Cadillac 2008 Escalade ESV - Manuals

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboardside of the front seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding thecontrol forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion bymoving the front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the re...

Power Lumbar The controls used to operate the power lumbar featureare located on the outboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold thefront of the control. • To decrease lumbar support, press and hold therear of the control. • To raise the height of the support, press and ...

Heated Seats If the front seats have theheated seat feature, thebuttons used to control thisfeature are located onthe climate control panel. + (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback, press the top button with the heated seatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to...

Heated and Cooled Seats If the front seats have theheated and cooled seatfeature, the buttonsused to control this featureare located on theclimate control panel. { (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the button with the cooled seat symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control dis...

Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver’sdoor between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position can berecalled by pressing the exit button. You will heara single beep. The driver’s seat will move back. If the easy exit seat feature is on in the Dri...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraintis at the same height as the top of the occupant’shead. This position reduces the chance of a neck injuryin a crash. Pull the head restraint upto raise it. To lower thehead restraint, pressthe release button (A),located on the...

Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatbackdoubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area forthe driver and passenger when the center seat isnot used. Do not use it as a seating position when theseatback is folded down. Rear Seats Heated Seats The rear seats have theheated ...

60/40 Split Bench Seat(Second Row) If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat(s) canbe folded for additional cargo space or folded andtumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, ifyour vehicle has them. These seats will have eitherthe manual fold and tumble feature or the automati...

Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the sea...

Third Row Seat If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) canbe folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, orremoved from the vehicle. Folding the Seatback(s) To fold the seatback, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Remove all items on the seat c...

Tumbling the Third Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargospace. To tumble the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure the head rests are completely lowered, there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat,and all items...

4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latchedto the floor. 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause in...

Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latchesshould lock into place. If the latches do not lock, trytilting ...

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. 1-30

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 1-50or In...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-49. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if necessary. If you find that the latch p...

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-shoulderbelt until the child pa...

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...

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passengerseated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger andthe passenger seate...

{ CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the bestprotection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system isdesigned for them. Young children and infantsneed the protection that a child restraintsystem can provide. Always sec...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s orright front passenger’s head and chest. However, theyare only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds...

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

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...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See RemoteVehicle Start on page 2-7 for additional information. & (Power Liftgate): Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter to open and close the liftga...

To replace the battery: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located abovethe metal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. P...

After your vehicles engine has been started two timesusing the remote vehicle start button, or a single remotestart with one time extension, the vehicle must bestarted with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehiclecan be remote started again. The vehicle cannot be remote start...

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 ...

Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switchand a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lockfive seconds after the last door is closed. You will hearthree chimes to signal that the delayed lockingfeature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock buttonon...

To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using ...

To open the entire liftgate, press the power liftgaterelease button on the RKE or in the vehicle. See PowerLiftgate on page 2-14. You can also press thetouchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle (B).The liftgate will open after a slight delay. The vehiclemust be in PARK (P) to open the liftgat...

If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) while thepower function is in progress, the liftgate power functionwill continue to completion. If you shift the transmissionout of PARK (P) and accelerate before the powerliftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to theopen position. Cargo could...

Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, press theswitch on the overhead console to the OFF position. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doorsunlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened andclosed. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the ha...

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 Windows Windows with an express-down feature allow thewindows to be lowered without holding the switch. Pressdown fully on the window switch, then release, toactivate the express-down mode. The express-downmode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on thefront edge of the switch. Wi...

Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. Thesecurity light will come on to inform t...

Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 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 power door lock switch while the door is open, orwith the RKE transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait fo...

Ignition Positions Use the key to turn theignition switch to fourdifferent positions. In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in theON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brakepedal must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition andtransmission. It is a theft-deterrent ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is aneasy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave thekey in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chimewill sound, when you open the driver’s door. Alwaysremember to remove your key from the ignition and takeit with you....

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key. The idle speed will go down asyour engine gets warm. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engine andtransmission gently to allow the o...

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

Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle has a Hydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift positionindicator within the instrument panel cluster. Theelectronic shift position indicator displays when the shiftlever is moved out of PARK (P). There are several different ...

Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul modeadjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shiftcycling, providing increased performance, vehiclecontrol, and transmission cooling when towing or haulingheavy loads. Press the button located on the end of the shift lever toturn t...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot. A chime sounds and the warning light flashes when theparking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving atleast 5 mph (8 km/h). To release the parking ...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in thetransmission. It might be difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torquelo...

To shift out of PARK (P) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever all the way into PARK (P). 3....

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strange ordifferent. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

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

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Intellibeam ® , OnStar ® , Compass, and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with Intellibeam ® , OnStar ® , compass and temperature display. For more information on OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-50. Fo...

Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.It will be necessary to adjust the compass tocompensate for compass variance if the vehicle isdriven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances,such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will benecessary to adjust th...

Outside Temperature Outside temperature is shown in the mirror display.Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsiusbased on the choice of English or metric in thevehicle’s configuration menu. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for anextended period of time, please consult your...

Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs: • After approximately five seconds, the display doesnot show a compass heading, N for North, forexample, there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the compass. Such interference maybe caused by a magnetic ...

• Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the drivingposition. • Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the foldedposition. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually,they may shake or flutter at normal driving speedsand may not stay in the unfolded position. If thishappens, you will need to...

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...

5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected button...

Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handleupward. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has cupholders for the front and rearpassengers. The cupholders are located in the centerconsole for the front passengers and on the rear of thecenter conso...

Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a console compartment between thebucket seats. The console has both an upper and lower storage binaccessed by lifting up on the latches located at the frontof the console lid. The console may have an accessory power outletinside. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...

To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are leaving,check now and then to make sure the luggage andcargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, placethe load in the area over the rear wheels (behindthe rear side door on e...

4. Press the end caps in, this will allow the cover to fit into the trim slot. 5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure it is secure. On the extended wheelbase models there are twocover positions. The slots furthest forward allowthe cover to be used if the third seat is removed orfolded down...

Instrument Panel Overview United States version shown; Canada similar. 3-4

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortableposition and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button with thissymbol is located on theleft side of the stee...

• 5 Rear Wiper Delay. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-12. • Z Rear Wiper. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-12. • = Rear Wiper Wash. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-12. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. Th...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53 (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push thelever toward the instrument panel. To return tolow-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever towardyou. Then release it. When the high beams areon, this indicator light onthe...

Rainsense™ II Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield wipers.These wipers automatically turn on when a sensor,mounted next to the inside rearview mirror, detectsmoisture on the windshield. When active, these wipersare able to detect moisture on the windshield andautomatically turn on the wi...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. L (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunctionlever. To...

Rear Window Wiper/Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. The rear wiper control is located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the ...

Cruise Control { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, donot use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes in tiretraction can cause excessive wheel sli...

Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set,or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel clusterwill come on after the cruise control has been set tothe desired speed. { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise con...

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControl To reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the SET– button on the steeringwheel until the desired lower speed is reached,then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, press theSET– button on the steering wheel briefly. Eachtime...

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps controlis located on theinstrument panel to the leftof the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: 9 (Off): Turn the con...

2 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following lampslisted below. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle ison, the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutesafter the ignition is turned off. When the headlamps areturned on whil...

Driving with IntelliBeam ® IntelliBeam ® will only activate your high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under theautomatic control of IntelliBeam ® , until any of the following situations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps. •...

You may need to manually disable or cancel thehigh-beam headlamps by turning the low-beamheadlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam ® at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam ® can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror. AUTO 3 (On/Off)...

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful in many different drivingconditions, but they can be especially helpful in the shortperiods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functionaldaytime ru...

Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning theinstrument panel brightness knob, located next tothe exterior lamps control, clockwise to the farthestposition. In this position, the dome lamps ...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in thecenter console near the cupholders, if the vehicle hasthem. Press on the access door to open it and usethe ashtray and lighter. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammableitems in the ashtray, hot ciga...

Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem With this system, you can control the heating, cooling,and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle alsohas a flow-through ventilation system described later inthis section. You can select different climate control settings for thedriver and pas...

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation isactive the system will control the inside temperature, theair delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the display will change toshow...

Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fanspeed. y9 z (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed. Press the uparrow to increase fan speed and the down arrowto decrease fan speed. Pressing this button when the system is off will turn t...

@ (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, anindicator light will come on. This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle. Itcan be used to reduce outside air and odors fromentering your vehicle. Recirculation may also help coolthe air ...

Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the sideof your instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducingthe chance...

To turn the system on from the rear, press any rearclimate control button, except the C button. To turn the system off, press and hold the C button. Automatic Operation, If Equipped. AUTO: Press the mode button until this setting isselected to control the inside temperature, the airdelivery, and the...

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

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with thedriver information center. You can set a Trip odometer.See “Trip Odometer” under DIC Operation andDisplays on page 3-49 for mor...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimewill sound for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This would onlyoccur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-85 for more information.The...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or theycould even inflate without a crash. To helpavoid injury to yourself or others, have yourvehicle serviced...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and st...

Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light willcome on when you set the parking brake. If you tryto drive with the parking brake engaged, a chime willsound when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph(5 km/h). Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makessure that emissions are at acceptable levels for thelife of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaneren...

If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to yourvehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and rem...

Lights On Reminder This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes onwhenever you set thecruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more ...

Fuel Gage When the ignition is on,the fuel gage tells youabout how much fuel youhave left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out offuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are some situations you may experience with yourfuel gage. None of these indica...

DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessedby pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrumentpanel, next to the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle systeminformation, and warning messages if a system problemis detected. A digital speedomete...

Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.This display shows the distance the vehicle hasbeen driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). To switch between English and metric measu...

Timer Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. Thisdisplay can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press the set/reset button whileTIMER is displayed. The display will show the amountof time that has passed since the timer was lastreset, not including time the ignition is off. Time willc...

4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eighttransmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF. Blank Display This display shows no information. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed ...

TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check enginelight on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’sfuel cap is not tightened properly. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 3-43. Reinstall the fuel cap fully.See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnosticsystem can determine ...

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washerfluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir assoon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5-12 for the location of the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir. Also, see Windshield WasherFluid on page 5-35 ...

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turnoff the automatic door unlocking feature. It alsoallows you to select which doors and when the doorswill automatically unlock. See Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks on page 2-11 for more information. Press the customization butt...

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...

AUTO HIGH BEAMS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select tohave the Intellibeam ® system turned off or on. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO HIGHBEAMS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access t...

DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED This feature allows you to enable or disable the digitalspeedometer on the DIC. Press the customization button until DISPLAY DIGITALSPEED appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings for thisfeature. Then press the customization button to sc...

EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display.Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing the customization buttonagain will return y...

While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favor...

Setting the Date 1. Press the w knob (the passenger side knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the same knob until SET DATE displays. 3. Press this knob to select SET DATE. 4. Turn this knob to adjust the date. 5. Press the same knob to update the time. VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays. If the DATE is ...

SRCE (Source): Press to select a source, either radio,CD, DVD, or auxiliary, if your vehicle has this feature.The CD or DVD must be loaded to select the source andto play. CD or DVD displays if a disc is loaded. If aCD or DVD is not loaded, the display changes to theauxiliary source, if your vehicle...

©¨ (Scan): Press the arrows to enter scan mode. SCAN displays. Press the arrows to scan to thenext station. The radio goes to a station, plays forfive seconds, and then goes on to the next station. Pressthe arrows again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold the arrows formore tha...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programmingand commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and indigital-quality sound. During your trial or when yousubscribe, ...

RDS Messages ALERT: Alert warns of local and national emergencies.When, an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station or a related network station, ALERTdisplays. The announcement should be heard, even ifthe volume is low or a CD or DVD is playing. If a CD orDVD is playing, play stops duri...

Radio Message THEFTLOCK: This message displays when theTHEFTLOCK ® system has activated. Take the vehicle to the dealer/retailer for service. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-94 later in thissection for further detail. Using the Six-Disc CD Changer The CD player can play t...

Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing anMP3 CD-R disc. For more information on how toplay an MP3 CD-R disc, see Using an MP3 onpage 3-90 later in this section. CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • It is very hot. When t...

Z (Eject): Press to eject the DVD or CD. Eject can be activated with the ignition or radio off. If the discis not removed after a short time, the disc is pulled backinto the DVD player for storage. The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of theappropriate region code. The region code is printed ...

Playing a DVD Video F1 (Play/Pause): Press to turn on the video screen, ifyour vehicle has this feature, and begin playing theDVD. Press to pause the DVD if it is playing. Press Play(F1) to restart the DVD if it is paused. F2 (Stop): Press once to stop the DVD and retain thecurrent position. Press i...

Playing a DVD Audio Disc Not all DVD audio discs are recorded to industrystandards and for this reason might not play properly inyour vehicle. F1 (Play/Pause): Press to pause the DVD if it isplaying. Press Play (F1) to restart the DVD if it ispaused. F2 (Stop): Press once to stop the DVD and retain ...

Playing a CD in the DVD Drive F3 (Reverse): Press and hold to enter fast reversemode. Hold to play in reverse at four times the normalspeed. Hold it for more than four seconds to play inreverse at 32 times the normal speed. Release to returnto normal play mode. F4 (Forward): Press and hold to enter ...

Using the AUX Display (If Equipped) If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), anAUX screen appears as the SRCE (source) key ispressed. When AUX is selected in the front, the audiofrom the device plugged into the auxiliary jacks inthe rear can be played over the vehicle speakers. Selectbetwe...

Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files onone disc. • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension,other file extensions may not work. • Files can ...

No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the filesare located under the root folder. The next and previousfolder functions not function on a CD that was recordedwithout folders or playlists. When displaying thename of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When the CD contains only playlis...

Playing an MP3 When a CD is inserted, CD displays, the number of theCD and the track number displays if the radio is on. If the radio is on, the CD begins to play automatically. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned ...

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, orany others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is beingupdated, and no action is required. This processshould take no longer than 30 seconds. No Si...

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...

Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphonesthat are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 isdedicated to the DVD player, while Channel 2 isdedicated to RSA selections. These headphones areused to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3s,DVDAs, radio, any auxiliary source connected to ...

To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect anexternal auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks andturn both the auxiliary device and the video screen poweron. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode,pressing the AUX (auxiliary) button on the remote controlswitches the video sc...

Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. 2. Move the screen to the desired position. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into itslocked position. If a DVD is pl...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press to turn the video screen on and off. P (Illumination): Press to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed whilethe backlight is on. v (Title): Press to return the DVD to the m...

DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on whichradio you have. The video screen might display one ofthe following: Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays whenthere are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the discis inserted with t...

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steeringwheel. They include the following: xw (Next/Previous): Press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station storedas a favorite. When a CD/DVD is playing, press the down or up arrowto go to the next or to the previous track ...

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessorypower outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug theitem from the access...

Rear Side Window Antenna Your AM-FM antenna is located in the passenger rearside windows. Make sure the inside surfaces of the rearside windows are not scratched and that the lines onthe glass are not damaged. If the inside surfacesare damaged, they could interfere with radio reception. Notice: Usin...

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 1-29. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

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 senses that wheels are slowing down. Ifone of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computerwill separately wor...

Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak ® system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducingengine power to the wheels (engine speed management)and by applying brakes to each individual wheel(brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control sys...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news ha...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Youcan avoid these p...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you 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, steerso...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’sthree control systems. I...

Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. Forexample, be sure to have all necessary maintenanceand service work done. Check to make sure allunderbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properlyattached. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fullyinflated? Are the ...

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

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keepa firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or othersurface features can jerk the wheel out of your handsif you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,the wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,even with ...

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

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decidewhether to try to drive across the incline. Here are somethings to consider: { CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep willmake your vehicle roll...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side ofa vehicle stopped across an incline isdangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you couldbe crushed or killed. Always get out on theuphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay wellclear of the rollover path. If your vehicle stalls...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day drivingbecause some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or byfatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insidere...

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...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windowsclean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

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 suppliesin your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, ...

Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spinand polish the surface under the tires even more. SeeStabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6, If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-33, and RockingYour Vehicle to Get It Ou...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clearthe area around the front wheels. For vehicles withStabiliTrak ® , turn the traction control part of the system off. See StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forw...

Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and itwould not be covered by warranty. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of thevehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road andneed to be pulled to some place where you cancontinue driving. Loading ...

Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label isattached to the rear edge of the driver’s door.The label shows the size of your vehicle’soriginal tires and the inflation pressures neededto obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle.This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspensioncomes as a part of the Road Sensing Suspension.See Road Sensing Suspension on page 4-6. This type of level control is fully automatic and willprovide a better leveled riding position as wellas better handling under a variety of passe...

Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”(towing ...

Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles (RearWheels Off the Ground) Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle withthe rear wheels on the ground, the transmissioncould be damaged. The repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Never tow your vehiclewith the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-dr...

Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New VehicleBreak-In on page 2-24 for more information. { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well —...

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

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pulla trailer are all important. It can also depend on anyspecial equipment that you have on your veh...

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

If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weighmore than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use aproperly mounted weight-distributing hitch and swaycontrol of the proper size. This equipment is veryimportant for proper vehicle loading and good handlingwhen driving. You should always use a ...

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailertowing harness. This harness with a seven-pinuniversal heavy-duty trailer connector is attached tothe rear bumper beam. It is located next to theintegrated trailer hitch. The seven-wire harne...

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisions These wiring provisions are included with your vehicleas part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package.These provisions are for an electric brake controller.The red/black stripe power feed will not be connected tothe battery until the ring terminal is unstowed...

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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...

California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbaginitiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteriescontained in remote keyless entry transmitters, maycontain perchlorate materials. Special handling may benecessary. For additional informatio...

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of theproper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep theengine clean and maintain optimum vehicleperformance, we recommend the use of gasolineadvertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted...

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 injury toyou and others: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle to the lower leftof the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of thegrille. 3. Push the secondary hood rel...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine this is what you will see: 5-12

Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe locat...

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 thisstandard may be identified as synthetic. However,not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.Look for and use only an oil that meets GMStand...

Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with aMobil 1 ® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. 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 th...

Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oilchange. It will not reset itself. To reset the EngineOil Life System: 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will changeto 100%. If the CHANGE ENGI...

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change AutomaticTransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmissionfluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is atransmission leak or overheating the transmission. If yoususpect a small leak, then use the following checkingprocedu...

4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. 5. Keep the engine running and press the Trip/Fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANSTEMP (Transmission Temperature) displays on theDriver Information Center (DIC). 6. Using the TRANS TEM...

4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify thereading. 5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring thelevel into the COLD band. It does not takemuch fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L)...

4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure toverify the reading. 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not withinthe HOT band, and the transmission temperature isbetween 160°F and 200°F (71°C a...

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

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

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...

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

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the enginecooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the proper mixture...

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

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, besure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.Use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing in an area where the temperature may fallbelow freezing. Adding Washer Fluid Your vehicle has a low...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the 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...

When you replace parts of the braking system — forexample, when the brake linings wear down and youneed new ones put in — be sure you get new approvedreplacement parts. If you do not, the brakes might notwork properly. For example, if someone puts in brakelinings that are wrong for your vehicle,the ...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run down, youmay want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the followingsteps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn y...

All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be sureto perform the lubricant checks described in this section.There are two additional systems that need lubrication. When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubric...

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

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual no...

Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim of the headlamps have been preset atthe factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aimof the headlamps may be affected and adjustmentmay be necessary. If oncoming ve...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-53. 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 ...

Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will notlock in a vertical position, so care should be usedwhen pulling it away from the vehicle. 3. Turn the w...

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...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into thesidewall. The following illustration is an exampleof a typical P-Metric tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, co...

(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and themaximum pressure needed to support that load.For information on recommended tire pressuresee Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35. Tire Size The following examples show the differen...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds persquare inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too m...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to checktire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even when theyare underinflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourveh...

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 in yourvehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to areceiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

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

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of theTPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on forthe remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warningmess...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one ormore of the TPMS sensors, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positionsin the ...

6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times toindicate the sensor identification...

When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use thecorrect rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust thefront and rear inflation pressures as shownon the Tire and Loading Information label.See Inflation - Tire Pressure o...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions,influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which appearwhen your tires haveonly 1/16 inch (1....

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed onyour vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meetGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification(TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacementtires, GM strongly recomme...

{ 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...

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except somealuminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your dealer/retailer i...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. It could failsuddenly and cause a crash. If you have toreplace a wheel, use a new GM originalequipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire...

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

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

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placement ofwheel blocks. The following information tells you how to use the jackand change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is stored under thestorage tray, which is loca...

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

Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire.A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35for information regarding proper tire inflation and loadingyour vehicle. Fo...

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 onlybe used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. Forsoils, always try to remove them first with plain water orclub soda. Before cleaning, ...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solutioncan be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never usespot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish maydamage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes andpolishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish on your vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil an...

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

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner andPolish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewallsand rai...

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

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipmentcan keep other co...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is locatedon the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module Fuses Usage 5 Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Drive...

Fuses Usage 21 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) 22 Driver Information Center (DIC) 23 Rear Wiper 24 Not Used 25 Driver Seat Module, Remote KeylessEntry System 26 Not Used Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Pane...

Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option UpfitterHarness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power WindowCircuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Sea...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charg...

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...

The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13 and Maintenance Replacement Partson page 6-15. When your vehicle is serviced, make surethese are used. All parts should be replaced and allnecessary repairs done before you or anyon...

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) Replace spark plugs and inspect sparkplug wires. An Emission ControlService. • Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealer/retailerperform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure testthe cooling system and pressure cap....

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to checkthe spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-62. Check to make sure the spare tire is storedsecurely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-79...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System 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. It should be parked on a levelsurface. 2. Fi...

Hood and Liftgate Support GasStrut Service Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, corrosion,cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Checkthe hold open ability of gas strut. If necessary, replacewith genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring,...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12571164...

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

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

Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle,including tips and videos...

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)...

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram This program, available to qualified applicants, canreimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligibleaftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle,such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time...

Cadillac Technician Roadside Service(U.S. only) Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than anauto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillacowner in the United States with the advantage ofcontacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, aCadillac trained dealer technician who ca...

If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the servicedepartment immediately, keep driving it until it can bescheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem issafety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer,let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer reque...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle thatyou obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Ifyou obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please see yourdealer for the maximum number of days allowed and...

Remember if your vehicle is leased you may beobligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GMparts, even if your insurance coverage does not paythe full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for therepairs, you are not obligated to accept a repairvaluation based on that insuranc...

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...

GM will not access this data or share it with othersexcept: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; inresponse to an official request of police or similargovernment office; as part of GM’s defense of litigationthrough the discovery process; ...