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Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System ... 4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-103
Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 6-9

nspections ...... 6-13

Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... 6-13

Throttle System Inspection ............................ 6-14
Using Your ................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2

Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-40

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-60

Mexico, Central America and

Caribbean Islands/Countries
(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) –
Customer Assistance ..................................... 7-5

Mirror Operation ..................................... 2-40, 2-41
Mirror to Curb In Reverse ................................ 3-77
Mirrors .......................................................... 2-40

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar

and Compass .......................................... 2-40

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar

..... 2-40

Memory ..................................................... 2-55
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-43
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-44
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-43
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-44
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-42

MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4

Summary of Contents for 2003 Cadillac DeVille

Page 1: ...and Indicators 3 40 Driver Information Center DIC 3 57 Trip Computer 3 79 Audio System s 3 80 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Tires 5 60 Appearance Care 5 84 Vehicle Identification...

Page 2: ...please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25739764 A first Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 19 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they ...

Page 3: ...g CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...abels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator ref...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...raints 1 29 Older Children 1 29 Infants and Young Children 1 32 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front S...

Page 8: ...at control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the control is located on the outboard sides of the front seats Use the power seat controls first to get the proper position then continue with the lumbar adjustment Press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support Press the control up or down to ra...

Page 9: ...assage cycle will continue to run even if the ignition is turned to OFF unless interrupted If your vehicle has this feature it will not have the adaptive seat feature Adaptive Seat Control If your vehicle has this feature the control is located on the outboard side of each front seat It is marked AUTO With the ignition in ON first use the power seat control to get the proper position Then press th...

Page 10: ...to readjust the lumbar support upon returning to your vehicle To turn off the adaptive seat feature briefly press the bottom of the control The seat will deflate when the adaptive seat control or the ignition is turned off If your vehicle has this feature massaging lumbar is not available for your vehicle Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front and rear seats The buttons are located on the...

Page 11: ...To heat just the seatback push the BACK ONLY button once after first activating the heated seat feature To resume heat to both the seat cushion and seatback press the button again Reclining Seatbacks The recliner controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats Press the recliner control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback forward or rearward 1 5 ...

Page 12: ...is The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t 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 an...

Page 13: ...ce of a neck injury in a crash The front head restraints are adjustable Lift up or push down on the head restraint to raise or lower it Pull forward or push rearward on the head restraint to tilt it forward or rearward The rear head restraints work the same way as the front head restraints except that they do not tilt forward or rearward 1 7 ...

Page 14: ...outboard rear seating positions The rear lumbar support controls are located on the rear door trim panels To activate the rear lumbar support feature push forward on the control to increase support or rearward to decrease support The lumbar control can also be moved up and down to adjust the location of the support 1 8 ...

Page 15: ...icle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed ...

Page 16: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work Wh...

Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...ide down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Page 20: ...operly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 32 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint syste...

Page 21: ... the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 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 d be less likely to slide under the lap belt I...

Page 22: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 24: ...eriously 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 aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Page 25: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 19 ...

Page 26: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 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 they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 ...

Page 27: ...The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat someone can sit in the center...

Page 28: ... quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rea...

Page 29: ... it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks The latch plates for the safety belts in each rear seating position vary in size If the center rear or the left rear latch plate is inserted into the incorrect buckle the plate will not latch properly Be sure you are using the correct buckle and that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the bu...

Page 30: ...to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...ies The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The...

Page 32: ... installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort ...

Page 33: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 27 ...

Page 34: ...e crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 60 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fast...

Page 35: ...lder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear se...

Page 36: ...e child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfo...

Page 37: ...the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 31 ...

Page 38: ...up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A...

Page 39: ...ldren who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system c...

Page 40: ...t 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 CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 41: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 42: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 36 ...

Page 43: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 44: ...turer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a rear facing ch...

Page 45: ... sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or wi...

Page 46: ...chor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child res...

Page 47: ...acket you ll have to open the trim cover Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in all three rear seating positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have the LATCH system symbol on the seatback directly above the anchors 1 41 ...

Page 48: ...s base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here A Vehicle anchor B LATCH system attachment points C Top strap A Vehicle anchor B LATCH system attachment points Use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint 1 42 ...

Page 49: ...curing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 If the child restraint is forward facing attac...

Page 50: ...ecure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 39 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the...

Page 51: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 45 ...

Page 52: ...e child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchor...

Page 53: ...ee the earlier part about the Top Strap on page 1 39 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Power Seats on...

Page 54: ...You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 48 ...

Page 55: ...vehicle also has a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for each of the two rear seat outboard passenger positions If your vehicle has side impact air bags for each of the two rear seat outboard passenger positions it will say AIR BAG on each side of the rear seatback closest to the door 1 ...

Page 56: ...bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bag...

Page 57: ...ntaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young...

Page 58: ... symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 45 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel United States Canada 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 53 ...

Page 60: ...ger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The side impact air bags for the rear seat outboard passenger positions are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the doors 1 54 ...

Page 61: ...old level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph 29 to 38 5 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollove...

Page 62: ...the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the ai...

Page 63: ...ll be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is 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 i...

Page 64: ...tem distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module system records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment or near deployment crash ...

Page 65: ...vice Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure th...

Page 66: ...broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working ...

Page 67: ...and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section If the frontal air bags inflate you ll also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle...

Page 68: ... NOTES 1 62 ...

Page 69: ... Ignition Positions 2 23 Starting Your Engine 2 25 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 32 Shifting Into Park P 2 34 Shifting Out of Park P 2 37 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 38 Engine Exhaust 2 38 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 39 Mirrors 2 40 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 40 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and...

Page 70: ...Center Console Storage Area 2 51 Center Flex Storage Unit 2 52 Map Pocket 2 52 Assist Handles 2 53 Garment Hooks 2 53 Umbrella Holder 2 53 Floor Mats 2 53 Rear Storage Area 2 53 Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest 2 53 Convenience Net 2 53 Sunroof 2 54 Vehicle Personalization 2 55 Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel 2 55 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 71: ... others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK P that would release the parking brake Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 72: ... of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance See Roadside Service on page 7 6 If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys...

Page 73: ... blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this system you can lock and unlock...

Page 74: ... for this feature to work See Valet Lockout Switch under Theft Deterrent Systems on page 2 19 for more information The remote keyless entry transmitter can be used to recall the memory settings for up to two drivers For more information see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 67 and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 55 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless ent...

Page 75: ...e not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate 4 Snap the transmitter back together tightl...

Page 76: ...uries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Because your vehicle has the theft deterrent system you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless entr...

Page 77: ...ottom part of them but they cannot unlock the doors Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK P all the doors will lock The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into PARK P If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in PARK P have the per...

Page 78: ...ear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use When you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter the front door power lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock 2 Then open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unl...

Page 79: ...he locks from the inside get out and close the door Trunk CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk li...

Page 80: ...2 19 Trunk Lid Tie Down CAUTION Driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous CO carbon monoxide gas to come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid open then Make sure all windows the rear seat pass through and sunroof are closed Turn the fan on your heating and cooling system to its highest speed ...

Page 81: ...ten the tie down by pulling the free end of the cord until secure 4 To remove the tie down press the clip end release and loosen the cord Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it There is a glo...

Page 82: ... rear seat The door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass through door to open To release the pass through door move the release up with your fingers Then close the door so it latches from inside the vehicle 2 14 ...

Page 83: ...with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Page 84: ...ower under Ignition Positions on page 2 23 Express Down Window This feature is on all power windows Press the down arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express down feature If you want to stop the window as it is lowering press the down arrow on the switch again Express Up Window This feature is on both front power windows Press the up arrow on the switch to the second positi...

Page 85: ...in the way You or others could be injured and your window could be damaged Be careful not to press and hold the power window control Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver s door armrest next to the window switches Pressing this button will disable the rear window controls The light on the button will illuminate indicating the feature is in use The rear windows stil...

Page 86: ...e lighted visor vanity mirrors for the rear seat passengers Pull the vanity cover down to see the mirror The light will come on when the cover is opened It will go out when you close the cover If your vehicle has the adjustable lighting feature slide the switch up or down to brighten or dim the light Rear Power Sunshade If your vehicle is equipped with the rear power sunshade it helps to reduce th...

Page 87: ...sing the power door lock switch with the door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter The SECURITY light should come on and stay on 3 Close all the doors The SECURITY light should go off within approximately 30 seconds If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or a remote keyless entry transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about 30 seconds Remember the theft deterr...

Page 88: ...n turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver s door with your key using the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by starting the car with a valid key If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 94 If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have you...

Page 89: ...ty could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm th...

Page 90: ...er s key Then continue with Step 3 To program the new key do the following 1 Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the current driver s key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON within 10 seconds of removi...

Page 91: ...ng this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn the key to four different positions I...

Page 92: ...he shift lever Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed or towed C ON This position is for driving If your vehicle has a console shifter and you turn off the engine the transaxle will lock If you need to shift the transaxle out of PARK P the ignition key has to be in ON D START This position starts the engine Retained...

Page 93: ...onds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it doesn t start within 10 seconds hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the fl...

Page 94: ...coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle At temperatures above 32 F 0 C use of the coolant heater is not required To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The electrical cord is located on the driver s side of the engine behind the transaxle dipstick fluid fill location C and next to the ...

Page 95: ...eep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that partic...

Page 96: ...when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift ...

Page 97: ...ve gear while your engine is racing Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE X This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all ...

Page 98: ... the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Performance Shifting DTS Only When your vehicle detects a change in driving conditions it will automatically initiate the appropriate performance shift mode When this occurs the gear display on the instrument panel cluster will change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to a different gear For example the gear display...

Page 99: ...override access slot cap The following procedure applies only to vehicles equipped with the console shift lever and is used to shift the transaxle out of PARK P in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery The console shift lock release is located on the front of the center console To access the shift lock release do the following 1 Verify that the shift lever is in PARK P 2 Pull up the rubber...

Page 100: ...PARK P as needed 6 Reinstall the shift lock release hole cover and the rubber mat Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal near the driver s door To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot 2 32 ...

Page 101: ...e on the brake system warning and parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on and a multiple chime will sound See Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light on page 3 47 for more information If the parking brake doesn t fully release you can manually release the pedal However be sure to read the following paragraphs CAUTION Always shift to PARK P before pulling the manual re...

Page 102: ...rake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 34 Shifting Into Park P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you h...

Page 103: ...wn with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Turn the ignition key to OFF 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 35 ...

Page 104: ...th you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and...

Page 105: ...ift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is ON See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 27 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease the pressure on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake a...

Page 106: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming i...

Page 107: ...ne running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be inju...

Page 108: ... face To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off press the on off button The indicator light will be illuminated when the automatic dimming feature is on Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Automatic Dimmi...

Page 109: ... may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar 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 the on off bu...

Page 110: ...aner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Outside Power Mirrors The control on the driver s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors Press R on the selector switch to choose the right mirror or L to choose the left mirror The center position is off and will not allow the mirrors to move if the control pad is t...

Page 111: ...ure the driver s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar on page 2 40 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors it will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror feature This feat...

Page 112: ...gs like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors When you operate the rear window defogger it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 29 for...

Page 113: ...4 hours a day 7 days a week OnStar Services OnStar provides a number of service plans Some of the services currently provided by OnStar are Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics Online and Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Service...

Page 114: ...ith OnStar The controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel Press the top part of the control to access OnStar You will hear a ready prompt from the system and then you can begin your OnStar session or begin making calls If your vehicle has the optional Navigation system or cellular phone the ready prompt will come from that system first You must say the word phone to access OnStar ...

Page 115: ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this d...

Page 116: ...rage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing only when the in...

Page 117: ... two seconds then release Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate ...

Page 118: ... be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progra...

Page 119: ...he telephone Front Storage Area If your vehicle is equipped with the front storage area it comes with a coinholder a storage compartment for CDs or tapes an optional cellular telephone and a dual cupholder Full Floor Console Storage Area If your vehicle is equipped with the full floor console it has an upper and lower storage area The upper storage area is available for the optional cellular telep...

Page 120: ...r tapes An optional cellular telephone may be located in the underseat storage compartment Cupholders are also located at the front edge of the storage unit and can be accessed by folding the compartment forward When not being used the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment as shown Map Pocket The map storage pockets are located on each front door and on the rear d...

Page 121: ...g and using a spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash Rear Storage Area Your vehicle is equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder To open release the latch at the front edge Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear storage door trim armrest The storage area is located in the rear door trim under the switch...

Page 122: ... way open The comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make the rear seat passengers more comfortable The glass panel may then be fully opened by pressing the ROOF switch again If you press and hold and the ROOF switch in the express open position for more than one second the express open operation will be over ridden and the sunroof will stop when the switch is released To stop ...

Page 123: ...d by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 for driver 2 Each time a memory button is pressed a single beep will sound Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK P the memory positions will be recalled after a brief delay If the vehicle is not in PARK P the memory buttons must be pressed and held to recall the stored positions If you use the remote keyles...

Page 124: ...iver can be recalled by pressing the EXIT button The mirrors power lumbar and shoulder belt height positions will not be stored or recalled Further programming for automatic seat and mirror movement can be done using the Driver Information Center DIC You can select or not select the following Automatic seat and mirror movement when the vehicle is unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter ...

Page 125: ...eter and Odometer 3 43 Trip Odometer 3 43 Tachometer Analog Cluster Only 3 44 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 45 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 45 Charging System Light 3 46 Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light 3 47 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 48 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 48 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 3 49 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 50 Ma...

Page 126: ...nd CD Up Level 3 89 Navigation Radio System 3 100 Glovebox Mounted CD Changer 3 100 Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature 3 103 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 104 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 105 Understanding Radio Reception 3 105 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 106 Care of Your CDs 3 107 Care of Your CD Player 3 107 Diversity Antenna System 3 108 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Un...

Page 127: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 128: ...ols and OnStar Steering Wheel Controls or Cellular Telephone Controls D Instrument Panel Cluster E Audio Steering Wheel Controls F Driver Information Center DIC Buttons G Climate Controls H Exterior Lamp Controls I Night Vision Controls J Hood Release K Cruise Control L Horn M Cruise Control N Radio O Ashtray P Glove Box 3 5 ...

Page 129: ... warning button is located on the center of the instrument panel between the two air vents Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals won t work 3 6 ...

Page 130: ...lt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release th...

Page 131: ...control of the steering wheel position If the control is bumped the steering wheel moves approximately one degree in the direction commanded Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle To set the memory position see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 67 and Memory Seat...

Page 132: ...al Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents Check the fuse and for burned out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 94 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low This light on the instrument panel cluster w...

Page 133: ...ear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Your vehicle is equipped with wiper activated headlamps After the windshield wipers have been on for approximately six seconds the headlamps will automatically turn on See Wiper Activated Headlamps under Exterior Lamps on page 3 15 for more information Rainsense II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior sid...

Page 134: ...r band to LO or HI speed When Rainsense is active the headlamps will turn on automatically The headlamps will turn off again once the wipers turn off if it is light enough outside If it is dark they will remain on See Wiper Activated Headlamps under Exterior Lamps on page 3 15 for more information Notice Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the mo...

Page 135: ... dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begi...

Page 136: ...button located on the bottom right of the steering wheel The CRUISE light will display on the instrument panel cluster 4 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph 40 km h or mor...

Page 137: ...h time you do this the vehicle will slow down approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the ...

Page 138: ... on with the engine off and the ignition in ACCESSORY or ON 5 Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds To operate the Twilight Sentinel feature must be turned on ...

Page 139: ... When the Twilight Sentinel lever is on and it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and the high beam headlamps at reduced brightness will take over If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outsid...

Page 140: ...to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on Press the button again to turn them off If you turn on the high beam headlamps the fog lamps will turn off They ll turn back on again when you switch to low beam headlamps When the Twilight Sentinel is on and the fog lamps are turned on the fog lamps headlamps and parking lamps will remain on The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to o...

Page 141: ...ide and the Twilight Sentinel lever is off a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended it s become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and or other exterior lamps Turning on the Twilight Sentinel or turning the exterior lamp control to the headlamp position will remove the...

Page 142: ...OFF If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on To delay the lamps from turning off see Twilight Sentinel listed previously in this section Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The knob for this feature is located to the right of the Twilight Sentinel lev...

Page 143: ...ce the entry lighting system uses the light sensor it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps to turn on The courtesy lamps turn off approximately 25 seconds after the last door is closed They will dim to off if the ignition key is placed in ON or immediately deactivate if the power locks are activated Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and backlight...

Page 144: ...s of high electrical loading the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute rpm setting than normal to make sure the battery charges High electrical loads may occur when several of the following are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger the climate control fan at high speeds heated seats and engine cooling fans If the battery continues to discharge even with the engine idl...

Page 145: ...The optional Night Vision System can help you see better when you drive at night The system works by sensing heat given off by objects in its field of view Warmer objects such as pedestrians animals and other moving vehicles will appear whiter Colder objects such as the sky signs and parked vehicles will appear darker Use this system as an aid to help you in seeing objects beyond the headlamps Do ...

Page 146: ...e the view of the road ahead If you don t see the image after about two minutes on cold days it may take longer for the image to display there may be something wrong with the system See your dealer for service CAUTION If the Night Vision System image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it s dark outside Be sure to keep the im...

Page 147: ...ld be injured Use the Night Vision System only as a driving aid It is also important to keep your windshield the HUD Head Up Display for the Night Vision System lens and the camera lens clean If you do not keep everything clean system performance may be affected The HUD system is located on the driver s side of the instrument panel next to the windshield and the camera is located behind the center...

Page 148: ...king And the system doesn t detect objects that are more than 5 feet 1 5 meters behind the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued So unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up you could strike children pedestrians bicyclists or pets behind you and they could be injured or killed Whether or not you are using Rear Park Assist always check carefully behind your vehicle bef...

Page 149: ... within operating range If the URPA system is not functioning properly the display will flash red indicating that there is a problem The light will also flash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle or a bicycle or object is on the back of or hanging out of your trunk The light will continue to flash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven forward a...

Page 150: ...tended periods of time see your dealer for more information Notice When using an accessory power outlet maximum electrical load must not exceed amperage rating Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blow...

Page 151: ...y can be removed for cleaning Rear Ashtray The ashtrays are located on the door armrests To use an ashtray lift the lid Cigarette Lighter Notice Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element The cigarette lighter is located n...

Page 152: ...ng cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available The system will start out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven 3 Wait for the system to regulate T...

Page 153: ...ng can be found later in this section y9z Fan Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode Press AUTO to return to 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 Co...

Page 154: ... close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently For quick cool down on hot days 1 Select the vent mode 2 Select the recirculation mode 3 Select A C 4 Select the coolest temperature 5 Select the highest fan speed 6 Open all outlets Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside you...

Page 155: ...on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the temperature Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield Use the floor defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm ...

Page 156: ...rom the rear window as possible The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed If turned on again the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surf...

Page 157: ...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 3 36 and Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle has a rear climate control system that allows the rear seat passengers to adjust the direction of the airflow the fan speed and the tempe...

Page 158: ... information on the air outlets see Outlet Adjustment on page 3 33 Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic Press the MODE button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed Manual Operation yMODE z Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and plac...

Page 159: ...e temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of any objects so that the air inside of your vehicle can circulate effectively Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle Like your vehicle s engine air cleaner filter it may need to be...

Page 160: ... to gently pry the cover up If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your fingers you will not need a tool for this step 2 Then insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out 3 37 ...

Page 161: ...ay be inside the air filter compartment 4 Insert the new air filter by pushing until you hear a click Then reinstall the push pin and snap the cover into place Steering Wheel Climate Controls You can adjust the temperature using the steering wheel controls The control for the temperature is located on the left side of the steering wheel yTEMP z Temperature Press the up or down arrow on this contro...

Page 162: ... be recalled To change the stored settings do the following 1 Select the desired temperature fan speed and airflow mode If desired a separate temperature setting may also be selected for the front seat passenger For information on how to do this see Dual Climate Control System on page 3 29 2 Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver s door panel 3 Press the memory button on the door panel that c...

Page 163: ... may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be...

Page 164: ...Digital Cluster United states and Canada versions shown 3 41 ...

Page 165: ...Analog Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 3 42 ...

Page 166: ...ssing the bottom of this button you can tell how many miles have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you last set the odometer back to zero Press the RESET part of the button until zeros appear to reset each trip mode If your vehicle is first sold in the United States the trip odometer will return to zero after 999 9 miles 1 609 km If your vehicle is first sold in Canada the trip odomet...

Page 167: ...ppens the engine s fuel supply is shut off When the vehicle speed slows the fuel supply will come on again Tachometer Analog Cluster Only This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area or engine damage may occur Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolut...

Page 168: ...ss light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 Thislig...

Page 169: ...or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light When you turn the key to ON or START this light will come on br...

Page 170: ...come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t fully release If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you v...

Page 171: ... anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light on page 3 47 The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light This warning light...

Page 172: ...light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine has overheated As a check the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine If this light comes on and stays on you should stop ...

Page 173: ...arning light the engine coolant has overheated See Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems United States Analog Only Canada Analog Only Digital Cluster United States Canada 3 50 ...

Page 174: ...ame Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is no...

Page 175: ...st drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as d...

Page 176: ...ould be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your GM de...

Page 177: ...perly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light see Theft Deterrent Systems on page 2 19 Fog Lamp Light This light will come on when the fog lamps are in use It will go out when the fog lamps are turned off For more information about the fog lamps see Fog Lamps under Exterior Lamps on page 3 15 Lights On Reminder This l...

Page 178: ...he tank It works only when the ignition is in ON If the fuel supply gets down to approximately 3 gallons 11 4 L of fuel remaining in the tank the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC and a single chime will sound On the digital cluster if the fuel is less than approximately 1 2 gallons 4 7 L the E segment on the gage will flash The fuel range on the Driver Inform...

Page 179: ...age fuel economy AVG display shows the average miles per U S gallon To reset the average fuel economy press the INFO button until the MPG AVG is displayed on the DIC Press and hold the INFO RESET button until both the fuel data display and DIC display reads 0 0 The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you can travel with the fuel that is in the tank The computer does not know what drivi...

Page 180: ...M TACHOMETER Digital Cluster ENGINE OIL LIFE TRANS FLUID LIFE PHONE If Equipped FEATURE PROGRAMMING and Blank Display INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG GAL FUEL USED AVG MPH TIMER ENGINE OIL LIFE and TRANS FLUID LIFE For more information about the trip odometer see Trip Odometer on page 3 43 MPG AVG Average Miles Per Gallon This message shows the approximate fuel economy you h...

Page 181: ...FO button to exit from the TIMER display ENGINE OIL LIFE Press the INFO button to display ENGINE OIL LIFE then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100 ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed This only needs to be reset after you have had the oil changed TRANSMISSION FLUID LIFE Under normal conditions the rate of deterioration of the transmission fluid is slow See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services ...

Page 182: ... right front left rear and right rear Pressing the INFO button will scroll through the tire pressure for each of the four tires such as 34 PSI LF TIRE OK or 234 kPa LF TIRE OK If a tire pressure is below 25 PSI 172 kPa or above 38 PSI 265 kPa the message will appear as shown above except it will show TIRE LOW or TIRE HIGH as appropriate If desired the tire pressure information can be programmed no...

Page 183: ...accessories to allow the battery to recharge BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH 8 This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging more than 16 volts To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your dealership You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories Turn on the lamps and radio set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI and turn the rear ...

Page 184: ...tion of the low oil sensing system your vehicle should be on a level surface A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on a grade The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time and the oil level is never checked while the engine is running If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears and your vehicle has be...

Page 185: ...vehicle s handling capabilities will be reduced during CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued severe maneuvers If you drive too fast you could lose control of your vehicle You or others could be injured Don t drive over 55 mph 90 km h when the tire pressure is low Drive cautiously and correct the tire pressure as soon as you can CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 This message means that your vehicle is low on win...

Page 186: ...ng engine power because the transaxle is being placed in gear under conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle s engine transaxle or ability to accelerate FUEL LEVEL LOW 11 This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low Stop for fuel soon A single chime will sound when this message is displayed HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED 23 If it s dark enough outside and the head...

Page 187: ...system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS 106 This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module PCM or the ignition switch Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM 101 The Powertrain Control Module PCM has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appear...

Page 188: ...e STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center It means that an advanced computer controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you re steering This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road When th...

Page 189: ...available Pressing the TRAC ON OFF button on the center console once turns the traction control system off pressing the button again turns the system back on This message will automatically disappear from the display after five seconds TRACTION SUSPENDED 56 This message displays when the traction control system has been temporarily shut off because your vehicle s brakes have overheated This messag...

Page 190: ... equipped and outside mirror position The navigation screen preferences if equipped will remain at the last set position If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalization features the driver s preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s doo...

Page 191: ...ent mode do the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode you selected is now set You can either ...

Page 192: ... your vehicle has the optional memory package you will have this feature This feature will move the driver s seat to the previously programmed exit position when the ignition is turned off and the driver s door is opened Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been cha...

Page 193: ... the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until AUTO EXIT STRG WHEEL appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the pr...

Page 194: ...r program the next feature available on your vehicle Lights Flash at Lock This feature allows the parking lamps to flash once when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle All doors must be closed for this feature to work and the lamps will not flash if the manual parking lamps or headlamps are active Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped f...

Page 195: ...ent mode do the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode you selected is now set You can either e...

Page 196: ... vehicle Doors Lock in Gear With the ignition in ON and all the doors closed this feature allows the vehicle s doors to automatically lock when the driver shifts the transaxle out of PARK P Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory ...

Page 197: ...e following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the prog...

Page 198: ...the next feature available on your vehicle Doors Unlock in PARK P This feature will automatically unlock all doors when the vehicle is shifted in to PARK P Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which the...

Page 199: ...d or to program the vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OFF appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode...

Page 200: ...e 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until MIRROR TO CURB IN REV appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on ...

Page 201: ...tions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this sect...

Page 202: ...e remains The DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message For more information see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away The system doesn t check how much oil you have so you ll still have to check for that To see how see Engine Oil on page 5 13 When the oil is changed you ll need to reset the system Se...

Page 203: ...o be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 23 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold HR until the correct hour appe...

Page 204: ... call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume HR Hour or MN Minute Display the time with the ignition off by pressing one of these buttons SOURCE Press this button to select a source either cassette or compact disc The audio source must be loaded to play Available loaded sources are sh...

Page 205: ...more than two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for five seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to ...

Page 206: ...button is inoperable on this radio except if your radio is equipped with XM Satellite Radio Service Finding a PTY Station XM Only To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press PTY PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by pressing LEVEL 3 Once the desired category is displayed press TUNE SEEK to select the category and take you to the category s first station 4 If...

Page 207: ...ould return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tu...

Page 208: ...M receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed...

Page 209: ...the type of cassette tape for clearer sound of CrO2 cassette tapes If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section RW Rewind Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly The radio will play while the tape rewinds You may use your radio pushbuttons to tune to another station while in rewind Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed FF Fast Forward ...

Page 210: ... dealer Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display the disc will begin playing A compact disc may be loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing until the radio is on If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is off first press...

Page 211: ...of the CD slot to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off and or the ignition off Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play It s very hot When the temperature returns to normal the disc should p...

Page 212: ...ay broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Radio ...

Page 213: ...by pressing one of these buttons SOURCE Press this button to select a source either cassette or compact disc The audio source must be loaded to play Available loaded sources are shown on the display If a source is being used it will be underlined on the display If none of the audio sources are loaded NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display Press this button again or press BAND to switch back t...

Page 214: ... and six XM2 USA only if equipped by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select weather FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for more than two seconds Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton for less than two seconds the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton When batt...

Page 215: ...is button until the desired selection appears on the display To turn DSP off press and hold this button until DSP OFF appears on the display When DSP OFF is displayed the system will provide the best overall audio performance The radio keeps separate DSP settings for each band except weather band which is always set to talk preset and source TALK This setting should be used when listening to non m...

Page 216: ...ouncement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements TA Traffic If TA appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a statio...

Page 217: ... displayed If there are multiple pages of text for the information selected type the radio will automatically display all the pages for that type at a rate of approximately one page every three seconds before timing out and returning to the default display You may override this feature by pressing the MSG button to review all of the pages at your own pace Finding a PTY Station RDS and XM To select...

Page 218: ...ould return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tu...

Page 219: ...M receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed...

Page 220: ... previous selection on the tape 2 NEXT Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work Press this pushbutton to seek to the next selection on the tape 3 RW Rewind Press this pushbutton to rewind the tape rapidly The radio will play while the tape rewinds Press RW again to return to playing speed 4 FF Fast Forward Press this pushbutton to fast forward t...

Page 221: ...ouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO2 cassette tapes Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display the ...

Page 222: ... to tracks for a few seconds The compact disc will go to a track play for a few seconds then go on to the next track Press this button again to stop scanning Z Eject Press this button located to the right of the CD slot to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off and or the ignition off Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes ou...

Page 223: ...ations For information on how to use this system see the Navigation Radio System Supplement Glovebox Mounted CD Changer With the compact disc changer you can play up to six discs continuously Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine The smaller discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed trays You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play...

Page 224: ...is will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer the CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing a disc and track number will be displayed The...

Page 225: ...ber on the radio display will go to that of the next available CD 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display Press the PREV or NEXT pushbuttons while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs Press RDM again to turn off random play This feature may not be available on your radio SCAN Press this button You w...

Page 226: ...ETS or DRIVER 2 HOME or AWAY PRESETS appears in the display when the radio is first turned on your vehicle is equipped with this feature This feature allows the driver to return to the last used audio source radio cassette or CD using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature can also store and recall AM and FM presets volume tone and the last selected radio station The number on the back ...

Page 227: ...ery power is removed and later applied you will not have to reset your home radio presets because the radio remembers them However you will have to reset your away radio presets Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio Your vehicle has a built in theft deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic there is no programming required The radio in your vehicle...

Page 228: ...nding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16...

Page 229: ...eaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLEAN TAPE to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction...

Page 230: ...EAN TAPE indicator The radio will display CLEAN TAPE MSG CLEARED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight ...

Page 231: ...terials will not be covered by your warranty Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pickup stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty If when you turn on your rear window defogge...

Page 232: ...4 13 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Winter Driving 4 25 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Towing 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing a Trail...

Page 233: ... driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 234: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The per...

Page 235: ... at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times ...

Page 236: ...r if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the ti...

Page 237: ...ether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes w...

Page 238: ...hat your brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 48 Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowin...

Page 239: ...al or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor...

Page 240: ...gage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 8 This warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 48 When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust ...

Page 241: ...eavy use of braking or previous traction control the TRACTION SUSPENDED message will be displayed but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin The TRACTION READY message should appear when the brake rotors are no longer hot and the traction control system will resume normal operation Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension CVR...

Page 242: ...ich the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See Traction Control System TCS on ...

Page 243: ...se First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very...

Page 244: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 245: ...r your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you j...

Page 246: ... want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If you have Stabilitrak you may see the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center See Stability Sys Engaged Message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 60 Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is ...

Page 247: ...road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest 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 may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the...

Page 248: ...repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving i...

Page 249: ...how signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a ...

Page 250: ...deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing wat...

Page 251: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 252: ... the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mi...

Page 253: ...y to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine O...

Page 254: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a ...

Page 255: ...r with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your e...

Page 256: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 25 ...

Page 257: ...can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction control system on It improves your ability to accelerate when drivin...

Page 258: ...r road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in...

Page 259: ... to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 28 ...

Page 260: ...ong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the...

Page 261: ...st while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 70 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Cont...

Page 262: ...ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or tra...

Page 263: ...our vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s side rear door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that your vehicle can carry This we...

Page 264: ...ng GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 203 lbs 92 kg in the trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading ca...

Page 265: ...to adjust anything Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if yo...

Page 266: ...railering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during t...

Page 267: ...73 kg You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an im...

Page 268: ... hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you ...

Page 269: ...kes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking...

Page 270: ...ch that they would get hot and no longer work well On long uphill grades reduce speed to 45 to 50 mph 70 to 90 km h and avoid prolonged use of SECOND 2 gear and engine speeds above 3800 rpm Climbing grades steeper than four percent at temperatures above 90 F 32 C with a loaded vehicle and trailer is not recommended The cooling system may temporarily overheat See Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Par...

Page 271: ...pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip C...

Page 272: ... 27 Engine Overheating 5 27 Cooling System 5 30 Power Steering Fluid 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 37 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 41 Jump Starting 5 43 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming 5 50 Headlamp Vertical Aiming 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Headlamps 5 53 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker Parking and Cornering Lamps 5 57 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 58 Taillamps Tu...

Page 273: ...0 Finish Damage 5 90 Underbody Maintenance 5 90 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 90 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 91 Vehicle Identification 5 92 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 92 Service Parts Identification Label 5 93 Electrical System 5 93 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 93 Headlamp Wiring 5 93 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 93 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 ...

Page 274: ...anual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 59 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Record on page 6 15 ...

Page 275: ... washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher However for best performance and for trailer towing you may wish to use middle grade or premium unleaded gasoline If the oc...

Page 276: ...ertified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicato...

Page 277: ...our warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control ...

Page 278: ... sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on driver s side of your vehicle The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamp control The button only works when the vehicle is in PARK P or NEUTRAL N when the key is in the ignition and the VALET lockout button is in OFF 5 7 ...

Page 279: ...ap too soon it will spring back to the right CAUTION If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spil...

Page 280: ...ay cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To hel...

Page 281: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION 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 5 10 ...

Page 282: ... the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever The lever is located under the bottom edge of the grille Move the release lever and raise the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly Vehicle without Night Vision shown 5 11 ...

Page 283: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you ll see 5 12 ...

Page 284: ...ap See Engine Oil on page 5 13 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 5 13 G Brake Master Cylinder See Brakes on page 5 38 H Transaxle Fluid Cap and Dipstick See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 21 I Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil lev...

Page 285: ...the driver s side of the vehicle The handle is a yellow loop For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again kee...

Page 286: ...If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located behind the radiator on the passenger s side of the vehicle For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it Be sure to fill it enough to put t...

Page 287: ...oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as show...

Page 288: ...protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system e...

Page 289: ...checked at any time by pressing the INFO button until ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed on the DIC For more information on the oil life indicator see Oil Life Indicator on page 3 79 What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and w...

Page 290: ... change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the filter do the following 1 Loosen and remove both wing screws on the top of the engine air cleaner filter cover 2 Lift up the outb...

Page 291: ...ngage and tighten the two wing screws on the top of the engine air cleaner filter housing cover CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the en...

Page 292: ...ult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause t...

Page 293: ...d below the engine air cleaner filter assembly on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 After removing the engine air cleaner filter assembly to reach the transaxle fluid cap turn the cap counterclockwise to remove Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three sec...

Page 294: ...le Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Indicator After the transaxle fluid has been changed the transaxle fluid change indicat...

Page 295: ...F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change soone...

Page 296: ... you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year ha...

Page 297: ...t can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark located on the side of the surge tank that faces the engine If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and stays on it means ...

Page 298: ...is also an engine temperature warning light and or gage on the instrument panel cluster See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3 49 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 50 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of...

Page 299: ... when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can b...

Page 300: ...while stopped If it safe to do so pull of the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Set the temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over sto...

Page 301: ... Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 30 ...

Page 302: ... warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 3...

Page 303: ...ittle they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including 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 CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper cool...

Page 304: ...ded coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper ...

Page 305: ... keep turning the cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold fill mark on the side of the coolant surge tank 5 34 ...

Page 306: ...per mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about 4 5 inches 11 4 cm from the top of the filler neck 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this Start the engine and allow it to warm up If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does not appear on the Driver Information Center coolant is at the proper fill level If a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL messag...

Page 307: ... inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enou...

Page 308: ...le See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the wash...

Page 309: ...er your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it ca...

Page 310: ...t work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake f...

Page 311: ...ake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake linings ...

Page 312: ...en it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling The battery is located under the rear seat cushion To access the...

Page 313: ...le for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage perio...

Page 314: ...o your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can...

Page 315: ...The remote positive terminal is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle A second remote positive terminal is located on the rear underseat fuse block Lift the red plastic cap to access the terminal The remote negative terminal is located near the power steering fluid reservoir It is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on loc...

Page 316: ...y has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other movin...

Page 317: ...f the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to the negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the ve...

Page 318: ...ad 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 to the negative terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal marked GND 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the ve...

Page 319: ...e Negative Terminals C Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal GND To disconnect 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 Disconne...

Page 320: ...e your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all t...

Page 321: ...l aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw A until the indicator B is lined up with zero Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim Adjusting the...

Page 322: ...tance from Step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle 4 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause exce...

Page 323: ...ming screw C until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp 5 52 ...

Page 324: ...r Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Remove all of the push pins that hold the filler panel cover in place by pressing in the center of each pin and then pulling up on the outer circle 5 53 ...

Page 325: ...2 Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp assembly 3 Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly 4 Use a tool to help pry the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle 5 54 ...

Page 326: ...eadlamp assembly with both hands and pull hard enough so that the whole assembly separates from the vehicle 6 Remove the bulb socket dust cover 7 Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 5 55 ...

Page 327: ...panel in the correct location 2 Reset each push pin by holding each by the outer circle while pushing up on the pin assembly from below The center portion of the push pin should now be above the outer circle 3 After placing each push pin into the opening press down on the outer circle until it is seated against the surface of the filler panel 4 Lock each push pin in place by pressing the center of...

Page 328: ... bulbs To access lift off the bulb socket dust cover See Steps 1 through 6 under Headlamps on page 5 53 2 Press the tab down and turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 3 Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and replace the bulb 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall 5 57 ...

Page 329: ...ler Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit See your dealer Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer Lamp Bulb Number Cornering Lamps 3157 Front Turn Signal 3157 Headlamps Composite Lower High Beam Upper Low Beam 9005 9006 5 58 ...

Page 330: ...de length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 103 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with a door open turn the ignition to OFF 2 Tip the blade up almost to a T position and push down on the tab to release the wiper blade assembly 3 To...

Page 331: ...dex CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at...

Page 332: ...g Information label Example You ll find 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 Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is al...

Page 333: ...rference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of t...

Page 334: ...rear tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 61 for information regarding correct tire inflation Also see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 57 for information on the DIC controls and displays If the DIC display doesn t show tire pressures or the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message appears see your dealer for service The TPM system may not work properly while the compact spare tire is installed Any...

Page 335: ...tenance Services on page 6 4 for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system will need to hav...

Page 336: ...ire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire ...

Page 337: ... TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause dama...

Page 338: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 339: ...performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned a...

Page 340: ...hem only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others ...

Page 341: ...mount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To ...

Page 342: ...reate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator ped...

Page 343: ...uld be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Put the shift lever in PARK P 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite en...

Page 344: ...nging your tires are on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk To gain access to the instructions spare tire and jacking equipment do the following 1 Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge raises 2 Grab the handle and remove the cover 5 73 ...

Page 345: ... holds the wrench and jack 4 Remove the wheel wrench jack and compact spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 83 for more information about the compact spare tire The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B 5 74 ...

Page 346: ...ers off Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t try to remove it with your hands For models having wheel nuts exposed use the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut covers Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Models with Center Wheel Cover 5 75 ...

Page 347: ... in the plastic molding The front location is 8 5 inches 21 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel well and the rear location is 3 5 inches 8 5 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel well The notches may also be labeled JACK with an arrow pointing to the jacking location on the vehicle 5 76 ...

Page 348: ...ury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle 4 Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head 5 Put the compact spare tire near you 6 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Rais...

Page 349: ...u change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Pla...

Page 350: ...ts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 79 ...

Page 351: ...improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index fo...

Page 352: ... fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire 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 all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spa...

Page 353: ...loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See the storage instructions label for information on how to properly position and store the compact spare tire A Wrench B Jack C Jack Container D Retainer E Compact Spare Tire Cover 5 82 ...

Page 354: ...ant Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t...

Page 355: ...s when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Blea...

Page 356: ...Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit ...

Page 357: ...ther cleaner Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may ...

Page 358: ...on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not b...

Page 359: ...eaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Mater...

Page 360: ...ed Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cle...

Page 361: ...f these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur 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 underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your deale...

Page 362: ...tewalls Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops Glass Cleaner Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl...

Page 363: ...s See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels...

Page 364: ... attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 59 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses LF low RF low LF high and RF high An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windsh...

Page 365: ... the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can The fuses are located in two fuse blocks one located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side and the other under the rear seat on the driver s side If a fuse should blow have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located ...

Page 366: ...eadlamp High Beam Left Fuses Usage 11 Ignition 1 12 Fog Lamps 13 Transmission 14 Cruise Control 15 Coil Module 16 Injector Bank 2 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 20 Oxygen Sensor 21 Injector Bank 1 22 Cigar Lighter 2 23 Cigar Lighter 1 24 Daytime Running Lamps 25 Horn 26 Air Conditioner Clutch 42 Not Used 43 Not Used 44 Anti Lock Brake System 45 Air Pump 46 Cooling Fa...

Page 367: ...on Notice The battery and main fuse blocks are located under the rear seat cushion The battery s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed To help avoid damage to the battery and wires be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion Do not remove covers from covered parts Do not store anything under the seat as objects could touch exposed wires and cause a short To remove the rear...

Page 368: ... are properly routed and are not twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safety belts get twisted 2 Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the 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 o...

Page 369: ...ge 5 96 To access the fuse block push in the two tabs located at each end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Fuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Battery 3 Memory Seat Tilt and Telescoping Steering 4 RR Lumbar Antenna 5 Driver Door Module 6 Heated Seat Left Rear 7 Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering 8 Supplemental Inflation Restraint 9 SDAR XM Satellite Ra...

Page 370: ... Parking Left 24 Night Vision 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Body 27 Export Lights Power Locks Fuses Usage 28 Rear HVAC Blower 29 Ignition Switch 30 Hazard Signal 31 Reverse Locks 32 Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension 33 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning 34 Ignition 3 Rear 35 Antilock Braking System 36 Heated Seat Right Front 37 Heated Seat Right Rear 38 Dimmer 60 Park Brake 61 Rear Defog...

Page 371: ...9 Ignition 3 50 Fuel Tank Door Release 51 Interior Lamps 52 Trunk Release 53 Not Used 54 Lock Cylinder 55 Automatic Level Control Compressor 58 Cigar Lighter 59 Rear Defog Circuit Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows The spare fuses and fuse puller are located in the underhood fuse block See Underhood Fuse Block listed previously under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 94 for more inf...

Page 372: ...ended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 for more information Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Displacement Firing Order 4 6 L DOHC V8 Y DeVille DHS 4T80 E 0 050 inches 1 3 mm 279 cubic inches 4 565 cc 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 4 6 L DOHC V8 9 DTS 4T80 E 0 050 inches 1 3 mm 279 cubic inches 4 565 cc 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 5 101 ...

Page 373: ...s 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Cooling System 13 0 quarts 12 3 L Engine Oil with Filter 7 5 quarts 7 1 L Fuel Tank 18 5 gallons 70 0 L Transaxle 15 0 quarts 14 2 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling 5 102 ...

Page 374: ...ine Air Cleaner Filter Element A1208C Engine Oil Filter PF58 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs 41 987 GM Part 12571535 Windshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type 22 inches 56 5 cm AC Delco part number Use an AC Delco part number 5 103 ...

Page 375: ... NOTES 5 104 ...

Page 376: ...t Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Twice a Year 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 13 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 Exhaust System Inspection 6 13 Fuel System Inspection 6 13 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 14 Throttle System Inspection 6 14 Brake System Inspection 6 14 Part D Recommended Fluids ...

Page 377: ...s the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended ...

Page 378: ...u have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your d...

Page 379: ...ion see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be repl...

Page 380: ...m every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver Information Center DIC will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not ind...

Page 381: ... filter may require replacement more often Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces Clean as required An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter o...

Page 382: ... valve plates for deposits open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces Clean as required An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 for more information An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles...

Page 383: ...ion pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses...

Page 384: ...he proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Flu...

Page 385: ... under Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 88 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid...

Page 386: ...y other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 32...

Page 387: ...ular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the ...

Page 388: ...n and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look...

Page 389: ...hrottle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for ...

Page 390: ...ides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent Automatic Transaxle DEXRON IIII Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 1234...

Page 391: ...odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 16 ...

Page 392: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 17 ...

Page 393: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 18 ...

Page 394: ...bility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 6 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 ...

Page 395: ...tacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a day by calling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to...

Page 396: ... the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally 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 us...

Page 397: ...anada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing 1 800 833 CMCC 2622 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offi...

Page 398: ... 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Overseas Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Re...

Page 399: ...1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts a...

Page 400: ...rrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information A description of the problem Name home address home telephone number Location of your Cadillac and number you are calling from The model year Vehicle Identif...

Page 401: ...If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Cadillac helps minimize your inconvenience...

Page 402: ...overage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact you dealer fo...

Page 403: ...NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 404: ...r write Customer Communication Centre 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual Th...

Page 405: ...nclude the Maintenance Schedule for all models Owner s Manual RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover vis...

Page 406: ...ce Care 5 84 Care of Safety Belts 5 87 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 90 Appearance Care cont Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 88 Finish Damage 5 90 Sheet Metal Damage 5 90 Underbody Maintenance 5 90 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 87 Ashtrays 3 28 Assist Handles 2 53 Audio System s 3 80 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 105 Care of Yo...

Page 407: ...aking 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 23 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 58 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker Parking and Cornering Lamps 5 57 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Headlamps 5 53 Replacement Bulbs 5 58 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 58 Buying New Tires 5 66 C Cadillac Owner Privileges 7 6 California Fuel 5 5 Canada Customer Assistance 7 5 Canadian Owners ...

Page 408: ...e Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Top Strap 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Cigarette Lighter 3 28 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 89 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 88 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 85 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 87 Cleaning Leather 5 86 Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components 5 86 Cleaning the Mirror 2 40 2 42 Cleaning the Speaker Covers ...

Page 409: ...lephone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 6 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Roadside Service 7 6 Service Publications Ordering I...

Page 410: ... 23 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 Winter 4 25 Dual Climate Control System 3 29 E Electrical System 5 93 Add On Equipment 5 93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 94 Headlamp Wiring 5 93 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 93 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion 5 96 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 93 Emergency Trunk Release Handle 2 13 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 3 53 Engine Coolant Level Check ...

Page 411: ...Finding a PTY Station RDS and XM 3 94 Finding a PTY Station XM Only 3 83 Finding a Station 3 82 3 90 Finish Care 5 88 Finish Damage 5 90 Flash To Pass 3 9 Flat Tire Changing 5 72 Flat Tire 5 71 Floor Mats 2 53 Fluid 5 21 Automatic Transaxle 5 21 Power Steering 5 36 Windshield Washer 5 37 FM Stereo 3 105 Fog Lamp Light 3 54 Fog Lamps 3 17 Following Distance 4 38 Footnotes 6 5 Front Ashtray 3 28 Fro...

Page 412: ...hanger 3 100 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 6 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 9 Headlamp Wiring 5 93 Headlamp 5 49 Aiming 5 49 Horizontal Aiming 5 50 Vertical Aiming 5 50 Headlamps 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker Parking and Cornering Lamps 5 57 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Heated Seats 1 4 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 ...

Page 413: ...e or Snow 4 30 If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer 4 35 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 4 27 Ignition Positions 2 23 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 6 12 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 3 22 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 32 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 61 Inspection 6 14 Brake System 6 14 Engine Cooling System 6 14 Exhaust System 6 13 Fuel System 6 13 Part C Periodic Maintenance 6 13 Steering S...

Page 414: ...Charging System 3 46 Cruise Control 3 55 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3 49 Light cont Fog Lamp 3 54 Lights On Reminder 3 54 Malfunction Indicator 3 50 Oil Pressure 3 53 Safety Belt Reminder 3 45 Security 3 54 TCS Warning Light 3 48 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 48 Lights Flash at Lock 3 71 Lights Flash at Unlock 3 70 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Lockout Protection 2 11 Locks 2 9 Central...

Page 415: ...Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 Throttle System Inspection 6 14 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 40 Making Turns 4 38 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 50 Map Pocket 2 52 Massaging Lumbar Controls 1 3 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Mirrors 2 55 Memory Seat 2 55 Memory Steering Wheel Controls 2 55 Message 3 60 DIC Warnings and M...

Page 416: ...3 33 Outside 2 43 Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 43 Convex Mirror 2 44 Outside cont Curb View Assist Mirror 2 43 Heated Mirrors 2 44 Power Mirrors 2 42 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 27 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 5 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 12 P Parade Dimming 3 20 Park Aid 3 25 Park P 2 37 Shifting Out of 2 37 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Ch...

Page 417: ...teering Fluid 5 36 Windows 2 16 Pretensioners Safety Belt 1 28 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 48 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 R Radio Data System RDS 3 89 Radios 3 80 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 106 Care of Your CD Player 3 107 Care of Your CDs 3 107 DIC Personalization 3 67 Glovebox Mounted CD Changer 3 100 Navigation Radio ...

Page 418: ...ire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 73 Removing the Wheel Covers 5 75 Replacement Bulbs 5 58 Replacing Brake System Parts 5 41 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 60 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Canadian Government 7 10 General Motors 7 11 United States Government 7 10 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 2 50 Resetting Defaults 2 50 Restraint...

Page 419: ...daptive Seat Control 1 3 Heated Seats 1 4 Massaging Lumbar 1 3 Seats cont Memory 2 55 Power Lumbar Rear 1 8 Power Lumbar 1 2 Power Seats 1 2 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Securing a Child Restraint 1 43 Designed for the LATCH System 1 43 Rear Seat Position 1 44 Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Security Light 3 54 Sensors 3 32 Service Bulletins 7 12 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check E...

Page 420: ...eas 2 51 Cellular Telephone 2 51 Center Console Storage Area 2 51 Center Flex Storage Unit 2 52 Convenience Net 2 53 Front Storage Area 2 51 Full Floor Console Storage Area 2 51 Glove Box 2 51 Storage Areas cont Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 51 Map Pocket 2 52 Rear Storage Area 2 53 Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest 2 53 Umbrella Holder 2 53 Storage 2 53 Garment Hooks 2 53 Storing the Flat Tire and...

Page 421: ... 2 37 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 37 Towing 4 31 Recreational Vehicle 4 31 Towing a Trailer 4 34 Your Vehicle 4 31 Traction 4 10 Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension CVRSS 4 10 Control System TCS 4 9 Control System Warning Light 3 48 Trailer Brakes 4 38 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 27 Transaxle 5 21 Fluid Automatic 5 21 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7...

Page 422: ... 5 93 Vehicle Personalization 3 67 DIC 3 67 Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel 2 55 Vehicle Speed Limiter 3 44 Vehicle Storage 5 42 Vehicle 4 5 Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 32 Symbols iv Ventilation Adjustment 3 33 Visors 2 18 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 40 Warnings 3 60 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 60 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 7 Safety and Symb...

Page 423: ...o Put the Restraint 1 38 Why Safety Belts Work 1 10 Window Lockout 2 17 Windows 2 15 Power 2 16 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6 9 Windshield Washer 3 11 Fluid 5 37 Windshield Wiper 5 59 Blade Replacement 5 59 Fuses 5 93 Windshield Wipers 3 10 Winter Driving 4 25 Wiper Blade Check 6 10 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 15 X XM Radio Satellite Service USA Only 3 81 3 89 XM Satellite Radio Antenna Sy...

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