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Cadillac STS 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011

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Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Adjustments

Headlamp Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Airbag

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71

Airbag System

How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 2-70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . 2-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59

Airbags

Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43

All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Antenna

Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-126

Antenna, XM

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Satellite Radio Antenna

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59

Appearance Care

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-112
Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109
Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110
Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-107
Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110
Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic

Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108

Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-106
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108
Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Speaker Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109
Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109
Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111
Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109

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Summary of Contents for STS 2011

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Page 2: ... Theft Deterrent Systems 3 22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 25 Mirrors 3 37 Object Detection Systems 3 41 Universal Home Remote System 3 49 Storage Areas 3 56 Sunroof 3 57 Vehicle Personalization 3 59 Instrument Panel 4 1 Instrument Panel Overview 4 3 Climate Controls 4 43 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 51 Driver Information Center DIC 4 69 Audio System s 4 94 Driving Your Vehicle ...

Page 3: ...lade Replacement 6 49 Tires 6 50 Appearance Care 6 106 Vehicle Identification 6 114 Electrical System 6 114 Capacities and Specifications 6 128 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Assistance and Information 8 2 Reporting Safety Defects 8 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 19 Index i 1 ...

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

Page 5: ... 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 Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to ...

Page 6: ...Conditioning 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 3 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 F Tracti...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 2 NOTES vi ...

Page 8: ...nt 1 11 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 15 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features 1 16 Radio s 1 16 Satellite Radio 1 17 Steering Wheel Controls 1 18 Bluetooth 1 18 Navigation System 1 18 Driver Information Center DIC 1 19 Vehicle Personalization 1 20 Cruise Control 1 20 Power Outlets 1 21 Performance and Main...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Instrument Panel 1 2 ...

Page 10: ... on page 4 10 F Audio System s on page 4 94 Navigation Radio System on page 4 113 If Equipped G Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 124 If Equipped Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 15 If Equipped Heated Steering Wheel on page 4 4 If Equipped H Data Link Connector DLC See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 62 I Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4 3 J Horn on page 4 3 K ...

Page 11: ...five seconds to unlock all remaining doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized Press and hold V to open the trunk Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel the panic alarm Press the button A to remove the key The key can be used for all locks See Keys on page 3 3 and Keyless Acces...

Page 12: ...several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From the outside Pull the front door handle If the vehicle has a keyless access transmitter the vehicle recognizes the transmitter and automatically unlocks the door Another way to lock or unlock the vehicle is to press Q or K on the keyless access transmitter See Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 for information on how to program the keyless access f...

Page 13: ... on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate See Trunk on page 3 15 for more information Windows The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window See Windows on page 3 18 for more information See Power Wi...

Page 14: ...ee Power Seats on page 2 2 Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of the seat s To raise or recline the seatback tilt the top of the control B forward or rearward See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 Power Lumbar Adjustment The control is located on the outboard side of the front seat s Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar suppo...

Page 15: ...t Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 5 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 for more information For vehicles with the base audio system memory features are programmed and recalled using the radio menu For vehicles with the Navigation system memory features are programmed and recalled using the navigation display or voice commands See Personalization and Voice Recognition in the Index of the...

Page 16: ...ated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats the buttons are located on the climate control panel z Press to heat the seat and seatback Press to ventilate the seat For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2 5 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable s...

Page 17: ...rs for Children LATCH on page 2 45 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle...

Page 18: ...ng Wheel on page 3 75 The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3 37 for more information Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original po...

Page 19: ...of the vehicle See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4 3 Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened For manual operation press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off If the reading lamps are left on they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been ...

Page 20: ...tures including Daytime Running Lamps DRL and IntelliBeam AUTO Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending upon how much light is outside of the vehicle Turns on the parking lamps together with the sidemarker taillamps license plate lamps and instrument panel lights 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps sidemarker taillamps license plate lamps and instrument pane...

Page 21: ... original position For several wipes hold the lever in this position 9 Turns the windshield wipers off For a delayed wiping cycle move the lever to and turn the delay adjustment band to adjust the frequency of wipes x Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes The windshield wiper lever must be set to for this feature to work 6 Slow wipes 1 Fast wipes See Windshield W...

Page 22: ...livery Mode Control See Dual Climate Control System on page 4 43 and Rear Climate Control System on page 4 49 Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC Driver Shift Control DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission To use the DSC feature 1 Move the shift lever to the right from D Drive into the DSC area The vehicle will be in sport mode It will remain in sport ...

Page 23: ...t these and other radio features see Radio s on page 4 95 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 six AM six XM1 and six XM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons To program preset stations 1 Tune to a station and select the equalization DSP or PTY program type setting if desired 2 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds ...

Page 24: ...ss w to select SET DATE 4 Turn w to adjust the date 5 Press w to update the date and VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fee is required to receive the XM ser...

Page 25: ... For vehicles with an in vehicle Bluetooth system it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands free calls using the vehicle s audio system and controls The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions For more information visit www gm com bluetooth For...

Page 26: ...y units If you have an STS V the DIC also has additional vehicle information displays which include engine boost engine oil temperature oil pressure and transmission fluid temperature AB 3 00 or 3 Press to scroll through the odometer trip odometer A and trip odometer B 4 Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display EM Press this bu...

Page 27: ...Lock and Unlock Settings Window Lock Chime Volume Suspension Mode See Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever 9 Turns the system off R Turns the system on Use this position to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate T Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active ...

Page 28: ...e vehicle is started To turn off traction control press and release the t button located on the console i illuminates when the system is turned off For more information see Traction Control System TCS on page 5 9 StabiliTrak System The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is start...

Page 29: ...The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance It is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 60 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 62 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread are...

Page 30: ...nd weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control if equipped Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Service U S or Canad...

Page 31: ... and to answer questions Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors X Push this button for hands free voice activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands Free Calling and Turn by Turn Navigation Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assist...

Page 32: ...e OnStar service may not work Other problems OnStar can t control may prevent service to you such as hills tall buildings tunnels weather electrical system design and architecture of your vehicle damage to important parts of your vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communicati...

Page 33: ...Black plate 26 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 2 NOTES 1 26 ...

Page 34: ...raints 2 34 Older Children 2 34 Infants and Young Children 2 38 Child Restraint Systems 2 41 Where to Put the Restraint 2 43 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 2 45 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2 53 Airbag System 2 57 Where Are the Airbags 2 59 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 62 What Makes an Airbag In...

Page 35: ...r lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down Use the vertical control to recline the seatback See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 If the vehicle has the memory feature you can program and recall memory settings for seat positions See...

Page 36: ...increase or decrease support press and hold the front or rear of the control To raise or lower the position of the lumbar support press and hold the top or bottom of the control On vehicles with the memory feature seat settings can be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3 75 for more information 2 3 ...

Page 37: ... seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat On vehicles with heated front seats the buttons are located on the climate control panel z Heated Seat and Seatback Press the up or down arrow once to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting Keep pressing the down arrow until the indicator on the climate con...

Page 38: ...te control display shows the setting high medium or low The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle is turned off Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel If the vehicle has the memory feature you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to two drivers The driver seat position The outside rearview mirrors position The power tilt wheel and telescopic steer...

Page 39: ...ll the memory features by using voice recognition if your vehicle has this feature See Voice Recognition in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information Entering the Driver Selection Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings 1 The ignition must be either on in ACCESSORY or in RAP and the transmission in P Park or the vehicle speed less than 6 mph 9 km ...

Page 40: ...his section If you would like to recall or store exit settings for the selected driver see RECALL EXIT SETTINGS or STORE EXIT SETTINGS later in this section RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS To recall driver settings 1 Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Driver Selection Submenu 2 From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu turn ...

Page 41: ...d Any changes that are made to the HUD audio system and climate controls while driving will be automatically stored when the ignition is turned off 5 Repeat the procedure for a second driver by programming the other driver number Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings 1 The ignition must be either on in ACCESSORY or in RAP and the tran...

Page 42: ...sing any memory seat or mirror position button If you would like the stored exit positions to be recalled when your vehicle is in P Park the vehicle is off and the driver door is opened see AUTO EXIT SEAT and AUTO EXIT COLUMN under Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 STORE EXIT SETTINGS To store exit settings 1 Adjust your settings for the driver seat the outside rearview mirrors and the steering...

Page 43: ...tartle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving The front seats have power reclining seatbacks Use the vertical power seat control on the outboard side of the seat to operate them Tilt the top of the vertical control rearward to recline the seatback Tilt the top of the vertical control forward to raise the seatback ...

Page 44: ... Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and...

Page 45: ... not 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 2 12 ...

Page 46: ...e On some vehicles the front head restraints tilt forward or rearward The vehicle s head restraints are not designed to be removed Rear Seat The vehicle s rear seat has adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions The height of the headrest can be adjusted Pull the headrest up to raise it Try to move the headrest to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the headrest press the but...

Page 47: ... next lower setting and then to the off setting The lights indicate 3 for the highest setting and 1 for the lowest The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off Rear Seat Pass Through Door The vehicle has a pass through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats See Rear Seat Pass Through Door under Trunk on page 3 15 Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone ...

Page 48: ...th 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 53 for additional information In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safety belts Here is why You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash y...

Page 49: ... plate 16 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 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 2 16 ...

Page 50: ... plate 17 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 2 17 ...

Page 51: ...011 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 2 18 ...

Page 52: ...ver 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 your fault you and your passenger s can be hurt Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of...

Page 53: ...n 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 applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across...

Page 54: ...A The shoulder belt is too loose It will not give as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 2 21 ...

Page 55: ...t 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 low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 2 22 ...

Page 56: ...rong buckle WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 2 23 ...

Page 57: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 2 24 ...

Page 58: ...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 bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 25 ...

Page 59: ...er belt properly In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury 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 2 26 ...

Page 60: ...is 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 impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 2 27 ...

Page 61: ...ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just 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 34 Make sure the release button on the...

Page 62: ...on the occupant s shoulder if the vehicle is on To set this feature gently pull on the belt or lean forward and then sit back The belt will retract and rest lightly against the occupant When the safety belt is unbuckled or when the vehicle is turned off the tension reducer will deactivate The belt should go back out of the way To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Before you close...

Page 63: ...er belt guide After you move the height adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although you cannot see them they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages o...

Page 64: ...ren who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed and properly adjusted the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edg...

Page 65: ... under the belt and the guide on top WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously 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 2 32 ...

Page 66: ...of the guide Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if t...

Page 67: ...ugh 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 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster sea...

Page 68: ... should sit in a position with a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thigh...

Page 69: ... thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly WARNING Never do this Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time 2 36 ...

Page 70: ...ng the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child 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 2 3...

Page 71: ...ren to play with the safety belts 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 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained prop...

Page 72: ... killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat Continued WARNING Continued If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 2 39 ...

Page 73: ...is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition 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 infant...

Page 74: ...y structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the ...

Page 75: ...hild restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the ...

Page 76: ...affic Safety Administration NHTSA website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station For CPST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child pr...

Page 77: ...ront 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 Continued WARNING Continued Secure rear facing child restraints 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 wil...

Page 78: ...estraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When insta...

Page 79: ... tether A C anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have...

Page 80: ...ld restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available 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 p...

Page 81: ...ding to accident statistics children are safer when properly rerstrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 43 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 pr...

Page 82: ...hild restraint has been installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding th...

Page 83: ...headrest or head restraint 2 4 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether rout...

Page 84: ...traint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 45 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 45 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether a...

Page 85: ...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 until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the ...

Page 86: ...he child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is att...

Page 87: ... unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Continued WARNING Continued Secure rear facing child restraints 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 66 for additi...

Page 88: ...ger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 55 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 restrain...

Page 89: ...ush down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor ...

Page 90: ...the right front passenger A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBA...

Page 91: ...tal restraints to the safety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitt...

Page 92: ...n and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 2 34 or Infants and Young Children on page 2 38 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there...

Page 93: ...front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s 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 2 60 ...

Page 94: ... that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with...

Page 95: ...eform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to in...

Page 96: ...d 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 seating po...

Page 97: ...rom seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems ...

Page 98: ...ield 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 service manual for your vehicle covers the need t...

Page 99: ...itions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags and the roof rail airbags are not part of 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 s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not ...

Page 100: ...ger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if The right front passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat A right front passenger takes his her weight off...

Page 101: ...t When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in ...

Page 102: ...the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 54 for more on this including important safety information A thick layer o...

Page 103: ...Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8 17 WARNING For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the...

Page 104: ...gned 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 also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenge...

Page 105: ...one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 53 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 6 109 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 54 for more information Notice...

Page 106: ...ay be necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being ...

Page 107: ...Black plate 74 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 2 NOTES 2 74 ...

Page 108: ...Lockout Switch 3 24 Immobilizer 3 24 Immobilizer Operation 3 24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 25 New Vehicle Break In 3 25 Ignition Positions 3 26 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 27 Starting the Engine 3 27 Engine Coolant Heater 3 29 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 30 Parking Brake 3 33 Shifting Into Park 3 34 Shifting Out of Park 3 35 Parking Over Things That Burn 3 35 Engine Exhaust 3 ...

Page 109: ...nd Zone Alert SBZA 3 44 Lane Departure Warning LDW 3 47 Universal Home Remote System 3 49 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 3 49 Storage Areas 3 56 Glove Box 3 56 Cupholders 3 56 Center Console Storage 3 56 Floor Mats 3 56 Convenience Net 3 57 Sunroof 3 57 Vehicle Personalization 3 59 Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel 3 75 3 2 ...

Page 110: ...others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children 3 3 ...

Page 111: ...itions on page 3 26 for information on starting the vehicle Notice If you ever lose your transmitter s and or key it could be difficult to get into your vehicle You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in Be sure you have a spare transmitter and or key In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Service See Roadside Service on page 8 8 Keyless Access System See Radio Frequency Statement on pa...

Page 112: ...eyless access transmitter must be within 3 feet 1 m of the front door or trunk being opened Keyless Unlocking Pull the door handle to unlock and open the door s if the keyless access transmitter is within range See Door Locks on page 3 12 for additional information To customize which doors unlock when pulling the driver or passenger handle see Keyless FT Front Door Unlock and Keyless Doors Unlock ...

Page 113: ...access transmitter See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3 75 for more information Remote Start Press to operate the remote start feature See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3 10 V Trunk Press and hold to unlock the trunk If the engine is running the shift lever must be in P Park L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate the vehicle The horn sounds three times and the tur...

Page 114: ...o the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter For vehicles sold in Canada two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Both the recognized and new transmitters must be with you 3 Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located on the outside of the driver door 4 Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds 5 T...

Page 115: ...e permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available The Canadian immobilizer standard requires that Canadian owners see their dealer for programming new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket located inside the center console storage area l...

Page 116: ...o four transmitters can be programmed The DIC will then display MAX FOBS LEARNED and will exit the programming mode 14 Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K twice on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display NO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start the ve...

Page 117: ...tart system to start up the vehicle s automatic climate control system If this feature is turned on the system monitors the outside temperature and turns on the rear window defogger front window defogger and heated or ventilated seats if your vehicle has them See Personal Settings Menu under Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 Remote Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have re...

Page 118: ...s in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel The remote start feature provides two separate starts eac...

Page 119: ...unning There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter see Keyless Access System on page 3 4 Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased...

Page 120: ...ock or unlock the vehicle is to press Q or K on the keyless access transmitter See Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 for information on how to program the keyless access feature From the inside Press the power door lock switch located on each front door See Power Door Locks on page 3 13 for more information Push down or pull up on the manual door lock knob The knob is located at the top of the ...

Page 121: ...the door The doors were also pre programmed to unlock every time the shift lever is moved into P Park The power door locks can be programmed through the radio display The radio display allows you to choose various lock and unlock settings For more information on programming see Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 Rear Door Security Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passeng...

Page 122: ...is driven with the liftgate trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Continued WARNING Continued If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air ...

Page 123: ...ystem Operation on page 3 5 The vehicle must be in P Park or N Neutral and the valet mode turned off Squeeze the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate If the vehicle is locked the keyless access transmitter must be within three feet one meter of the trunk opening for it to be recognized and allow the trunk to open The vehicle must be in P Park and the va...

Page 124: ...le located in the trunk on the other side of the door opening See Emergency Trunk Release Handle following Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the back of the rear seats This handl...

Page 125: ...ent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof i...

Page 126: ...are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP that all...

Page 127: ...ogrammed for the express up feature to work To program each window 1 With the ignition on or in ACC ACCESSORY or while RAP is active close all doors 2 Press and hold the power window switch until the window has fully opened 3 Continue holding the switch for approximately two seconds 4 Pull up the power window switch until the window is fully closed Repeat the process for all windows Express Window...

Page 128: ...de the window can still close on an object in its path Use care when using the override mode Window Lockout o Window Lockout Press to disable the rear window controls The light on the button illuminates indicating that the feature is in use The rear windows can still be raised or lowered using the driver s window switches To restore power to the rear windows press the button again The front passen...

Page 129: ... or not closed completely the security light will flash for 60 seconds and then turn off The theft deterrent system is armed but the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid hood or door that was not closed completely is tampered with or opened The alarm will sound for the trunk lid hood or a door that was completely closed at the time the vehicle was locked using the keyless access transmitter Exit ...

Page 130: ... while the system is armed will activate the alarm Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window then get out of the vehicle keeping the door open 2 From outside of the vehicle with the door open lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch or the keyless access transmitter and close the door Wait about 30 seconds until the security light goes off 3 Reach in and open the do...

Page 131: ...ng Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is turned to OFF ACCESSORY or START and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle You do not have...

Page 132: ...ransmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3 5 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice The vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant s...

Page 133: ...turn the engine off If the shifter is in P Park RAP will engage if all doors are closed RAP will turn off when a front door is opened See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 3 27 for more information Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags In an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady ...

Page 134: ... and press Acc to place the vehicle in accessory mode Press the button again to return to RAP Starting the Engine To place the transmission in the proper gear Move the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only...

Page 135: ...nking for up to 15 seconds maximum Notice 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...

Page 136: ...r hours before starting Some models have an internal thermostat in the cord which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 18 C 0 F To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle 3 You must remove the plastic cap to access ...

Page 137: ... 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 move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 3 34 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 5 31 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine T...

Page 138: ...ile the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered b...

Page 139: ...driving mode based on braking and acceleration 2 Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift When using the DSC mode the number displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC indicates the gear that the transmission is in See Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 69 for more information on the DIC When starting the vehicle from a stopped condition only 1 First and 2 Second ...

Page 140: ...nition is on the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on If it does not you need to have the vehicle serviced See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 58 for more information To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down then push the parking brake pedal When you release the park brake pedal the parking brake releases Notice Driving with the parking brake...

Page 141: ...ay toward the front of the vehicle Release the button 3 With your foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 3 33 for more information 4 Turn the ignition off Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with ...

Page 142: ...icle is running or in Accessory mode and the brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery See Jump Starting on page 6 38 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are u...

Page 143: ...dy from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed Continued WARNING Continued If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air...

Page 144: ...g brake after you move the shift lever to P Park Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park on page 3 34 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 5 31 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an inside rearview mirror with automatic dimming and OnStar controls or it may have OnStar and a compass display S...

Page 145: ...ar magnetic item If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window the compass may need calibration The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction The compass can be placed in calibration mode manually by pressing and holding O until a C is shown in the compass display Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eigh...

Page 146: ...h outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen 4 Return the selector switch to the center position when finished adjusting The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the memory option See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3 75 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through car washes or confined spaces To fold push the...

Page 147: ...ansitions R Reverse to D Drive to R Reverse occur during a parallel parking maneuver If the outside mirror selector switch is in the middle position neither outside mirror will move Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system see Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 3 44 for more information Outside Convex Mirror WARNING A convex mirror can make things like ot...

Page 148: ...ar Parking Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect Objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or too close or far from the vehicle Children pedestrians bicyclists or pets Continued WARNING Continued If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing ...

Page 149: ...runk level Objects must also be within 5 feet 1 5 m from the rear bumper This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather A single beep will sound the first time an object is detected between 20 inches 0 5 m and 5 feet 1 5 m away Beeping will occur when the vehicle is closer than 20 inches 0 5 m from the object The following describes what will occur with the URPA display as the vehicle ge...

Page 150: ...tions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 109 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the trunk during the last drive cycle the red light may illuminate in the rear display Once the attached object is removed URPA will return to normal operation The vehicle s bumper is damaged Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system Other conditions may affect...

Page 151: ...n signal before changing lanes The SBZA system is an aid that may help you avoid lane change crashes with vehicles in the side blind spots zones When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone amber SBZA displays will light up in the side mirrors This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change always check the SBZA display the outside and rearview mirrors ...

Page 152: ... SBZA on or off press the CONFIG hard key located on the navigation radio then press I See Configure Menu in the index of the Navigation System manual The symbol will be highlighted when the feature is active If SBZA is disabled by the driver the SBZA mirror displays will not light up When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and w...

Page 153: ...m has been turned off SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone The sensor may be blocked by mud dirt snow ice slush or even heavy rainstorms This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray The vehicle does not need service For cleaning see Washing Your ...

Page 154: ...inued WARNING Continued LDW will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking So if you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not detecting LDW will not warn you If you do not carefully maintain your vehicle position within the lane vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with LDW always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper ve...

Page 155: ...tem detects a left or right lane marking This symbol will change to amber and flash and three beeps will sound if you cross a detected lane marking without using the turn signal LDW is not currently operating and will not warn you if the LDW symbol does not appear When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The LDW symbol will not appear when the system is having difficulty seeing the lines on ...

Page 156: ...io Frequency Statement on page 8 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED The vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting Diode LED indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the i...

Page 157: ...te Buttons later in this section Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are R...

Page 158: ...d button should slowly blink This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds 4 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as...

Page 159: ...re procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above the garage door opener...

Page 160: ...hat can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different or if the dip switch settings are different use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available Example of...

Page 161: ...own the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows When a switch is in the up position write Left When a switch is in the down position write Right If a switch is set between the up and down position write Middle The switch settings written down in Step 2 will now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4 Be sure to enter the switch settings wr...

Page 162: ...hree buttons at the same time The indicator lights will turn on 6 Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds 7 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming...

Page 163: ...ted directly above the buttons begin to blink rapidly 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes from all buttons will be erased For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 8 6 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders The vehicle has...

Page 164: ...a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the rear to store small loads as far forward as possible The net should not be used to store heavy loads Sunroof If the vehicle has a power sunroof the switches are located on the overhead console To open or close the sunroof the ignition must be on or Retained Acce...

Page 165: ... the open position press and hold the driver s side sunroof switch forward The sunshade must be closed manually From the vent position press and hold the passenger side sunroof switch rearward Anti Pinch If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof will then...

Page 166: ...ains the vehicle personalization on your vehicle If your vehicle has the Navigation system see Personalization in the Index of the Navigation System manual for information on vehicle personalization If your vehicle has the ability to program additional personalization features the driver s preferences are recalled by pressing any button on the keyless access transmitter 1 or 2 by selecting Driver ...

Page 167: ... feature you want to change then press the tune select knob to turn the feature on or off Personal Settings Menu Items The PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU must be selected with a check mark to program the personalization features If it is not selected press the tune select knob until the check mark appears If it is selected the entire list of features will be available to program DRIVER GREETING This featu...

Page 168: ...il the name or greeting you want is complete You can program up to 16 characters The name or greeting you programmed is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 BACK button located on the radio to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU You will now see a check mark nex...

Page 169: ...wing the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle REMOTE START With remote start you can choose which features are activated when the vehicle is started remotely These features include the climate control system the rear defogger and the seat temperature if your vehicle has this feature See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3 10 for more information Mode ...

Page 170: ...AL SETTINGS MENU REMOTE RECALL MEMORY If your vehicle has the optional memory package you will have this feature When this feature is turned on you can recall any previously programmed seat position and mirror position when the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF default The exception to the default is the recall seat to driver positio...

Page 171: ...n either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle AUTO EXIT SEAT If your vehicle has the optional memory package you will have this feature When this feature is turned on you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver s seat when the vehicle is off the shift lever is in P Park and the ...

Page 172: ...elected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle All doors must be closed for this feature to work and the lamps will not flash if the parking lam...

Page 173: ...erior lamps will flash when the doors are passively unlocked See KEYLESS FT Front DOOR UNLOCK and KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK later in this section for more information Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON default Mode 2 OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select...

Page 174: ... feature name The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle HORN CHIRPS AT LOCK This feature sounds the horn once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle All doors must be closed for this feature to work Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OF...

Page 175: ...rogram the vehicle to a different mode 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until TWILIGHT DELAY is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to scroll through the available delay settings and set your selection If you choose Mode 1 the exterior lamps will not illuminate when you exit...

Page 176: ... programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle DOORS UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF default To program the vehicle to a different mode 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed ...

Page 177: ... programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into P Park Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON default Mode 2 OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instruc...

Page 178: ...r exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all of the doors when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull either front door handle See Door Locks on page 3 12 for more information Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON default Mode 2 ...

Page 179: ...next feature available on your vehicle KEYLESS LOCK DELAY This feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior If at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehi...

Page 180: ...er window deactivated as part of the window lockout button If you would like the front passenger window to be deactivated when the window lockout button is pushed turn this feature on If this feature is left off the window lockout button located on the door will deactivate only the rear windows See Power Windows on page 3 19 for more information Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF default To p...

Page 181: ...You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle SUSPENSION MODE If your vehicle has this feature you can select between performance or touring modes Performance mode is used where road conditions or personal preference demand more control Touring mode is used for normal city and highway driving Progr...

Page 182: ...located on the radio to return to the main audio screen Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel If the vehicle has the memory feature you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to two drivers The driver seat position The outside rearview mirrors position The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column position The following settings and presets are set automati...

Page 183: ...ll the memory features by using voice recognition if your vehicle has this feature See Voice Recognition in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information Entering the Driver Selection Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings 1 The ignition must be either on in ACCESSORY or in RAP and the transmission in P Park or the vehicle speed less than 6 mph 9 km ...

Page 184: ...his section If you would like to recall or store exit settings for the selected driver see RECALL EXIT SETTINGS or STORE EXIT SETTINGS later in this section RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS To recall driver settings 1 Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Driver Selection Submenu 2 From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu turn ...

Page 185: ...d Any changes that are made to the HUD audio system and climate controls while driving will be automatically stored when the ignition is turned off 5 Repeat the procedure for a second driver by programming the other driver number Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings 1 The ignition must be either on in ACCESSORY or in RAP and the tran...

Page 186: ...sing any memory seat or mirror position button If you would like the stored exit positions to be recalled when your vehicle is in P Park the vehicle is off and the driver door is opened see AUTO EXIT SEAT and AUTO EXIT COLUMN under Vehicle Personalization on page 3 59 STORE EXIT SETTINGS To store exit settings 1 Adjust your settings for the driver seat the outside rearview mirrors and the steering...

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Page 188: ...ttery Saver 4 35 Instrument Panel Brightness 4 35 Entry Lighting 4 36 Parade Dimming 4 36 Reading Lamps 4 36 Battery Load Management 4 36 Electric Power Management 4 37 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 4 37 Head Up Display HUD 4 38 Accessory Power Outlet s 4 42 Climate Controls 4 43 Dual Climate Control System 4 43 Outlet Adjustment 4 48 Rear Climate Control System 4 49 Passenger Compartment Air Fi...

Page 189: ...67 Highbeam On Light 4 68 Fuel Gauge 4 68 Driver Information Center DIC 4 69 DIC Operation and Displays 4 70 DIC Warnings and Messages 4 76 Other Messages 4 93 Audio System s 4 94 Setting the Clock 4 95 Radio s 4 95 Using an MP3 4 108 XM Radio Messages 4 112 Navigation Radio System 4 113 Bluetooth 4 113 Radio Personalization 4 120 Theft Deterrent Feature 4 123 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 4 124 R...

Page 190: ...o not work Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column To adjust the steering wheel Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel towar...

Page 191: ...e steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals O Headlamps 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Fog Lamps I Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control If Equipped Forward Collision Alert FCA If Equipped Flash To Pass Feature Information for these features is on the pages following Turn and Lane Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the...

Page 192: ...d the TURN SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display See Turn Signal On under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 for more information Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push forward on the turn signal multifunction lever to change the headlamps from low to high beam Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam If you turn the vehicle off ...

Page 193: ...he Forward Collision Alert FCA system provides an audible and visual warning if you approach a vehicle too rapidly FCA also provides a visual warning with no audible warning if you are following another vehicle much too closely FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path within a distance of 100 m 328 ft and operates at speeds above 32 km h 20 mph WAR...

Page 194: ... roads FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Do not rely on FCA on winding roads When weather limits visibility such as in fog rain or snow FCA performance is limited There may not be enough warning distance to the vehicle in front of you Do not rely on FCA in low visibility conditions WARNING When FCA is enabled the Adaptive Cruise Control switch is on If ...

Page 195: ...ahead The symbol may disappear on curves highway exit ramps or hills Also when another vehicle enters the same lane as you the FCA system will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in your driving lane WARNING When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt it may not detect a vehicle ahead FCA may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions Do not use FCA w...

Page 196: ...dirt If so you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens See Cleaning the System under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 15 Flash to Pass This feature allows you to use the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass Pull and hold the turn signal multifunction lever toward you to use this feature When this is done the following will occur If the headlamp...

Page 197: ...nd up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes The windshield wiper lever must be set to for this feature to work 6 Low Speed Slow wipes 1 High Speed Fast wipes If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving the exterior lamps will come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4 31 for more inform...

Page 198: ...d in the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this message to turn off For information on the correct washer fluid mixture to use see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 34 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Headlamp Washer For vehicles w...

Page 199: ... in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If the vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System TCS begins to limit wheel spin or the stability control system activates the cruise control automatically disengages See Traction Control System TCS on page 5 9 and StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 or Enhanced Sta...

Page 200: ... lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal This light on the instrument panel cluster comes on while cruise control is on Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km h 25 mph or more move the cruise cont...

Page 201: ...hod to work If it is not 5 mph higher move the cruise switch to off then on and then reset the speed using the set button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Press T at the end of the lever until the lower speed desired is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts briefly press T Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 k...

Page 202: ...cle has adaptive cruise control read the Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 before using this feature Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffi...

Page 203: ...r complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes For more information see Defensive Driving on page 5 2 WARNING On winding roads Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your ...

Page 204: ...ons Do not use cruise control when visibility is low The cruise controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel 9 Off Turns the system off R On Turns the system on S Resume Increase Use this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is a...

Page 205: ...sired Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used The set speed is selected by the driver This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path To set Adaptive Cruise Control do the following 1 Make sure the Head Up Display HUD is on and properly adjusted You cannot engage Adaptive Cruise Control unless the HUD is on See Head Up Display HUD on page 4 3...

Page 206: ... on page 5 9 StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak on page 5 7 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again the Adaptive Cruise Control can be turned back on Resuming a Set Speed If the Adaptive Cruise Control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the adaptive cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle reach...

Page 207: ... km h 1 mph Selecting the Follow Distance GAP When the system detects a slower moving vehicle it will adjust your vehicle s speed and maintain the following distance gap selected Use the GAP button on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance between your vehicle and other vehicle s Press the top of the button to increase the distance or the bottom of the button to decrease the distance The...

Page 208: ...p sounds when driver action is required Driver action is required when Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly The vehicle speed drops below about 40 km h 25 mph A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise Control from operating See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 for more information A malfunction is detected in the syst...

Page 209: ...ehicle enough to avoid a collision Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt Keep your radar clean See Cleaning the System later in this section Adaptive Cruise Control automatically slows your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle It then adjusts your speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected following distance Your speed increases...

Page 210: ...tion is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes Low Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 40 km h 25 mph while following a vehicle ahead Adaptive Cruise Control will begin to disengage The driver alert symbol on the HUD will flash and the warning beep will sound The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehi...

Page 211: ...NG If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal the system will not automatically apply the brakes You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Do not rest your foot on the accelerator pedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control Curves in the Road WARNING Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves it may respond to a vehicle in another lane or may not have time to react to a vehicle in you...

Page 212: ...he vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD Adaptive Cruise Control might detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes Adaptive Cruise Control might occasionally provide a driver alert and or braking that you consider unnecessary It could respond to signs guardrails and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve This is normal operation Your vehicle does not...

Page 213: ...ntrols on Hills and When Towing a Trailer How well Adaptive Cruise Control works on hills and while a trailer is being towed depends on your vehicle speed vehicle load traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills It might not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills While going up steep hills you might want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle speed While going do...

Page 214: ...e Adaptive Cruise Control in icy conditions or when visibility is low such as in fog rain or snow To clean the emblem lens wipe the surface with a soft cloth After cleaning the emblem lens engage the Adaptive Cruise Control If there are problems see your dealer Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal multifunction lever O Exterior Lamp Control Turn the contr...

Page 215: ...n Disabling automatic lighting disables the automatic headlamp operation DRL and IntelliBeam High Beams if equipped Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 5 Headlamps Turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights IntelliBeam Intelligent High Beam Headlamp Control Syste...

Page 216: ...adlamps remain on under the control of IntelliBeam until any of the following situations occur The system detects an approaching vehicle s headlamps The system detects a preceding vehicle s taillamps The outside light is bright enough that high beam headlamps are not required The high beam headlamps are manually turned on or you use the flash to pass feature See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on p...

Page 217: ...isable or cancel the high beam headlamps by turning the low beam headlamps on if any of the above conditions exist Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam can be disabled and reset to the original factory setting by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror AUTO 3 IntelliBeam On Off To disable the system press this button on the inside rearview mirror The Inte...

Page 218: ...mps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds For this feature to work automatic lighting must be enabled See Headlamps on page 4 27 for additional information When the ignition is turned off the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off They will also turn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime w...

Page 219: ...amps will go off and the DRL will turn back on If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately Once the vehicle leaves the garage it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness l...

Page 220: ...ltifunction lever Fog Lamps The band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work To turn the fog lamps on or off turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to the dot and release it The band will return to its original position If the high beam headlamps are turned on the fog lamps will turn off The fog lamps will come back on when t...

Page 221: ...DRL will come on as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the off position If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately Once the vehicle leaves the garage it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay the instrument panel cluster might not be as bright as usual Make sure th...

Page 222: ...ed off As with any vehicle the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on The battery saver does not work if...

Page 223: ...rument panel brightness knob See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 35 for additional information Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened For manual operation press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off If the reading lamps are left on they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has b...

Page 224: ...r window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power deman...

Page 225: ...0 The HUD consists of the following information Speedometer Turn Signal Indicators High Beam Indicator Symbol Driver Shift Control Transmission Feature see Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 30 Check Gauges Icon Adaptive Cruise Control Features and Indicators If Equipped see Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 15 Forward Collision Alert Features and Indicators If Equipped see Forward Collisi...

Page 226: ...display To adjust the HUD so it can be seen properly 1 Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position before adjusting the HUD position 2 Start the engine 3 Adjust the position and brightness of the HUD display The brightness of the HUD display is determined by the light conditions in the direction the vehicle is facing and where the HUD has been positioned on the windshield If the vehicle is f...

Page 227: ...low A fuse is blown See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 115 The windshield is part of the HUD system See Windshield Replacement on page 6 48 The following messages may appear in the HUD SPEED ALERT Posted Speed Advisory Speed When the Speed Advisor feature is turned on HUD displays either the posted or advisory speed as determined by the information on the map disc in the navigation system To...

Page 228: ...at or below the alert limit the speedometer remains green PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE When the PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE message displays the accelerator pedal is being pressed and the Adaptive Cruise Control is overridden and cannot automatically apply the brakes Once the accelerator pedal is released the Adaptive Cruise Control will return to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes if n...

Page 229: ...h fire and cause injury or death Notice Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery 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 overload vehicle and adapte...

Page 230: ...AUTO button 2 Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting generally between 21 C 70 F and 27 C 80 F Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster If the system is set at the warmest temperature setting the system will try to continuously heat the vehicle and will not adjust the system down as the vehicle warms up To avoid blowing cold ...

Page 231: ...o automatic operation If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 4 50 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 yN z Air Delivery Mode Press to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle This cancels automatic operation and lets the air deliv...

Page 232: ...rost mode This mode can also cause the fan speed and air temperature to increase Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning off Press AUTO to return to automatic operation To limit fogging on the windshield the air conditioning compressor cannot be off while in the defrost mode h Recirculation Press once to select recirculation mode or twice to select outside air If in AUTO mode press h o...

Page 233: ...inutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine The heated outside rearview mirrors also heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 3 40 Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in...

Page 234: ...t of the steering wheel measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to adjust the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery in order to maintain the selected temperature The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system wi...

Page 235: ...o close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of y...

Page 236: ... clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature Air Delivery Mode Control Turn to change the direction of the airflow for the rear seat passengers To change the current mode select one of the following Y Vent Air is directed to the console outlets Bi Level Air is directed to the console and the floor outlets Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets The front climate contro...

Page 237: ...lace can cause water and small particles like paper and leaves to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it Make sure you always replace the old filter with a new one The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 13 for more informat...

Page 238: ... can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate whe...

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Page 240: ...ion If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer This gauge indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt unless the driver safety belt ...

Page 241: ...comes on The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag s electrical system for possible malfunctions If the light stays...

Page 242: ...e airbag system an airbag Driver Information Center DIC message can also come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 for more information Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator United States Canada When you start the vehicle the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or th...

Page 243: ...nger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on WARNING Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint n...

Page 244: ...r more on this including important safety information Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer The light should go out once the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while driving there could be a problem with the charging syste...

Page 245: ...stem warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released it means there is a brake problem If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal may be harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the ...

Page 246: ...oon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on the vehicle still has brakes but not antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is ...

Page 247: ...art it If the light still stays on or comes back on again while driving the vehicle needs service Have the TCS inspected as soon as possible See Traction Control System TCS on page 5 9 and StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information Lane Departure Warning LDW Light For vehicles with the lane departure warning system this light briefly comes on green while starting the vehicle If it does no...

Page 248: ...ht on could cause the vehicle to overheat see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 32 See Engine Overheating on page 6 30 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature It can be used to see when the engine has warmed up and to make sure the cooling system is operating properly If the...

Page 249: ...afe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 58 for more information When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle ...

Page 250: ...repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of the vehicle or the 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 ...

Page 251: ... cap properly installed should turn the light off If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water the vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and...

Page 252: ...he vehicle may not pass inspection if the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on with the engine running or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON RUN while the engine is off the critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system evaluate...

Page 253: ... on briefly when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly If it does not come on with the ignition on there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop a chime sounds and the light may blink on and off This is normal WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so ...

Page 254: ...ight goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 4 33 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 4 31 for more information Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 4 12 and Ad...

Page 255: ... LOW message appears on the Driver Information Center DIC and a single chime sounds See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 for more information All of the following situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gauge At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full The gauge may change when you turn stop quickly or accelerate quickly It tak...

Page 256: ...e Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 70 for information on changing the display to show the odometer or trip odometer information The bottom line of the DIC display also shows the outside temperature on the right side and the shift lever position indicator in the center See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 30 for more information on the shift lever positions When...

Page 257: ...verage speed timer battery voltage tire pressure and engine oil life if your vehicle has this feature If you have an STS V the DIC also has additional vehicle information displays which include engine boost engine oil temperature oil pressure and transmission fluid temperature See MPH km later in this section for more information on the digital speed display AB 3 00 Trip Information Press the top ...

Page 258: ...ess this button to change the position of the HUD on the windshield Press the top part of the button to move the HUD image up Press the bottom part of the button to move the HUD image down To adjust the brightness of the HUD image see Head Up Display HUD on page 4 38 For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness see Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 35 4 Reset Press this button ...

Page 259: ...produces better fuel economy than city driving Once the range drops below about 40 miles 64 km remaining the display will show LOW RANGE If your vehicle is low on fuel the Fuel Level Low message will be displayed See Fuel Level Low under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 for more information MPG AVG L 100 km AVG This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100...

Page 260: ...UD if equipped are for reference only There may be segments of road where speed data has not been captured or times where incorrect speed data or no speed data will be displayed by the DIC and the HUD due to the navigation system not correctly matching the vehicle s position to the actual road Be aware of this and obey posted speed limits wherever you drive SPEED ALERT This display will allow you ...

Page 261: ...r more information Press the information button to scroll through the following displays LF TIRE This display shows the pressure in the driver side front tire RF TIRE This display shows the pressure in the passenger side front tire LR TIRE This display shows the pressure in the driver side rear tire RR TIRE This display shows the pressure in the passenger side rear tire If the tire pressure displa...

Page 262: ...id temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C Trip Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip Information button Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the DIC display The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles mi or kilometers km Trip Odometer Pr...

Page 263: ... are more urgent These messages require action before they can be cleared Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them ADVISORY XXX MPH KM H This message displays when the Speed Alert has been t...

Page 264: ...necessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge The normal battery voltage range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts To monitor battery voltage on the DIC press the information button until BATTERY VOLTS displays BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH This symbol appears with this message This message displays when the electrical charging system is overcharging the battery When the system detects that the battery voltage ...

Page 265: ...em by turning off the accessories The normal battery voltage range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts To monitor battery voltage on the DIC press the information button until BATTERY VOLTS displays CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed See your dealer See Engine Oil on page 6 16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information After resetting the CHANGE ...

Page 266: ...ws the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 70 CHECK WASHER FLUID This symbol appears with this message This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 34 for more information CLEAN RADAR This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control system is disable...

Page 267: ...rmal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 4 61 To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possib...

Page 268: ...ine RPMs to prevent engine overheating You may notice the vehicle upshifting early or reduced speeds while this message is displayed When the engine oil returns to a safe operating temperature this message clears from the DIC and the vehicle returns to normal operation Your vehicle does not require service when this message is displayed FUEL LEVEL LOW This symbol appears with this message This mes...

Page 269: ...displays when the battery in the keyless access transmitter is low Replace the battery in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3 5 LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning LDW system this message may display if the LDW system does not activate due to a temporary condition See the Index in the Navigation manual...

Page 270: ...e In addition PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference EMI that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference EMI Some locations such as airports automatic toll booths and some gas stations have EMI ...

Page 271: ...NGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 6 16 for more information This message displays when the vehicle s engine ...

Page 272: ...urns off the head up display HUD while the Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged The driver attempts to engage the Adaptive Cruise Control while the HUD is off If this message appears when attempting to activate the system continue driving for several minutes and then try activating the system again RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR This symbol appears with this message This message displays when the passenger si...

Page 273: ... If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system and this message displays both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system If these displays remain on after continued driving the system needs service See your dealer See the Index in the Navigation manual for more information SERVICE STABILITY SYS System Your vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement...

Page 274: ...vehicle See Steering on page 5 11 for more information Have the steering system inspected by your dealer as soon as possible If the SERVICE STEERING SYS message appears because the Active Steering system needs service normal power steering is still operational However compared to Active Steering normal power steering requires a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smal...

Page 275: ... on page 4 62 Several conditions may cause this message to appear See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 62 for more information If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS See your dealer SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the hood open and closed switches The switches may need to be replaced When this message is displayed ...

Page 276: ... message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is at or above the speed limit See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 70 for more information SPEED LIMITED TO XXX This message displays when the vehicle speed is limited to XXX mph in English mode and km h in Metric mode because the vehicle detects a problem in the steering stability contr...

Page 277: ...This is normal To acknowledge this message press the reset button The StabiliTrak performance is affected until the STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed in the DIC See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information STABILITY SYS System OFF This message displays any time StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is turned off using the TC traction control on off button See Traction Control Syste...

Page 278: ...splays when incorrect conditions exist within the theft deterrent system See your dealer for service STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM This message displays when your vehicle s throttle system is not functioning properly Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with this message This message displays if the theft deterrent system has detected a break in attemp...

Page 279: ...ur vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with this message This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely Ma...

Page 280: ...Access System Operation on page 3 5 MAX FOBS LEARNED See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3 5 OFF ACC Accessory TO LEARN See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3 5 READY FOR FOB X See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3 5 SHIFT TO PARK See Startin...

Page 281: ...he following while the vehicle is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 5 2 Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other syste...

Page 282: ...LE TIME UPDATED displays To adjust the date 1 Press w to enter the main menu 2 Turn w until SET DATE displays 3 Press w to select SET DATE 4 Turn w to adjust the date 5 Press w to update the date and VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays Radio s Radio with CD shown Radio with Six Disc CD similar Playing the Radio O Power Press to turn the system on and off n Volume Turn to increase or to decrease the volu...

Page 283: ...adio station if this happens When the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters display instead of the frequency RDS stations can also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast Finding a Station BAND Press to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 w Tune Turn to select radio stations Seek Press to go to the previ...

Page 284: ...To return to the original display repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out To search for stations press or If the system is set to LOCAL SEEK displays and seeks to stations only with strong signals If the system is set to DISTANT D SEEK displays and seeks to stations with weak and strong signals This feature does not function with the XM radio stations 4 Information Press while in X...

Page 285: ...ture does not function with XM radio stations To program autostore presets 1 Press w to enter the main menu 2 Turn w until AUTOSTORE PRESETS displays 3 Press w to select AUTOSTORE PRESETS The radio begins searching and AUTOSTORE displays 4 Press F6 to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out The radio presets do not have to be reset...

Page 286: ...to set the adjustment 7 Press F6 to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out AUDIO EQUALIZER Use this feature to choose one of the following customized equalization settings EQ0 Normal EQ1 Pop EQ2 Rock EQ3 Jazz EQ4 Talk EQ5 Country To choose an equalization setting 1 Press w to enter the main menu 2 Turn w until EQUALIZER displays 3...

Page 287: ...national emergency announcements are received If the radio tunes to a related network station for the announcement it returns to the original station when the announcement ends The announcement should be heard even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing it will stop playing during the announcement The RDS alert feature is not supported by all RDS radio stations The RDS alert fe...

Page 288: ...nt broadcast capability TA Traffic Announcement Displays when the feature is turned on and allows the radio to automatically seek radio stations that broadcast traffic announcements If the current radio station broadcasts traffic announcements the station will not change If the current radio station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio seeks to the first station that does If the radi...

Page 289: ...e main menu 2 Turn w until PROGRAM TYPE MODE displays 3 Press w to select ON or OFF An X appears in the box when ON is selected 4 Press F6 to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out AF Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type This feature does not function with X...

Page 290: ...he Single CD Player Load a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner The CD begins playing after it is loaded if the ignition and the radio are on The CD starts to play where it was last stopped if it was the last selected audio source w...

Page 291: ...oaded If a CD is not loaded the display does not change from the radio source Z Eject Press to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject can be used when the ignition and the radio are off Using the Six Disc CD Changer M Load Press to load CDs into the CD player This CD player holds up to six CDs To insert one CD 1 The ignition and the radio can be on or off 2 Pres...

Page 292: ...ISC Repeat CD Repeats the CD over again RPT DISC displays Press F5 MODE again to turn off repeat play RPT DISC disappears from the display RDM TRCK Random Track Plays the tracks on the current CD in random rather than sequential order RDM TRCK displays Press F5 MODE again to turn off random play RDM TRCK disappears from the display RDM ALL Random All CDs Plays all of the CDs loaded in random rathe...

Page 293: ...es or the edge of the hole and the outer edge To clean a CD use a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water Wipe the CD from the center to the edge Care of the CD Player Use a marking pen to identify CDs do not add labels Do not use CD lens cleaners they could damage the CD player Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD i...

Page 294: ...display can be configured to adjust the radio features and other non radio related features The configurable keys can be changed at any time Once a feature is programmed to a key the feature does not display when programming the remaining configurable keys To program the configurable radio display keys 1 Press w to enter the main menu 2 Turn w until SETUP displays 3 Press w to enter into SETUP 4 T...

Page 295: ...n recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2 The song name that is displayed on the radio is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag the radio displays the file name without the file extension as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filenam...

Page 296: ...ry is treated as a folder and displays on the radio as F1 ROOT All compressed audio files in the root directory are accessed before folders in the root directory Empty Directory or Folder Empty folders and directories do not display on the radio and the system ignores them and advances to the next directory or folder that has compressed audio files in it No Folder On a CD that only contains compre...

Page 297: ...n folder random mode goes to the next folder and plays the tracks in that folder in random order F3 RDM Random Press to listen to the tracks in a random rather than sequential order Random can be used on the entire disc or the current folder While in random pressing and releasing or goes to the previous or to the next random track To play the tracks on entire disc in random press and release F3 RD...

Page 298: ... goes to the next track plays for 10 seconds then goes to the next track Press again to stop scanning w Tune Turn to fast track reverse or advance advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists The track number and file name displays for each track Turning w while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order 4 Information Press to view the Title Artist Album ...

Page 299: ...Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational messages are available at this ...

Page 300: ... system can be used while the ignition is 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 about compatible phones Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to control the system and...

Page 301: ...Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system To connect to a different paired phone see Connecting to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two se...

Page 302: ...g for two seconds 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Delete The system asks which phone to delete 4 Say the name of the phone you want to delete Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to you may have to use t...

Page 303: ...one number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Digit Store Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 S...

Page 304: ...and 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Dial or Call 3 Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Digit Dial Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by...

Page 305: ... active The original call is placed on hold Press b g again to return to the original call To ignore the incoming call no action is required Three Way Calling Three way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier 1 While on a call press b g 2 Say Three way call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the c...

Page 306: ...icle If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide for more information Voice Pass Thru Voice pass thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature To access contacts stored in the cell phon...

Page 307: ...uch marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 for Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada information Radio Personalization For vehicles with a Navigation System see the Navigation System manual supplied with the vehicle for more information on accessing the main menu and f...

Page 308: ...et equalizations for the audio system to be selected See Audio Equalizer under Radio s on page 4 95 for more information H A Home Away PRESETS This item allows either the home or away preset radio stations to be selected See Presets Home Away under Radio s on page 4 95 for more information AUTOSTORE PRESETS This item allows the radio to automatically store stations with the strongest signals as pr...

Page 309: ...o s on page 4 95 for more information 8 SET CLOCK This item allows the clock to be adjusted See Setting the Clock on page 4 95 for more information B SET DATE This item allows the date to be adjusted See Setting the Clock on page 4 95 for more information 4 Information This item allows XM satellite radio service and CD MP3 playback information to be displayed See 4 Information under Radio s on pag...

Page 310: ... SETTINGS STORE DRIVER SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION submenu item see Recalling Driver Settings and Storing Driver Settings under Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3 75 DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS The following submenu displays when this item is selected RECALL EXIT SETTINGS STORE EXIT SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu item see Recallin...

Page 311: ...io Press or to go to the next or previous track while a CD is playing SRCE Source Press to select between AM FM XM or CD SCAN Press and hold to scan radio stations the radio goes to the next strongest station in the selected band plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press SCAN again to stop scanning y z Previous Next Press to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a fa...

Page 312: ... more information about these features Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greate...

Page 313: ...atched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception For proper radio reception the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass make sure that the grid lines for the AM FM antenna are not damaged There is enough space between the ...

Page 314: ...tem TCS 5 9 Limited Slip Rear Axle 5 11 All Wheel Drive AWD System 5 11 Steering 5 11 Off Road Recovery 5 14 Passing 5 14 Loss of Control 5 14 Driving at Night 5 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 18 Highway Hypnosis 5 18 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 19 Winter Driving 5 20 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 22 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 ...

Page 315: ...of driving Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do n...

Page 316: ...search shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehi...

Page 317: ...oad whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot ...

Page 318: ...at the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressu...

Page 319: ...pedal pressure is quickly decreased StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions If the vehicle has all wheel drive and has Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak see Enhanced StabiliTrak on page 5 7 StabiliTrak activat...

Page 320: ... temporarily disabled which may cause the steering wheel to be offset from the center position while driving straight This is normal operation and the vehicle is safe to drive in these cases Stability control activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling Stability control automatically adjusts the front road wheel stee...

Page 321: ...PENSION SYS or CHECK TIRE PRESSURE on the DIC When the Stability Secure Mode is activated a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at high vehicle speeds may be required Stability Secure Mode will be activated if a compact spare tire is being used See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 and Compact Spare Tire on page 6 105 Persis...

Page 322: ...de press and release the TC button and the traction control system warning light will turn off Traction Control System TCS The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions On a rear wheel drive vehicle the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction On an All Wheel ...

Page 323: ...and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 5 22 for more information See Winter Driving on page 5 20 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions To turn the system off press the TCS StabiliTrak button located near the shift lever For AWD vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option the TCS StabiliTrak button is used to turn traction ...

Page 324: ...ing with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have an electronically controlled active steering system The active steering system uses the steering actuator to automatically adjust the front road wheel turning angle based on vehicle speed and how much the steering wheel is turned This system reduces steering effort at low speeds improves steering feel at moderate speeds and reduces steering sensitivity at ...

Page 325: ...steering wheel is turned from the center position If this occurs the center position of the steering wheel could be temporarily changed a small amount You can continue to operate the vehicle and after a short time the center position of the steering wheel will return to normal Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tir...

Page 326: ...an perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 5 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be tu...

Page 327: ...reduce the risk of danger while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your ...

Page 328: ...icle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs You might see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 and StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak on page 5 7 Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on...

Page 329: ...tired pull off the road Do not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same th...

Page 330: ...very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to sl...

Page 331: ...vels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated K...

Page 332: ...ft down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope WARNING Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when g...

Page 333: ... drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more The Traction Control System TCS on page 5 9 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 5 5 improves ve...

Page 334: ...ny that is blocking the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Continued WARNING Continued Open a window 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 ...

Page 335: ...ave fuel If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5 23 If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle ...

Page 336: ...get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 29 Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show ...

Page 337: ... 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 tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 50 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 58 There is also important loading information on the Certificatio...

Page 338: ...he XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount 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 trai...

Page 339: ... 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Example 2 Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg 5 26 ...

Page 340: ...ion about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to either the driver s door edge or the lower center pillar on the driver s side of the vehicle This label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle calle...

Page 341: ...the vehicle Notice Overloading the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not overload the vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going WARNING Things you put inside the vehicle can strike ...

Page 342: ...e vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing What is the...

Page 343: ...t be towed use a dolly See Dolly Towing later in this section for more information Dolly Towing Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance Always tow the vehicle using the towing procedures listed in this section or put the vehicle on a flatbed truck or trailer Rear wheel drive vehicles can be towed using a dolly ...

Page 344: ...e vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles can only be towed on a flat bed truck or trailer Towing a Trailer WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be serio...

Page 345: ...ly to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements Pulling A Trailer Here are some important points Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine...

Page 346: ...nd cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistance Offices on page 8 6 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...

Page 347: ...hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed If so be sure to seal the holes when the hitch is removed If they are not sealed deadly carbon monoxide CO from the engine s exhaust can get into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 3 36 Sealing the hol...

Page 348: ... added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself Before starting check 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 b...

Page 349: ...rows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps also flash telling 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 For this reason you may think other drivers are seeing the signal when they are not...

Page 350: ... steep uphill grades the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 6 30 Parking on Hills WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be da...

Page 351: ...hicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer See this manual s Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are ...

Page 352: ...t Overview 6 13 Engine Oil 6 16 Engine Oil Life System 6 20 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 21 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 23 Cooling System 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 25 Engine Overheating 6 30 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 32 Power Steering Fluid 6 33 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 34 Brakes 6 35 Battery 6 38 Jump Starting 6 38 All Wheel Drive 6 43 Rear Axle 6 44 Front Axle 6 45 Headlamp Ai...

Page 353: ...Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage 6 94 Changing a Flat Tire 6 94 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 96 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6 97 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 6 103 Compact Spare Tire 6 105 Appearance Care 6 106 Interior Cleaning 6 106 Fabric Carpet 6 107 Leather 6 108 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 6 108 Wood Panels 6 109 Speaker ...

Page 354: ...mber VIN 6 114 Service Parts Identification Label 6 114 Electrical System 6 114 Add On Electrical Equipment 6 114 Headlamp Wiring 6 115 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 115 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 115 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 115 Underhood Fuse Block 6 116 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 6 120 Capacities and Specifications 6 128 6 3 ...

Page 355: ...f 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 affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function ...

Page 356: ... be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use...

Page 357: ...d 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 the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasolin...

Page 358: ... 4 62 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing the emission control system...

Page 359: ...issions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on If this...

Page 360: ...king materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle To open the fuel door push the rearward center edge in a...

Page 361: ...off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 109 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This wou...

Page 362: ...tor Lamp on page 4 62 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 into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle...

Page 363: ...ARNING Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood 1 Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehicle ...

Page 364: ... on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Compartment Overview Your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields which surround the vehicle s engine cover These sight shields will need to be removed in order to access some of the underhood components in your vehicle To remove the sight shields turn the fasteners on each shield to the left until they ...

Page 365: ...Black plate 14 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 3 6 L V6 Engine 6 14 ...

Page 366: ...pstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 6 16 I Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 6 35 J Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 6 24 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 21 L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 34 ...

Page 367: ...ngine oil properly See What to Do With Used Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 13 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential 1 If...

Page 368: ...table operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit your driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove ...

Page 369: ...ication or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty If you are unsure whether your oil is approved to the dexos specification ask your service provider Use of Substitute...

Page 370: ...starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification dexos See Specification for more information Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all t...

Page 371: ...e temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the DIC comes on See DIC Wa...

Page 372: ...nu item is highlighted press and hold the RESET button until the percentage shows 100 If the percentage does not return to 100 or if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle ne...

Page 373: ...ss the top of the engine air cleaner filter 3 Loosen the clamp and remove the duct from the passenger s side of the engine air cleaner filter 4 The two sides of the airbox are hinged at the bottom Open the airbox by pushing the top of the airbox cover toward the engine 5 Remove the air filter by lifting it straight up through the opening in the airbox 6 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner fi...

Page 374: ... Because this procedure is difficult it should be done at the dealer service department Contact the dealer for additional information or the procedure can be found in the service manual To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8 17 Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehi...

Page 375: ...ature A Electric Engine Cooling Fan s Out of view B Mechanical Engine Cooling Fan If equipped Out of view C Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 6 24 ...

Page 376: ... or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle fo...

Page 377: ... mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost woul...

Page 378: ...ank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD FROID line add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD FROID line on the side o...

Page 379: ...ing the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add c...

Page 380: ...Owner Manual 2011 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to slightly above the FULL COLD FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank 6 29 ...

Page 381: ...rmation If the engine is overheating then you will find a coolant temperature gauge and a coolant warning light on the instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 4 61 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4 61 for more information You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears but instead get service help right away See Roadside Service on page 8 8 ...

Page 382: ...otection Operating Mode on page 6 32 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment An overheat warning can indicate a serious problem 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 Climbs a long hill on a hot ...

Page 383: ... Operating Mode later in this section Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Should an overheated engine condition exist an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance An engine overheat wa...

Page 384: ...off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be within the HOT mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level within the mark What to Use To determine wh...

Page 385: ... with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 13 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 Also ...

Page 386: ...ce a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the en...

Page 387: ...ght not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If brake fluid ...

Page 388: ...ee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied with or without the vehicle moving the brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality a...

Page 389: ...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 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery see Battery on page 6 38 If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use ano...

Page 390: ...he possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Always tu...

Page 391: ...nal on the battery Notice If you connect a negative cable to the Engine Control Module ECM ECM mounting bracket or any cables that attach to the ECM bracket you may damage the ECM Always attach the negative cable to your vehicle s remote negative ground location instead of the ECM ECM bracket or any cables attached to the ECM bracket WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not...

Page 392: ...flush the place with water and get medical help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts 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 be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know ...

Page 393: ... of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the b...

Page 394: ...nnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle All Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in t...

Page 395: ...nt Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unus...

Page 396: ...d enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss co...

Page 397: ...chedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you for v...

Page 398: ...y high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them The vehicle may have HID headlamps After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and ca...

Page 399: ...e and pull it straight out to remove it from the lamp assembly 5 Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall the new bulb 6 Put the cover back in place and reinstall the push pins Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up 3157K For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Windshield Replacement The windshield is part of the Head Up Display HUD system If you ever have to get...

Page 400: ...ts on page 7 11 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the tabs on each side of the wiper blade assembly and slide the assembly off the end of the wiper arm 3 Replace the blade assembly with a new one Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield...

Page 401: ...ury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Continued WARNING Continued Over inflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If your tread is badly worn replace them Replace any tir...

Page 402: ...s If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads Winter tires in general are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads With...

Page 403: ...ation Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D ...

Page 404: ...ng on page 6 71 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000 km and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular...

Page 405: ... For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 58 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires des...

Page 406: ... index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight o...

Page 407: ...le Weight Rating for the front axle See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 23 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 23 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multip...

Page 408: ...metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwea...

Page 409: ...ch could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label lists your vehicle s original equipment tires and shows the correct infl...

Page 410: ...s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment ...

Page 411: ...ding the Vehicle on page 5 23 Example You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 lbs 300 kPa 44 psi Max Press For this example you would set the inflation pressure for high speed driving at 38 psi 265 kPa Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor Syst...

Page 412: ...ressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for ...

Page 413: ...tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 70 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 76 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pres...

Page 414: ...ire does not have a TPMS sensor The DIC message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor The TPMS sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed 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 Pro...

Page 415: ...ute to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than one minute to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPM matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Press the push button ignition ...

Page 416: ... tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle has P235 50ZR18 size tires on the front wheels and P255 45ZR18 size tires on the rear wheels Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear Each tire and wheel should only be used in the ori...

Page 417: ...nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 128 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 you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or...

Page 418: ...y need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gaso...

Page 419: ...g tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle WARNING Tires could explode during improper service You or others could be injured or killed if you attempt to mount or dismount a tire Only yo...

Page 420: ... is all right to drive with your vehicle s compact spare temporarily it was developed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 6 105 WARNING If you use bias ply tires on the vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace ...

Page 421: ...tics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected WARNING If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may inc...

Page 422: ...ger 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 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 423: ...rly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balanci...

Page 424: ...d make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing ...

Page 425: ...le has P235 50R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the rear tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If...

Page 426: ... under inflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible 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 othe...

Page 427: ...itch 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 6 76 ...

Page 428: ... recommended pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant 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 an...

Page 429: ...ling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister ...

Page 430: ...age 4 3 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 74 for other important safety warnings Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 94 Make sure the on off button D is in the off O position 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose G and the power plug C 3 Place the kit on the grou...

Page 431: ...tion pressure using the pressure gauge E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 58 The pressure gauge E 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 may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached ...

Page 432: ...the tire pressure Refer 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 68 kPa 10 psi 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 8 8 If the tire pressure has not...

Page 433: ...r important safety warnings 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 94 2 Unlock the air only hose F from the sealant canister B by pulling up on the lever 3 Pull the air only hose F from the sealant canister B 4 Remove the power plug C from the air compressor A 5 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valv...

Page 434: ...ge E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 58 The pressure gauge E 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 12 Press the on off button D to turn the tire...

Page 435: ...nister B by pulling up on the lever 2 Pull the air only hose F from the sealant canister B 3 Unwrap the sealant air hose G from the compressor A 4 Turn the sealant canister B so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor 5 Lift the sealant canister B from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister See your dealer for more information 6 84 ...

Page 436: ...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 vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above see the operating instructions that follow 6 85 ...

Page 437: ... vehicle Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 3 36 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...

Page 438: ...re a tire The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to 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 8 8 Re...

Page 439: ... 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 and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage When using t...

Page 440: ... tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 4 42 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 v...

Page 441: ... the on off button B 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 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 11 Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug H from the accessor...

Page 442: ...n pressure 20 Wipe off any sealant from the wheel tire and vehicle 21 Dispose of the used sealant canister E and sealant air hose F assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices 22 Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer 23 After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within ...

Page 443: ...ise to the Air Only position 9 Press the on off B button to turn the compressor on The compressor will inflate the tire 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 Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 58 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the actu...

Page 444: ...d 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 which is available from your dealer 5 Push th...

Page 445: ...es flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place well off the road if possible Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 3 WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To he...

Page 446: ...ear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When the vehicle has a flat tire B use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks A A Wheel Block B Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire 6 95 ...

Page 447: ...uipment 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 3 15 for more information 2 Remove the compact spare tire cover 3 Pull the stow rod A to remove it 4 Turn the nut B holding the jack package container counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wheel wrench 5 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 6 105 for more information about the compact spare tire 6 96 ...

Page 448: ...talling the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 94 for more information 2 Loosen all of the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet using the wheel wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn 6 97 ...

Page 449: ...wheel wrench to the jack WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure ...

Page 450: ...or changing a flat tire Notice If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle you could break the molding and or cause other damage to your vehicle Always position the jack so that when the jack head is raised it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jac...

Page 451: ... the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle 9 Remove all the wheel nuts and 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 rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches Continued 6 100 ...

Page 452: ...Tire on page 6 94 WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 10 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 11 Install the spare tire 12 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 13 Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your ...

Page 453: ...cation after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 128 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 wheel nuts in the proper ...

Page 454: ... place Full Size Tire and Tools After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you will need to do the following to store the flat tire in your trunk 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 3 15 2 Store the jack and wheel wrench in the jack container in the trunk When storing the jack in the container it must be raised until the screw end is flush with the edge of the jack 3 Store the flat t...

Page 455: ...See Trunk on page 3 15 2 Make sure the foam support G is in place in the trunk area 3 Reinstall the compact spare tire F making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt H and place on the compartment floor 4 Insert the jack container E with wheel wrench and jack into the center of the compact spare tire making sure to line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt H on the compartment floor 5...

Page 456: ...placed where you want You must calibrate the tire inflation monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 60 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as you can The spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need ...

Page 457: ...ers specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scrat...

Page 458: ...uently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For any soil always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel Allow the soil to abs...

Page 459: ...olish on leather Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather 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 Instrume...

Page 460: ...ld damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts d...

Page 461: ...der Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 109 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer If the vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and...

Page 462: ... stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper to...

Page 463: ... covered by the 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 they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome...

Page 464: ...damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the un...

Page 465: ...pacities and Specifications on page 6 128 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label on the spare tire cover has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything el...

Page 466: ...s and will then restart Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination o...

Page 467: ...Black plate 116 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Underhood Fuse Block 6 116 ...

Page 468: ...BS Module Stabilitrak AFS Active Front Steering BLWR Blower Motor FAN 1 Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN 2 Cooling Fan High Speed LPDB 1 Driver Side Rear Fuse Block LPDB 2 Driver Side Rear Fuse Block RPDB 1 Passenger Side Rear Fuse Block RPDB 2 Passenger Side Rear Fuse Block Fuses JCase Usage SPARE Spare SPARE Spare STRTR Starter Fuses Mini Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch ABS ABS Modul...

Page 469: ...ule Assembly Line Data Link Connector LIC DIM License Plate Instrument Panel Dimming LT HI BEAM Driver Side High Beam Headlamp LT LO BEAM Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp Fuses Mini Usage LT PRK Driver Side Park Lamp Driver Side Taillamp ODD COILS Odd Ignition Coils Odd Fuel Injectors POST O2 SNSR Post Oxygen Sensor PRE O2 SNSR Pre Oxygen Sensor CAM Sensors RAIN SNSR TPM Rain Sensor Relay Coil Headla...

Page 470: ...T BLWR Front Blower Motor FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling Pump HI BEAM High Beam Headlamp HI FAN SPD Cooling Fan High Speed HORN Horn Relays Usage LO FAN SPD Cooling Fan Low Speed LOW BEAM W O HID HID Low Beam Headlamp High Intensity Discharge HID PRK LAMP Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Dimming Rear License Plate Lamps PWR TRN Engine Controls RUN CRNK Heated Washer Nozzle Air Quality Antilock Brake System ...

Page 471: ... Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts and do not store anything under the seats To remove the rear seat cushion do the following 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the vehicle To reinstall the rear seat cushion do the following WARNING A safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or ...

Page 472: ...e seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame 3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage 4 Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat Also make sure the seat cushion is secured Rear Underseat Fuse Blo...

Page 473: ...Black plate 122 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 The vehicle may not have all the fuses listed below Driver s Side 6 122 ...

Page 474: ...V VICS SCM Infotainment Export Only Supervisory Control Module Option REAR HTD SEATS Rear Heated Seats SPARE Spare SPARE Spare Fuses Usage IGN3 Front Passenger Heated Seat Auto Shifter Occupant Protection Electronic Tension Reducer for Seatbelt REAR SHLF SPKR Rear Shelf Speaker Option MSM Memory Seat Module Lumbar TRUNK RELSE SW Trunk Release Valet Lockout Switch BCK UP LAMP Reverse Lamps Rear Par...

Page 475: ...p Position Lamps Option RT POS Right Rear Taillamp Position Lamps Option RUN Ignition 3 STDBY LAMP Rear Taillamps Position Lamps Option TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release Motor BCK UP LAMP Reverse Lamps Rear Parking Aid Inside Rearview Mirror Circuit Breakers Usage PWR SEATS Power Seats Diodes Usage SPARE Spare Joint Connector Usage J C Splice Pack Green 6 124 ...

Page 476: ...Black plate 125 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Passenger s Side 6 125 ...

Page 477: ... Band Antenna RDO ONSTAR Radio OnStar INT LAMP Interior Lamps LT TRN LDW Left Turn Signal Lane Departure Warning Option Fuses Usage REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger REAR FOG Rear Fog Lamps Option RIM Rear Integration Module RIM RPA ISRVM CLM Rear Integration Module Rear Parking Aid Inside Rearview Mirror Column Lock Module Power Sounder Active Front Steering AFS Supervisory Control Module RUN CRNK UHBEC R...

Page 478: ...mp INT LAMP Interior Lamps REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger REAR FOG Rear Fog Lamps Option RUN CRNK Ignition 1 SPARE Spare STOP LAMP Stop Lamp Circuit Breakers Usage WINDOW MTRS Power Window Motors Circuit Breaker Diodes Usage TRUNK DIODE Trunk Release Joint Connector Usage J C Splice Pack Blue 6 127 ...

Page 479: ...label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Brake Fluid Capacities 1 0 L 1 1 qt Cooling System 10 8 L 11 4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 66 2 L 17 5 gal Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Automatic Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6 3 L 6 7 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as r...

Page 480: ...n 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Introduction 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 9 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 11 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 12 Maintenance Record 7 13 7 1 ...

Page 481: ...e vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dealer The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 23 are driven on reasona...

Page 482: ...s should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 65 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 6 16 An Emission Control Service When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving...

Page 483: ...s recommended for the vehicle rotate tires if necessary See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 65 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 6 21 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whichever occurs first Steering and suspen...

Page 484: ...See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 65 Sunroof track and seal inspection if equipped See Sunroof on page 3 57 Once a Year Starter switch check See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Automatic transmission shiftlock control function check See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Parking brake and automatic transmission P Park mechanism check See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Acce...

Page 485: ...ountainous terrain when frequently towing a trailer or used for taxi police or delivery service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 23 All wheel drive only Transfer case fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer or used for taxi police or delivery service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent ho...

Page 486: ...hichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 6 25 An Emission Control Service Engine drive belts inspection for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage or every 10 years whichever occurs first Replace if needed Owner Checks and Services Starter Switch Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before...

Page 487: ...Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P Park Mechanism 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 do...

Page 488: ... on page 6 16 Engine Cooling System 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 6 25 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No U S 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant mee...

Page 489: ...No U S 88861800 in Canada 88861801 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 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstr...

Page 490: ...specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Element 25798271 A2944C Engine Oil Filter 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 88957450 CF13C Spark Plugs 92220447 41 990 Wiper Blades Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 88958361 Passenger Side 53 0 cm 21 in 88958359 7 11 ...

Page 491: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 6L V6 Engine 7 12 ...

Page 492: ...e scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 13 ...

Page 493: ...Black plate 14 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 14 ...

Page 494: ...Black plate 15 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 15 ...

Page 495: ...Black plate 16 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual 2011 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 16 ...

Page 496: ...e 8 8 Scheduling Service Appointments 8 11 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 12 Collision Damage Repair 8 13 Reporting Safety Defects 8 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 17 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 19 Event D...

Page 497: ...he owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 458 8006 In Canada call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre at 1 888 446 2000 We encourage you to call the toll free number ...

Page 498: ...to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the...

Page 499: ...rbiter The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitrat...

Page 500: ...nter faq do FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us My GM Canada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offe...

Page 501: ...rite or e mail Cadillac the letter should be addressed to United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 www Cadillac com 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Gener...

Page 502: ... Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift for the vehicle For more information on the limited offer visit www gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9...

Page 503: ... delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years 160 000 km 100 000 miles whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Service is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited r...

Page 504: ...n the sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Service to change a flat tire with spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Trip Routing Service Detailed maps of North America are provided when requeste...

Page 505: ...travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Services Not Included in Roadside Service Impound towing ...

Page 506: ...al emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Service Mechanical failures may be covered however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a serv...

Page 507: ...ge information Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may prov...

Page 508: ...edit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for spec...

Page 509: ...ance 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 These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durabil...

Page 510: ...ny may require you to have insurance that ensures 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 tak...

Page 511: ...rofessional 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 based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have ...

Page 512: ...m 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 notify General Motors Call 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada call 1 88...

Page 513: ...ty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCar...

Page 514: ...w a 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...

Page 515: ...result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers 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 su...

Page 516: ... an Airbag Inflate 2 62 Where Are the Airbags 2 59 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 4 55 Readiness Light 4 54 System Check 2 57 All Wheel Drive 6 43 All Wheel Drive AWD System 5 11 Antenna Backglass 4 126 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 4 126 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 5 Warning Light 4 59 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 112 Care of Safety Belts 6 109 Chemical Paint...

Page 517: ...38 Electric Power Management 4 37 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 4 35 Inadvertent Power Saver 4 37 Load Management 4 36 Belt Routing Engine 7 12 Bluetooth 4 113 Brake Emergencies 5 6 Brakes 6 35 Antilock 5 5 Parking 3 33 System Warning Light 4 58 Braking 5 4 Braking in Emergencies 5 6 Break In New Vehicle 3 25 Bulb Replacement 6 48 Back Up Lamps Ambulance Body 6 48 Fog Lamps 4 33 Halogen Bulbs 6 ...

Page 518: ...ht Front Seat Position 2 53 Systems 2 41 Where to Put the Restraint 2 43 Circuit Breakers 6 115 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 112 Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 110 Fabric Carpet 6 107 Finish Care 6 110 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 6 108 Interior 6 106 Leather 6 108 Speaker Covers 6 109 Tires 6 113 Underbody Maintenance 6 113 Washing Your Vehicle 6 109 Weatherstrips 6 1...

Page 519: ...pair Collision 8 13 Data Recorders Event 8 19 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 32 Defensive Driving 5 2 Disc MP3 4 108 Displays Head Up 4 38 Doing Your Own Service Work 6 5 Door Locks 3 12 Power Locks 3 13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 14 Rear Door Security Locks 3 14 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 6 43 Driver Information Center DIC 4 69 DIC Operation and Displays 4 70 DIC Warnings and Messages 4 ...

Page 520: ...g Light 4 61 Cooling System 6 24 Drive Belt Routing 7 12 Exhaust 3 36 Oil 6 16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 6 32 Overheating 6 30 Starting 3 27 Engine Oil Life System 6 20 Enhanced StabiliTrak 5 7 Entry Lighting 4 36 Event Data Recorders 8 19 Extender Safety Belt 2 34 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 4 35 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 6 21 Finish Damage 6 113 Flash to Pass 4 9 Flashers Hazard...

Page 521: ... 6 115 G Garage Door Opener 3 49 Gasoline Octane 6 6 Specifications 6 7 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 4 61 Fuel 4 68 Speedometer 4 53 Tachometer 4 53 Glove Box 3 56 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 8 7 H Halogen Bulbs 6 47 Hazard Warning Flashers 4 3 Head Restraints 2 12 Head Up Display HUD 4 38 Headlamp Wiring 6 115 Headlamps 4 27 Aiming 6 46 Bulb Replacement 6 47 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4...

Page 522: ... 35 Instrument Panel Cluster 4 52 Integrated Trailer Brake Control System ITBC 5 31 Introduction 7 2 J Jump Starting 6 38 K Keyless Access System 3 4 Keyless Access System Operation 3 5 Keys 3 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 6 52 Lamps Back Up 6 48 Daytime Running DRL 4 32 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 4 35 Malfunction Indicator 4 62 Reading 4 36 Twilight Sentinel 4 34 Lane Departure Warning 3 47 Lan...

Page 523: ...ic Door Locks 3 14 Rear Door Security Locks 3 14 Loss of Control 5 14 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 45 Lumbar Power Controls 2 3 M Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record 7 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 11 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 9 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 62 Memory Mirrors 3 75 Memory Seat 3 75 Memory Seat Mir...

Page 524: ... Universal Home Remote System 3 49 Outlet Adjustment 4 48 Outlets Accessory Power 4 42 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 3 39 Convex Mirror 3 40 Heated Mirrors 3 40 Power Mirrors 3 39 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 32 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Owners Canadian iii P Paint Damage 6 113 Parade Dimming 4 36 Park Shifting Into 3 34 Shifting Out of 3 35 Park Aid 3 41 Park Tilt Mirrors ...

Page 525: ...20 Statement 8 20 Radio s 4 95 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 4 113 Personalization 4 120 Reception 4 125 Setting the Clock 4 95 Theft Deterrent 4 123 Range Adjustment Headlamps 2 12 Reading Lamps 4 36 Rear Axle 6 44 Limited Slip 5 11 Rear Climate Control System 4 49 Rear Door Security Locks 3 14 Rear Heated Seats 2 14 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature 2 14 Rearvie...

Page 526: ...6 S Safety Belts Care of 6 109 Extender 2 34 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 2 19 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 28 Safety Belts cont Reminders 4 53 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 2 14 Use During Pregnancy 2 33 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government 8 17 General Motors 8 17 U S Government 8 16 Safety Warnings and Symbols iv Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Scheduling Appointments 8 11 Sealant Kit Tire 6 76 6...

Page 527: ... 6 96 Storing 6 103 Specifications and Capacities 6 128 Speedometer 4 53 StabiliTrak System 5 6 Start Vehicle Remote 3 10 Starting the Engine 3 27 Steering 5 11 Heated Wheel 4 4 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 4 124 Steering Wheel Controls Memory 2 5 3 75 Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column 4 3 Storage Areas Center Console 3 56 Convenience Net 3 57 Cupholders 3 56 Glove Bo...

Page 528: ...Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 6 103 Terminology and Definitions 6 55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 71 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 72 Wheel Replacement 6 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 67 Winter 6 51 Towing Recreational Vehicle 5 29 Towing a Trailer 5 31 Your Vehicle 5 29 Traction Control System TCS 5 9 Control System Warning Light 4 60 Enhanced StabiliTrak 5 7 Limited Slip Rea...

Page 529: ...t 4 48 Visors 3 21 W Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 51 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 4 76 Hazard Flashers 4 3 Safety and Symbols iv Washer Headlamps 4 11 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 6 72 Different Size 6 70 Replacement 6 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 67 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 43 Windows 3 18 Power 3 19 Windshield Replacement 6 48 Washer 4 11 Washer Fluid 6 34 Wi...

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