Cadillac 2006 Escalade EXT - Manuals

Power Lumbar Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with powerlumbar. You can increase ordecrease lumbar supportin an area of the lowerseatback with this control,located on the outboardsides of the front seat(s). To increase support, press and hold the front of thecontrol. To decrease support, press a...

Heated Seats The buttons used tocontrol this feature arelocated on the front doors.The engine must berunning for the heatedseats to work. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button withthe heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button tocycle through the temperature settings of high, m...

Reclining Seatbacks The front seats have a recline feature which is describedearlier. See Power Seats on page 1-2. { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts cannot do theirjob when you are reclined like this. The...

Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This position reducesthe chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Push the headrestraint down to lower it. Each front head restraint can also be tilted fo...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60/40 split bench seat that can befolded to give you more cargo space and access to thefolding midgate. See Midgate ® on page 2-11 for more information on operation of the folding midgate. To fold either side of the seat do the following: 1. Push the...

To return the seats to the normal position, push theseatback up and fold the seat cushion down. { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwaysbe sure to press the rear of the seat cushiondown. This ...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat onwheels. Put someone on it. 1-10

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out ofthe way. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, inc...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head. There is one guide for each...

{ CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn maynot provide the protection needed in a crash.The person wearing the belt could be seriouslyinjured. The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across the chest. These parts ofthe body are best able to take belt restrainingforces. 4. Buckle,...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canprovide. The shoulder belt should...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around th...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rearseat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infantseat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat ...

Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver, a frontalairbag for the right front passenger, a side impactairbag for the driver, and a side impact airbag for theright front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk ofinjury from the force of an inflating front...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows the airbagsymbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflateonly if the impact exceeds a predetermined deploymentthreshold. Deployment thresholds take into account...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts foryour airbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safe...

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Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The children orothers could be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3

Your vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition, door locks, tailgateand side storage boxes. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able toassist you with obtaining replacements. In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Service ® . See Roadside Service on page 7-6 for more information...

Q (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three secondsmay cause the horn to chirp for lock confirmation.You can choose different feedback options for eachpress of the lock button. See “Lock Feedback” and“Unlock Feedback” under DIC Vehicle Customization on...

To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter,do the following: 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housingnear the key ring hole. Remove the bottomby twisting the coin. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt CR2032 or equ...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked,the handle will not open it. You increasethe chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash if the doors ar...

Power Door Locks The power door lockswitches are located onthe driver’s and frontpassenger’s armrests. Q (Lock): Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. If the delayed locking feature is on, the doors will notlock until five seconds after the last door is closed.P...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlockfeature which enables you to program your vehicle’spower door locks. You can program this feature throughthe Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-57 for more information onDIC pr...

Midgate ® { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the cargoarea covered and the tailgate and the midgate ® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You can not see orsmell CO. It can cause unconsciousness andeven death. If you must drive with the cargocovers on and the t...

Rear Glass Removal and Storage { CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not storedproperly, it could be thrown about the vehiclein a crash or sudden maneuver. People in thevehicle could be injured. Whenever you storethe rear glass in the vehicle, always be surethat it is stored securely in the midg...

Once both glass lock knobs are in the lockedposition, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch leverlocks correctly. The rear seats can be returned to the normalposition when the rear glass is out and storedproper...

This procedure works the same as the proceduredescribed previously, but when you lower the midgatewith the rear glass in the stored position, you will noticethat the entire crossbar will lower with the midgate.This is completely normal; however, since the crossbarlowers with the midgate, it will be ...

Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to allow for differentloading situations. Although the tailgate can be removedwithout assistance, you may want someone to assistyou with the removal to avoid possible damage tothe vehicle. To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1. Hold the tailgate up,...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

Power Windows The controls for the power windows are located on thearmrest on each of the side doors. The switchesoperate the windows when the ignition is in RUN,ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory Power(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)on page 2-26. The driver’s door also has a s...

Sun Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sunvisor from the center mount and slide it along therod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passengerside of the front window. Swing the sun visor to the sideto cover the...

If a locked door is opened without using the remotekeyless entry transmitter or OnStar, if equipped with anactive subscription, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’slamps will flash and the horn will sound for abouttwo minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power.If this occurs, you can tur...

Passlock ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock ® theft-deterrent system. Passlock ® is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock ® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or theignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel syste...

Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four differentpositions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition andtransmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will onlybe able to remove the key when the ignition is turnedto LOCK. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from th...

Starting the Engine Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control.This feature assists in starting the engine and protectsthe electrical system. This feature may cause the engineto crank even after the ignition key is not in START. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine w...

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of theengine compartment, near the power steering fluidreservoir. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord int...

Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmissionand features an electronic shift position indicatorlocated within the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your drive wheels.It is th...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will flashwhen the parking brake is applied and the vehicleis moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at leastth...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourvehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehiclemay put too much force on the parking pawl in thetransmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shiftlever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock.To prevent torque loc...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearviewmirror with a compass and the OnStar ® system. There are three additional buttons for the OnStar ® system. See your dealer for more information on thesystem and how to subscribe to O...

To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button for six seconds. Release the button when ZONE is displayed.The number shown is the current zone number. 3. Scroll through the zone numbers that app...

Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, briefly toturn the compass/temperature display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to becalibrated. For more information, see “CompassCalibration” following. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius,...

To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display. The compassis now in zone mode. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the des...

To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button for six seconds. Release the button when ZONE is displayed.The number shown is the current zone number. 3. Scroll through the zone numbers that app...

Power Folding Mirrors To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch,located above the mirror control, to the middle position.The mirror control will illuminate. Press the right orleft side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors.The mirror will adjust as it folds in and will re...

Outside Heated Mirrors If the vehicle has heatedmirrors, the button to turnthis function on or offis located on the climatecontrol panel. Press this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’soutside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice,snow, and condensation. If the vehicle has a rear window ...

OnStar ® System OnStar ® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and liveadvisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,security, information, and convenience services. If yourairbags deploy, the system is designed to make anautomatic call to OnStar ®...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when theUniversal Home Remote indicator light beginsto flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down thebuttons for longer than 30 se...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remotebutton for at least half of a second. The indicator lightwill come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons To erase programming from the three Universal HomeRemote buttons do the fo...

Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of thehandle upward. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the frontand rear passengers. The cupholders are located in the center console for thefront passengers and on the rear of the center consolefor the rear pas...

Luggage Carrier You can load things on top of your vehicle if it hasthis feature. The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached tothe roof and may have crossrails which can be movedback and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to thesiderails or siderail supports. Notice: Loading cargo on...

Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo areausing the storage strap system. To store the panels,do the following: 1. Secure the storage strap system in thecargo storage area byattaching the six clipsincluded on thecargo strap system tothe tie down locationson eit...

Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels You only need to reinstall as many cargo panelsas you wish. 1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag. You can either leave the bag attached to the sideof the cargo area while it is not in use, or youcan store it outside of the vehicle. 2. Starting with ca...

7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You shouldhear a click when each latch locks correctly. Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps do the following: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface. 2. Fold the four strap ends...

3. Take the short strap and surround the folded webbing, forming a package. 4. Take the long strap and wrap it around the package Finally, attach the hooks to the webbing. Cargo Tie Downs There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area thatyou can use to strap cargo in. The tie downs arealso used t...

All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many differentconfigurations—cargo panels on or off, midgate upor down, rear glass in or out. To allow the vehicle tooperate in these configurations, it is equipped withfeatures to help it resist the elements and protect cargoinside t...

Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performsproperly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and coversystem are fully closed and that each element of thewater management system is clean and not blockedwith debris. Follow the instructions given next in thissection for the...

To replace the drain grate do the following: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate. 2. When you are sure that the clips are aligned with the slots, push the grate down firmly. The grate should clip into place. Don’t force the grate ifit won’t clip into place; realign the cl...

Cargo Area Floor Drains Your vehicle also has four cargo-area floor drainslocated under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargoarea. These drains should be cleaned periodically toallow water to exit the cargo area. The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can flushthe drains through the cutou...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignitionneeds to be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)needs to be active. See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 2-26. Press and release the rear side of the button located inthe front overhead ...

Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle mayalso have features that can be programmed through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-57 for more information. Memory Seat If your vehicle has thisfeature, the controls forthe memory...

Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located onthe driver’s door. B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exitingor entering the vehicle. The seat position can besaved for up to two drivers. To store the seat exit posi...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane Change Signals. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. • 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. • Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-...

An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash inthe direction of theturn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flashmore quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burnedout and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help a...

Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlampsto signal a driver in front of you that you want topass. It works even if your headlamps are in theautomatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, thenrelease it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or ...

If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, donot use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes ...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, of course,disengages the cruise control. But you do not needto reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on toresume/acc...

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControl • Press in the button at the end of the lever until youreach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, briefly pressthe set button. Each time you do this, you will goabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle...

Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument paneloperates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: 9 (Off): Turn the knob to this position and release it to turn off all exterior lamps including the DRL. To turn anylamps back on when in the off mode, t...

Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when yourheadlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on andyour key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turnthe headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on. Inthe AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignitio...

Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of theinstrument panel. Be sure it is not covered, or thesystem will be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on your headlamps whendriving through a parking garage, heavy overcastweather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a de...

How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automaticallywhen the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). Whenthe system turns on, the three lights on the displaywill illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you knowthat the system is working. If your vehicle is moving inREVERSE (...

Analog Clock To adjust the clock, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustment button to the lower left corner of the clock. 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advance the clock hands. Release the button before youget to the desired time. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time by o...

2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C)temperature setting and allow about 20 minutesfor the system to regulate. Turn the driver’s orpassenger’s side temperature knob to adjust thetemperature setting as necessary. If you choose thetempe...

Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog orfrost from your windshield. Use the defog mode toclear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the frontdefrost button to defrost the front windshield. - (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. P...

Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circul...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely andeconomically. United States version shown, Canada si...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modules, the...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has a passenger sensing system, yourrearview mirror will have a passenger airbag statusindicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, thepassenger airbag status indicator will light ON andOFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several se...

You can only drive for a short time with the reading ineither warning zone. If you must drive, turn off allunnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possibleproblem in the electrical system. Have the vehicleserviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warning Light With the i...

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light With the anti-lock brakesystem, this light will comeon when you start yourengine and may stay on forseveral seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or com...

Transmission Temperature Gage Your vehicle is equipped with a transmissiontemperature gage. When your ignition is on, the gage shows thetemperature of the transmission fluid. The normaloperating range is from 180°F (82°C) to about200°F (93°C). At approximately 265°F (130°C), the DIC will display aTR...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition, and emissioncontrol systems. This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended toassure that emissions are at acceptable levels for t...

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration. Here are some things you need to know to h...

A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by adangerously low oil level or some other problemcausing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon aspossible. See DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-48. { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.If you do, your engine can become so h...

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is locatedon the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer.The DIC buttons are located on the steering wheel.The DIC can display information such as the tripodometer, fuel economy, customization features, andwarning/st...

Trip Information Button 3 (Trip Information): Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A,TRIP B, TIRE PRESSURES, TIMER, andENGINE HOURS. Odometer: Press the trip information button untilODOMETER appears on the display. This mode showsthe total distance the vehicle has b...

Timer: The DIC can be used as a timer. Press theselect button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer.The display will show the amount of time that haspassed since the timer was last reset, not including timethe ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted aslong as the ignition is on, even...

Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel informationbutton until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears on the display.The engine oil life system shows an estimate of theoil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when thesystem is reset after an oil change. It will alert youto change your oil on a schedule consi...

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the batterycharging system, this message will appear on the DIC.Under certain conditions, the charging system light mayalso turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See ChargingSystem Light on page 3-34. The battery will not bechar...

STABILITY SYS (System) DISABLED The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn onwhen you press the StabiliTrak ® button or when the stability control has been automatically disabled.There are four conditions that can cause this messageto appear. • One condition is overheating, which could occur ifSta...

TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLEENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while thetransmission fluid is overheating and thetransmission temperature warning is displayed onthe instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, youcan damage the transmission. This could lead tocostly repairs that would not be covered ...

If the vehicle has the Tow/Haul mode, use this feature ifthe transmission is operating at higher temperaturesand/or the following situations exist, which can cause thetransmission to operate at higher temperatures: • Towing a trailer • Hot outside air temperatures • Hauling a large or heavy load • O...

DOOR LOCK DELAY: ON: The doors will not lock untilfive seconds after the last door or the tailgate isclosed. You will hear three chimes to signal that thedelayed locking feature is in use. You can temporarilyoverride delayed locking by pressing the lock buttonon the door or the remote keyless entry ...

UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH: The parking lamps willflash each time you press the button with the unlocksymbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter andthe horn will chirp the second time you press theunlock button. UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedbackwhen unlocking the vehicle. Choose one of ...

ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will chirp whenthe alarm is active. ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will flashwhen the alarm is active. Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while your choice is displayed onthe DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.For mo...

Here are some ways in which you can help avoiddistraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the ...

Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type ofprogramming • Receive ...

Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system onand off. o VOL p (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. INFO (Information): When the ignition is off, press thisknob to display the time. For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appearson the display whi...

XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating U...

Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapeslonger than that are so thin they may not work well inthis player. The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the right. If you hear nothing or hear a garbledsound...

Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears onthe display, the tape will not play due to one of thefollowing errors: • The tape is tight and the player cannot turn thetape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape withthe open end down and try to turn the righthub counterclockwi...

CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • T...

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended tominimize driver distraction. Technology alone, nomatter how advanced, can never replace your ownjudgment. See the navigation system manual for sometips to help you reduce d...

Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat ordirect sunlight. This could damage the headphonesand repairs will not be covered by your warranty.Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam earpads that can be replaced. Foam ear pads on these hea...

How to Change the Video Format when inthe Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC.In some countries, the video format may be in thePAL system. To change the video format, perform thefollowing: 1. Press the display menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the...

When using the wired headphones, not included, if thefront seat passengers play a CD in the Radio withSix-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite RadioService (if equipped), you will hear the audio forthese sources, instead of the DVD or CD that is currentlyplaying through the RSE. If an error me...

To change a feature back to the factory default setting,press this button to display the feature, then pressand hold this button. The default setting will appear onthe display. While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press andhold this button to display and to remove the trackand time information. n , q...

Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitterwindow below the video screen and press the desiredbutton. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect theability of the RSE system to receive signals from theremote control. If the remote control does not seem tobe working, the ...

DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on thevideo screen: Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if adisc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable,or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player. Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if thedisc i...

CD Changer The CD changer plays up to six standard size CDscontinuously. Individual CDs may be loaded or ejectedinto or from any position. An amber light on each numbered button indicates aCD is loaded in the respective position. A green light ona numbered button indicates that a CD is playing.When ...

CD Functions All of the CD changer functions are performed by theradio, except for loading and ejecting. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go tobeginning of the current track if more than eight secondshave played. If this pushbutton is held or pressedmore than once, the player will continu...

CD Changer Errors CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on thedisplay, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is d...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steeringwheel. They include the following: g (OnStar ® /Mute): If your vehicle has OnStar, press this button to interact with the OnStar system. Seethe OnStar ® System on page 2-46 in this manual for more information. If your v...

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and staticduring normal radio reception if items such as cellphonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, andexternal electronic devices are plugged into theaccessory power outlet. If there is interference or static,unplug the item from th...

Care of the Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damagedmechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in theircases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, andextreme heat. If they are not, they may not operateproperly ...

XM™ Satellite RadioAntenna System The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roofof your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow andice build up for clear radio reception. If your vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of theXM™ system may be affected if the sunroof is open. Loading items on...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-8. { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drivea vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. Alldrivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.Statistics show that the chance ...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-35. Braking action involves perception time andreaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you have to bring up yourfoot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourt...

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadconditions. This can help you steer around the obstaclewhile braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and contro...

This is normal. When the STABILITY SYS ACTIVEmessage is on, you should continue to steer inthe direction you want to go. The system is designed tohelp you in bad weather or other difficult drivingsituations by making the most of whatever roadconditions will permit. For more information on thestabili...

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheelsat all times. This is like four-wheel drive, but there isno separate lever or switch to engage or disengage thefront axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself asneeded for road conditions. See StabiliTrak ® ...

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait toaccelerate until you are out of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’sperformance. See Accessories and Modificationson pa...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while youare driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so ...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly ...

Off-Road Driving Many of the same design features that help make yourvehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weatherconditions — features like all-wheel drive — help make itmuch better suited for off-road use than a conventionalpassenger car. Its higher ground clearance also helpsyour vehicle ...

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some things to keepin mind. At higher speeds: • You approach things faster and you have less timeto scan the terrain for obstacles. • You have less time t...

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep afirm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, orother surface features can jerk the wheel out of yourhands if you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,the wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,even with ...

Here are some things you must not do if you stall, orare about to stall, when going up a hill. • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting intoNEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regainforward momentum. This will not work. Your vehiclewill roll backwards very quickly and you could goout of contr...

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have todecide whether to try to drive across the incline. Hereare some things to consider: • A hill that can be driven straight up or down may betoo steep to drive across. ...

Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,be sure you, and any passengers, get out on theuphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. Ifyou get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts toroll over, you will be right in its path. If you have to wa...

When you drive on sand, you will sense a change inwheel traction. But it will depend upon how looselypacked the sand is. On loosely packed sand, such ason beaches or sand dunes, the tires will tend to sink intothe sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating,and braking. Drive at a reduced spe...

{ CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can bedangerous. Deep water can sweep yourvehicle downstream and you and yourpassengers could drown. If it is only shallowwater, it can still wash away the ground fromunder your tires, and you could lose tractionand roll the vehicle over. Do not drive through...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night visionproblems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your tire-to-road traction is not as good as ondry roads. And, if your tires do not have much treadleft, you will get even less traction. It is always wise ...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed mo...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If youmust start when you are not fresh — such as aftera day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles thatfirst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-RoadDriving on page 4-17 for in...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyour vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-60. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle unless you know for sure that you are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow. Here aresome things to do to summon help and keep yourselfand your passeng...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want tospin your wheels too fast. The method known as rockingcan help you get out when you are stuck, but youmust use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your ...

Recovery Hooks { CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot offorce. Always pull the vehicle straight out.Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.The hooks could break off and you or otherscould be injured from the chain or cablesnapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow theveh...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labelson your vehicle show how much weight it was designedto carry, the ...

There is also important loading information on thevehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles.See “Certification/Tire Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1....

Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is attached tothe rear edge of the driver’s door. The label showsthe size of your vehicle’s original tires and the inflationpressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacityof your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle WeightRat...

Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to puta limit on how many people you can carry insideyour vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before youbuy and install the new equipment. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. ...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside Service on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehicle Towin...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you livebut also where you’ll be driving. A good source forthis information ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature andhow much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are allimportant. It can also depend on any special equipmentthat you have on your veh...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo youmay carry in it, and the people who will be riding inthe v...

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailertowing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universalheavy-duty trailer connector is attached to a bracketon the hitch platform. The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wireis tied next to...

Electric Brake Control Jumper This harness may be included with your vehicle as partof the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. This harness is for an electric brake controller andincludes a trailer battery feed fuse. It should be installedby your dealer or a qualified service center. Trailer Recommen...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of thes...

Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacement parts,and tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance t...

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of theproper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octanerating of 91 or higher. You may also use regularunleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, butyour vehicle’s acceleration may be slig...

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsystem and also damage the plastic and rubberparts. That damage would not be covered underyour warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowem...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow all the instructionson the pump island. Turn off your engine whenyou are refueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle to the lower leftof the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near thecenter of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. B...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.0L High-Output V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12

Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on theDriver Information Center (DIC), it means you need tocheck your engine oil level right away. For moreinformation, see CHECK OIL LEVEL underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48. You should check your engine oil level regularly;this is an added...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of thedipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.But you must use the right kind. This section explainswhat kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on page...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useonly an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. These numbers on an oil ...

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst symbol. Failure to use the recommendedoil can result in engine damage not covered byyour warranty. GM Goodwrench ® oil meets all the requirements f...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change your oil prior to aC...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of theengine air cleaner/filterand the air filter restrictionindicator, if equipped. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle is equipped with an air filter restrictionindicator, it lets you kno...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helpsto stop flames if the engine backfires. If it isnot there and the engine backfires, you couldbe burned. Do not drive with it off, and becareful working...

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normaloperating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F(82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles(24 km) when outside temperatures are above50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive thevehicle in THIRD (3) until the en...

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area,below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or inthe HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check.Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get anaccurate reading. 4. If the fluid level is in t...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add onlyDEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additivesin your vehicle’s cooling system, you coulddamage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixtureof the engine coolant listed in this manual forthe cooling...

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,coolant loss and possible engine damage mayoccur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightlysecured. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fullyinstalled on the coolant surge tank. See EngineCompartment Overview ...

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and theREDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed,an overheat protection mode which alternates firinggroups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.In this mode, you will notice a loss in power andengine performance....

Engine Fan Noise If your vehicle is equipped with a clutched enginecooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spinsfaster to provide more air to cool the engine. In mosteveryday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slowerand the clutch is not fully engaged. This improvesfuel economy and red...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicat...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe operating your vehicle in an area where thetemperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that hassufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washe...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid.See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of thereservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an acc...

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake fluidreservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN.If it is not, have your brakesystem checked to seeif there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure the level is above the ...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality GM brakeparts. When you replace parts of your brakingsystem — for...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps todo it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They cont...

All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case Be sure to perform the lubricant checks described inthis section. There are two additional systems thatneed lubrication. When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubricant. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 6-4. How to ...

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid duringproduction. They are n...

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle sh...

Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming systemequipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim hasbeen preset at the factory and should need no furtheradjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aimindicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks ontheir sca...

The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood nearthe headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (H)(left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aimingprocedure. If you believe your headlamps need onlyvertical (V) (up/down) adjustment, follow only the verticalaiming procedure. Adjus...

Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performedbefore making any adjustments to the vertical aim.Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in anincorrect headlamp aim. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam headlamps. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the ai...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-58. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a very high...

Headlamps A. Low-Beam HeadlampB. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) C. Sidemarker Lamp D. High-Beam Headlamp E. Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood of the vehicle. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Pry up the eight fastener plugs...

2. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly. 3. Remove the taillamp assembly. 4. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillampassembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taill...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additionalinformation refer to the tire manufacturer’s bookletincluded with your vehic...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into thesidewall. The following illustrations are examples of atypical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination ofletters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, as...

Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tiresize. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P asthe first character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tireand Rim Assoc...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) orkilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weightof optional accessories. Some examples of opt...

Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimescalled wear bars, that show across the tread of a tirewhen only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-74. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards):A tire information system that provides consumerswith rating...

High Speed Operation { CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) orhigher, puts an additional strain on tires.Sustained high-speed driving causes excessiveheat build up and can cause sudden tire failure.You could have a crash and you or others couldbe killed. Some high-speed rated tires re...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mounted oneach tire and wheel assembly, except the spare tire.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in yourvehicle’s ti...

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for propertire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility tomaintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation hasnot reached the level to trigger illumination of theTPMS low tire pressure telltale. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message an...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates ona radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This devic...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government test course.For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one anda half (1.5) times as well on the government course asa tire graded 100. The relative ...

Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problemswith bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chainclearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-81 for moreinformation. Used Replacem...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’shazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack a...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and wheel blocks are located under a covernear the passenger side rear seat. To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following: 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling thejack cover off. A. Whe...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It isdesigned to stop the spare tire from suddenly fallingoff your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointingdown. See Storin...

To store the jack and tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top-box storage area. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under Removingthe Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-82. 3. Replace the jack cover and ti...

Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best ifit is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt candamage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.Regular vacuuming is recommended...

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner orspot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test asmall hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locallycleaned area gives any impression that a ring formationmay result, clean the entire...

Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water(use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediatelywith a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that thespeaker will not be damaged. Clean spots withjust water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and acar washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle onpage 5-103. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage the paintfinish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,always wipe off any overspray from all paintedsurfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitew...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehi...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer first.Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicleand the damage wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Some add-on electrical equipment cankeep other components fr...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block accessdoor is on the driver’s sideedge of the instrumentpanel. Pull off the cover toaccess the fuse block. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, holdthe end of the fuse between your thumb and indexfinger and pull straight out. You may have spa...

Fuses Usage DDM Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2, M/GATE Rear Cargo Area PowerOutlets, Midgate LCKS Power Door Lock System ECC, TPM Rear Electronic ClimateControl, Tire PressureMonitoring System(If Equipped) TBC 2C Truck Body Controller HAZRD Flasher Module CB LT DRS Left Power WindowCircuit Breaker TBC...

Device Usage SEO Special EquipmentOption/Off-road LampsHarness Connector TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter (Not Used) SL RIDE Ride Control (Not Used) HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector 2 BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY No...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System Engine Driven Fan 16.2 qt 15.3 L Electric Engine Cooling Fan 16...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealerfor details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced,make sure these are used. All parts should be replacedand all necessary repairs done before you o...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service(or every five years, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i). • Inspe...

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability, and emission control performance of yourvehicle. Your GM Goodwrench ® dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs a...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, 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 brake and the regular b...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when theshift lever is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench ® dealer if serv...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts listed below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10368768 A1518C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985 Windshield Wiper Bla...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, ho...

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehiclerepairs or the interpretation of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. Although you may be required toresort to this informal dispute resolution program...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user can communicatewith Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than anauto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillacowner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillacadvisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealertechnician who can provide on-site service. Each technician travels w...

Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada,an advisor is available to assist you over the phone.A dealer technician, if available, can travel to yourlocation within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participatingCadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we willarra...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you shouldcontact your dealer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service appointment and advising yourservice consultant of your transportation needs, yourdealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle...

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period,but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.A separate booklet entitled Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information furnished with each new vehicleprovides detailed warrant...

Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, theseon-board systems do not record sounds, such asconversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access informationabout a crash...

If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one elsein your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do notleave t...

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility ofchoice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required r...