Cadillac 2007 SRX - Manuals

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsitting there. Always push and pull onthe seatback to be sure it is locked. Your vehicle may have manual seats. To adjust theseat, lift the bar under...

Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls usedto operate them are located on the outboardside of the seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by slidingthe horizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seatcushion by moving the front of the horizonta...

To increase or decrease support, hold the controlforward or rearward. Keep in mind that as yourseating position changes, as it may duringlong trips, so should the position of your lumbarsupport. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated Seats Your vehicle may haveheated front seats. Thecontrols are locatedo...

Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has the memory feature, you canprogram and recall memory settings for the driver’sseating and outside rearview mirror drivingpositions for up to two drivers. If your vehicle hasthe adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature,you can also program and recall mem...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the...

To return the seatback to an upright position, dothe following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return tothe upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclin...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the top ofthe occupant’s head. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash. The height of the frontseat head restraints canbe adjusted. Pull therestraint up to raise it.To lower it, pre...

If the vehicle has third row seats, the head restsadjust like the front seat head restraints. The third row seat head rests can be removedfrom the seatback. To do this, press the button,located on the top of the seatback, and pull themout from the seatback. Store the head rest,front side facing up, ...

Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat { CAUTION: Be sure to return the seat to the passengerseating position when finished. Push andpull on the seat to make sure it is lockedinto place. Never use the third row seatingposition while the second row is folded, orfolded and tumbled. This could causeinj...

Stowable Seat If your vehicle has a third row seat, it is a powerfolding seat. The head rests need to be removed before foldingthe third row seat. See Head Restraints on page 17 for instructions for removing the third row seat head rests. The seatback will not fold allof the way down if the head res...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or shecannot wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you are ...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, thelaw says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work . You never know if you will be in a crash. If you dohave a crash, you do not know if it will be abad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can beso serious that even buckled up, a personwo...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive farfrom home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you arein an accident — even one that is not yourfault — you and your passengers can be hurt.Being a good driver does not protect youfrom things beyond your control, su...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your ...

To unlatch the belt, 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 outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, includin...

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, itis more likely that the fetus will not be hurtin a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone,the key to making safety belts effective is wearingthem properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how ...

{ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfor...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are part of the safety beltassembly. They help tighten the safety belts duringthe early stages of a moderate to severe frontalor near frontal crash if the t...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safetybelts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. The shoulder belt should ...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed. Ayoung child’s hip bones are still so smallthat the vehicle’s regular safety belt maynot remain low on the hip bones, as itshould. Instead, it may settle up aroundthe...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositioner, and some high-back booster seatshave a five-point harness. A booster seat can alsohelp a child to see out the window. Q: How Should I Use a Chil...

Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraint There are several systems for securing the childwithin the child restraint. One system, thethree-point harness, has straps that come downover each of the infant’s shoulders and buckletogether at the crotch. The five-point harnesssystem has two shoulder st...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint duringdriving or in a crash. This system is designedto make installation of a child restraint easier. TheLATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle andattachments on the child restraint that are made foruse with the...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the childrestraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B)on the child restraint connects to the top tetheranchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forwardmovement and rotation of the chi...

{ CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the loc...

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for thedriver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for theright front passenger. • A roof-mounted airbag for the driver, righ...

{ CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbagsinflate with great force, faster than theblink of an eye. If you are too close to aninflating airbag, as you would be if youwere leaning forward, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep you inposition for airbag inflation before andduring a...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows theairbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is anelectrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 201 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they aredesigned to inflate only if the impact exceeds apredetermined deployment threshold. Deploymentthresholds take into account ...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate theairbag, windshields are broken by vehicledeformation. Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right front passengerairbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once.After an airbag inflates, you will needsome new parts for the airbag system...

Restart the vehicle and have the person remain inthis position for about two minutes. This willallow the system to detect that person and thenenable the passenger’s airbag. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay b...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safet...

Keys .............................................................. 93 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 94Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ................................................. 96 Doors and Locks ........................................ 100 Door Locks ................

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons, children or others could be badlyinjured or even killed. They could operatethe power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windowswill function with the keys in the ignitionand they...

L (Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lampswill flash and the horn will sound three times.Press and hold this button for more thantwo seconds to activate the panic alarm. Theturn signal lamps will flash and the horn will soundrepeatedly for 30 seconds...

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 islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual lockingof the doors. When the power door lock switch or the lockbutton on the remote keyless entry transmitter ispressed when the key is not in the ignition and thedriver’s door is opened, a chime will soundthree times indicating that delay...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks thatprevent passengers from opening the rear doorson your vehicle from the inside. The rear door securitylocks are located onthe inside edge of eachrear door. You mustopen the rear doors toaccess them. To use these locks, do the foll...

Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when thekey is in the ignition and any door is open, allthe doors will lock and only the driver’s door willunlock. If you close the doors, you can lockthem using the remote keyless entry transmitter.Be sure to remove the key from the ignitio...

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as agarage door, you could break the liftgate orthe liftgate glass. Always check to make surethe area above the liftgate is clear beforeopening it. To open and close the liftgate, press and holdthe power liftgate button...

If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) whilethe power function is in progress, the liftgatepower function will continue to completion. If youshift the transmission out of PARK (P) andaccelerate before the power liftgate latches closed,the liftgate may reverse to the open position.Cargo could ...

Manual Liftgate Operation With the doors unlocked, the power liftgate canalways be manually opened and closed. To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle on theoutside of the liftgate. To close the liftgate,use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close.The liftgate latch will power cinch to clos...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewin...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome fromextreme heat in warm or hot weather andsuffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke.Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous...

Sun Visors Swing down the primary visor to block out glare.It can also be detached from the center mount andmoved to the side to block glare from thatdirection. The driver’s sunshade may also have buttons fora built-in garage door opener. See Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)on pag...

The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lockthe doors with a key, use the manual door lockor if the liftgate is ajar. It activates only if you usethe RKE transmitter or the power door lock. To avoid activating the alarm by accident do thefollowing: • The vehicle should be locked with the door...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long run if you follow these guidelinesfor the first 500 miles (805 km): • Do not drive at any one constant speed,fast or slow. • Do not exceed 70 mph (1...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turnthe key to four different positions. Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are usingthe correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If itis, then turn the steering wheel left andright while you turn...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you....

Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in anyother position -- this is a safety feature. Torestart when you are already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your veh...

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°For − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in START for up toa maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at l...

Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( − 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will geteasier starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours p...

How long should you keep the coolant heaterplugged in? The answer depends on the outsidetemperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Instead of trying to listeverything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer in the area where you will be parking yourvehicle. The dealer can give you...

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Ifyou need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), pushthe accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator all the wa...

Grade Braking Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhillgrade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed byautomatically implementing a shift schedule thatuses the engine and the transmission to slowthe vehicle. This reduces wear on the brakessystem and increases control of the vehicle. Thesystem const...

To release the parking brake, pull the releaselever located to the left of the steering wheel onthe instrument panel. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and causepremature wear or damage to brake systemparts. Verify that the parking brake is fullyreleased and the...

Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parkingbrake firmly set. And, if you leave thevehicle with the engine running, it couldoverheat...

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shiftlock control system. To shift out of PARK (P): 1. Apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired gear. If you are still unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully rele...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strangeor different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle ...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® The vehicle may have an automatic dimminginside rearview mirror with OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 139 . O (On/Off): The on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is used ...

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 quicklyuntil ...

Outside Power Heated Mirrors The power mirrorcontrols are located onthe driver’s doorarmrest and operateboth outside rearviewmirrors. • Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror.The LED indicator will turn on to indicatethat this mirror is selected. Then pressthe arrows located on the four-way co...

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrorsif the following occurs: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed whilefolding. • They are accidentally manuallyfolded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfoldedposition. • The mirrors shake and flutter...

The driver can select either mirror, or both mirrorsto be activated with this feature. Deselect bothmirrors to turn off the automatic tilt feature. If further adjustment is needed after the mirror istilted, the mirror controls can be used. See Outside Power Heated Mirrors on page 137 for more inform...

OnStar ® service is provided to you subject to the OnStar ® Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar ® service at any time by contacting OnStar ® as provided below. A complete OnStar ® Owners Guide and the OnStar ® Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’sOnStar ® Subscriber glove b...

Available Services included with Directions& Connections ® Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions - Advisor delivered orOnStar ® Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar ® Hands-Free Calling OnStar ® Hands-Free Calling...

How OnStar ® Service Works In order to provide you with OnStar ® services, your vehicle’s OnStar ® system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information.This information is automatically sent to anOnStar ® Call Center at the time of an OnStar ® button press, Emergency button pr...

3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light, abovethe selected button, should slowly blink.You may need to hold the button fromfive to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indic...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up tothree channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasingonly when the Universal Home Remoteindicator light begins to flash, after20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons forlonger than 30 seco...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal HomeRemote button for at least half of a second.The indicator light will come on while the signal isbeing transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons To erase programming from the three UniversalHome Remote buttons do the fol...

If your vehicle has a luggage carrier, you can loadthings on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrierhas side rails attached to the roof. You can getsliding crossrails through your dealer to use fortying things down. These let you load some thingson top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider...

Sunroof Sunroof (Ultra View ® ) { CAUTION: People who are in a crash and notwearing a safety belt properly can suffermuch worse injuries. They can hit thingsinside the vehicle or be ejected from it,and be seriously injured or killed. This istrue for any vehicle occupant, in anymotor vehicle. In a ro...

Press the back of the sunroof switch to open thesunroof. When the switch is pressed to thefirst stop the sunroof will open to a desiredposition. Press the switch to the second stop toexpress open the sunroof to a preset comfortposition. Press the second stop again tofully express open the sunroof. P...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 164 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 166Other Warning Devices ............................. 166Horn .......................................................... 166Tilt Wheel .................................................. 166Turn...

The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheelis located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel andpull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to acomfortable position and release the lever tolock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. The lever returns automatically whenthe turn is complete. An arrow on theinstrument panel clusterwill flash in thedirection of the turn orlane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts toflash to signa...

Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering columnoperates the windshield wipers. 7 (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to itsoriginal position. For more cycles, hold thelever down before releasing it. 9 (Off): Put the lever i...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision. The windshield washer button is located at theend of the windshield wiper lever. K (Washer Fluid): Press this button ...

Rear Window Wiper/Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision. The switch for the rearwasher/wiper is locatedin the overheadconsole. Z (Rear Wiper): Press this side of the b...

Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may have headlamp washers. Theheadlamp washers clear debris from the headlamplenses. The headlamp washers are located to the insideof the headlamps. To wash the headlamps, press the washer buttonlocated at the end of the windshield wiper lever.Both the headlamps and the ...

Cruise Control These controls arelocated on the end ofthe multifunction lever. 9 (Off): Move to this position to turn the system off. R (On): Move to this position to turn on the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move to this position to make the vehicle resume a previously setspeed or to accelerate wh...

If your vehicle is in cruise control when theTraction Control System (TCS) begins to limitwheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 281 and StabiliTrak ® System on page 283 . When road conditions allow you to safely useit again, you may tur...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, ofcourse, disengages the cruise control. But it doesnot need to be reset. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, you can move the cruise control switchbriefly from on to resume/ac...

Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lampcontrol is left on in either the headlamp or parkinglamp position and the driver’s door is openedwith the ignition off. See Lights On Reminder on page 212 for additional information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamp...

When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it isdark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and thelow-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is brightenough outside, the low-beam headlamps will gooff, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start thevehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlampsys...

Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy ormisty conditions. The fog lamp controls are located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever. - (Fog Lamps): The band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lampsto work. To turn the fo...

Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature andstate of charge. It then adjusts the voltage forbest performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, thevoltage is raised slightly to quickly ...

The URPA display islocated inside thevehicle, above theliftgate glass. Ithas three color-codedlights that can beseen through therearview mirror or byturning around. How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift leveris moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehiclespeed is less than 3 mph ...

When the System Does Not Seem to WorkProperly The light may flash red when the vehicle is inREVERSE (R), if the ultrasonic sensors are notkept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumperfree of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. Otherconditions that may affect system performanceinclude things like the v...

Certain accessory power plugs may not becompatible to the accessory power outlet andcould result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. Ifyou experience a problem, see your dealerfor additional information on the accessory poweroutlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage ...

Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter backaway from the heating element when it is hot.Damage from overheating can occur to thelighter or heating element, or a fuse could beblown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while itis heating. T...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating,cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle. Automatic Operation The climate control system automatically adjuststhe air temperature, air delivery mode, fanspeed, and air conditioning for best comfort ...

«ª (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons closest to the driverto manually increase or decrease the temperatureinside the vehicle. «ª (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons closest to thepassenger to manually increase or decrease thetemperature for th...

0 (Defrost): Turn the control to this position so that most of the air is directed to the windshieldwith some air going to the side window outlets.More information on defrosting can be found laterin this section. O (On/Off): Press this button to turn the climate control system on or off. While off, ...

? (Recirculation): This mode recirculates air inside the vehicle and keeps outside air fromcoming into the vehicle. It can be used to help coolthe vehicle more quickly or to prevent odorsfrom entering the vehicle. Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode.It is also cancelled when floor or ...

There is also an interior temperature sensorlocated below the climate control system next tothe steering wheel. There is also an ambient sensor located behindthe grille in front of the vehicle. These sensors help the climate control systemautomatically control the temperature setting. Thesystem can ...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press the center of the right control to turn the rear window defogger on oroff. Be sure to clear as much snow from therear window as possible. The rear windowdefogger ...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You willknow how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will needto know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown,...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speedin both miles per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (km/h). See “SPEEDOMETER” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 215 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer work...

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chimewill come on for several seconds to remindpeople to fasten their safety belts, unless thedriver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt lightwill also come onand stay on forseveral seconds,then it will flash forsevera...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel cluster, which shows the airbagsymbol. The system checks the airbag’selectrical system for malfunctions. The light tellsyou if there is an electrical problem. Thesystem check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modul...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your instrument panel has a passenger airbagstatus indicator. When the ignition key is turned to ON or START,the passenger airbag status indicator will lightON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,for several seconds as...

You should stop the vehicle and turn off theengine as soon as possible to avoid damage tothe engine. A warning chime will sound when thislight is on, also. See Engine Overheating on page 372 . Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows theengine coolanttemperature. It can be used to see when yo...

This light will flash for approximately 60 secondsand then turn on solid if a problem is detected withthe Tire Pressure Monitor system. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 410 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operation ...

This light should come on, as a check to showyou it is working, when the ignition is on and theengine is not running. If the light does notcome on, have it repaired. This light will alsocome on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfi...

Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If you do, your engine can become sohot that it catches fire. You or otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicleserviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engin...

Security Light For informationregarding this light, see Theft-DeterrentSystem on page 112 . Fog Lamp Light The fog lamps light willcome on when the foglamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps areturned off. See Fog Lamps on page 181 for more information. Lights On Reminder This lig...

Highbeam On Light This light comes onwhenever thehigh-beam headlampsare on. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 169 for more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes onwhen the Tow/Haulmode has beenactivated. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 126 . Fuel Gage The fuel ga...

When the sport mode is active, an S will appearnext to the shift position indicator on the center ofthe DIC display. When the manual mode isactive, an M will appear on the DIC display. Whenthe normal mode is active, only the shift positionindicator will appear. While the Driver Shift Control(DSC) fe...

U Customization: Press this button to scroll through each of the customization features. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 for more information on the customization features. V Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DICwarning messages and clear them fr...

BATTERY VOLTAGE This display shows the current battery voltage.Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltagebased on the state of the battery. The batteryvoltage may fluctuate when viewing thisinformation on the DIC. This is normal. If there is a problem with the battery chargingsystem, the charg...

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automaticheadlamps are turned off. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automaticheadlamps are turned on. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detectsthat the battery voltage is dropping below expec...

See Tires on page 398 , Loading Your Vehicle on page 322 , and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 407 . The DIC display also shows the tire pressure values for the front and rear tiresby pressing the vehicle information button. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 215 . If the tire pressure is low, ...

This message displays when the engine coolanttemperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicleto idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 206 . See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 374 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergenc...

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe enginedamage may occur. If a low oil pressurewarning appears on the instrument panelcluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not drive the vehicle until thecause of the low ...

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter toyour vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 96 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 215 for more information. RE...

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem withthe brake system. The brake system warninglight and the anti-lock brake system warning lightmay also display on the instrument panelcluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 204 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on pag...

SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been aproblem detected with the StabiliTrak ® system. If this message comes on while you are driving,pull off the road as soon as possible and stopcarefully. Try resetting the system by turning theignition off then back on. If this message still...

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problemwith the Traction Control System (TCS). When thismessage displays, the system will not limitwheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Seeyour dealer for service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 281 for more informatio...

There are several conditions that can cause thismessage to appear. • One condition is overheating, which couldoccur if StabiliTrak ® activates continuously for an extended period of time. • The message also displays if the brakesystem warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 204 ....

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when your vehicle is lowon windshield washer fluid. Refill the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir as soon as possible.See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 380 for more information. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehi...

Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allowyou to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language otherthan English has been set. This feature allows youto change the language in which the DIC messagesappear back to...

Press the customization button until AUTO DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the menu up/down buttonto scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The vehicle’s doors automatically lock when the do...

REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type offeedback you will receive when locking the vehiclewith the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.You will not receive feedback when lockingthe vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doorsare open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System O...

Press the customization button until REMOTEDOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.Press the set/reset button to access the settingsfor this feature. Then press the menu up/downbutton to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will not flash when you press the unlock but...

ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlockthe vehicle with the RKE transmitter. The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or untilthe lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...

DRIVER MIRROR: The driver’s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted intoREVERSE (R). PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger’s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle isshifted into REVERSE (R). BOTH MIRRORS: The driver’s and passenger’s outside mirrors will be tilted down...

MEMORY SEAT RECALL If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you toselect your preference for the remote memory seatrecall feature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 12 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORYSEAT RECALL appears in the display. Press theset/reset button t...

Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when anyof the following occurs: • The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). • The ignition is no longer in ON. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttonsare pressed. • The end of the feature settings menu isreached. • ...

{ CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greateraccess to audio stations and song listings.Giving extended attention to entertainmenttasks while driving can cause a crash andyou or others can be injured or killed.Always keep your eyes on the road andyour mind on the drive — avoid engagingin ex...

Setting the Time (Radio with SingleCD Player) Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock Your vehicle has an analog clock as well asthe digital radio clock. At the time of new vehicledelivery, the digital radio clock display shouldbe disabled. If you decide to use the digital radioclock as well as t...

Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System(RDS). The RDS feature is available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDS information.This system relies upon receiving specificinformation from these stations and only workswhen the information is available. While...

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): The radio also has Speed Compensated Volume (SCV).While SCV is on, the radio volume automaticallyadjusts ...

4 (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information button to display additional text informationrelated to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, orMP3 song. A choice of additional informationsuch as: Channel, Song, Artist, CAT (category)can appear. Continue pres...

Radio Message Locked: This message displays when the THEFTLOCK ® system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 264 later in ...

CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon andtrack number displays when a CD is in the player.Press this button again and the systemautomatically searches for an auxiliary input device,such as a portable audio player. If a portable audioplayer is ...

RDM (Random): With the random setting, the tracks can be listened to in random, rather thansequential order, on one CD or all CDs in a six-discCD player. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks from the CD you are listeningto in random order, press the pushbuttonpositioned under...

• There could have been a problem while burningthe CD. • The label could be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any otherreason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. If the radiodisplays an error mess...

Using an MP3 MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays MP3 and WMA files that wererecorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files canbe recorded with the following fixed bit rates:32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps,96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps,224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbp...

No Folder When the CD-R contains only compressed files,the files are located under the root folder. The nextand previous folder functions do not display ona CD-R that was recorded without folders orplaylists. When displaying the name of the folderthe radio displays ROOT. When the CD-R contains only ...

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). XM Updating...

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle could have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in featuresintended to minimize driver distraction. Technologyalone, no matter how advanced, can neverreplace your own judgment. See the NavigationSystem manual for some tips to help youreduce ...

When a DVD video menu is being displayed, pressthe seek up arrow or seek down arrow to perform acursor up or down on the menu. Hold the seek uparrow or seek down arrow to perform a cursor rightor left on the menu. PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel se...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at thesteering wheel. They include the following: 0 (Mute): Press this button to mute the system. Press this button again, or any other radiobutton, to turn the sound on. SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between AM, FM, XM™ ...

+ u − (Volume): Press this button to increase or to decrease the volume. + t u − (Seek): Press either arrow to go to the next or the previous radio station and staythere. The radio seeks stations only with a strongsignal that are in the selected band. While a CD is playing in a single CD player, pre...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,tall buildings or hills can interfere with satelliteradio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.In addition, traveling or...

Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is integrated within the rearquarter windows. Make sure the inside surfaceof the rear quarter windows are not scratched andthe grid lines on the glass are not damaged. Ifthe inside surface is damaged, it could interferewith radio reception. Notice: Do not a...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ... 274 Defensive Driving ...................................... 274Drunken Driving ........................................ 275Control of a Vehicle .................................. 278Braking ...................................................... 278Anti-L...

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 inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 22 . { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the number onecontributor to the highway death toll, claimingthousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle gowhere you want it to go. They are the brakes, thesteering, and the accelerator. All three systemshave to do their work at the places where the tiresmeet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedalor always decrease stopping distance. If you gettoo close to the vehicle in front of you, you will nothave time to apply your brakes if that vehiclesuddenly slows or stops. Always leave enoughroom up ahead to stop, ...

See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 206 . When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your drivingaccordingly. The TCS automatically comes on whenever youstart your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially inslippery road conditions, you should alw...

Magnetic Ride Control Your vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Controlthat automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle.Automatic ride control is achieved through acomputer used to control and monitor thesuspension system. The controller receives inputfrom various sensors to determine the propersystem ...

If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak ® , a SERVICE STABILITRAK message will bedisplayed on the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220 . When this message is displayed, the system is notoperational. Driving should be adjustedaccordingly. StabiliTrak ® comes on...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning, youcan steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonablespeed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidentsmentioned on the news hap...

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive”through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steadyspeed. Wait to accelerate until you are out ofthe curve, and then accelerate gently intothe straightaway. Adding non-GM accessories can affect yourvehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modifications on pa...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer so ...

• Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over yourshoulder, and start your left lane changesignal before moving out of the right lane topass. When you are far enough ahead ofthe passed vehicle to see its front inyour vehicle’s inside mirror, activate the rightlane change signal and move back intothe r...

Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that haveall-wheel drive. If your vehicle does not haveall-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unlessyou are on a level, solid surface. Many of the same design features that help makeyour vehicle responsive on paved roads duringpoor weather...

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successfuloff-road driving. One of the best ways to controlyour vehicle is to control your speed. Here aresome things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: • You approach things faster and you have lesstime to scan the terrain for obstacles. • You have less time t...

• What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, anembankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out andwalk the hill if you do not know. It is the smartway to find out. • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills oftenhave ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposed rocksbecause they are more susceptible to theeffects ...

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will wantto consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able tomaintain vehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts?Logs? Bo...

Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It is much more likely to happen goinguphill. But if it happens going downhill, here iswhat to do. 1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift...

Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing anincline, be sure you, and any passengers, get outon the uphill side, even if the door there isharder to open. If you get out on the downhill sideand the vehicle starts to roll over, you will beright in its path. If you have to wal...

Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and floodwaters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drivethrough it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheelhubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it — youprobably will not get through. Also, water that deepcan dam...

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected onthe underbody, chassis, or under the hood.These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brakelinings cleaned and checked. These substancescan cause glazing and uneven braking. Check thebody st...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn aswell because your tire-to-road traction is not asgood as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not havemuch tread left, you will get even less traction. It isalways wise t...

{ CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. Theymay not work as well in a quick stop andmay cause pulling to one side. You couldlose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle ofwater or a car wash, apply the brake pedallightly until the brakes work normally. Driving too fast throug...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get ...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads. Butthey have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed mos...

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Thenuse your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there is notanother vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move ...

• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tiresall inflated to the recommended pressure? • Weather Forecasts: What is the weather outlook along your route? Should youdelay your trip a short time to avoid a majorstorm ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving on page 291 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 emergencysupplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 398 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer...

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,you will want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 279 . • Allow greater following distance on anyslippe...

You will need a well-charged battery to restart thevehicle, and possibly for signaling later on withyour headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the windowalmost all the way to preserve the heat. Startthe engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really un...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right.That will clear the area around the front wheels.Turn the StabiliTrak ® System off. See StabiliTrak ® System on page 283 . Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,spinning the wheels as little a...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). Withthe driver’s door open, you will find the labelattached below the door lock post (striker). Thetire and loading information label shows thenumber of occupant seati...

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should neverexceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on yourvehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weig...

Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity ...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — theywill go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have tostop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden s...

With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See“Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Here are some important things to consider beforeyou do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towingvehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehic...

If you have a Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicle, itcan be towed using a dolly. If you have anAll-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only betowed on a flat-bed trailer. To tow your RWDvehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set th...

If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering.Make sure your rig will be legal, not only whereyou live but also where you’ll be driving. Agood source for this information ...

Operating the vehicle in tow/haul when lightlyloaded or with no trailer at all will not causedamage. However, there is no benefit to theselection of tow/haul when the vehicle is unloaded.Such a selection when unloaded may result inunpleasant engine and transmission drivingcharacteristics and reduced...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the totalor gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross VehicleWeight (GVW) includes the curb weight of thevehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, andthe people who will be riding in the v...

Because your rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs(1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs (408 kg) on therear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The effect oftongue weight is about1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs(408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able tohandle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue we...

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle aheadas you would when driving your vehicle withouta trailer. This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead whenyou’re towing a trailer. And, because y...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someo...

Tires ............................................................ 398 Winter Tires .............................................. 400Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 401Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 404Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. ...

Vehicle Identification .................................. 453 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 453Service Parts Identification Label ............... 453 Electrical System ........................................ 454 Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 454Windshield Wiper...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle allGM. Genuine GM parts have one of these...

Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle couldbe damaged if you try to do service workon a vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacementparts, and tools before you attempt anyvehicle maintenance ta...

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important partof the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Tohelp keep your engine clean and maintain optimumvehicle performance, GM recommends the useof gasoline advertised as TOP TIER DetergentGasoline. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) s...

Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTMspecification D 4814 in the United States orCAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines maycontain an octane-enhancing additive calledmethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT). General Motors recommends against theuse of gasolines con...

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethersand ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may beavailable in your area. General Motorsrecommends that you use these gasolines if theycomply with the specifications described earlier.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuelscontaining more than 10% ethano...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Do not...

{ CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This spray can happen ifyour tank is nearly full, and is more likelyin hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop. Thenuns...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignite thegasoline vapor. You can be badly burnedand your vehicle damaged if this occurs.To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol onit. It is located insidethe vehicle on thelower left side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever islocated under the front ed...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine, you will see the following: 356

Engine Oil Your vehicle may havean oil pressure light onthe instrument cluster. There is also an OIL PRESSURE LOW STOPENGINE message on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). If the light and/or message appears,check the engine oil level right away. For moreinformation, see “OIL PRESSURE LOW STOPENGINE...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, you need to add at least onequart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.This section explains what kind of oil to use.For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 464 ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oilmeeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meetingthis standard may be identified as synthetic.However, not all synthetic oils will meetthis GM standard. Look for and use only an oilthat meets GM Standar...

Look for this on the oil container, and use onlythose oils that are identified as meeting GMStandard GM4718M and have the starburst symbolon the front of the oil container. Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with aMobil 1 ® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Su...

What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin and could even causecancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for verylong. Clean your skin and nails with soap andwater, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properlydispose of clothing or rags cont...

When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil changeafter each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.See Scheduled Maintenance on page 471 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirtyconditions, inspe...

Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmissionfluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the onlyreason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, takethe vehicle to the dealership service departmentand have it repaired as soon as possible. ...

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 or150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occursfirst, if you add only DEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantmixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other...

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank and pressure cap arelocated on the driver’s side of the vehicle, towardthe rear of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 356 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator ...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do not spi...

Engine Overheating There are two engine hot messages that could bedisplayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220 for more information. If the engine is overheating, then you will find acoolant temperature gage and a coolant warninglight on the instrument p...

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode This operating mode allows your vehicle to bedriven to a safe place in an emergency. Should anhot engine condition exist, an overheat protectionmode which alternates firing groups of cylindershelps prevent engine damage. In this mode, there isa loss in powe...

{ CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under thehood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keephands, clothing, and tools away from anyunderhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.The vehi...

{ CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, yourengine cou...

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Theupper radiator hose is the largest of thehoses which comes out of the radiator, on thepassenger’s side of the vehicle. Watch outfor the engine cooling fans. By t...

How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighte...

Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washerfluid. Water can cause the solution tofreeze and damage your washer fluid tankand other parts of the washer system.Also, water does not clean as wellas wa...

So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If youadd fluid when your linings are worn, then you willhave too much fluid when you get new brakelinings. You should add or remove brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on thebrake hydrauli...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, DOT-3 brake fluid isrecommended for use. DOT-4 brake fluid is alsocompatible with your vehicle’s brake system parts.However, if you choose to use DOT-4 fluid, it isrecommended that you flush your brake hydraulicsystem and refill it with new DOT-4 fluid at a ...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except when youare pushing on the brak...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Itsmany parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle is to have really goodbraking. Your vehicle was designed and tested withtop-quality GM brake parts. When you replace partsof your braking system — for...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep thebattery from running down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas that can explode. You can be badlyhurt if you are not care...

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing orpulling it will not work, and it could damageyour vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground...

Notice: If you connect a negative cable to the ECM, ECM mounting bracket, or any cablesthat attach to the ECM bracket, you maydamage the ECM. Always attach the negativecable to your vehicle’s remote negative groundlocation, instead of the ECM, ECM bracket,or any cables attached to the ECM bracket. {...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shortingmay occur and damage the vehicle. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Alwaysconnect and remove the jumper cables in thecorrect order, making sure that the cables donot touch each other or other...

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. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should beon a l...

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the front axlefluid unless you suspect there is a leak or youhear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicatea problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug To get an...

Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced byyour dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity dischargelighting system operates at a very highvoltage. If you try to service any of thesystem components, you could beseriously injured. Have y...

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-hookedend. Pull up on the assembly to lock it intoplace. 8. Repeat the steps for the other wiper. Rear Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the rear wiper blade follow the stepsl...

Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires, they areclassified as low-profile performance tires. Thesetires are designed for very responsive driving onwet or dry pavement. You may also notice moreroad noise with low-profile performance tires andthat they tend to wear fast...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tiresidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ra...

(B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department ofTransportation) code is the Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturerand plant code, ti...

(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewallto sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would...

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 407 . Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipmentin...

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacityweight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multipliedby 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 322 . Occupant Distribution: De...

Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of atire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 416 . UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards): A tire information system that provides consumers with rati...

A Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). This labelshows your vehicle’s original equipment tires andthe correct inflation pressures for your tireswhen they are cold. The recommended cold tireinflation pressure, shown on the label, is theminimum amoun...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) usesradio and sensor technology to check tire pressurelevels. If your vehicle has this feature, sensorsare mounted on each tire and wheel assembly,except for the compact spare tire and wheel. TheTPMS sensors monitor the air pressur...

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, thesystem may not be able to detect or signal lowtire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions mayoccur for a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternate tires orwheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning pr...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interferen...

If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with thosethat do not have a TPC Spec number, makesure they are the same size, load range, speedrating, and construction type (radial andbias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoringsystem may give an inacc...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Sa...

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material...

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badlyrusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep comingloose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nutsshould be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it(except some aluminum wheels, which cansometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any oft...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it hasbeen used or how far it has been driven. Itcould fail suddenly and cause a crash. Ifyou have to replace a wheel, use a newGM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle...

Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P255/50R20 use tire chains only wherelegal and only when you must. Use chains thatare the proper size for your tires. Installthem on the tires of the rear axle. Do not usechains on the tires of the front axle. Tightenthem as tightly as possible with...

{ CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to domaintenance or repairs is dangerouswithout the appropriate safety equipmentand training. The jack provided with yourvehicle is designed only for changing aflat tire. If it is used for anything else, youor others could be badly injured or killedi...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in therear of the vehicle. To access the equipment, dothe following: 1. Remove the storage bin to access the jack if your vehicle has the cargo managementsystem. If your vehicle has the third row seat, removethe head rest stora...

Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under thevehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 442 for more information about the compact spare. To remove the spare tire from the vehicle, do thefollowing: A. Wheel Wrench B. Cable C. Retainer D. Compact Spare Tir...

{ CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to domaintenance or repairs is dangerouswithout the appropriate safety equipmentand training. The jack provided with yourvehicle is designed only for changing aflat tire. If it is used for anything else, youor others could be badly injured or killedi...

{ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident.Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts. If you have toreplace them, be sure to get new GMoriginal equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can a...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latchsystem. It is designed to stop the compact sparetire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if thecable holding the spare tire is damaged. For thesecondary latch to work, the tire must best...

Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat LoadFloor 1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put thecompartment cover back on. 2. Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in a horizontal position on the floorin the rear of the vehicle. 3. Route the ti...

8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn the tire (B). If thetire moves, use the wheel wrench to tightenthe cable. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rearstorage compartment and put the compartmentcover back on. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact...

Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take your vehicle through an automaticcar wash with guide rails. The compactspare can get caught on the rails. That candamage the tire and wheel, and maybeother parts of your vehicle. Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. And do not mix t...

Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soapsolution can be used. Allow the leather to drynaturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steamto clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spotremovers ...

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

All cleaning agents should be flushed promptlyand not allowed to dry on the surface, or theycould stain. Dry the finish with a soft, cleanchamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surfacescratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water toenter the vehicle. Cleaning Exterior Lamps...

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels,but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, andbuff off immediately after application. Noti...

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. Itappears on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver side. You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outsideyour vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicl...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would notbe covered by your warranty. Some add-onelectrical equipment can keep othercomponents ...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank 20.0 gal 75.7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in thismanual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission ...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 468 Introduction ............................................... 468Maintenance Requirements ........................ 468Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 468Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 469Scheduled Maintenance .......

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? ThePlan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty and Owner Assistance bookletor your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we donot know exactly how you will drive it. You maydrive very short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You may ...

Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON messagecomes on, it means that service is required for yourvehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It ispossible that, if you are driving under the bestconditions, the engine oil life system ma...

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 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i). • Insp...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should haveyour dealer perform this service. See EngineCoolant on page 368 for what to use. Inspecthoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,and filler neck. Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap. (j) If yo...

Notice: It is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.Failure to keep the engine oil at the properlevel can cause damage to the engine notcovered by your warranty. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and addDEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if neces...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If thevehicle moves, you or others could beinjured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parkedon a level surface. 2. Fir...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers could be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of your vehicle in case itbegins to roll. Be ready to apply theregul...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained fromyour dealer. Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco ® Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25735595 A2944C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129 4.6L V8 89017342 PF61 Passen...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine 483

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service,and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 468 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 476 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 488 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 488Online Owner Center ................................. 490Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 491 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 491GM Mobili...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, anyconcerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of your vehicle will be resolved byyour dealer’s sales or service departments.Sometimes, how...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for yourGM ownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specificvehicle, includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who use TextTelephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipmentavailable at its Customer Assistance Center.Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac bydialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)....

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General MotorsBusiness 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 # 274...

Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1112 . Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Who Is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicleoperator, regardless of ownership. A person drivingthis vehicle without the consent of the owner isnot eligible ...

• Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station(approximately $5 in the United States and10 litres in Canada). • Flat Tire Change (Covers change only): Installation of your spare tire, in goodcondition, will be covered at no charge. Thecustomer is resp...

Cadillac Technician Roadside Service(U.S. only) Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is morethan an auto club or towing service. It providesevery Cadillac owner in the United States with theadvantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and,where available, a Cadillac trained dealertechnician who can...

Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limitedreserve the right to limit services or reimbursementto an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion,the claims become excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence. Roadside Service is not part of or included in thecoverage provided by the New Vehicle ...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable to wait,GM helps to minimize your inconvenience byproviding several transportation options.Depending on the circumstances, your dealer canoffer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Parti...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment andquality replacement parts. Poorly performedcollision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resalevalue, and safety performance can becom...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Gene...