Cadillac 2004 SRX Owner'S Manual Download

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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-7

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-8

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-28

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-50

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-60

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

................................................. 2-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-17

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-20

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-34

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-39

HomeLink

Transmitter

............................. 2-40

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-45

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-48

Vehicle Personalization

............................. 2-52

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 3-4

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-26

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

......... 3-36

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-52

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-94

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-47

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-10

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-48

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-49

Front Axle

............................................... 5-50

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-51

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-56

Tires

...................................................... 5-58

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-92

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-99

Electrical System

.................................... 5-100

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-109

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 6-2

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-11

Index .................................................................1

2004 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2004 SRX

Page 1: ...Lights Gages and Indicators 3 36 Driver Information Center DIC 3 52 Audio System s 3 94 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 47 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 48 Rear Axle 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 56 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5 ...

Page 2: ...e please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25751862 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 06 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 the...

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: ...Young Children 1 31 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 42 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 47 Air Bag Systems 1 50 Where...

Page 8: ... Seats If your vehicle is equipped with power front seats the controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions Move the front of the horizontal control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion Lift up or push down on the center of the horizontal control to move the entire ...

Page 9: ...n for the driver and one for the front passenger Each button has the following three settings LO HI and off The active setting appears on the climate control panel display The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates normal body temperature The HI setting has a slightly higher temperature To turn on the heated seats press the button once The seat will heat to the HI se...

Page 10: ...here you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place To return the seatback to the upright position pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback If your vehicle has power reclining front seatbacks the controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats Press the top of the vertical control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback angle Manual Recliner Power Recliner...

Page 11: ...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 12: ... also The second row outboard head rests work the same as the front seat head restraints except they do not tilt The third row head rests are not adjustable They are removable They must be removed before the third row seat can be folded To remove the third row head rests press the button located on the top of the seatback and pull up on the head rest Store the head rests in the storage compartment...

Page 13: ...ack Fold the seatback down then pull the release handle on the top of the seatback to release the seat to tumble forward Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when finished Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked in place Stowable Seat If your vehicle has a third row seat it is a power folding seat The head rests need to be removed before folding the third row seat See H...

Page 14: ...at floor If the seat s path is blocked it will stop and back away Press the button again to return the seat to its previous position Before returning the third row seat to a seat position the panel must be folded back upon itself Press one of the power folding seat buttons and the seat will unfold into the seating position Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tel...

Page 15: ... See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 40 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes 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 p...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...y belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an ex...

Page 20: ...he driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until i...

Page 21: ... d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the 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 crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the r...

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: ...fety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the be...

Page 28: ...ow that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not 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 Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...ks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 27 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tig...

Page 30: ...ce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 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 To unlatc...

Page 31: ... the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each of the rear outside passenger positions in the second row Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the ...

Page 32: ... release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 22 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide back on its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback 1 26 ...

Page 33: ...arts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 61 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 fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The ex...

Page 34: ...er 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 seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buc...

Page 35: ...s Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 29 ...

Page 36: ...f 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 the belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and S...

Page 37: ...child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whil...

Page 38: ...oesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 32 ...

Page 39: ...lled 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 can provide 1 33 ...

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: ...tructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We therefore recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear outside seat position including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in...

Page 45: ...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 without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions f...

Page 46: ...has a top strap it should be anchored CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket 1 ...

Page 47: ...ave the top strap anchored you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location The top strap anchors are located on the floor of the vehicle behind the second row seat There is one anchor for each second row seat position Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right fron...

Page 48: ...does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has atta...

Page 49: ...sitions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint isn t attached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for t...

Page 50: ...ctions 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 42 S...

Page 51: ...estraint in the center rear seating position could be injured by the vehicle s armrest To reduce this risk the armrest should first be secured with a special armrest retention strap You can get this from your dealer Install the armrest retention strap following the instructions that come with it 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the ...

Page 52: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 46 ...

Page 53: ... 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 Anchorages and Top Tethers...

Page 54: ...ou will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position 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 s air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Power Seat...

Page 55: ...aint 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 49 ...

Page 56: ...ions Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are des...

Page 57: ...osition for air bag inflation before and during a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Always wear your safety belt even with frontal air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining 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 ...

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 40 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...The 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: ...s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The roof mounted side impact air bag for the driver and the passenger directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows 1 54 ...

Page 61: ... air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air ...

Page 62: ... 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 rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant The side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity ...

Page 63: ...ontact 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...

Page 64: ...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 in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh ...

Page 65: ...ords 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 The module also records speed engine RPM brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service Notice If you ...

Page 66: ...o follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add a luggage carrier or sunroof to the roof of my vehicle will it keep the roof mounted side impact air bags from working properly A As long as the luggage carrier or sunroof is proper...

Page 67: ... belts or LATCH system parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safe...

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

Page 69: ... 20 Ignition Positions 2 21 Starting Your Engine 2 23 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 25 All Wheel Drive 2 29 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into Park P 2 30 Shifting Out of Park P 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 33 Mirrors 2 34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirro...

Page 70: ...a 2 45 Map Pocket 2 45 Assist Handles 2 45 Garment Hooks 2 45 Luggage Carrier 2 46 Convenience Net 2 47 Cargo Cover 2 47 Cargo Management System 2 47 Sunroof 2 48 Sunroof UltraView 2 48 Sunroof UltraView Plus 2 50 Vehicle Personalization 2 52 Memory Seat and Mirrors 2 52 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 71: ...with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 72: ... the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 39 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This ...

Page 73: ... 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 feature you can lock and unlock the doors or the liftgate and turn on your vehicle s interior lamps from about 10 feet 3 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Q Lock Press this...

Page 74: ...panic alarm Press the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds To stop the instant panic alarm press the symbol again or turn the ignition to ON 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 74 and Memory...

Page 75: ...e not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Use a flat thin object to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil or similar object 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: ...e 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 entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm If the windows ...

Page 77: ...er door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active When all the doors are closed the doors will lock automatically after five seconds If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed the five second timer will rese...

Page 78: ...ompts displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC These prompts allow you to choose various lock and unlock settings For more information on programming see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 74 Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside The rear door security locks are lo...

Page 79: ... the other lock The rear door locks will now work normally Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open all the doors will lock and only the driver s door will unlock If you close the doors you can lock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle The anti loc...

Page 80: ...d CAUTION Continued It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle S...

Page 81: ...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 13 ...

Page 82: ...ssory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 21 Express Down Window This feature is on all the 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 th...

Page 83: ...switch until the window is fully closed 4 Continue holding up arrow on the switch for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed The window is now reprogrammed Repeat the process for the other front window Anti Pinch Feature If a hand an arm or another object is above the middle of the window and is in the path of the window when the express up feature is active the window wil...

Page 84: ...indows press the button again The light on the button will go out You can program this feature to disable all passenger windows or only the rear passenger windows See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 74 for more information Sun Visors Swing down the primary visor to block out glare It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction The drive...

Page 85: ...horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds The theft deterrent system won t arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock To avoid activating the alarm by accident do the following The vehicle should be locked with the door key or the manual door lock after the doors are c...

Page 86: ...lown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 100 If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your vehicle serviced To reduce the possibility of theft always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause int...

Page 87: ...nition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 100 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can service the theft deterrent system to have a new key made It is possible for the theft deterrent system decoder to learn the transponde...

Page 88: ...ust be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the theft deterrent system at this time In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance See Roadside Service on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles...

Page 89: ...e needs service A OFF This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key This position locks the ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature B ACCESSORY This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off This position will allow you to turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel C ON This pos...

Page 90: ...etaches from the steering column cover 3 Insert a narrow pointed object into the hole in the steering column cover and press the spring 4 Then turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key Retained Accessory Power RAP The following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from ON to OFF Radio Power Windows Audio Steering Wheel Controls Sunr...

Page 91: ... parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle is equipped with this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals This feature is designed for short or very tall drivers The vehicle must be in ...

Page 92: ...the driver s side of the vehicle near the engine oil dipstick See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location You must remove the plastic cap to access the plug 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You...

Page 93: ...an t move easily CAUTION It is 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 Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly...

Page 94: ...e or sand without damaging your transmission See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 45 for additional information NEUTRAL N In this position the engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only You can also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is da...

Page 95: ...on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Shift Lock Release If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage you can still shift the vehicle into PARK P and remove the ignition key Use the following procedure to release the shift lever 1 Use a too...

Page 96: ...on 2 Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift Also the odometer on the instrument panel cluster will change to show gear range While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have firmer shifting and increased performance You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to down shift for more power The transmission will only allow you to shi...

Page 97: ...me on If it doesn t you need to have your vehicle serviced See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 42 for more information To release the parking brake pull the release lever located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake ...

Page 98: ...r as you push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle into PARK P Release the button With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake with your left foot See Parking Brake on page 2 29 for more information 3 Turn the key to OFF 4 Remove the key from the ignition switch and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand the...

Page 99: ...ue lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See ...

Page 100: ...nconsciousness 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 were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 101: ... a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 41 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 Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly Y...

Page 102: ...s active 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 Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass The mirror also contains O...

Page 103: ...rror will display the current compass heading Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount note pad holder or similar object If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window the compass may need calibra...

Page 104: ... a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows 2 Press and hold the on off button until a zone number appears on the display 3 Once the zone number appears on the display press the on off button quickly until you reach the corre...

Page 105: ...trol pad is touched Once you select the mirror you want to adjust use the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want the mirror to go Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To...

Page 106: ... a five second delay has occurred the passenger s mirror will return to its original position If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted the mirror controls can be used See Outside Power Heated Mirrors on page 2 37 for more information This feature can be enabled disabled through the DIC See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 74 for more information Outside Convex Mirror Your pa...

Page 107: ...greement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a specific duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar You can upgrade or e...

Page 108: ...el Controls You can use the steering wheel controls to interact with the OnStar system See the OnStar manual provided with your vehicle for more information See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 124 HomeLink Transmitter If your vehicle has this feature the control buttons are located on the driver s sun visor HomeLink a combined universal transmitter and receiver provides a way to replace up...

Page 109: ...e programming of your HomeLink Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink Transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of ...

Page 110: ...tor and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should ...

Page 111: ...and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the Pro...

Page 112: ... 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 113: ... the cupholders On the outboard sides of the third row there may also be cupholders Cell Phone Storage Area Your vehicle has a closeable cell phone sunglasses storage area inside both of the front doors Press the button to open the door Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console storage area located between the front seats It includes storage areas and accessory power outlet s o...

Page 114: ...ivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof You can get sliding crossrails through your dealer to use for tying...

Page 115: ...your vehicle has a cargo cover you can use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle Pull the cover from the passenger s side to the driver s side and slide the ends into the slots to secure it When it is not in use take the ends out of the slots and allow the cover to roll back up Cargo Management System Your vehicle may have a cargo management system It provides extra storage space for the re...

Page 116: ...ned properly too Your vehicle may have a single sunroof over the first two rows of seats The sunroof sunshade switches are located in the headliner between the driver and front passenger One switch operates the sunroof and the other switch operates the sunshade Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof If you press the switch to the first detent the sunroof will express open to a co...

Page 117: ...nd sunshade 2 Press and hold the sunroof switch in the open position and the sunshade switch in the close position for six seconds after the sunroof and sunshade are fully closed The sunroof will start to open 3 Release both buttons 4 Press the sunshade switch in the close position until the motor stalls in the closed position 5 Press the sunroof switch in the open position until the motor stalls ...

Page 118: ...astened properly too Your vehicle may have a single sunroof over the first two rows of seats and a smaller sunroof over the third row seat The sunroof sunshade switches are located in the headliner between the driver and front passenger One switch operates the front sunroof and the another switch operates the front sunshade The third switch is for the rear sunroof and the fourth switch is for the ...

Page 119: ...zation To resynchronize the front and rear glass and sunshade do the following 1 Close the sunroof and sunshade 2 Press and hold the rear sunroof switch in the open position and the rear sunshade switch in the close position for six seconds after the sunroof and sunshade are fully closed 3 Release both buttons 4 Press the rear sunroof switch in the closed position until the motor stalls in the clo...

Page 120: ...beeps will sound to confirm that the seat and mirror positions have been saved 3 Repeat the procedure for a second driver using button 2 The vehicle must be in PARK P to recall the stored driving positions Press one of the numbered memory buttons to recall the stored setting Each time a memory button is pressed a single beep will sound Three chimes will sound and the setting will not be recalled i...

Page 121: ...seat button 2 or the remote keyless entry transmitter with the number 2 on the back To recall the stored exit positions press and release the exit button One beep will sound and the seat will move to the previously stored exit position for the currently identified driver If an exit position has not been stored for this driver the seat will move all the way back The position of the outside mirrors ...

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Page 123: ...dometer and Odometer 3 38 Tachometer 3 39 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 40 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 40 Charging System Light 3 41 Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 43 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 44 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 3 44 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 45 Tire Pressure Light 3 45 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 46 Oil Press...

Page 124: ... 124 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 124 DVD Distortion 3 126 Understanding Radio Reception 3 126 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 127 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 127 Cleaning Your DVD Player 3 127 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 127 Diversity Antenna System 3 128 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States 3 128 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

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Page 126: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 127: ...nstrument Panel Cluster on page 3 37 E Windshield Wiper Lever See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3 15 F Hazard Warning Flasher Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 G Audio Navigation System See Audio System s on page 3 94 H Traction Control Button See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 I Automatic Transmission Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 25 J Climate C...

Page 128: ... the two air vents Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your 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 The light in the center of the button will flash indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on neither your...

Page 129: ...lt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter 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 steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release ...

Page 130: ...rrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns to its original position when it s released Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb Other dr...

Page 131: ...o low beam This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on indicating high beam usage Flash To Pass Feature This feature allows you to use the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass Pull and hold the turn signal multifunction lever toward you to use this feature When you do the following will occur If the headlamps are either off in low beam or in Dayt...

Page 132: ...unning Lamps DRL AUTO Automatic Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 5 H...

Page 133: ...Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver s door is opened with the ignition off Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions The fog lamp control is located on the turn signal multifunction lever The band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off The parki...

Page 134: ...es not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed So do not 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 y...

Page 135: ...al This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on while cruise control is on Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate You ll go ...

Page 136: ... 1 mph 1 6 km h slower 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 steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you...

Page 137: ...e lever down before releasing it 9 Off Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers Delay Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay x Delay Adjustment Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature The closer you move the band toward mist the longer the delay The windsh...

Page 138: ...serts For more information see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 56 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking you...

Page 139: ...See Headlamp Washers following for more information Rear Washer Wiper The switch for the rear washer wiper is located in the overhead console Pressing the top of the switch or the bottom of the switch will put the rear wiper on a delay Pressing the center of the switch will wash the rear window Headlamp Washers Your vehicle may have headlamp washers The headlamp washers clear the headlamp lenses s...

Page 140: ...s See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 8 for more information on the headlamps Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are re...

Page 141: ...gh outside and the exterior lamp control is off a Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the Driver s Information Center DIC display This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the DRL are still illuminated Turning the exterior lamp control to AUTO or to the low beam headlamp position will turn off the DRL and cancel the Headlamps Suggested mes...

Page 142: ...attery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition is turned to OFF If you need to leave the lamps on for ...

Page 143: ...lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds The entry lighting system uses the light sensor it must be dark outside in order for the lamps to turn on The lamps turn off about 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 instrument...

Page 144: ...u avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet 1 5 m behind the vehicle and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper CAUTION Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph 5 km h while parking And the system ...

Page 145: ...peed greater than 3 mph 5 km h the red light will flash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph 5 km h If an object is detected at a REVERSE R speed of less than 3 mph 5 km h one of the following will occur Description English Metric amber light 5 ft 1 5 m amber amber lights 40 in 1 0 m amber amber red lights continuous chime 20 in 0 5 m amber amber red lights flash...

Page 146: ...ning instructions see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 95 Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Your vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console one in the rear of the center console one in the rear compartment and there may be an additio...

Page 147: ...instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter Notice If you pu...

Page 148: ...The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray The vehicle does not have any cigarette lighters for the rear seat passengers Press the lighter all the way in and release it It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use Cigarette lighters can be used to provide power to accessories See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3 24 for more information Climate Controls Dual Climate...

Page 149: ...t 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 This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust the temperature if necessary You can switch from English to metric...

Page 150: ...windshield In automatic operation cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and a little air directed to the windshield The MODE switch can also be used to select the defog mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found la...

Page 151: ...er the air in your vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off QPWRR Power Driver s Temperature Press the PWR button located on the driver s side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off Press the up or down arrow on the switch to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle QPWRR Power Passenger s Temperature Press the PWR button located ...

Page 152: ...radiation and the air inside your vehicle then use the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery system The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be activated as necessary Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control syste...

Page 153: ...e is cancelled when you enter defog mode If you select recirculation while in defog mode it will be cancelled after 10 minutes If you have fogging on the side windows turn the thumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side window defog position See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 32 for more information 0 Defrost Pressing defrost directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the ...

Page 154: ...r about 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 surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger button is on Notice Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger Repairs ...

Page 155: ...e the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your ve...

Page 156: ... There is no heating provided with this system To increase and decrease the flow of cooled air to the rear vents turn the knob to the fan speed you want Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed To turn the fan off turn the knob to the off position To operate the rear system using the front control just turn the knob to the fan position you want To use the rear control first turn the front control to ...

Page 157: ...isted below to replace the passenger compartment air filter 1 Open the hood to access the engine compartment See Hood Release on page 5 11 for more information Locate the passenger compartment air filter access panel door 2 Push the two tabs on the access panel door towards the windshield 3 While pressing forward lift the access panel out of the clipped position and pull towards the front of the v...

Page 158: ...know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s 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 ...

Page 159: ...s designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of the other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 37 ...

Page 160: ...ge See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 25 for more information Trip Odometers The trip odometer can record the number of miles or kilometers traveled for up to two trips The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center DIC To access the trip odometer use one of the following procedures Using the Base audio system do the following 1 Press the INFO Information button located to ...

Page 161: ...wish to be viewed The selected trip odometer A or B will be displayed at the top of the screen with the accumulated mileage 3 Press the RETURN button to return to the previous page 4 Repeat the steps to view the other trip odometer You can reset the selected trip odometer by pressing RESET button on the Vehicle Information menu The mileage for the selected trip odometer will return to zero Each tr...

Page 162: ... flash for several more If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows 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 b...

Page 163: ...urn 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 If there is a problem with the air bag system in your vehicle the Service Air Bag message will appear on the DIC display See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 65 for more information Charging System Light When you turn the key to ON or START this light will come on bri...

Page 164: ...parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have t...

Page 165: ...rning Light on page 3 42 If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF If the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have a...

Page 166: ... light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service Have the traction control system inspected as soon as possible See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine is very hot This light will come on when you first start the vehicle as a check to let you know tha...

Page 167: ... is very hot See Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Tire Pressure Light This light will come on if the system detects low tire pressure This light will also come on for a bulb check when the vehicle is started See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 69 for more information For more information on the proper tire pressure see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 For more information on your tires see ...

Page 168: ...This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same 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...

Page 169: ... installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep 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 cha...

Page 170: ...t 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 dealer can prepare the ...

Page 171: ...tays on it means that oil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Sport Mode Light This light will come on while the Driver Shift Control DSC feature is in use When you stop using the DSC feature the light will go out If it stays on your vehicle may need service See your dealer See Driver Shift Control DSC under Automatic Tran...

Page 172: ...On Reminder under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 8 for more information Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 8 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high beam headlamps are on See Headlam...

Page 173: ...l gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full The gage may change when you turn stop quickly or accelerate quickly It takes a little more or less fuel to fill the tank than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated that the tank was half full but it actual...

Page 174: ...up or down arrows on this switch to scroll through the system status information CLR Clear Press this button to clear DIC messages and to reset DIC items to zero This button is also used to exit out of a menu See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 65 and Status of Vehicle Systems on page 3 53 for more information TUNE SEL Select Knob Once a menu is displayed use the knob located to the lower righ...

Page 175: ...ion menu by doing one of the following Press and hold the vehicle information button in the upper right corner of the screen for three seconds or e z Audio Adjust This is the Audio Adjust button _ Vehicle Information This is the Vehicle Information button Press the Audio Adjust button to the left of the screen to bring up the Main Audio menu and then press the Vehicle Information button on the Mai...

Page 176: ...y OUTSIDE TEMP MI TRIP A MI TRIP B MILES RANGE MPG AVG MPG INST GAL FUEL USED AVG MPH TIMER BATTERY VOLTS ENGINE OIL LIFE TRANS FLUID LIFE TIRE PRESSURE PSI LF TIRE PSI RF TIRE PSI RR TIRE PSI LR TIRE BLANK LINE These items can be reset Each one must be reset individually For a detailed description of the menu items and how to reset them see Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions later in this...

Page 177: ... Odometer B Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy Instantaneous Fuel Economy Fuel Used Average Vehicle Speed Timer Battery Voltage Left Front Tire Pressure Left Rear Tire Pressure Right Front Tire Pressure Right Rear Tire Pressure Engine Oil Life Transmission Fluid Life These items can be reset Each one must be reset individually For a detailed description of the menu items and how to reset them see Veh...

Page 178: ...e Trip Odometers under Speedometer and Odometer on page 3 38 MPG AVG Average Fuel Economy If you select this item the approximate average miles per gallon mpg or Liters per 100 kilometers L 100km is displayed This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset To reset the MPG AVG using the Base audio system press the CLR button locate...

Page 179: ...nter the freeway the number may change even though you still have the same amount of gas in the gas tank This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving If your vehicle is low on fuel the Low Fuel Level message will be displayed See Low Fuel Level Message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3...

Page 180: ... the up and down arrows on the screen to select timer and then press the ON button on the screen Touch the RETURN button on the screen to go back to the previous page To reset the Timer using the Navigation system press and hold the vehicle information button in the upper right corner of the screen for three seconds to bring up the Vehicle Information menu Use the up and down arrows on the screen ...

Page 181: ... Navigation system see Main Audio Menu in the SRX Entertainment and Navigation System owner s manual RR TIRE Right Rear Tire Pressure If you select this item the air pressure in the passenger s side rear tire will be displayed If the tire pressure is normal OK will be displayed with this item If the tire pressure is low LOW will be displayed with this item The pressure will be displayed in PSI or ...

Page 182: ...ount of oil your vehicle has so you should check the oil level periodically See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for more information TRANS FLUID LIFE Transmission Fluid Life If you select this item the percentage of remaining transmission fluid life is displayed If you see 99 Trans Fluid Life on the display that means that 99 of the current transmission fluid life remains When the transmission fluid life ...

Page 183: ...the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items Refer to the SRX Entertainment and Navigation System owner s manual supplied with your vehicle for more information on the accessing main menu and descriptions of the menu items for the Navigation system The DIC main menu for the Base audio system consists of the following menu items e BASS MID TREBLE e EQ DSP DVD AVC H A AUTO...

Page 184: ...ce and continue scrolling through the main menu See DSP under Audio System s on page 3 94 for more information DVD Digital Versatile Disc This menu item allows you to turn the DVD on and off Press the TUNE SEL knob once to turn DVD on and off When DVD is on an X will be in the box next to DVD on the menu The X disappears when DVD is off See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 3 112 for more inf...

Page 185: ...sage will appear on the screen See RDS Messages under Audio System s on page 3 94 for more information AF Alternate Frequency This menu item allows you to turn the AF feature on and off To turn on AF press the TUNE SEL knob once When AF is on an X will be in the box next to AF on the menu The X disappears when AF is off See Using RDS under Audio System s on page 3 94 for more information SEEK LOCA...

Page 186: ...IC and the traction control system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 65 and Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 44 for more information 8 Clock Use this menu item to set the time on the vehicle s clock See Setting the Time on page 3 94 for more information 8 4 Clock Information Display Use this menu item to toggle bet...

Page 187: ...ow the battery to recharge The normal battery voltage range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS Base audio system or by selecting Battery Volts from the Vehicle Information menu Navigation system See Vehicle Information menu in the SRX Entertainment and Navigation System owner s manual for more information Batter...

Page 188: ...he DIC by pressing the INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS Base audio system or by selecting Battery Volts from the Vehicle Information menu Navigation system See Vehicle Information menu in the SRX Entertainment and Navigation System owner s manual for more information Check Tire Pressure This message indicates that one or more of the vehicle s tires are low See Status of Vehicle Systems on ...

Page 189: ...y a technician as soon as possible See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 42 for more information Check Coolant Level This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon as possible See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 for more information Check Gas Cap When this message appears on the display the gas cap has not been fully tig...

Page 190: ...ired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage Engine Overheated Stop Engine This message will appear when the engine has overheated Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating on page 5 27 A chime will also sound when this message is displayed Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage ma...

Page 191: ... the liftgate is closed completely Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pr...

Page 192: ...ced by a qualified technician at your dealership immediately See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 40 for more information Service Charging System This message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership Service Electrical System This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Mod...

Page 193: ...you with directional control of the vehicle Stability System Off Message The Stability System Off message will be displayed any time you turn off Stabilitrak using the TC traction control on off button See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 for more information When this message has been displayed Stabilitrak is no longer available to assist you with directional control of the vehicle Adjust ...

Page 194: ...ur vehicle Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership Service Vehicle Soon This message is displayed when a non emissions related powertrain malfunction occurs Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership as soon as possible Starting Disabled Remove Key This message will appear when the vehicle theft deterrent system detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehic...

Page 195: ... Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 for more information Traction Suspended This message will appear when the traction control system has been temporarily shut off because your vehicle s brakes have overheated This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle s traction control system See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 for more information Trans Transmission Hot Idle Engine ...

Page 196: ... 2 located on the driver s door Certain features can be programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the ignition To change feature preferences you must use one of the following procedures Entering the Personalization Menu To enter the feature programming mode use one of the following procedures Base Audio System 1 Turn the ignition to ON but do not start the engine Make the vehicle is in P...

Page 197: ...the personalization menu by pressing the ON button next to personalization Personalization Features The following choices are available for programming using both the Base audio and Navigation systems unless otherwise indicated Personalization Name This feature allows you to type in a name that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding remote keyless entry transmitter is used or on...

Page 198: ... using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item and press the EDIT button next to it 3 A keyboard will appear on the screen Use it to enter the desired name up to 20 characters 4 When you done entering the name press the ENTER button on the bottom of the screen The name you...

Page 199: ...he instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to REMOTE RECALL MEMORY to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to REMOTE RECALL...

Page 200: ...e instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to REMOTE EXIT RECALL to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to REMOTE EXIT RECA...

Page 201: ...previously 2 Scroll to KEY IN RECALL MEMORY to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to KEY IN RECALL MEMORY and press the O...

Page 202: ...on portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to AUTO EXIT SEAT using the TUNE SEL knob to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by f...

Page 203: ...to TWILIGHT DELAY using the TUNE SEL knob to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to scroll through the available delay settings When the delay time you want is highlighted press the TUNE SEL knob once to select it When the mode is turned on an X will appear in the box to the left If you choose Mode 1 the exterior lamps will not illuminate when you exit the vehicle Only one mode can be selected ...

Page 204: ...he following 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalizatio...

Page 205: ...2 Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK and press the ON or OFF bu...

Page 206: ...L knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK and press the ON or OFF button next to it as desired If the item is turned on the color of the ...

Page 207: ...he following 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to EXT LIGHT AT UNLOCK to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization m...

Page 208: ... knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK and press the ON or OFF button next to it as desired If the item is turned on the color of the...

Page 209: ...nob to switch between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OUT and press the ON or OFF button next to it as desired If the item is turned on the color of the ON button will b...

Page 210: ... to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK and press the ON or OFF button next to it as desired If the item is turned on the color of the ON bu...

Page 211: ...to switch between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK KEY OUT and press the ON or OFF button next to it as desired If the item is turned on the color of the ON button will be lig...

Page 212: ...rtion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to DELAYED LOCKING using the TUNE SEL knob to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the in...

Page 213: ...e Base audio system do the following 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to LOCK PASS WINDOW using the TUNE SEL knob to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using the Navigation system d...

Page 214: ...the mode using the Base audio system do the following 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to MIRROR TO CURB IN REV using the TUNE SEL knob to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name To change the mode using t...

Page 215: ...ess the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between the normal and loud settings To change the mode using the Navigation system do the following 1 Enter the Personalization menu by following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to ENHANCE CHIME VOLUME and press the ON or OFF button next to it as desired If the item is turned on the color of the ON button will be light blue If the item is...

Page 216: ...ve in your vehicle find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to 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 21 Settin...

Page 217: ...cements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect 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 ...

Page 218: ...rs the noise in the vehicle and will adjust the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you AVC works best when listening at low volume levels At loud listening levels there will be little or no effect To turn AVC on and off perform the following steps 1 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the TUNE SEL knob until AUTO VOLUME COMP appears on the display 3 Press the TUNE ...

Page 219: ...lay for 5 seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal LOCAL DISTANT Selection With this feature you can set the radio to search for local stations or stations that are further away for a larger selection To set this feature to LOCAL or DISTANT perfor...

Page 220: ...selected the preset station will remember each setting and it will remain active until the setting is selected off for that preset station AUTOSTORE PRESETS To set your preset stations automatically perform the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 or AM 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter the main menu 4 Turn the TUNE SEL knob until AUTOSTORE PRESETS appears on the dis...

Page 221: ...nob until BASS MID TREBLE appears on the display 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter into the tone settings 4 Press the TUNE SEL knob to scroll through the settings 5 Turn the TUNE SEL knob to increase or to decrease the bass midrange or treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble 6 Press the TUNE SEL knob to set your adjustment 7 Press the CLR button to exit the displa...

Page 222: ...CLR button or wait for the display to time out EQ0 Normal EQ0 will not be displayed when in this mode Using DSP Available only with the premium Bose audio system this feature is used to provide a choice of five different listening experiences DSP normal talk spacious rear seat and driver seat DSP can be used while listening to the radio or the CD player The radio keeps separate DSP settings for ea...

Page 223: ... or a related network station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements If the radio tunes to a related network station for the announcement it will return to the original station when the announcement is finished ALERT ...

Page 224: ...ation does not broadcast traffic announcements when TA is turned on it will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop and TA will be displayed When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found No Traffic will appear on the display Your radio will play traffic announcements if the ...

Page 225: ...e of the preset stations if programmed Press the pushbutton for the PTY that you would like to listen to Not all stations support PTYs and pressing the pushbutton may not take you to all of the stations with that music type AF Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn AF on or off perform the following steps 1 Press ...

Page 226: ...uld 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 Tun...

Page 227: ...ceiver 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 to ...

Page 228: ... CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on the display above the pushbuttons in place of the preset stations if programmed F1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track...

Page 229: ...to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adap...

Page 230: ...oes not receive any more CDs and the last CD loaded will begin to play If the radio is on the last CD loaded will begin to play automatically F1 CDn Down Press this pushbutton to go to the previous CD F2 CDm Up Press this pushbutton to go to the next CD CD REV Reverse Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the track Release the pu...

Page 231: ...and tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ALL will appear on the display Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM ALL will disappear from the display F6 DISP Display Press this pushbutton to display the time of the track Press this pushbutton again to display CD PLAY and press this pushbutton once more to clear the display Q SEEK R Press the up or the down arrow to s...

Page 232: ...write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Configurable Radio Display Keys This feature allows you to customize the four keys that are located on each side of the radio display to make it easier to adjust the radio features and other non radio related features are also available for customization To program the configurable radio display keys perform the following steps...

Page 233: ...en programming the remaining configurable keys The configurable keys can be changed at any time Navigation Radio System The display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel Your vehicle may be equipped with a radio navigation system that includes Digital Signal Processing DSP Radio Data System RDS with Program Type PTY selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to list...

Page 234: ...ould not try to do so DVD Player The DVD player is located in the floor console under the display Flip up the display to access the DVD player The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in ON ACCESSORY or when Retai...

Page 235: ...ting between all speaker and rear video Shared audio will not be available if the front passenger has turned on the parental control All speaker means that the radio and the RSE unit will share control of what is heard through the vehicle speakers All audio and video sources are available for selection with the SRCE button when in all speaker Rear Video means that the RSE unit will only control wh...

Page 236: ...cluded to connect your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usage To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the RSE connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player To have use of these jacks you must select AUX using the SRCE button on...

Page 237: ...ut is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc within 25 to 30 seconds The disc will then be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of this disc automatically DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not able to be read or if the disc format i...

Page 238: ...esired When the video screen is not in use close the screen The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in either the up or the down position The video screen contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receiver for the remote control If the screen is in the closed position the infrared signals will not be available for the operation o...

Page 239: ...ght of the picture are blank Full means the horizontal image is stretched across the display and all of the vertical lines are displayed No borders are present Wide means the horizontal image is stretched up and down the display and the image tends to be stretched at the borders instead of at the middle Borders are not displayed Press the left or right navigation keys to select the display mode q ...

Page 240: ...of a DVD or CD Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward through the chapter or track of a DVD or CD This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews r Rewind Press this button to rewind through the chapter or track of a DVD or CD This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews c Stop Press this button to stop the play of a DVD or C...

Page 241: ...ool dry place Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information To turn the headphones OFF activate the ON OFF control Each set of...

Page 242: ...The RCA jacks are located on the front of the DVD player faceplate These jacks allow you to connect audio and video signals from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to your RSE just as you would to a standard television The L jack is for left audio the R jack is for right audio and the V jack is used for video The system requires standard RCA cables not included to connect...

Page 243: ...h the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Wired Headphones not provided The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones previously for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio The RSE system may be selected as an audio s...

Page 244: ...om or on both sides or it looks stretched out Press the DISP button on the DVD player or on the remote control Change the display mode Problem Recommended Action The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the signal coming from the auxi...

Page 245: ...e or sound Press the MODE button to change from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary source mode Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly Problem Recommended Action My disc is stuck in the player The Load Eject button does not work Press the eject load button on the DVD player Turn the power off then on again then press the eject load button on the DVD playe...

Page 246: ...s turned on the VIN is verified If the vehicle s VIN does not match the VIN stored in the radio THEFTLOCK will be activated and the audio system will not play If the radio is removed from your vehicle the original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel They include the following Mu...

Page 247: ...take you to the next track If you have the Radio with Six Disc CD each press of this button will take you to the next CD if multiple CDs are loaded u Volume Press this button to increase or to decrease volume t u Seek Press either arrow to go to the next or the previous radio station If a CD is playing press the minus sign to go to the start of the current track if more than 10 seconds have played...

Page 248: ... but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US States XM Satellite Radio Service gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go ...

Page 249: ...g the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Cleaning Your DVD Player When cleaning the outside DVD cabinet face and buttons use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Cleaning the Video Screen P...

Page 250: ...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 defogger you hear static on your radio station it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged If this is true the grid line must be repaired If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to your vehicle and...

Page 251: ...trol 4 16 Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 17 Driving at Night 4 31 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 33 City Driving 4 36 Freeway Driving 4 37 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 38 Highway Hypnosis 4 39 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 39 Winter Driving 4 41 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 45 Towing 4 47 Towing Your Vehicle 4 47 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 47 Loading Y...

Page 252: ... and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the 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...

Page 253: ...r people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The...

Page 254: ...our Of course as we have seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics sho...

Page 255: ...ffected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steerin...

Page 256: ...ether it is 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 ...

Page 257: ... Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there is a DRP problem both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10 second chime The lights and chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired See your dealer for service Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in fro...

Page 258: ...brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not 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 Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vib...

Page 259: ... 44 When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to Notice Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate hea...

Page 260: ... used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives input from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the system the DIC will display a Service Suspension System message See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 65 for more information See your dealer for service Stabilitrak System Your vehicle is equipped with a vehi...

Page 261: ...ough the TC traction control on off button See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Stabilitrak activates the cruise control will automatically disengage 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 for more information Panic Brake Assis...

Page 262: ...n control Suppose you are 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 Stabilitrak System on page 4 10 What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle ...

Page 263: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space 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 ve...

Page 264: ...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 265: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over 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 it...

Page 266: ...nly the acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second sk...

Page 267: ...terrain itself Off roading means you have left the North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and sugges...

Page 268: ...ured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicl...

Page 269: ...ass or other combustible materials that could catch fire form the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel...

Page 270: ...errain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping slid...

Page 271: ...can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 4 2 Driving on Off Road...

Page 272: ...traight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and expo...

Page 273: ...ehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your headlamps even during the day They make you more visible to oncoming traffic CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle ...

Page 274: ...l at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when goi...

Page 275: ...Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they will not have to do all the wor...

Page 276: ...raight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake Shift to PARK P and w...

Page 277: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes...

Page 278: ...nd the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the r...

Page 279: ... sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving po...

Page 280: ...stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is ...

Page 281: ...braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be...

Page 282: ... also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshiel...

Page 283: ... wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fill...

Page 284: ...oid puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 34 ...

Page 285: ...hrough your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can not 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 water as you might at a low water crossing your veh...

Page 286: ...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 will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 37 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 ...

Page 287: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the 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 is slow...

Page 288: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will 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 A...

Page 289: ...eave 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 mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 290: ...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 would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle 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 ...

Page 291: ... 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tire...

Page 292: ... You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 45 Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine unt...

Page 293: ...e some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have 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 un...

Page 294: ...And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long 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 ...

Page 295: ... fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the whe...

Page 296: ...owed out Or you can use your recovery hook if your vehicle has one If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 47 Using the Recovery Hook Your vehicle may be equipped with a recovery hook The recovery hook is provided in the jack storage area The hook can be installed either at the front of the vehicle on the passenger side or at the rear of the vehicle on the driver side At e...

Page 297: ...lowing 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 trailering professional for additional advice ...

Page 298: ...Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle an...

Page 299: ...re information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 58 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 68 If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label the Certification Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inflation pressures needed to obtain the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Certification Tire ...

Page 300: ...ad capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 54 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering ...

Page 301: ...on Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capac...

Page 302: ... axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and payloads Please note the Certif...

Page 303: ...pread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There s also important loading information for...

Page 304: ...n in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules...

Page 305: ...maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg or 3 500 lbs 1588 kg if your vehicl...

Page 306: ...also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 15 percent of the t...

Page 307: ...If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 32 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety ch...

Page 308: ...wing 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 and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return t...

Page 309: ...ift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of the engine and the transmission overheating Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to ...

Page 310: ...cheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant 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 you...

Page 311: ...ng System 5 30 Power Steering Fluid 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 37 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 41 Jump Starting 5 42 All Wheel Drive 5 48 Rear Axle 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 51 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps 5 53 Sidemarker Lamps 5 54 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 54 Taillam...

Page 312: ...ing the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 95 Sheet Metal Damage 5 97 Finish Damage 5 97 Underbody Maintenance 5 97 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 97 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 98 Vehicle Identification 5 99 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 99 Service Parts Identification Label 5 99 Electrical System 5 100 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 100 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 100 Power Windows and Other Power O...

Page 313: ...manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 12 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 60 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date ...

Page 314: ...ith your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 99 Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best per...

Page 315: ... is certified 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 ind...

Page 316: ... methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your 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 ...

Page 317: ... you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of the vehicle To open the fuel door push press on the re...

Page 318: ...e 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 spill fuel Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozz...

Page 319: ...splay if the fuel cap is not reinstalled properly See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 65 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you ...

Page 320: ...fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things th...

Page 321: ...e of 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 front edge of the grille near the center Move the release lever to the side 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 5 11 ...

Page 322: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 323: ...eservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 36 E Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 5 16 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 38 H Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5 27 and Cooling System on page 5 30 I Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 2...

Page 324: ...When you open the hood on the 4 6L V8 you ll see the following 5 14 ...

Page 325: ...luid on page 5 37 E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 36 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 5 16 H Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 38 I Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5 27 and Cooling System on page 5 30 J Engine Air Cleaner Filter...

Page 326: ...is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do t...

Page 327: ...ine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 109 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the pr...

Page 328: ...4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M Notice If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty 5 18 ...

Page 329: ... have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle Substitute Engine Oil when adding oil to maintain engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W 30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures If ...

Page 330: ...not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has GM trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset acc...

Page 331: ...has not reset Repeat the procedure Navigation System Press the display button to acknowledge the Change Engine Oil message This will clear the message from the display and reset it To reset the oil life indicator using the Navigation system use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to ON with the engine running 2 Turn the system on by pressing the PWR VOL knob located to the lower left of the DI...

Page 332: ...environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling c...

Page 333: ...ner filter 4 Install a new engine air cleaner filter if needed See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 13 for the correct part number for the filter 5 Reinstall the cover by reversing Steps 1 and 2 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 ...

Page 334: ...III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty How to Reset the Change Transmission Fluid Message and the Transmission Fluid Indicator After the transmission fluid has been changed the Change Trans Fluid message and the transmission fluid life indicator must be reset To re...

Page 335: ...X COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL ...

Page 336: ...uld 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 would not 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 have your dealer c...

Page 337: ...Messages on page 3 65 for more information Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool 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 Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make ...

Page 338: ...eat condition exists Towing a trailer in the overheat proteciton mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of the coolant loss and change the oil See Engine Oil in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CA...

Page 339: ...ttle too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Set the temperature contro...

Page 340: ...UTION 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 3 6L HFV6 shown 5 30 ...

Page 341: ...ine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using cool...

Page 342: ...oolant on page 5 25 for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little 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 ta...

Page 343: ...d 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 Do not spill coolant on a hot engine If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system inc...

Page 344: ...2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to slightly above the FULL COLD FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank 5 34 ...

Page 345: ...r mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 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 mes...

Page 346: ...pected 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 enough f...

Page 347: ...gine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on 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 Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank an...

Page 348: ... brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will 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 ...

Page 349: ...around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at 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...

Page 350: ...akes 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 should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal...

Page 351: ...rview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from...

Page 352: ...tems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking bra...

Page 353: ...use battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery 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 do not explosive gas ...

Page 354: ... to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Notice If you connect a negative cable to the ECM ECM mounting bracket or any cables that attach to the ECM bracket you may damage the ECM Attach the negative cable to a heavy unpainted metal engine part other than the ECM ECM bracket or cables attached to the ECM bracket Don t connect positive to the negative or you will get a short that would...

Page 355: ...black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 5 45 ...

Page 356: ... the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sur...

Page 357: ... from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 5 47 ...

Page 358: ...uld indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...

Page 359: ...nd repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants o...

Page 360: ...inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 11 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants A Drain Plug ...

Page 361: ...have HID headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Halogen Bulbs 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 Sidemarker a...

Page 362: ...m the back side of the headlamp assembly access cap To replace the headlamp high and or low beam bulb s do the following 1 Remove the three Torx screws on the back of the access cap 2 You can now access the low and high beam bulbs Turn the low beam upper bulb socket one eighth turn counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly Turn the high beam lower bulb socket one eighth turn clockwise to rem...

Page 363: ...e the front turn signal and or fog lamp bulb s do the following 1 Remove the protection shield located on the underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling out the push pins located on the underside of the shield If you are replacing a bulb on the passenger s side also use a tool to remove the fasteners that attach the front fascia extension panel in the wheelhouse 2 Remove the two screws locat...

Page 364: ...1 Use a tool to remove the fasteners that attach the front fascia extension panel in the wheelhouse 2 Reach forward past the wheelhouse to the front sidemarker socket in the outboard side of the headlamp assembly 3 Rotate the front sidemarker socket one eighth turn counterclockwise to remove it 4 Replace the bulb See Replacement Bulbs on page 5 55 for the proper bulb number 5 Reinstall the socket ...

Page 365: ...n retainer clips at the back of the license plate applique assembly near the liftgate panel 6 For the back up lamp turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove For the license lamp slide the license lamp assembly out of the license plate applique assembly and turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove 7 Replace the bulb See Replacement Bulbs on page 5 55 f...

Page 366: ... and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 13 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off 2 Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off again when the wipers are in the out wipe position The driver s side blade will be straight up and down on the windshield 3 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 4 L...

Page 367: ...m to touch the windshield 5 Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the J hooked end of the wiper arm Slide the assembly away from the arm 6 Replace the blade with a new one 7 Reinstall the wiper blade assembly by sliding it over the wiper arm to engage the J hooked end Pull up on the assembly to lock it into place 8 Repeat the steps for the ot...

Page 368: ... of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index 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 ...

Page 369: ...f performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads If you choose to use winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size as your original equipment tires See Buying New Tires on page 5 73 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples below show a typical P Metric ...

Page 370: ...the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although one one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The t...

Page 371: ...ned to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration D Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicat...

Page 372: ...e the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture F Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread G Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single Compact Spare Tire 5 62 ...

Page 373: ... of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 91 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5...

Page 374: ...example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Belt Rating Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Di...

Page 375: ...75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Belt Rating Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F ...

Page 376: ...Pa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 68 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transport...

Page 377: ... that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the t...

Page 378: ...to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold C...

Page 379: ...k on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system on your vehicle uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels Sensors mounted on each tire and wheel assembly transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPM syste...

Page 380: ...itors The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor sensors TPM Sensor Identification Codes Each TPM sensor has a unique identification code Any time you replace one or more of the TPM sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position Each tire wheel position is matched to a sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure The sensors are m...

Page 381: ...e caps back on the valve stems The spare tire does not have a TPM sensor If you replace one of the road tires with the spare the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message will be displayed on the DIC screen This message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the TPM sensor The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message is also displayed when the TPM system is malfunctioning One or more missing or inopera...

Page 382: ... 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 Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators 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 s rubber...

Page 383: ... bias belted or radial as your original tires If you replace your vehicle s tires with those not having a TPC Spec number the tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low pressure warning Non TPC Spec tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec numbered tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr...

Page 384: ...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 385: ...oaded 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 and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice ...

Page 386: ...ires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chass...

Page 387: ...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 pedal Get the vehicle under...

Page 388: ...uld be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 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 389: ...storage bin to access the jack If your vehicle has the third row seat remove the head rest storage tray to access the jack A Wing Nut B Jack C Wheel Wrench 2 Turn the nut holding the jack and storage tray if applicable counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wheel wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B 5 79 ...

Page 390: ...wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 4 To remove the spare tire from the cable tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 5 After removing the spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up until you feel two slips or hear two clicks Do not store a ...

Page 391: ...continue with Step 4 under Removing the Spare Tire earlier in this section 5 If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground see Secondary Latch System following Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system It s designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the sp...

Page 392: ...t Step 3 2 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 3 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns 4 Place the jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 5 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch s...

Page 393: ... 9 Reach under the vehicle and remove the wheel wrench and jack 10 When the spare tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 11 If the cable is hanging turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired o...

Page 394: ... Find the jacking location using the hoisting notches located in the plastic molding The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you find them CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehic...

Page 395: ...ic molding as shown Notice Using a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly could damage your vehicle When raising your vehicle on a jack be sure to position it correctly under the frame and avoid contact with the plastic molding 7 Put the compact spare tire near you 8 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the comp...

Page 396: ...n 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 11 Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut ...

Page 397: ... damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 14 Don t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Notice Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover...

Page 398: ...rap through the tire as shown in the graphic and attach the strap to the cargo tie downs in the rear of the vehicle 4 Tighten the tie down strap Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Floor Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on 1 Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in a horizontal position on the floor ...

Page 399: ...ur vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down 1 Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle Position the compact spare tire so that t...

Page 400: ...tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench until you feel more than two clicks This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 8 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to rotate or turn the tire B If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable Put bac...

Page 401: ...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 402: ...ne 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 Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe v...

Page 403: ...ean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained le...

Page 404: ...rials on page 5 98 Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severe...

Page 405: ...lean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning 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 ma...

Page 406: ...e from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome pla...

Page 407: ... your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water C...

Page 408: ... and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping ...

Page 409: ...vice Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label in the trunk It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint informa...

Page 410: ...oad is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broke...

Page 411: ...or more information on location To access the fuses push in the two tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Relays Usage LO SPEED FAN RELAY MINI Low Speed Fan Motor HI SPEED FAN RELAY MINI High Speed Fan Motor ACCESSORY RELAY MINI Accessory Power Outlets S P FAN RELAY MINI Series Parallel Fan PARK LAMP RELAY MICRO Parking Lamps 5 101 ...

Page 412: ...Clutch IGN 1 RELAY MICRO Ignition Switch ON Wiring Harnesses Usage BODY W H Wiring Harness Connection I P W H Wiring Harness Connection ENG W H Engine Wiring Harness Connection FORWARD LAMP Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Connection J Cases Usage R REAR RRPDB Passenger s Side Rear Power Distribution Box R REAR RRPDB Passenger s Side Rear Power Distribution Box L REAR LRPDB Driver s Side Rear Power Dis...

Page 413: ...Front Sidemarker and Front Parking Lamp Assembly LIC DIMMING Rear License Plate Assembly DIM Dash Integration Module DIM ALDL DIM ALDL Assembly Line Data Link Fuses Usage FLASHER Turn Signal Hazard Flasher Module V8 ECM V8 ECM Canister Purge STRG CTLS Steering Wheel Control Pad Headlamp Switch STARTER RLY Jumper to Starter Relay WASH NOZ Driver s and Passenger s Side Heated Washer Nozzles ODD COIL...

Page 414: ...sher Switch FOG LAMP Fog Lamps OUTLET Center Console Accessory Power Outlet EVEN COILS Even Injection Coils I P OUTLET Instrument Panel Accessory Power Outlet Fuses Usage CCP Climate Control CAM Driver s and Passenger s Side Oxygen Sensors CAM Phaser SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used Circuit Breakers Usage HDLP WASH C B OPT Headlamp Washer Motor Optional 5 104 ...

Page 415: ... located at each end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Relays Usage BASS RELAY MINI Brake Apply Sensor SPARE Not Used ELC RELAY MINI ELC Electronic Level Control Compressor Motor SPARE Not Used L POSITION RELAY MICRO Driver s Side Position Lamp R POSITION RELAY MICRO Passenger s Side Position Lamp IGN 3 RELAY MICRO Heated Seat Modules Air Inlet Motor Shifter Assembly STANDING LAMP RL...

Page 416: ...ont Position Lamp Assemblies SPARE Not Used ELC COMP ELC Compressor ELC Solenoid AUDIO Radio OnStar Module FFS SW Flip Fold Seat Switch Fuses Usage REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules FFSM Flip Fold Seat Module DRIVER DR MOD Driver s Door Module BASS Taillamps Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Flasher Module ABS Module Trailer Lamps HDLP LEVELING Headlamp Leveling System Chassis Sensors Export Only SPARE No...

Page 417: ... access the fuse block push in the two tabs located at each end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Relays Usage PRIMARY QUARTER A C RELAY MINI Rear A C SPARE Not Used REAR DEFOG RELAY MINI Rear Window Defogger SPARE Not Used AFTERBOIL RELAY MICRO Afterboil Pump INT LAMP RELAY MICRO Hush Panel Lamps Puddle Lamps Overhead Courtesy Lamp Assembly IGN 1 RELAY MICRO Ignition Switch SPARE No...

Page 418: ...formation Communication System Module SPARE Not Used POWER SOUNDER Power Sounder Inclination Sensor AFTERBOIL Afterboil Heater Pump Fuses Usage CANISTER VENT Canister Vent Solenoid FUEL PUMP MTR Fuel Pump Motor REAR HVAC Rear Climate Control System R FRT HTD SEAT MOD Passenger s Side Heated Seat Module REAR HATCH Rear Hatch Latch SIR SDM Sensing Diagnostic Module IGN 1 Shifter Power Sounder Rear P...

Page 419: ...ont A C 1 26 lbs 0 57 kg Front and Rear A C 1 76 lbs 0 80 kg Automatic Transmission 9 0 quarts 8 5 L Cooling System 3 6L HFV6 9 7 quarts 9 2 L 4 6L V8 10 4 quarts 9 8 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 6L HFV6 5 6 quarts 5 3 L 4 6L V8 7 5 quarts AWD 8 0 quarts RWD 7 1 L AWD 7 6 L RWD Fuel Tank 20 0 gallons 75 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill t...

Page 420: ...ine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L HFV6 LY7 7 M82 Rear Wheel Drive 5L40 E MX5 All Wheel Drive 5L40 E 0 044 inches 1 1 mm 4 6L PV8 LH2 A M22 Rear Wheel Drive 5L50 E MV3 All Wheel Drive 5L50 E 0 040 inches 1 0 mm 5 110 ...

Page 421: ...dule 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 11 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Maintenance Record 6 14 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 422: ...ary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Page 423: ...n reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 17 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 fo...

Page 424: ...me the system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for inf...

Page 425: ...See footnote Check tires for inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 58 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wipe...

Page 426: ...ged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 22 An Emission Control Service For vehicles used for trailer towing Change transfer case fluid Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service...

Page 427: ...acked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine GM parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or da...

Page 428: ...ner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the p...

Page 429: ...tored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the spare tire If it moves tighten it See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 78 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking ...

Page 430: ...t lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P The key should come out only in LOCK Contact your GM Goodwrench ...

Page 431: ...m the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic an...

Page 432: ...nd Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Usage Fluid Lubricant Transfer Case DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Supe...

Page 433: ... Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25728874 A2029C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L HFV6 25177917 PF2129 4 6L V8 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25740404 Spark Plugs 3 6L HFV6 12565996 41 988 4 6L V8 12571533 41 986 Windshield Wiper Blade Hook Type Driver s Side 22 inches 56 5 cm 12367281 8 2221 Passenger s Side 21 inches 53 3 cm 88892785 8 2211 6 13 ...

Page 434: ...rmed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 14 ...

Page 435: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Page 436: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 437: ... with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 12 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 12 Section 7 Customer Assistance an...

Page 438: ... 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 give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at th...

Page 439: ... 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific ...

Page 440: ...to Cadillac s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin I...

Page 441: ...e you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more ...

Page 442: ...d at no charge for any warranty covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada Cadillac Owner Privileges Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at no charge throughout your Cadillac Warranty Period 48 months 50 000 miles 80 000 km Emergency Road Service is performed on si...

Page 443: ...ch Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone TTY in the Roadside Service Center Any customer who has access to a TTY or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 888 889 2438 daily 24 hours C...

Page 444: ...can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Cadillac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This...

Page 445: ...verage 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 for...

Page 446: ... Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as engine speed brake applications throttle position vehicle speed seat belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance data and the severity of a collision This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicl...

Page 447: ...Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of...

Page 448: ...ssistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or 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 o...

Page 449: ...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 450: ... NOTES 7 14 ...

Page 451: ...gs 1 52 Air Cleaner Filter Engine 5 22 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 7 10 All Wheel Drive 5 48 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 29 AM 3 126 Antenna Diversity Antenna System 3 128 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 128 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 43 Anti Pinch Feature 2 15 2 49 2 51 Appearance Care 5 92 Care of Safety Belts 5 94 Chemical Paint S...

Page 452: ...2 23 Brake Pedal Travel 5 40 Brake Wear 5 40 Brakes 5 38 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 20 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Back Up and License Plate Lamps 5 55 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 54 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 51 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 51 Replacement Bulbs 5 55 Sidemarker La...

Page 453: ...ystems 1 35 Infants and Young Children 1 31 Child Restraints cont Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 42 Older Children 1 28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 47 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Where to Put the Rest...

Page 454: ...Order Forms 7 13 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Information cont Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Report...

Page 455: ...Snow or Ice 4 29 Driving in Water 4 30 Driving on Grades 4 59 Driving on Off Road Hills 4 21 Driving on Snow or Ice 4 41 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 4 35 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 35 Driving Uphill 4 22 Driving with a Trailer 4 58 Dual Climate Control System 3 26 DVD Cleaning the Video Screen 3 127 Cleaning Your DVD Player 3 127 Distortion 3 126 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 112 D...

Page 456: ...tem Cleaning the Video Screen 3 127 Cleaning Your DVD Player 3 127 DVD Distortion 3 126 Entry Lighting 3 21 Environmental Concerns 4 19 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 44 Event Data Records EDR 7 10 Exiting the Personalization Menu 3 93 Express Down Window 2 14 Express Up Window 2 14 Extender Safety Belt 1 27 Exterior Lamps 3 18 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 3 20 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 22 Find...

Page 457: ...Operator and Canadian Programming 2 43 Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving 4 19 Glove Box 2 45 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 9 Headlamp Washers 3 17 Headlamps 3 10 3 18 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 51...

Page 458: ...l ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Hydroplaning 4 35 I Ice Possible 3 69 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 29 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 28 If the Light is Flashing 3 47 If the Light Is On Steady 3 47 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard 4 43 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 45 If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer 4 55 Ignition Positions 2 21 Immobilizer 2 18 Immobili...

Page 459: ...ture Warning 3 44 Fog Lamp 3 50 Highbeam On 3 50 Lights On Reminder 3 50 Light cont Malfunction Indicator 3 46 Oil Pressure 3 48 Safety Belt Reminder 3 40 Security 3 49 Sport Mode 3 49 TCS Warning Light 3 44 Tire Pressure 3 45 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 44 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror 2 16 Loading Your Vehicle 4 48 Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving 4 18 Lockout Protection 2 11 Lo...

Page 460: ...n Indicator Light 3 46 Manual Passenger Seat 1 2 Map Pocket 2 45 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Mirrors 2 52 Memory Seat 2 52 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 65 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance 7 5 Mirror Operation 2 34 2 35 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar 2 34 Automatic Dimmin...

Page 461: ... Mirror 2 38 Power Heated Mirrors 2 37 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 5 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 13 P Panic Brake Assist 4 11 Parade Dimming 3 21 Park Aid 3 22 Park P Shifting Into 2 30 Shifting Out of 2 31 Parking Assist 3 22 Brake 2 29 Over Things That Burn 2 32 Parking on Hills 4 59 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 35 Passenger Door Ajar 3 69 Pass...

Page 462: ... 34 Rear Axle 5 49 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 25 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 112 Rear Seat Operation 1 7 Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1 22 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 22 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Passenger s Side 5 107 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Driver s Side 5 105 Rear Washer Wiper 3 17 Rear Window Defogger 3 32 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming w...

Page 463: ...Roadside Service 7 6 Roadside Service Availability 7 7 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 7 7 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 46 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 33 S Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 27 Reminder Light 3 40 Safety Belts Care of 5 94 Driver Position 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Rear Safety Belt C...

Page 464: ...cal System 3 70 Service Fuel System 3 70 Service Idle Control 3 70 Service Manuals 7 12 Service Stability System Message 3 71 Service Steering System 3 71 Service Suspension System 3 72 Service Theft System 3 72 Service Tire Monitor System 3 72 Service Transmission 3 72 Service Vehicle Soon 3 72 Setting Preset Stations 3 98 Setting the Time 3 94 Setting the Tone Bass Treble 3 99 Sheet Metal Damage...

Page 465: ...Tools 5 87 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 89 Stowable Seat 1 7 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 45 Sun Visors 2 16 Sunroof 2 48 2 50 System Controls DIC 3 52 T Tachometer 3 39 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 54 TCS Warning Light 3 44 Testing the Alarm 2 18 Theft Attempted 3 72 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 124 Theft Deterrent System 2 17 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 17 Immobilizer...

Page 466: ...Traction Suspended 3 73 Trailer Brakes 4 57 Trans Transmission Hot Idle Engine 3 73 Transfer Case 5 48 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 24 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 25 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 12 Transportation Options 7 8 Traveling to Remote Areas 4 19 Trip Odometers 3 38 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal On 3 73 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3...

Page 467: ... 16 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 36 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 65 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 7 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 95 Weight of the Trailer 4 55 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 56 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 18 What to Add 5 39 What to Do with Used Oil 5 22 What to Use 5 26 5 36 5 37 5 49 Wheels Alignment...

Page 468: ...dows 2 13 Power 2 14 Windshield Washer 3 16 Fluid 5 37 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 56 Fuses 5 100 Windshield Wiper Lever 3 15 Windshield Wipers 3 15 Winter Driving 4 41 Winter Tires 5 59 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 128 XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US States 3 96 3 126 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 18 ...

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