive a satellite signal See Multi Band Antenna on page 6 18 for the location of the vehicle s antennas The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites When the compass display shows CAL drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can re...

Page 120: ...MENU SELECT knob to adjust the highlighted value 5 Press the MENU SELECT knob to select the next value 6 To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu press the 0 BACK button at any time or press the MENU SELECT knob after adjusting the minutes or year Setting the 12 24 Hour Format 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight 12 24 Hour Format 4 Pr...

Page 121: ...supplied to the rear cargo outlet Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets Notice Ad...

Page 122: ...ing straight out To reinstall push the tray back into place There may also be ashtrays located on the center floor console behind the shift lever and in the rear doors Notice If papers pins or other flammable items are put in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Warning Lights Gauges and Ind...

Page 123: ...4 14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States version shown Canada similar ...

Page 124: ...with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Fuel Gauge United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on When the indicator nears empty the low fuel light comes on There still is a little fuel left but the vehicle should be refueled soon Here are four thin...

Page 125: ... minimum fuel economy This least efficient fuel economy usually occurs during quick accelerations or when idling 100 Is the maximum fuel economy The best fuel economy usually occurs during coasting This gauge moves often as it is an instantaneous calculation based on current driving conditions Turbo Gauge For vehicles with a turbo gauge it indicates when the vehicle is using turbo power When the n...

Page 126: ...nder light on the instrument panel cluster When the engine is started this light and a chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind drivers to fasten their safety belts The light also begins to flash This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving If the driver safety belt is already buckled neither the light nor chime come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...

Page 127: ...the passenger seatbelt is buckled the corresponding seat belt symbol in the DIC turns green There are no seat position sensors in the seat If a seatbelt is not initially buckled the cluster continues to show the gray seatbelt icon While the vehicle is moving if a second row passenger that was previously buckled becomes unbuckled a full screen warning displays with the corresponding seat belt indic...

Page 128: ...atus indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start if equipped to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat...

Page 129: ...does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the light stays on or comes on while driving there may be a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer retailer Driving while this light is on could drain the battery When this light comes on the Driver Information Center DIC also displays a message See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 4 33 T...

Page 130: ...e replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications...

Page 131: ...ng after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up If one or more of these conditions occurs change the fuel brand used It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Gasoline Specifications on page 8 45 If none of the abov...

Page 132: ...parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop the vehicle For good braking both parts need to be working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away United States Canada The brake indicator light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retaile...

Page 133: ...ght should come on briefly when as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If this light comes on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park brake system to work at a reduced level The vehicle can still be driven but should be taken to a dealer retailer as soon as possible See Parking Brake on page 8 29 for more i...

Page 134: ...rol System TCS on page 8 32 and StabiliTrak System on page 8 33 for more information StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak TCS button If the Traction Control System TCS is off wheel spin is not limited When the StabiliTrak system is off the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle Adjust driving accordingly Turn on ...

Page 135: ... Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can accompany the light See Tire Messages on page 4 39 for more information Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the tire loading information label See Tire Pressure on page ...

Page 136: ...rly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem See your dealer retailer Fuel Economy Light For vehicles with the fuel economy mode light it comes on when the eco economy switch located next to the shifter is pressed Press the switch again to turn off the light and exit the fuel saver mode See Driving for Better Fuel Economy on page 8 2 for more information Low Fuel Wa...

Page 137: ...nger on page 5 2 for more information Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the Adaptive Forward Lighting system and flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes See Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL on page 5 3 for more information Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are in...

Page 138: ... is active The light turns off when the cruise control is switched off See Cruise Control on page 8 35 for more information Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC displays information about your vehicle It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected See Vehicle Messages on page 4 33 for more information All...

Page 139: ...tton to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed Trip Fuel Menu Items Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever until Trip Fuel Information Menu is displayed Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the following menu items Trip Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy Fuel Range Fuel Used Average Vehicle Speed Elapsed Time Navigation Turn by Turn Speed a...

Page 140: ...sed display is showing Average Vehicle Speed The Average Vehicle Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour km h This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value The average speed can be reset by pressing the SET button while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing Elapsed Time Thi...

Page 141: ... Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9 61 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 62 for more information Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If Remaining Oil Life 99 is displayed that means 99 of the current oil life remains When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messag...

Page 142: ...r another Some messages may not require immediate action but you can press SET to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be cleared You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the mess...

Page 143: ...ge 8 29 for more information Service Brake Assist This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system When this message is displayed the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal under these conditions Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Service Parking Brake This message ...

Page 144: ...o avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue to drive the vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer retailer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine Coolant Level Low Add Coolant This messag...

Page 145: ...the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer Engine Power Messages Engine Power Is Reduced This message displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this mess...

Page 146: ...ce Battery In Remote Key This message displays when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced Transport Mode On This message displays when the ignition is held in START for 15 seconds The battery light may also be flashing when this message is displayed To turn this message off start the vehicle and hold the START button for 15 seconds Lamp Messages AFL Adaptive Forward Lighting Lamp...

Page 147: ...l Wheel Drive AWD System See your dealer retailer for service Service Stabilitrak This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system If this message appears try to reset the system Stop turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds then start the engine again If this message still comes on it means there is a problem See your dealer retailer for service The vehicle is safe to dr...

Page 148: ...wer Steering This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Service Vehicle Soon This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Starting the Vehicle Messages Press Brake to Start Vehicle This message is displayed when attempting to start the ve...

Page 149: ...hicle Load Limits on page 8 11 and Tire Pressure on page 9 59 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the set reset button The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 29 Transmission Messages Service Transmission This message displays if there is a problem wit...

Page 150: ...n every vehicle Only the features available on a particular vehicle will be displayed on that vehicle CONFIG Configuration Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu MENU SELECT Knob Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items Turn the knob to scroll through the menus 0 BACK Press to exit or move backwards in a menu Entering the Personalization Menus 1 Press CONFIG ...

Page 151: ...ghted to open the menu Turn the knob to highlight High or Low Sensitivity Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu Remote Start Auto Seat Cool When on this feature will turn the vented seats on when using remote start on warm days Press the MENU SELECT knob when Remote Start Auto Seat Cool is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and ...

Page 152: ...ows the selection of the chime volume level Press the MENU SELECT knob when Chime Volume is highlighted Turn the knob to select Normal or High Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Reverse Tilt Mirror This allows you to turn the park tilt mirrors feature on or off Press the MENU SELECT knob when Reverse Tilt Mirror is highlighted Turn the knob to select Driver Passenger or Off Pre...

Page 153: ...locking when the door is open If off is selected the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu Press the MENU SELECT knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the ve...

Page 154: ...f which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter Press the MENU SELECT knob when Door Unlock Options is highlighted Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only When set to Driver Door Only the driver door will unlock the first time the unlock button is pressed and all doors will unlock when the button is pressed a second time When set to All Doors all of t...

Page 155: ...Recall This allows the Remote Memory Recall feature to be turned on or off Remote Memory Recall is when the memorized settings will be recalled when you remotely unlock the vehicle and open the driver door Press the MENU SELECT knob when Remote Recall is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Return to Factory Settings Select Return to ...

Page 156: ... service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage networ...

Page 157: ... with OnStar hands free calling See Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 6 for more information On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red the sy...

Page 158: ...smitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section When programming a garage door park outside of the garage Park directly in line with and facing the garag...

Page 159: ...elease both buttons Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 3 Press and hold for five seconds the newly trained Universal Home Remote button selected button from Step 2 while observing the indicator light and garage door activation If the indicator light stays on continuousl...

Page 160: ...ess and hold the same button a second time for two seconds and then release it Again if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds and then release The Universal Home Remote should now activate the garage door To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons begin with Step 1 of Programming the Universal Home ...

Page 161: ...tton for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 10 seconds ...

Page 162: ...5 6 Dome Lamps 5 6 Reading Lamps 5 6 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column It controls the following systems Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions O Off Briefly turn to this position to turn the ...

Page 163: ...indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass The flash to pass feature works with the low beams or Daytime Running Lamps DRL on or off To flash the high beams pull the turn signal lane change lever all the way towards you Then release it Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front o...

Page 164: ...ps will be on when they are not needed The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL For vehicles with Xenon headlamps the Adaptive Forward Lighting System AFL adjusts the headlamps to provide greater road illumination in various driving conditions To enable AFL set the exterior lamp control to the AUTO position Moving the c...

Page 165: ... the headlamps and parking lamps come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage there is a s...

Page 166: ...luster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change The turn signal flashes three times The lever returns to its starting position when it is released If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on a signal bulb ma...

Page 167: ... or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located over the rear compartment and is controlled by the dome lamp See Dome Lamps on page 5 6 Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position Dome Lamps To change the dome lamp settings press the following Dome Lamp Override Turns the lamp...

Page 168: ... Devices Radio with CD DVD and MEM 6 34 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 6 36 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 6 45 Phone Bluetooth Overview 6 47 Bluetooth Infotainment Controls 6 48 Bluetooth Voice Recognition 6 52 Bluetooth Navigation 6 63 Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system s features WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extende...

Page 169: ... Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Reta...

Page 170: ...f and adjusts the volume B Buttons 1 to 6 Radio Saves and selects favorite stations C TUNE Radio Manually selects radio stations CD Selects tracks D FAV Radio Opens the favorites list E g SEEK Radio Seeks the previous station CD Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track ...

Page 171: ...ent audio source J k CD Pauses the CD K CD Slot Insert a CD L MENU SELECT Press Selects menu items Turn Opens menus highlights menu items or sets numeric values while in a menu M 0 BACK Menu Moves one level back Character Input Deletes the last character N CONFIG Open the settings menu O PHONE Opens the phone main menu Mutes the audio system P TONE Opens the tone menu Q AUX Selects a connected ext...

Page 172: ...s MEM Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists C TUNE INFO Radio Manually selects radio stations and shows available information about the current station CD Selects tracks and shows available information about the current track MEM Selects tracks and shows available information about the current track D FAV Radio Opens the favorites list MEM Opens the favorites list ...

Page 173: ...rack G Z CD Eject Removes a disc from the CD slot H RADIO BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source I MEM DVD AUX Selects MEM CD DVD USB or a connected auxillary audio or auxillary audio video source J k Radio Pauses time shifted content CD DVD Pauses CD DVD A and DVD V playback Stops DVD V playback MEM Pauses MEM playback K CD ...

Page 174: ...urn the system on and off Automatic Switch Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off the system will turn off automatically after ten minutes Volume Control VOL O Volume Power Turn to adjust the volume PHONE For vehicles with OnStar press and hold PHONE to mute the infotainment system Press and hold PHONE again or turn the VOL O knob to cancel mute For vehi...

Page 175: ...arrow on the right hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options Activating a Setting 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight the setting 2 Press the MENU SELECT button to activate the setting Setting a Value 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to change the current value of the setting 2 Press the MENU SELECT button to confirm the setting Turning a Function On or Off 1 Turn th...

Page 176: ...he audio setting 3 Press and hold the MENU SELECT button until the value changes to 0 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the Treble Midrange and Bass 1 Press the TONE button 2 Select Treble Midrange or Bass 3 Select the value Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the Fader and Balance 1 Press the TONE button 2 Select Fader or Bal...

Page 177: ...unction with the Bose 5 1 Cabin Surround sound system for the vehicle includes digital 5 1 decoding This technology unlocks the full benefit of digital 5 1 recordings so digitally encoded music and movie soundtracks can be presented faithfully and accurately If the video screens or Rear Seat Audio RSA is on 5 1 Surround is not available To adjust the DSP settings 1 Press the TONE button 2 Select D...

Page 178: ...he radio is first turned on can be set 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select Maximum Startup Volume 4 Select the setting 5 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu Radio AM FM Radio Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are RADIO BAND Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM FM and XM if equipped MENU SELECT Press and turn to ...

Page 179: ...ng starts playing again Selecting a Station Seek Tuning Radio with CD If the radio station is not known Briefly press g SEEK or l SEEK To automatically search for the next available station If a station is not found the radio switches to a more sensitive search level If a station still is not found the frequency that was last active begins to play If the radio station is known Press and hold g SEE...

Page 180: ...type displays 4 Select the station The category lists are updated when the station lists are updated Updating Station Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Update AM or FM Station List if the stations stored in the station list are no longer received A station search will be completed and the first station in the update...

Page 181: ...dio station is changed the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available The time shift feature is not available while recording or with other sources of playback Pausing AM FM with the Vehicle Turned Off If AM FM is paused when the vehicle is turned off the radio continues to buffer the current radio station fo...

Page 182: ...en removed can still be accessed by using the g SEEK or l SEEK buttons or the TUNE knob To add or remove categories 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select XM Categories 4 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight the category 5 Press the MENU SELECT knob to remove or add the category Selecting an XM Channel XM channels can be selected by using g SEEK l SEEK the TUNE knob or the me...

Page 183: ...adio with MEM time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of XM content While listening to the radio the content from the current channel is always being buffered Press the k button to pause the radio The radio displays the time shift status bar The status bar shows the amount of content that is stored in the buffer and the current pause point To resume playback from the current pause point press the...

Page 184: ...ation No Artist Info The system is working properly No artist information is available at this time on this channel No Title Info The system is working properly No song title information is available at this time on this channel No CAT Info The system is working properly No category information is available at this time on this channel No Information The system is working properly No text or infor...

Page 185: ...nterfere with each other Static can occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio sign...

Page 186: ...are of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc as it could get caught in the CD player If a label is needed label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen Do not use disc lens cleaners because they could contaminate the lens of the disc optics and damage the CD player Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt is made to play ...

Page 187: ... track Turn the TUNE knob Using the CD Menu 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Tracks list 3 Select the track Playing Tracks in Random Order Turn the MENU SELECT knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold l SEEK or g SEEK to fast forward or rewind within the current track Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control buttons Press the g SEEK or l SEEK button to selec...

Page 188: ...ile handling it this could damage the surface Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge Care of the CD DVD Player Do not add a label to a disc a...

Page 189: ...is pushed out of the CD DVD slot If the disc is not removed after it is ejected it is pulled back in after a few seconds Playing a CD or DVD A Disc Press the MEM DVD AUX button if there is a disc in the player it begins playing Information about the disc and current track is shown on the display depending on the data stored Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Using the control buttons Press the g SEEK or...

Page 190: ...the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc The infotainment system automatically switches to FM while the disc is being read Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as Unknown Tracks can be searched for by Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Genres The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category To search for tracks 1 ...

Page 191: ...udio Stream 3 Select Change Audio Stream 4 Press MENU SELECT to change the selection Select Cancel to exit the menu Pausing a DVD 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Pause to pause the disc Select unpause to start playback Navigating the DVD V Disc Menu Use the following actions to navigate the title menu on a DVD V Disc Select Enter Cursor UP Cursor DOWN Cursor RIGHT Cursor LEFT Up Menu Use the ...

Page 192: ... from a CD or USB drive DEL Press to delete the current track from MEM FAV Favorites Press to display MEM favorites 1 to 6 Press to select a track or playlist stored in that numeric position Recording From Audio CDs The infotainment system can record the current song playing or all songs from an audio CD to MEM A status bar appears on the top of the display when the recording process starts and di...

Page 193: ...ported Devices USB Flash Drives Portable USB Hard Drives Recording to MEM Press O REC then select Record Current Song or Record All Songs on Disc The information stored by MEM is titled according to the ID3 tag associated with it Re recording a Previously Recorded Disc If the disc or track has already been recorded to MEM the message The Song s is Already Recorded displays Stopping the Recording P...

Page 194: ...h 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles or Genres 4 Select the track The search rate increases if the MENU SELECT knob is continuously turned while searching in a list Shuffle Songs Select the Shuffle Songs option from the MEM menu to randomly play back tracks stored in MEM Configuring MEM Favorites During MEM playback press the FAV button to change between favorite categories The favorite...

Page 195: ...playing track in the indicated favorites position Creating Playlists To create a playlist using tracks stored in MEM 1 Select Playlist from the MEM favorites 2 Select the track to be stored in the playlist 3 Press and hold one of the 1 to 6 buttons until the track can be heard again to store the track 4 Repeat steps 1 though 3 to store additional tracks in the playlist Auxiliary Devices Radio with...

Page 196: ... are compatible with the infotainment system Connecting and Controlling an iPod Not all iPod s can be controlled by the infotainment system Connecting an iPod Connect the iPod to the USB port Searching For a Track Tracks can be searched for by Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Podcasts Genres Audiobooks Composers To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlist...

Page 197: ...order Off Plays current tracks in sequential order Repeat Functionality Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back mp3 and wma files from a USB drive Only the first 2 500 son...

Page 198: ...Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting a Bluetooth Device Before a Bluetooth device can be connected to the infotainment system it must first be paired to the system Not all Bluetooth devices can be paired to the infotainment system Before p...

Page 199: ... USB port and active 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob while in the iPod Zune PFD or USB device main menu 2 Select Bluetooth Music Setup To select the Bluetooth Music Setup menu when a device is not attached to the USB port or when a device is attached to the USB port but not active 1 Press the AUX button until AUX is the active source 2 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 3 Select Bluetooth Music Setup To select...

Page 200: ...oth Music Setup menu 2 Select the new device 3 The active device is disconnected from the system and the new device is connected Removing a Device 1 Select Remove Device from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu 2 Select the device 3 The device is removed from the system Before connecting to the removed device again it will need to paired to the infotainment system Changing the Default PIN To change the...

Page 201: ...ed using the 3 5 mm 1 8 in input jack or the USB port Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 6 7 The AUX input is located in the center console 3 5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 in cable to the 3 5 mm auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3 5 mm auxiliary input jack ca...

Page 202: ...ists Albums Song Titles Genres Composers Audiobooks The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Genres Composers or Audiobooks 4 Select the track The search rate increases if the MENU SELECT knob is continuously turned while searching in a list Connec...

Page 203: ...tegory To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles or Genres 4 Select the track The search rate increases if the MENU SELECT knob is continuously turned while searching in a list Recording Tracks to MEM See Mass Storage Media MEM on page 6 25 for more information Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System The vehicle...

Page 204: ...han three seconds Insert or eject any disc Insert a DVD video disc Press the Remote Control power button Press the MEM DVD AUX button or the k button when a DVD video disc is in the player Press the SRC button on the steering wheel when a DVD video disc is in the player Cycle the ignition Headphones RSE includes two 2 channel wireless headphones Channel 1 is dedicated to the DVD player and Channel...

Page 205: ...ty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place If the foam ear pads become worn or damaged they can be replaced separately from the headphones See your dealer retailer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries 1 Loosen the screw to the battery door located on the left side of the headphones 2 Slide the battery door open 3 R...

Page 206: ...deo Screen Settings The screen display mode brightness and language can be changed from the setup menu using the remote control To change a setting 1 Press z 2 Use n q p o and r select the settings 3 Press z again to exit the setup menu Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on...

Page 207: ...e video screen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen later in this section for more information Video Screen Input Jack Each video screen is equipped with a video input jack to allow video cables to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game system This signal will override any video provided by the RSE system either the DVD or Auxiliary A V jack source T...

Page 208: ... no other button is pressed v Title Press to return to the main menu of the DVD This function could vary for each disc y Main Menu Press to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the navigation arrows to move the cursor After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when using a DVD n q p o Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate ...

Page 209: ...or the previews Fast Forward Press to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding a DVD video press s To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews e Audio Press to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing Subtitles Press to turn ON OFF subtitles and to move thr...

Page 210: ...fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between th...

Page 211: ... headphones are positioned properly with the headband across the top of the head I lost the remote and or the headphones See your dealer retailer for assistance The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player by pressing the AUX button on the remote control DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which rad...

Page 212: ...stem Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources RSA can only control music sources that the front seat passengers are listening to except on radios where dual control is allowed RSA can function when the front radio is off X displays on the infotainment system when RSA is on Audio can be hear...

Page 213: ...l Tune displays Continue to press or to tune to an individual station Tune stays active until or has not been pressed for several seconds If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio this function may be inactive on some radios While listening to a disc press to go to the next track or chapter on the disc Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter if more than ten sec...

Page 214: ...le cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system The system can be used while in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9 1 m 30 ft Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system See www gm com bluetooth for more information abo...

Page 215: ...ive owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 19 for FCC information Bluetooth Infotainment Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls see Operation on page 6 7 Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See the cell phone manufacturer user guid...

Page 216: ... is not available 5 Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process Locate the device named General Motors in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number provided by the system 6 The system prompts for a name for the ph...

Page 217: ...ation on page 6 7 for more information 3 Select Call to start dialing the number Radio with CD DVD MEM 1 Press the PHONE button 2 Select Enter number 3 Enter the character sequence See Entering a Character Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for more information 4 Select Call to start dialing the number Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received the infotainment system mutes and...

Page 218: ...call See Entering a Character Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for more information 4 After the call has been placed turn or press the MENU SELECT knob and choose Merge Calls 5 To add more callers to the conference call repeat steps 1 through 4 The amount of callers that can be added are limited by your wireless service carrier Ending a Call Turn or press the MENU SELECT knob and select Hang Up M...

Page 219: ...aired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone based on the order shown in the device list Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time Pairing only needs to be completed once unless the pairing information changes or the phone is deleted To link to a dif...

Page 220: ...ired and Connected Phones 1 Press b g For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say List The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices...

Page 221: ... system responds Please wait while I search for other phones If another phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another phone is not found the original phone remains connected Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve ...

Page 222: ... Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually 1 Press b g For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the to...

Page 223: ...hicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Directory The system responds Directory and lists all stored name tags The system returns to the main menu when the list is complete Deleting Name Tags The system uses t...

Page 224: ...etes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if stored To delete all name tags 1 Press b g For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Delete all name tags The system responds You are ...

Page 225: ...t recognize the number it confirms the numbers followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes The system responds OK Dialing and dials the number If the number is not correct say No The system will ask for the number again Using the Digit Dial Command 1 Press b g For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the sys...

Page 226: ... of the person to call If the system recognizes the name tag it responds OK calling name tag and dials the number If the system does not recognize the name tag it confirms the name tag followed by a tone If the name tag is correct say Yes The system responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag again Once connected...

Page 227: ...orted on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier 1 While on a call press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a C...

Page 228: ...phone If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone See the cell phone manufactures guide for more information Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature To access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press...

Page 229: ... the dial tones are sent and the call continues Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to send If the system recognizes the number it responds OK Sending name tag and the dial tones are sent and the call continues If the system does no...

Page 230: ...3 capability cannot be connected to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system Pairing Information Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The Bluetooth system links with the first availabl...

Page 231: ...luetooth Serial Port Profile is not available On the cell phone locate the device name such as General Motors If in another country the device s name may have a GM acronym for that counry Follow the instructions given on the cell phone or follow the voice prompts to enter the four digit PIN number that has been provided 4 The system voice prompt requests that you say the name you want used for the...

Page 232: ...dly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab displayed on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed If there is a currently connected phone a check mark will appear on the right side of the Phone name ...

Page 233: ...ONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu 4 Select the phone to be deleted and then follow the on screen prompts to delete the device from the system ...

Page 234: ...cess is started Linking to a Different Phone In order to link to a different phone the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the bluetooth system before the process is started 1 Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu ...

Page 235: ...u will be displayed with the name of the phone linked Making a Call Press 5 located on the faceplate of the infotainment system to access the phone menu Enter Number Use this option to enter a phone number and make a call To do this 1 Press the Enter Number selection A dial pad displays on the Navigation screen ...

Page 236: ...l control to answer the incoming call or touch the Answer option to answer the call Declining a Call Press c on the steering wheel controls or select the Decline option to decline the call Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work Switching Calls Only Available with Call Waiting This feature allows you to switch between c...

Page 237: ... call The first call will be placed on hold while the second call is dialing and connected 4 To make a conference call select the Merge Calls option which will merge both calls into one conference call 5 To add more callers to the conference call repeat Steps 2 through 4 The amount of callers that can be added are limited by your wireless service carrier Ending a Call 1 Press the 5 hard key 2 Sele...

Page 238: ... in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call this is used when calling a menu driven phone system 1 Press the 5 hard key 2 Select Enter Number option and enter the number sequence The DTMF Tones will be generated on the network as you enter each number ...

Page 239: ...6 72 Infotainment System 2 NOTES ...

Page 240: ...ir Vents 7 6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system A Fan Control B Power C AUTO D ZONE E Defrost F Air Delivery Mode Control G Driver and Passenger Temperature Control H Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats I Air Conditioning ...

Page 241: ... the passenger Press to increase or decrease the temperature ZONE Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings The ZONE indicator light turns off When the passenger settings are adjusted the ZONE indicator light is on Manual Operation O Power Press to turn the climate control system on or off D C Fan Control Press to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing either button cance...

Page 242: ...quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering Automatic Air Recirculation When the AUTO indicator light is on the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle The climate control system may have a sensor to detect air pollution In auto recirculation control the Air Quality Control system may operate To adjust the...

Page 243: ...ors on page 1 22 Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Heated and Ventilated Seats Press to heat or ventilate the seat See Hea...

Page 244: ...ZONE button on the front climate control system to turn off the rear blower and match the rear settings to the front The ZONE indicator light and rear climate control display will turn off The rear climate control can be turned off by pressing the C button Independent Mode This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls The front climate control system must be...

Page 245: ...ler air N Air Delivery Mode Control Press the mode button to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle Multiple presses will cycle through the delivery selections Air Vents Move the sliding knob on the air outlets up and down or left and right to direct the airflow Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves fr...

Page 246: ...Out of Park 8 21 Parking Over Things That Burn 8 22 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 8 22 Running the Vehicle While Parked 8 23 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 8 23 Manual Mode 8 26 Fuel Economy Mode 8 27 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 8 28 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 8 28 Parking Brake 8 29 Brake Assist 8 31 Hill Start Assist HSA 8 31 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System TC...

Page 247: ...tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control if equipped Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a si...

Page 248: ... and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle judgment muscular coordination vision and attentiveness Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle re...

Page 249: ...sical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in three fourths of a second a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road wheth...

Page 250: ...il out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you These problems can be avoided by braking if you can ...

Page 251: ...teering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving...

Page 252: ...p and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake peda...

Page 253: ...ehicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid level...

Page 254: ... Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick so there is even less tracti...

Page 255: ... about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index Continued WARNING Continued For more information about carbon mono...

Page 256: ...ble and avoid going above 55 km h 35 mph as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 9 74 Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction system Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible To ...

Page 257: ...Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached near the door lock post The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions A and the maximum vehicle capacity weight B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment t...

Page 258: ...t of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determ...

Page 259: ...ilable Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the lower center pillar on the driv...

Page 260: ...rts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle WARNING Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle In the cargo area put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the...

Page 261: ... are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8 50 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually incre...

Page 262: ...cle is not in P Park the ignition will return to ACC ACCESSORY and display the message Shift to Park in the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 29 for more information When the vehicle is shifted into P Park the ignition system will switch to OFF ACC ACCESSORY This position allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off With the ignition ...

Page 263: ...center floor console and on the rear of the center floor console will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened All these features will work when the vehicle is in ON RUN START Starting the Gasoline Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear by moving the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral Notic...

Page 264: ...ce Cranking the engine for long periods of time by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down When the engine starts let go of the accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This clears the extr...

Page 265: ...C outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors Ask a dealer retailer in the area where you will be p...

Page 266: ...g pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park To find out how see Shifting Into P Park listed previously If torque lock does occur your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relie...

Page 267: ...O can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage Continued WARNING Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improp...

Page 268: ... if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and ...

Page 269: ...fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in ON RUN If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake app...

Page 270: ...rs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down The...

Page 271: ...S will be displayed in the DIC Within Sport Mode there is a further performance feature called Performance Mode Lift Foot PMLF Mode The feature is activated automatically when sports oriented driving is detected based on cornering and on off throttle application PMLF allows the transmission to hold the current gear instead of upshifting when the throttle is lifted 2 To enter M Manual Mode press th...

Page 272: ...accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions you may want to shift into second gear A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces Fuel Economy Mode The vehicle may have a fuel economy mode When engaged fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle s fuel economy Pressing the eco button by the shift lever will engage fuel economy mode When activated the e...

Page 273: ...e vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 4 24 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brak...

Page 274: ...same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake EPB The switch for the EPB is in the center console The EPB can always be activated even if the ignition is OFF To avoid draining the battery do not cycle the EPB too often without the engine running The EPB can be left applied while the vehicle is parked The...

Page 275: ...his light flashes continuously release the EPB and attempt to apply it again If this light continues to flash do not drive the vehicle See your dealer retailer If the park brake warning light is on the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality To apply the EPB when this light is on lift up on the EPB switch and hold it in the up position Full applicati...

Page 276: ...orcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The brake assist...

Page 277: ...ormal TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions the system should always be left on But TCS can be turned off if needed TCS StabiliTrak Light d flashes to indicate that the traction control system is active If there is a problem detected with TCS Service Traction Control is displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC Se...

Page 278: ... more information See also Winter Driving on page 8 9 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions Adding non GM accessories can affect the vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 9 3 for more information StabiliTrak System The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that...

Page 279: ...ngly If d comes on and stays on reset the system by 1 Stopping the vehicle 2 Turning the engine off and waiting 15 seconds 3 Starting the engine If d still comes on and stays on the vehicle needs service TCS StabiliTrak Button d is located on the console StabiliTrak Off Light TCS Off Light StabiliTrak can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding d until g and i come on the instrument panel ...

Page 280: ...his setting provides more feel or response to road conditions through increased steering effort and suspension control Transmission shift points and shift firmness are also enhanced See Manual Mode on page 8 26 in Automatic Transmission If there is a problem detected with Selective Ride Control Service Suspension System displays on the Driver Information Center DIC See Ride Control System Messages...

Page 281: ... Coast Press to set the speed or make the vehicle slow down Cancel Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed WARN...

Page 282: ... the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached and then release the button To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle...

Page 283: ... damage injury or death could occur Even with UFRPA always check in front of the vehicle before moving forward and behind the vehicle before backing up While moving forward and backing be sure to look for objects and check the vehicle s mirrors How the System Works When the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse the front and rear sensors are automatically turned on after the vehicle is shifted out of ...

Page 284: ...he distance may be less during warmer or humid weather PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center DIC to indicate that UFRPA is off The message disappears after a short period of time Front Display The front display is located in the instrument panel in the center of the speedometer and has four bars to provide distance and system information The following describes how the UFRPA fr...

Page 285: ...eep the vehicle s bumpers free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 9 109 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle Once the attached object is removed UFRPA will return to normal operation If an object is attached to the front of the vehicle A tow bar is attached to the vehicle The v...

Page 286: ...her speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross traffic Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances So if you do not use proper care before backing up you could hit a vehicle child pedestrian bicyclist or pet resulting in vehicle damage injury or death Even though the vehicle has the RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and a...

Page 287: ...8 38 The symbols appear and may cover an object when viewing the navigation screen when an object is detected by the URPA system To turn the symbols on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG button 3 Select Display 4 Select Symbols When a check mark appears next to the Symbols option symbols will appear Guidelines The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the veh...

Page 288: ...display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions The distance of the image that appears on the screen is different from the actual distance The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides A View displayed by the camera B Corner of the rear bumper ...

Page 289: ...the camera can change or the camera can be affected Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer retailer Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for th...

Page 290: ...r For best performance use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93 In an emergency you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher If 87 octane fuel is used do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such as wide open throttle applications You might also hear audible spark knock during acceleration Refill the tank with premium fuel as soon as po...

Page 291: ...aded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to ...

Page 292: ...ng more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissio...

Page 293: ...se and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door When reinstalling the cap turn it clockwise until it clicks once otherwise the Malfunction Indicator Lamp could turn on See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 20 WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill fue...

Page 294: ...and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 20 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only int...

Page 295: ... well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed Ask your dealer retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle The vehicle can tow a trailer when equipped with the proper tra...

Page 296: ...all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working During the trip check regularly to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly Towing wit...

Page 297: ...ling other drivers the vehicle is turning changing lanes or stopping When towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down ...

Page 298: ...e wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 Release the brake pedal Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal while you ...

Page 299: ...r there are three important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depen...

Page 300: ...R for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer retailer for trailering information or advice See Customer Assistance Offices on page 12 3 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo...

Page 301: ... Axle Weight Rating The effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 2 495 kg 5 500 lbs 1 270 kg 2 800 lbs at the front axle and 1 225 kg 2 700 lbs at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 3 266 kg 7 200 lbs a RGAWR of 1 814 kg 4 000 lbs and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating o...

Page 302: ...the rear axle now weighs 1 406 kg 3 100 lbs 408 kg 900 lbs can be put on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 408 kg 900 lbs by 1 5 leaves only 272 kg 600 lbs of tongue weight that can be handled Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight expect that the largest trailer the vehicle...

Page 303: ... cover To remove the hitch cover 1 Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise 2 Lift the lower edge of the cover about 45 degrees 3 Pull the cover downward to disengage the upper attachments To reinstall the hitch cover 1 Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push the upper tabs in the hitch cover into the slots in the fascia 2 Move the bottom of the cover fo...

Page 304: ...re automatically applied When TSC is applying the brakes the TCS StabiliTrak indicator light flashes to notify the driver to reduce speed See Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light on page 4 25 If the trailer continues to sway StabiliTrak will reduce engine torque to help slow the vehicle TSC will not function if StabiliTrak is turned off Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment ...

Page 305: ...8 60 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES ...

Page 306: ...e Replacement 9 29 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 9 31 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 9 34 Halogen Bulbs 9 34 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 9 35 Headlamps 9 35 Turn Signal Lamps 9 40 Back Up Lamps 9 41 License Plate Lamp 9 42 Replacement Bulbs 9 43 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 9 44 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 9 44 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 9 45 Instrument Panel Fuse ...

Page 307: ...ecreational Vehicle Towing 9 105 Appearance Care Exterior Care 9 109 Interior Care 9 113 General Information For service and parts needs visit your dealer retailer You will receive genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the S...

Page 308: ...e antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affecte...

Page 309: ...and metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing some of your own service work use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 12 15 This vehicle has an airbag syst...

Page 310: ...on it It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2 Move the secondary hood release lever to the right to release the striker The lever is located near the middle of the hood 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly ...

Page 311: ...9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 8 L V6 Engine ...

Page 312: ... page 9 10 E Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 9 24 F Battery Out of View See Battery on page 9 27 G Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 9 17 H Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 9 101 I Remote Negative Terminal Out of View See Jump Starting on page 9 101 J Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 9 45 K Windshield Washer Fluid Reserv...

Page 313: ...9 8 Vehicle Care 3 0 L V6 Engine ...

Page 314: ... See Brakes on page 9 24 H Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 9 17 I Battery Out of View See Battery on page 9 27 J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 9 101 K Remote Negative Terminal Out of View See Jump Starting on page 9 101 L Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 9 45 M Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid on page 9 23 Engine Cov...

Page 315: ...or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add at least one liter quart of the recommended oil This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 Notice Do not add too much oi...

Page 316: ...ts should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil meeting all requirements for this vehicle Substitute Engine Oil When adding oil to maintain engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M might not be available You can add ...

Page 317: ...ine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally the oil must be changed at 5 000 km 3 000 miles since the last oi...

Page 318: ...e of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dea...

Page 319: ...ove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Never use compressed air to clean the filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 9 5 2 Locate the air filter housing on the front of the passenger side of the engine compartment See Engine Compart...

Page 320: ...t clamp 10 Reconnect the electrical connectors WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine whi...

Page 321: ...The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX lines If it is not you may have a leak at the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system WARNING Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That c...

Page 322: ... water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coo...

Page 323: ...olant Surge Tank Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If no problem is found check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at t...

Page 324: ...ld weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 2 8 L V6 Engine 3 0 L V6 Engine 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pr...

Page 325: ...sure cap If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer retailer Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine overheating There is an engine coolant temperature warning light on the vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 4 17 You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears but inst...

Page 326: ...t out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbing a long hill on a hot day Stopping after high speed driving Idling for long periods in traffic Towing a trailer If the ov...

Page 327: ...n page 9 6 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or unusual noise is heard A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compar...

Page 328: ... the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid up to the fill mark See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system A...

Page 329: ...riving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on...

Page 330: ...rear brakes for the worse The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservo...

Page 331: ...OT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 6 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using...

Page 332: ... Jump Starting on page 9 101 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check and Change Lubricant The transfer case is filled with oil during m...

Page 333: ...ism Check WARNING When you are doing this check the vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the ...

Page 334: ...d Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield Front Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector 3 Remove the wiper blade 4 Reverse step...

Page 335: ...blade assembly 5 Snap cover down to secure To remove the wiper blade 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield A Wiper Arm B Release Lever C Blade Assembly 2 Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade assembly C 3 Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place 4 Replace wiper cover ...

Page 336: ...red wall The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud on it The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full ...

Page 337: ...er projector condensing lens of the low beam headlamp not the outer lens 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low beam headlamp Record the distance 4 At the wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 ...

Page 338: ...amp aiming screws which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly For the vehicle that is equipped with a base level lamp halogen bulb there will be one vertical headlamp aiming screw V1 The aiming screw V1 is adjusted from the engine compartment side of the beauty cover For the vehicle that is equipped with an up level headlamp HID there will be two vertical headlamp aiming screws V1 and V2 ...

Page 339: ...re that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 9 43 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in...

Page 340: ...e has HID headlamps The park lamp function is also a function of the HID headlamp After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Headlamps Base Headlamp Assembly Passenger side shown Driver side similar A Low Beam Headlamp Daytime Running Lamp DRL B High Beam Headlamp C Turn Signal Lamp Base Headlamp Assembly Passenge...

Page 341: ...emoval of the underhood electrical center is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 9 5 WARNING Liquids from environment or spillage and or tools placed on top of or used in the underhood electrical center while the cover is removed can pose a risk of electrical shock burn to anyone in the vicinity These conditions can also cause damage to electrical co...

Page 342: ...ock C Sensor Connectors D Retaining Clips 2 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp A 3 Remove the connector lock B located at the bottom of the sensor connector C 4 Press on the top and bottom of the sensor connectors C and remove 5 Lift the three retaining clips D on the air filter housing 6 Turn and tilt cover slightly upwards and slide cover away from outside edge of vehicle...

Page 343: ...the bulb socket 6 Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly 7 Connect the electrical connector 8 Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly 9 For driver side reinstall the underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips 10 For passenger side reinstall the air filter cleaner assembly base by pushing to seat Verify the base is seated secur...

Page 344: ...r by latching three clips 9 For passenger side reinstall the air filter cleaner assembly base by pushing to seat Verify the base is seated securely then install the engine air filter cleaner assembly Front Turn Signal Lamp Base and Up Level To replace the Front Turn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly 2 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb from the socket 3...

Page 345: ...taillamp cover B 3 Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten from snap tabs 4 Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly 5 Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove A Turn Signal Lamp B Back Up Bulb Socket 6 Turn the turn signal lamp A bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 7 Pull the bulb straight out...

Page 346: ...the push pin to secure the taillamp cover Back Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Manual on page 1 13 or Liftgate Power on page 1 14 A Push Pin B Taillamp Cover 2 Pull on push pin A to release the taillamp cover B 3 Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten from snap tabs 4 Remove the two screws from the taill...

Page 347: ...wise until it clicks 9 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws 10 Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place 11 Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Manual on page 1 13 or Liftgate Power on page 1 14 for more information Passenger side shown driver side similar 2 Push the left end...

Page 348: ... to install into lamp assembly 7 Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first 8 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamp Hyperclick 16W Daytime Running Lamp W21 5W Headlamp High Beam 9005 Headlamp Low Beam H11 License Plate Lamp W5W Turn Signal Front WY21W Tail Turn Signal Rear...

Page 349: ...will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice be sure to get it fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring ci...

Page 350: ...ve all the fuses and features listed Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Engine Compartment Fuse Block J Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper 12 Vacuum Pump 24 Anitlock Brake System Pump J Case Fuses Usage 25 Rear Electrical Center 1 26 Rear Electrical Center 2 27 Not Used ...

Page 351: ...rol Module Powertrain 10 Fuel Injectors Even 11 Fuel Injectors Odd 13 Washer 16 Instrument Panel Cluster Malfunction Indicator Lamp Ignition 17 Air Quality Sensor 18 Headlamp Washer 19 Transmission Control Module Run Crank 20 Rear Electrical Center Run Crank Mini Fuses Usage 23 Heater Motor 30 Switch Back Light 32 Battery Sense Regulated Voltage Control 33 Adaptive Forward Lighting Adaptive Headla...

Page 352: ...mn Lock 65 Trailer Right Stop Lamp 66 Trailer Left Stop Lamp 67 Spare Mini Fuses Usage 68 Spare 69 Spare 70 Spare 71 Spare 72 Spare Mini Relays Usage 7 Powertrain 9 Cooling Fan 2 13 Cooling Fan 1 15 Run Crank 16 Secondary AIR Pump Micro Relays Usage 2 Vacuum Pump 4 Wiper Control 5 Wiper Speed 10 Starter 12 Cool Fan 3 14 Low Beam HID U Micro Relays Usage 8 Headlamp Washer ...

Page 353: ...side by pulling it out To reinstall the door push the door back into its original location Instrument Panel Fuse Block Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S ROOF Sun Roof SPARE Spare UHP Universal Handsfree Phone RDO Radio APO IP Auxiliary Power Outlet Instrument Panel APO CNSL Auxiliary Power Outlet Floor Console BCM 3 Body Control Module 3 BCM 4 Body Control Module 4 BCM 5 Body Control Module 5 ONST...

Page 354: ...HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning J Case Fuses Usage BCM 8 Body Control Module 8 FRT BLWR Front Blower Relays Usage LOGIC RLY Logistics Relay RAP ACCY RLY Retained Accessory Power Accessory Relay Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located in the cargo area on the driver side of the vehicle behind the lower trim panel To open turn the latch with a flat bladed too...

Page 355: ... MDL TRLR Trailer Module RPA MDL Rear Parking Assist Module RDM Rear Drive Module PRK LPS TRLR Trailer Park Lamps FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Fuses Usage SEC Security INFOTMNT Infotainment TRLR EXP Trailer Export WPR REAR Rear Wiper MIR WDO MDL Mirror Window Module SPARE Not Used CNSTR VENT Canister Vent LGM LOGIC Lift Gate Module Logic CAMERA Rear Vision Camera FRT VENT SEAT Front Ventilated Seats TRLR M...

Page 356: ...WDO Right Window PRK BRK MDL Park Brake Module Fuses Usage SPARE Not Used LT WDO Left Window IGN THEFT 1 Ignition Theft 1 LGATE MDL Liftgate Module IGN THEFT 2 Ignition Theft 2 SPARE Not Used HTD MIR Heated Mirror AUX PWR Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage SPARE Not Used FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump WPR CONTRL Wiper Control RUN RLY Run Relay LOGIC Logistic Relay DEFOG REAR Rear Window Defogger Denotes up ...

Page 357: ...e Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 Continued WARNING Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudd...

Page 358: ...tion The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured T...

Page 359: ... size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa 60 psi For more information on tire pressur...

Page 360: ...re height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter ...

Page 361: ...e onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in psi pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascal before a tire has built up heat from driving See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optio...

Page 362: ...ible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymme...

Page 363: ...t Is Time for New Tires on page 9 68 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 9 71 Vehicle Capacity Weight The...

Page 364: ...damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity ...

Page 365: ...mended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gauge Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by k...

Page 366: ... your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard...

Page 367: ...y of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on pa...

Page 368: ...to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle Also see Tire Pressure on page 9 59 ...

Page 369: ...ompleted successfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matchin...

Page 370: ...ll To decrease air pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gauge or a key You have two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the mat...

Page 371: ...ed to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 12 Press STOP to turn the ignition off 13 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 14 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection We recommend that you regul...

Page 372: ...e Pressure on page 9 59 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 62 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel...

Page 373: ...e The rubber in tires degrades over time This is also true for the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is not being used Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place including temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance With proper care and maintenance tires typically wear out before they degrade due to age If you are unsure about the need to replace t...

Page 374: ... Rotation on page 9 66 for information on proper tire rotation WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and...

Page 375: ...erent size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes rollover airbags traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected WARNING I...

Page 376: ...o 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades Treadw...

Page 377: ...e to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the...

Page 378: ...dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of the wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel w...

Page 379: ...oid damage to the vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving especially if you maintain your vehicle s tires properly If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely ...

Page 380: ... people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P Park or shift a manual transmission to 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle Co...

Page 381: ...on explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above see the operating instructions that follow If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above follow the operating instructions under Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch ...

Page 382: ...alant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire tire changing equipment and on some vehicles there may not be a place to st...

Page 383: ...ration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer retailer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal ...

Page 384: ...Plug the power plug C into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 4 12 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The vehicle must be runni...

Page 385: ...t and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Service on page 12 8 10 Press the on off button D to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire therefore Steps...

Page 386: ...re has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Service on page 12 8 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi 68 kPa from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 19 Wipe off any sealant from th...

Page 387: ...e ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 6 Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it counterclockwise 7 Attach the air only hose F onto the tire valve stem and press the lever down to secure it 8 Plug the power plug C into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on p...

Page 388: ... Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 13 Unplug the power plug C from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 14 Disconnect the air only hose F from the tire valve stem by turning it counterclockwise and replace the tire valve stem cap 15 Replace the air only hose F and the power plug C back in its original location 16 Place the equipment ...

Page 389: ... the sealant air hose G with the slot in the air compressor 2 Push the sealant canister B down and turn it clockwise 3 Wrap the sealant air hose G around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location 4 Push the air compressor inflator hose F onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch System Identification If the veh...

Page 390: ...e in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 8 22 WARNING Over inflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure WARNING Storing the tire seala...

Page 391: ...inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a large puncture the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective See Roadside Service on page 12 8 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions The kit includes A Selector Switch Sealant Air or Air Only B On Off Button C Press...

Page 392: ...ant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes This will help to inflate the tire faster Always do a safety check first See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9 74 Do not remove any objects that have pen...

Page 393: ...re inflates with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading The compressor...

Page 394: ...efer to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Service on page 12 8 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than...

Page 395: ...ire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 9 93 2 Unwrap the air only hose G and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the air only hose G ...

Page 396: ...ssure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached If you inflate the tire hig...

Page 397: ...ge location in the vehicle The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister...

Page 398: ... is located in a foam container in the rear compartment storage area See Cargo Management System on page 3 5 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Manual on page 1 13 or Liftgate Power on page 1 14 2 Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle The prop rod locks into place when open...

Page 399: ...tire cover 4 Remove the nut retaining the spare tire 5 Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed 6 Remove the wing nut D 7 Remove the extension A jack B and wheel wrench C and place them near the tire being changed ...

Page 400: ... cover or center cap away from the wheel Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet 5 Place the jack near the flat tire Notice Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle The repairs would not be covered by y...

Page 401: ...ersonal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could b...

Page 402: ...act spare tire near you Remove all of the wheel nuts 11 Remove the flat tire WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any Continued WARNING Continued rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a p...

Page 403: ... proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the whee...

Page 404: ...artment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat or spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Manual on page 1 13 or Liftgate Power on page 1 14 for more information 2 Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back ...

Page 405: ...ake sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 105 km h 65 mph for distances up to 5 000 km 3 000 miles so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of course it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in ca...

Page 406: ...or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables...

Page 407: ...that vehicle Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive and remote negative jump starting terminals Your vehicle is equipped with a remote positive terminal A and a remote negative terminal B The remote positive terminal is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle above the rear of the battery The remote negative terminal is a stud located in the engine c...

Page 408: ...arts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could also be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote ...

Page 409: ...ng back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a remote terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage th...

Page 410: ...should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as...

Page 411: ...rip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed Dinghy Towing Front wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground For other towing options see Dolly Towing following in this section For vehicles being dinghy towed the vehicle should be run at the beginning o...

Page 412: ...0 3 Place the ignition position to LOCK OFF See Ignition Positions on page 8 17 4 Start the engine and let it idle for more than three minutes before driving the vehicle Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Be sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level before towing with all four wheels on the ground Notice Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on...

Page 413: ...ark See Shifting Into Park on page 8 20 3 Set the parking brake 4 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 5 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing 6 Release the parking brake Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from...

Page 414: ...t clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign...

Page 415: ...hicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes could cause water to enter the vehicle Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 inche...

Page 416: ... vehicle warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on alumi...

Page 417: ...vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches ...

Page 418: ...quent cleaning Newspapers and garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also transfer color to the vehicle s interior Remove dust from small buttons and knobs with a small brush with soft bristles Your dealer retailer has products for cleaning the vehicle s interior When cleaning the vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces that are being cleaned P...

Page 419: ...uid cleaners about 20 drops per 3 78 L 1 gal of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning Damage to the vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on flo...

Page 420: ... gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet after the cleaning process Leather To remove dust a soft cloth dampened with water can be used If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use he...

Page 421: ...r and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see thro...

Page 422: ... the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer retailer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Pleas...

Page 423: ...ance Replacement Parts on page 10 8 We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer retailer Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to 13 000 km 5 000 to 8 000 miles See Tire Rotation on page 9 66 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Messag...

Page 424: ...Tire Pressure on page 9 59 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 9 66 Rotate tires See Tire Rotation on page 9 66 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 9 14 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whichever occurs fi...

Page 425: ...nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch on page 9 76 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch o...

Page 426: ...ine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles Automatic transmission fluid change normal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 Spark plug replacement An Emission Control Service First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km 150 000 Miles Engine cooling system drain flush and refill cooling system and cap pressure check and cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning...

Page 427: ...oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 9 10 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 9 17 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No U S 88863461 in Canada 88863462 Windshield Washer O...

Page 428: ...a 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Door and Folding Seat Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No...

Page 429: ...CDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 20897358 A3147C Engine Oil Filter 2 8L V6 Engine 12593333 PF457G 3 0L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark Plugs 2 8L V6 Engine 12622561 41 109 3 0L V6 Engine 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 65 0 cm 25 6 in 25979378 Passenger Side 42 5 cm 16 7 in 25979379 Rear 30 0 cm 11 8 in 20825882 ...

Page 430: ...uled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

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

Page 432: ...Service and Maintenance 10 11 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 433: ...10 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 434: ...VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification ...

Page 435: ...he air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Engine Cooling System 2 8L V6 Engine 11 9 L 12 6 qt 3 0L V6 Engine 11 9 L 12 6 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 8L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt 3 0L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 79 5 L 21 0 gal ...

Page 436: ... Nut Torque 150 Y 110 ft lb See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 for information on checking fluid level All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 8L V6 LAU 4 Automatic 1 10 mm 0 043 in 3 0L V6 LF1 Y Automatic 1 10 mm...

Page 437: ...11 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 8L 3 0L V6 Engines ...

Page 438: ...hicle Data Recording and Privacy 12 18 Event Data Recorders 12 18 OnStar 12 19 Navigation System 12 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 12 19 Radio Frequency Statement 12 19 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resol...

Page 439: ... you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited W...

Page 440: ...vantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to the Mediation Arbitration Program at the following address Media...

Page 441: ...aseo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing 1 800 833 ...

Page 442: ...etailers My Driveway Access quick links to parts and service estimates check trade in values or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile My Preferences Manage your profile and use tools and forms with greater ease To sign up visit the My GM Canada section within www gm ca GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program available to qualified applicants ...

Page 443: ...160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notificat...

Page 444: ...ental expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 year 100 000 miles 160 000 km Powertrain warranty period Items considered are hotel meals and rental car Cadillac Technician Roadside Service U S only Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where ava...

Page 445: ...ay the Roadside Assistance advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance Mechanical failures may be covered however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility Roadside Service In the United States or Canada call 1 800 882 1112 Tex...

Page 446: ...ble if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Service is provided to change a flat tire ...

Page 447: ...s chains or other traction devices Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non public road or highway Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery Reimbursement is approximately 5 Canadian Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service Lock Out Service Vehicle registration is required Trip Routing Service Limit of six requ...

Page 448: ...portation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warrant...

Page 449: ...ee your dealer for the maximum number of days allowed and the allowance per rental day Rental reimbursement must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage ch...

Page 450: ...ndamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available ...

Page 451: ...any may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been ta...

Page 452: ...y value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation bas...

Page 453: ...n Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payab...

Page 454: ...u believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this please notify Genera...

Page 455: ...vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was pressing the acc...

Page 456: ...s and other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting an...

Page 457: ...12 20 Customer Information 2 NOTES ...

Page 458: ...nflate 2 31 Where Are the Airbags 2 30 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 2 41 Passenger Status Indicator 4 19 Readiness Light 4 18 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 2 40 System Check 2 27 Alarm System Anti Theft 1 17 All Wheel Drive 8 28 9 27 AM FM Radio 6 11 Antenna Multi Band 6 18 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 17 Alarm System Messages 4 39 Antilock Brake System ABS 8 28 Warning Light 4 24 App...

Page 459: ... 9 40 Buying New Tires 9 68 C Calibration 4 10 California Fuel Requirements 8 46 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 9 3 Warning 9 2 Camera Rear Vision 8 41 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 11 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 8 22 Liftgate 1 13 1 14 Winter Driving 8 9 Cargo Cover 3 3 Management System 3 5 Tie Downs 3 4 Cargo Lamp 5 6 Cargo Net 3 8 Cautions Danger and Warnin...

Page 460: ... 6 Courtesy Transportation Program 12 11 Covers Cargo 3 3 Engine 9 9 Cruise Control 8 35 Light 4 29 Messages 4 34 Cupholders 3 1 Customer Assistance 12 4 Offices 12 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 12 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 12 15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 12 1 D Damage Repair Collision 12 13 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 12 18 Daytim...

Page 461: ... 59 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 9 45 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 9 44 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 9 48 Overload 9 44 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 9 49 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 9 14 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp 4 20 Compartment Overview 9 6 Engine cont Coolant 9 17 Coolant Temperature Gauge 4 17 Cooling System 9 16 Cooling System Messages 4 35 Cover 9 9 Drive Belt Routing 1...

Page 462: ...49 Filling the Tank 8 48 Fuels in Foreign Countries 8 46 Gasoline Specifications 8 45 Gauge 4 15 Low Fuel Warning Light 4 27 Recommended 8 45 Requirements California 8 46 System Messages 4 36 Fuel Economy Gauge 4 16 Fuel Economy Mode 8 27 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 9 45 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 9 44 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 9 48 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 9 49 G Gages Fuel Economy 4...

Page 463: ... 4 28 High Low Beam Changer 5 2 Lamps On Reminder 4 29 Turn Signal Lamps 9 40 Twilight Sentinel 5 4 Washer 4 10 Heated Rear Seats 2 12 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 2 9 Heated Front Seats 2 8 Heated Mirrors 1 22 High Beam On Light 4 28 High Speed Operation 9 60 Highway Hypnosis 8 8 Hill and Mountain Roads 8 8 Hill Start Assist HSA 8 31 Hood 9 5 Horn 4 7 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 2 17 I...

Page 464: ...Adaptive Forward 5 3 Illumination Control 5 6 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 18 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 4 24 Charging System 4 20 Cruise Control 4 29 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 28 Engine Oil Pressure 4 26 Flash to Pass 5 2 Fog Lamps 4 29 Fuel Economy 4 27 High Beam On 4 28 High Low Beam Changer 5 2 Lights cont Low Fuel Warning 4 27 Safety Belt Reminders 4 17 Security 4 28 Tire Pressure 4 26 ...

Page 465: ...gine Power 4 36 Fuel System 4 36 Key and Lock 4 37 Lamp 4 37 Object Detection System 4 38 Ride Control System 4 38 Safety Belt 4 39 Service Vehicle 4 39 Starting the Vehicle 4 39 Tire 4 39 Transmission 4 40 Vehicle 4 33 Vehicle Reminder 4 41 Washer Fluid 4 41 Mirrors Automatic Dimming 1 22 Automatic Dimming Rearview 1 23 Convex 1 20 Mirrors cont Folding 1 21 Heated 1 22 Manual Rearview 1 22 Park T...

Page 466: ...to 8 20 Shifting Out of 8 21 Park Tilt Mirrors 1 22 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 8 38 Brake 8 29 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 9 28 Over Things That Burn 8 22 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 4 19 Passenger Sensing System 2 36 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 9 3 Phone Bluetooth 6 47 6 48 6 52 6 63 Power Door Locks 1 11 Mirrors 1 20 Outlets 4 12 Retained Accessory RAP 8 18 Seat Adjus...

Page 467: ...el 8 45 Records Maintenance 10 9 Recreational Vehicle Towing 9 105 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 12 5 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 1 3 Remote Vehicle Start 1 9 Replacement Bulbs 9 43 Replacement Parts Airbags 2 42 Maintenance 10 8 Replacing Airbag System 2 42 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash 2 57 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash 2 27 Reporting Safety Defects Canadi...

Page 468: ...djustment Front 2 4 Rear 2 10 Reclining Seatbacks 2 7 Securing Child Restraints 2 57 2 59 Security Light 4 28 Vehicle 1 17 Selective Ride Control 8 35 Service Accessories and Modifications 9 3 Doing Your Own Work 9 4 Engine Soon Lamp 4 20 Maintenance Records 10 9 Maintenance General Information 10 1 Service cont Parts Identification Label 11 1 Publications Ordering Information 12 15 Scheduling App...

Page 469: ...2 6 Throttle Adjustable 8 16 Time 4 10 4 11 Tires Buying New Tires 9 68 Chains 9 74 Changing 9 93 Compact Spare 9 100 Designations 9 55 Different Size 9 70 If a Tire Goes Flat 9 74 Inflation Monitor System 9 62 Inspection 9 66 Messages 4 39 Pressure 9 60 Pressure Light 4 26 Pressure Monitor System 9 61 Rotation 9 66 Tires cont Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 76 9 84 Sealant and Compressor Kit Storing...

Page 470: ...Parking Assist 8 38 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 9 71 Universal Remote System 4 48 Operation 4 52 Programming 4 49 Using this Manual iv V Vehicle Canadian Owners iii Control 8 4 Load Limits 8 11 Messages 4 33 Personalization 4 41 Remote Start 1 9 Security 1 17 Towing 9 105 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 93 Tire Pressure 9 59 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 11 1 Servic...

Page 471: ... 10 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 9 73 Different Size 9 70 Replacement 9 73 When It Is Time for New Tires 9 68 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 50 Windows 1 23 Power 1 24 Windshield Wiper Washer 4 7 Winter Driving 8 9 Wiper Blade Replacement 9 29 Wipers Rear Washer 4 9 ...

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