Cadillac 2008 CTS - Manuals

Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraintsin the outboard seating positions. The vehicle’s rear seats have head restraints in theoutboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there ...

Pull the head restraint up toraise it. To lower the headrestraint, press the button,located on the top of theseatback, and push therestraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s head restraints are not designed tobe ...

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not movin...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when th...

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

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seat. To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks: 1. Pull forward on the tab, located on the outboardside of the seatback,to unlock the seatback. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause da...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are ...

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. 1-13

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-32or In...

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 may notprovide the protection needed in a crash. Theperson 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,...

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, andthe lap portion should be worn as low as possible,below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is morelikely that the fetus will not be hurt in a c...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with thebooster seat state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder beltuntil the child pas...

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 children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a childriding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding i...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during drivingor in a crash. This system is designed to makeinstallation of a child restraint easier. The LATCHsystem uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments onthe child restraint that are made for use with th...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the childrestraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehiclein order to reduce the forward movement and rotationof the chi...

If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passengerairbag status indicator will come on and stay onwhen the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restrain...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-58

{ CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the airbag might not inflate properly orit might force the object into that personcausing severe injury or even death. The pathof an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Donot put anything between an occupant and anairbag, and do not attac...

Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger’s position. The passengerairbag status indicator will be visible on the instrumentpanel when you start your vehicle. The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,will be visible during the system ...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that mig...

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Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, children orothers could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Thewindows will function with the keys in theignition and the...

Keyless Access System Your vehicle may have a Keyless Access System thatoperates on a radio frequency subject to FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules and withIndustry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This devi...

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchasedthrough your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to bere-coded to match the new transmitter. The lost tr...

Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle may have a Keyless Access Systemthat lets you lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors, openthe trunk lid, remotely start the engine, and locateyour vehicle or sound your vehicle’s alarm from adistance as much as 195 feet (60 m) away. The Keyless Access Syste...

Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not totouch any of the circuitry. Static from your bodytransferred to these surfaces may damage thetransmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side orback of the tra...

Once two remote starts or a single start with a timeextension have been used, the vehicle must be startedwith the keyless access ignition control knob beforeyou can use the remote start feature again. The remote start feature will not operate if any of thefollowing occur: • The ignition is in any po...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door is locked, the handlewill not open it. You increase the chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in acrash if the doors are ...

Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on thefront doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual locking ofthe doors. When the power door lock switch...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Theseprevent passengers from opening the rear doors fromthe inside. The rear door securitylocks are located on theinside edge of eachrear door. The rear doorsmust be open to accessthem. The label showinglock and unlock positions isl...

Trunk Lock Release The remote trunk releasebutton is located on thelower portion of thedriver’s door. To use the remote trunk release, the shift lever must bein PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for a vehicle with anautomatic transmission. The shift lever must bein NEUTRAL, with the parking brake set for a ve...

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 { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome from extreme heat inwarm or hot weather and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangero...

Express-Down Window This feature is on all windows. Press the switch to thesecond position and release the switch to activatethe express-down feature. To stop the window as it islowering, pull up briefly on the switch again. Express-Up Window This feature is on the front windows. Pull the switch upt...

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { CAUTION: If express override is activated, the windowwill not reverse automatically. You or otherscould be injured and the window could bedamaged. Before you use express override,make sure that all people and obstructions areclear of the window path. In an emerge...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has thisfeature, the security light islocated on th...

Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out....

Notice: Using a tool to force the key from itscylinder could cause damage or break the key. Usethe correct key and turn the key only with yourhand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is andyou have a manual transmission vehicle, turn thesteering wheel left and right while you turn the keyhar...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows • Sunroof Power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes oruntil the driver’s door is opened. Power to the windowsor sunroof will work up to 1...

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. If your vehicle has thekeyless access system, make sure there is akeyless access transmitter in the vehicle. When theengine starts, let go of the ignition. The idlespeed will go down as your engine gets w...

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in coldweather conditions at or below 0°F ( − 18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours beforestarting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in theplug-...

Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats. There are several differentpositions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is thebest position to use when you start the enginebecause your vehicle cannot move e...

Manual Transmission Operation If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift leveris located on the center console between the frontseats. The following explains how to operate the manualtransmission. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift intoFIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch p...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedal islocated on the lowerportion of the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot and push the parking brakepedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake syst...

Running the Vehicle 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 ® The vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror with OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-53. O (On/Off): The on/off button on the lower left side of the mirror, is used for the a...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, it helps you park easier and avoid othervehicles while in REVERSE (R). It operates at speedsless than 5 mph (8 km/h). It can determine howclose objects are to the rear b...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into REVERSE (R). The rear display willthen briefly illuminate to let you know the system isworking. URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph(8 km/h). If you are above this speed, the red light onthe rear display will ...

OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStarTerms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStarservice at any time by contacting OnStar. A completeOnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms andConditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStarSubscriber glove box literature. For more information...

OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in aplace where OnStar has an agreement with a wirelessservice provider for service in that area. OnStarservice also cannot work unless you are in a placewhere the wireless service provider OnStar has hired forthat area has coverage, network capacity...

8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen inStep 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds,and then release it. If the garage door does notmove, press and hold the same button asecond time for two seconds, and then release it.Again, if t...

To erase all programmed buttons on the UniversalHome Remote device: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Rem...

Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear ofthe vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. It canalso be positioned into an envelope style to hold smalleritems. The net is not for heavier loads. Store them asfar forward as you can. Sunroof If your vehicle has a power sunroof ...

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column If your vehicle has thisfeature, the power tiltwheel control is located onthe left side of thesteering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control upand the steering wheel tilts up. Push the controldown and the steering wheel goes down. ...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.The lever returns automatically when the turn iscomplete. An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster flashes in thedirection of the turn orlane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash tosignal ...

Flash-to-Pass This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlampsto signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever towardyou to use this feature. When this is done the followingwill occur: • If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in Da...

1 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position forslow, steady wiping cycles. 2 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position forrapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six secondswhile you are driving, the exterior lamps come onautomatically if the exterior lamp control i...

The level one or lowest setting is at the bottom of theband. This setting lets more rain or snow collect on thewindshield between wipes. Turn the delay bandforward to a higher setting to let less rain or snow collecton the windshield between wipes. The top position is the highest setting. A single w...

Heated Windshield Washer If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer fluidsystem it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap,or bugs from the windshield. The button is locatedon the climate controlsystem panel. Push the heated washer fluid button to begin fourheated wipe cycles. Heating Wa...

If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak ® system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control, thecruise control will automatically disengage. SeeStabiliTrak ® System on page 4-8. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise controlcan be turned back on. The cru...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speedand then the brake is applied. This shuts off the cruisecontrol. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h)or more, press the +RES button on the steeringwheel. The vehicle will go ba...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends uponthe vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you might have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’sspeed. When going downhill, you might have to brakeor shif...

Turning the exterior lamp control to off or to thelow-beam headlamp position will turn off the DRL. If theparking lamps or the fog lamps were turned oninstead, the DRL will still turn off. This will work regardless of gear position and whetheror not the parking brake is set. Light Sensor The light s...

Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent battery drainif accessory lamps are left on or something is leftplugged into the accessory power outlet or cigarettelighter, if the vehicle has one. If accessory lamps suchas the vanity mirror, cargo, reading, console, orglove bo...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have two removable ashtrays andcigarette lighters. One ashtray can be placed intothe instrument panel storage compartment and the otherinto the center console rear compartment. To use thelighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready,it...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle canbe controlled with this system. O (Power): Press this button to turn the climate control system on or off. When the climate controlsystem is turned off the air inlet defaults to outside air. Automat...

3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, ifnecessary. You can switch from English to metric units through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-68. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from thea...

DC (Fan): Press the D or C buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either button cancelsautomatic operation and the system goes into manualmode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Theblower may reduce during an Onstar ® session to limit background noise. If the airflow seem...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized if the climate control system isused properly. There are two modes to clear fog fromthe windshield. Use the defog mode to clear thewindows of fog or ...

Sensors There is a solar sensor, located on the instrumentpanel, near the windshield. There is also an interiortemperature sensor,located to the right of thesteering wheel, on theinstrument panel. By monitoring the solar radiation and the air inside thevehicle, these sensors help maintain the select...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of thedust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle.The filter will need to be changed periodically. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Using the climate control system without the passengerair filter installed c...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safelyand economically. United States Automatic Clus...

Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’srpms are too high, the throttle is closed to reducespeed. If this is not sufficient, then the fuel supply to theengine will be limited. When the rpms return tonormal, the fu...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Thesystem checks the airbag’s electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. The system check includes the airbagsensor, the pretensioner...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag statusindicator. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for onand off, for several seconds as a system check. If...

Charging System Light This light will come onbriefly when you turn onthe ignition key, butthe engine is not running,as a check to showyou it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stayson, or comes on while driving, there could be a problemwith the charging system. A charging...

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though,you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have your brake system ...

Antilock Brake SystemWarning Light For vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engineis started. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is aproblem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignitio...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light This light will come onwhen you first start thevehicle as a checkto let you know that thelight is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does notcome on, see your dealer/retailer. If the light does not go out or if the light comes on andstay...

Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has a tirepressure light. This light comes on briefly when the engine is startedand provides information about tire pressures andthe Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires aresignificantly underinflated....

Emissions Inspection and MaintenancePrograms Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight 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...

The oil light could also come on in the followingsituations: • The light will come on briefly when the ignition isturned on to show that it is working properly. If itdoes not come on with the ignition on, there may bea problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixedright away. • Sometimes when the engi...

DIC Operation and Displays The Driver InformationCenter (DIC) has differentdisplays which can beaccessed by pressing theDIC buttons located onthe instrument panel, nextto the steering wheel. 3 Trip/Fuel: Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display MenuItems...

Speedometer This display shows a digital speedometer in the DIC.The speed displays in either miles per hour (mph)or kilometers per hour (km/h). To change the units fromEnglish to metric, see “Units” later in this section. Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Display M...

3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the firsttransmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2. A chime sounds indicating that the transmitter ismatched. 4. To match...

2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in t...

To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone inwhich the vehicle is located. See “CompassVariance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches s...

AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting)Lamps Need Service This message displays when the Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) system is disabled and needs service.See your dealer/retailer. See Adaptive Forward LightingSystem on page 3-18 for more information. All Wheel Drive Off If your vehicle has the All-Wheel ...

Electronic Key Not Detected If your vehicle has the keyless access system, thismessage displays if the vehicle does not detectthe presence of a transmitter when you have attemptedto start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed.The following conditions may cause this messageto appear: • Driver...

Service A/C System This message displays when the electronic sensors thatcontrol the air conditioning and heating systems areno longer working. Have the climate control systemserviced by your dealer/retailer if you notice a drop inheating and air conditioning efficiency. Service All Wheel Drive This...

DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features to one preferred setting.Customization features can only be programmed toone setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmedto a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the cus...

Press the customization button until Remote DoorUnlock appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the menu up/down button to scroll throughthe following settings: Lights Off: The exterior lamps will not flash when youpress the unlock...

Exit Lighting This feature allows you to select the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on when it is darkenough outside. This happens after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until Exit Lightingappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset but...

Factory Settings This feature allows you to set all of the customizationfeatures back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until Factory Settingsappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the menu up/down...

For example, if there are two keyless accesstransmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, theother will be locked in. The keyless access transmitterlocked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicleor unlock the doors, if needed. A person approachingthe outside of the locked vehicle with...

Button And Automatic (Key Access default): If thefeatures are enabled though the Easy Exit Setup menu,the driver’s seat will move back, and if the vehiclehas the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature,the power steering column will move up and forwardwhen the key is removed from the igniti...

Advanced Features Exit This feature allows you to exit the advancedfeatures menu. Press the customization button until Advanced FeaturesPress V To Exit appears in the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu. FeatureSettings Press V To Exit will appear. Press the set/reset butto...

Playing the Radio VOL P (Volume/Power): The power knob is part of the VOL (volume) knob and is located above theradio, at the left side of the clock. Press to turn thesystem on and off. Turn the VOL knob clockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):...

Finding a Station TUNE/TONE: Turn to select different radio stationswithin a selected band. FM/AM: Press to switch between FM and AMradio bands. © SEEK ¨ : Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next radio station and stay there. The radio only tunes into stations with a strong signalthat ...

This feature is not available in AM/FM radio mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose ® 5.1 Cabin Surround ® sound system, your radio can support the playback of 5.1 Surround Sound DVD-A discs orDTS 5.1 Surround Sound CD discs. When a 5.1Surround Sound formatted disc is playing, DSPoptions av...

Shuffle on DVD Audio Press the pushbutton located under the Shuffle label tobegin random playback of all songs in the currentGroup. Press again to turn off random playback. Selecting DVD Audio Streams Each DVD audio Group may contain audio content thatis encoded in one or two formats. For example, a...

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Radios with a hard disk drive are able to record songsfrom Audio CDs, MP3/WMA discs, and USB massstorage devices. This type of radio has a 40 GB(gigabyte) HDD. A portion of the HDD is used for thestorage of radio system files. The remainder of the HDDcapacity is available for t...

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HDD Playback Mode This radio system displays the current hard driveplayback mode. See the following table showing thedisplay mode options and what happens as the mode isdisplayed: Mode When Displayed Shuffle System is randomly playing backall HDD content. Artist System is playing back contentby a se...

Press and hold the REV or FWD buttons to rewind orfast forward through the time shift buffer. Hold FWD untilthe end of the currently recorded buffer to resume“live” radio playback. With “live” radio playing, the radiodisplay will no longer show the buffer bar below thestation number. On AM/FM, press...

Press the AM/FM, XM or HDD buttons to listen to oneof these sources while an iPod is connected. If a disc isinserted, press the CD/AUX button to listen to a CDor DVD-A disc. Press the CD/AUX button again to startplaying and controlling the connected iPod. To properly dismount the iPod USB device bef...

Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW play in thefollowing order: • Play begins from the first track in the first folder andcontinues sequentially through all tracks in eachfolder. When the last track of the last folderhas played, play continues from the first track of thefirst playlist...

Shuffle: With the shuffle setting, MP3/WMA files on theCD can be played in random, rather than sequentialorder, on the CD currently playing. To use shuffle: • To play MP3/WMA files from the CD in randomorder, press the pushbutton under the Shufflelabel until Shuffle On displays. Press again to turns...

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...

+ e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus volume button to increase or to decrease the volume. g (Mute/Speech Recognition): Press and release this button to silence the vehicle speakers only.The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if yourvehicle has these features, does not mute. Press andre...

Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with yourvehicle’s radio. This interference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’sbattery, or simply having the phone on. This interferencecauses an increased level of static while listening tothe radio. If...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is towear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-12. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

If there is a problem withABS, this warning light willstay on. See AntilockBrake System WarningLight on page 3-38. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here is whathappens with ABS: A computer...

Press the TC (TractionControl) button, located onthe instrument panel, toturn the system off. If you press the TC button once, the tractioncontrol system will turn off and the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) Warning Light will flash. Press theTC button again to turn the system back on. Press andhold th...

Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system thatmonitors the intention of the driver while braking. If thesystem senses that the driver has applied hard/fastpressure to the brake pedal, the system will generateadditional pressure, making it easier for the driverto maintain brake ...

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject tothe same laws of physics when driving on curves.The traction of the tires again...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere, or a child darts out from between parkedcars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid thesep...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels havedropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are 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...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driver hasasked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steerand constantly ...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Alwaysdrive slower in these types of driving conditionsand avoid driving through large puddles anddeep-standing or flowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. Th...

Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tipsinclude: • Allow extra following distance. • Pass with caution. • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tireson p...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going d...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies inyour trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, a ...

The Traction Control System (TCS) improves yourability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road.Even though you have TCS, slow down and adjust yourdriving to the road conditions. Under certain conditions,you might want to turn the TCS off, such as whendriving through deep snow and loose gravel,...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right toclear the area around the front wheels. Turn offany traction or stability system. See Traction ControlSystem (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a f...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will findthe label attached below the door lock post (striker).The Tire and Loading Information label shows thenumber of occu...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached toeither the driver’s door edge or the lower centerpillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This labelshows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle,called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight o...

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will go asfast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turnquickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden st...

3. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in NEUTRAL for a manualtransmission. 4. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed fortowing. 6. Release the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-W...

When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-76Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-77Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-79Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . ....

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added toyour vehicle they can affect your...

You should keep a record with all parts receipts and listthe mileage and the date of any service work youperform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-15. Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This can cause wi...

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

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn off yourengine when you are refueling. Do not smokeif you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.Do not...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it isin your vehicle. Static electricity dischargefrom the container can ignite the fuel vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injuryto you and others: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbolon it. It is located insidethe vehicle on the lowerleft side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is locatedunder the front e...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14

Engine Oil There is an oil pressurelight in the instrumentcluster and an Oil PressureLow Stop Enginemessage on the DriverInformation Center (DIC). If the light and/or message appear, check the engine oillevel right away. For more information, see “OilPressure Low Stop Engine” under DIC Warnings andM...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil level is within the add cross-hatched area atthe tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of therecommended oil. This section explains what kind ofoil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-128. Notice: Do not ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standardmay be identified as synthetic. However, not allsynthetic oils will meet this GM standard. Look for anduse only an oil that meets GM Stan...

Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintainengine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718Mmay not be available. You can add substitute oildesignated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at alltemperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM StandardGM4718M should not be used for an oil change. En...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change the oil priorto a Cha...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, nearthe front. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-14 for more information on location. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Mai...

Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmissionis cool enough for you to rest your fingers on thetransmission case. To check the fluid level, do the following: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bot...

How to Check and Add Fluid Make sure the fluid level is at the MIN (Minimum) lineon the side of the reservoir. If it is not, remove thecap and add the proper fluid until the level reaches theMIN line. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coo...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you donot 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 are located onthe driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of theengine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator ...

Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not sp...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stayaway from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Turn it off and get everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil there is no sign of stea...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep ...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 forthe location of the powersteering fluid reservoir. 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 l...

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

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 forthe location of thereservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acce...

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 the brake hydraulicsystem and refill it with new DOT-4 fluid at a r...

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 brake parts.When you replace parts of the braking system — forexa...

Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas that can explode. You can be badly hurtif you are not careful. See Jump Starting onpage 5-44 for tips on working around a batterywithout getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,remove the black, ne...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always connectand remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or other ...

How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the transfer case, you’ll need to addsome lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the levelto the bottom of the ...

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use R...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-57. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a ...

Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Front Turn Signal 3157K Fog Lamp (Uplevel Only) H11LL License Plate Lamp W5WLL For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact yourdealer/retailer. Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearor cracking. See Owner ...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle Warrantybooklet for details. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperlyused tires are dangerous. • Overloading y...

Low-Profile Tires If your vehicle has 235/50ZR18 or P235/50R18size tires, they are classified as low-profile tires.These tires are designed for very responsivedriving on wet or dry pavement. You may alsonotice more road noise with low-profile performancetires and that they tend to wear faster. Notic...

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 r...

(E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to gradetires based on three performance factors:treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.For more information see Uniform...

(B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and underthe 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, t...

(C) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60,as shown in item C of the illustration, it wouldmean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent ashigh as it is wide. (D) Construction Code : A letter code is used ...

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire : Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessoryweight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacityweight and the original equipment tire size andrecommended inflation pressur...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure inyour vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readingsto a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Industryand Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operateson a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 5-76 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Ma...

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 5-128. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. When...

You need new tires if any of the following statementsare true: • You can see the indicators at three or more placesaround the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through thetire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snaggeddeep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a b...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not...

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...

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors, replace them only with new GM originalequipment par...

Accessing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit A. Tire Sealant and Compressor KitB. Foam Container C. Wing Nut To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-20 for more information. 2. Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit (A) in the center of the cargo are...

4. Turn the sealant canister so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor. 5. Lift the sealant canister from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister. See yourdealer/retailer for more information. To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air ho...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Wing NutB. Spare TireC. Jack D. Wheel WrenchE. ExtensionF. Strap The equipment you will need is in the trunk. To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment,do the following: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straigh...

Compact Spare Tire If your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire itwas fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it canlose air after a time. Check the inflation pressureregularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and ma...

Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be usedon floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil,always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda.Before cleaning,...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicleon page 5-115. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue...

Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or papertowel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a milddetergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly whencleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and abuildup of veh...

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish onchrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application. Notic...

Description Usage Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish. Foaming Tire ShineLow Gloss Cleans, shines, andprotects tires. No wipingnecessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foamingshampoo. Cleansand lightly waxes.Biodegradable andphosphate free. Spot Lifter Quickly removes spotsand stain...

Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine,specifications, and replacement parts. See Capacitiesand Specifications on page 5-128 for your vehicle’sengine code. Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the spa...

Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery, on the right side of the trunk. The battery accessdoor must be removed to access the fuse block. 5-126

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L HFV6 7 Automatic Manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm) 3.6L HFV6 V Automatic Manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm) 5-129

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 yourdealer/retailer for details. Maintenance Require...

Scheduled Maintenance To maintain the ride, handling, and performance of yourvehicle, it is important that the first tire rotation servicebe performed when the vehicle has 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). Check tires for inflation pressuresand wear. See Tires on page 5-59. Rotate tires. See...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service 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 (160 000) 125,000 (...

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). • 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 dealer/retailer can assist you with thesechecks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are compl...

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/OFF in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the ignitionshould turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shiftlever is in PARK (P). • With the key access ignition system, the i...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco ® Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15875795 — Engine Oil Filter 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Elemen...

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 6-8 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Customer 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...

For further information concerning eligibility in theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), calltoll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively you may call theGeneral Motors Customer Communication Centre,1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), oryou may write to the Mediation/Arbitrat...

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 communicate withCadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)...

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 # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

Cadillac Owner Privileges™ The following services are provided in the U.S. andCanada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),whichever occurs first, and, in Canada only, upto a maximum coverage of $100. These services areprovided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is no longerwithin the Powertrain ...

• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If yourtrip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidentalexpenses may be reimbursed during the 60 months/100,000 miles (160 000 km) warranty period. Itemscovered are hotel, meals, and rental car. • Alternative Service (Canada only): There may betim...

Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Service coverageare towing or services for vehicles operated on anon-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towingcaused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincialor Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changin...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helpsto minimize your inconvenience by providing severaltransportation options. Depending on the circumstances,your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Part...

General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation atany time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibilitypursuant to the terms and conditions describedherein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a co...

If another party’s insurance company is paying for therepairs, you are not obligated to accept a repairvaluation based on that insurance company’s collisionpolicy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits withthat company. In such cases, you can have control ofthe repair and parts choices as ...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are availablefor current and past model GM vehicles. To requestan order form, specify year and model name ofthe vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(V...

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as an airbag deploymentor hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. TheEDR is design...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms andConditions for information on data collection anduse. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-53 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...