Cadillac 2008 STS - Manuals

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controlsare located on theoutboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding thehorizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion bymoving the front of the horizontal control ...

Power Reclining Seatbacks The front seats havepower reclining seatbacks.Use the vertical powerseat control located on theoutboard side of theseat to operate them. • To recline the seatback, press the control towardthe rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward thefront of...

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 button, located onthe top of the ...

Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. The buttons used tocontrol the heated rear seats are located on the rearof the center console. The engine must be runningfor the heated seat feature to work. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn the heated seat feature on...

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 ...

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles,the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up doesmatter... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat onwheels. Put someone on it. 1-9

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 1-28or 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...

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...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. In a crash, the child wouldnot be restrained by the shoulder belt.The child might slide under the lap belt.The belt force would then be applied right onthe abdomen. That...

Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infantseat (A) provides restraintwith the seating surfaceagainst the back ofthe infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in acrash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing childseat (B) provides restraintfor the chi...

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 seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the...

{ 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...

Your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact androof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-51.Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbagsare intended to inflate in moderate to severe sidecrashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbagswill inflate if the crash severity is above the system...

How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheelor the instrument panel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants can contact the insideof the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provi...

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 overheadconsole 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 keylessaccess transmitter is dangerous for manyreasons, children or others could be badlyinjured or even killed. They could operate thepower windows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The windows will functionwith the keyless access...

Keyless Access System Your vehicle has 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 device ma...

Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that lets youlock and unlock your vehicle’s doors, open the trunklid, remotely start the engine, and locate your vehicle, orsound your vehicle’s alarm from a distance as muchas 30 feet (10 m) away. The Keyless Access System als...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your keyless accesstransmitter should last about three years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at thenormal range in any location. If you have to get closeto your vehicle before the transmitter works, it isprobably time to chan...

Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engine from outsidethe vehicle. Before the remote vehicle start system can be operated,it must be turned on through the vehicle personalizationsystem. You can also program the remote vehicle start system tostart up the vehicle’s automatic cli...

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 ...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle was programmed from the factory so thatwhen the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shiftlever is moved out of PARK (P), all the doors will lock. The front doors can still be opened from the inside whilethe doors are locked. If a rear passenger ...

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the powerdoor lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, d...

Trunk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. • V (Trunk Lid Release): Press this button located on the driver’s door. The vehicle must be inPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet modeturned off. To disable valet mode, see Valet LockoutSwitch on page 2-25. • Press the trunk lid releas...

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door To open the door: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise. 3. Press the button above the lock and lower the door. To open the trunk lid, pull the emergency trunk releasehandle located in the t...

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...

Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): Press to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button illuminates,indicating that the feature is in use. The rear windowscan still be raised or lowered using the driver’s windowswitches. To restore power to the rear windows, press thebutton again. The ...

If the vehicle is locked using the keyless accesstransmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open ornot closed completely, the security light will flash for60 seconds and then turn off. At this time, thetheft-deterrent system is armed but the alarm will notsound if the trunk lid, hood or door t...

Valet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switchis located inside theglove box. 9 (Off): Press 9 to turn the lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off, you can open the trunkusing either the keyless access transmitter or thetrunk release button located on the driver’s door. R (On): Press R t...

Ignition Positions Your vehicle has anelectronic keyless ignitionwith pushbutton start. To shift out of PARK (P), the vehicle must be running orin ACCESSORY mode and the regular brake pedalmust be applied. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The shifter ...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to20 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Audio Steering Wheel Controls • Power Windows Power to these accessories will work up to 20 minutesor until one of the front doors is opened. For anadditional 20 ...

4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to letthe cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing the a...

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 There are several differentpositions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It isthe best position to use when you start the enginebecause your vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift ...

The transmission will only allow you to shift into gearsappropriate for the vehicle speed and engineRevolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission willnot automatically shift to the next higher gear if theengine RPM is too high. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the selected gearwill flash mu...

After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P),hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you canmove the shift lever away from PARK (P) without firstpushing the button on the shift lever. If you can, it meansthat the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are pa...

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™ and OnStar ® Your vehicle may have an Intellibeam™ inside rearviewmirror with OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-48. To turn on and enable Intellibeam™, press and releasethe Intellibeam™ bu...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with a compass display. The mirror alsocontains OnStar ® controls. For more information see OnStar ® System on page 2-48. The mirror includes an eight-point compass display inthe uppe...

Compass Variance The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.It will be necessary to adjust the compass tocompensate for compass variance if you live outsidezone eight. Under certain circumstances, as duringa long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary toadjust for compass vari...

Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Heated Mirrors The power mirror controlis on the driver’s do...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(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 3 mph (5 km/h). It can determine how closeobjects are to the rear b...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift leveris moved into REVERSE (R). The rear display willthen briefly illuminate to let you know the systemis working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h).If you are above this speed, the red light on the reardisplay will ...

OnStar ® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,security, information, and convenience services. If yourairbags deploy, the system is designed to make anautomatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who canrequest emergency servic...

Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar...

Location information about your vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system(including adequate battery power) for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent...

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 To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has two cupholders in the centerconsole area. Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console storage area locatedbetween the front seats. It includes storage areas, andaccessory power outlet(s) o...

Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization that allows you toprogram certain features to a preferred setting for up totwo drivers. The back of the keyless access transmittersare labelled 1 or 2. Additional keyless access transmittersprogrammed to the vehicle, as 3 and/or 4, do not have...

To change feature preferences, use the followingprocedure. Entering the Personal Settings Menu To enter the feature programming mode: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in ACCESSORY, or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P)or make sure that the vehicle speed is less than6 mph (9 km/h). To...

Personal Settings Menu Items The PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU must be selectedwith a check mark to program the personalizationfeatures. If it is not selected, press the tune/select knobuntil the check mark appears. If it is selected, theentire list of features will be available to program. DRIVER GREETING...

The name or greeting you programmed is now set.You can either exit the programming mode by followingthe instructions later in this section or program thenext feature available on your vehicle by pressing theF6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to thePERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. You will now ...

REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to choosethe features you would like to have activated whenyou engage the remote start on your vehicle.These features include the climate control system,the rear defogger, and the seat temperature, if yourvehicle has this feature. Activati...

REMOTE RECALL MEMORY If your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on,you can recall any previously programmed seat positionand mirror position when the unlock button on thekeyless access transmitter is pressed. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON ...

AUTO EXIT SEAT If your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on, youcan recall any previously programmed exit position forthe driver’s seat when the vehicle is off, the shift lever isin PARK (P), and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable ...

LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash whenthe keyless access transmitter is used to unlockthe vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature towork, and the lamps will not flash if the parkinglamps or headlamps are on. If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on and e...

LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash oncewhen the keyless access transmitter is used to lock thevehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature towork, and the lamps will not flash if the parking lampsor headlamps are on. If LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is turned on and ei...

EXT. (Exterior) LIGHTS AT UNLOCK This feature turns on the exterior lamps when thekeyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unlessa door is opened, the ignition is in ACCESSORY, on, orSTART, or the keyless access transmitter is used tolock...

TWILIGHT DELAY This feature allows you to set the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on after you exitthe vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: 0:00 seconds (off) Mode 2: 0:05 seconds (default) Mode 3: 0:15 seconds Mode 4: 0:30 seconds Mode 5: 1:30 minutes Mode 6: 2:00 minutes Mode 7:...

DRIVER UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows the driver’s door to automaticallyunlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under...

DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows the driver’s door to automaticallyunlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed p...

KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks the appropriate frontdoor when you approach the vehicle with the keylessaccess transmitter and pull the respective door handle.See Door Locks on page 2-14 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To pr...

LOCK DELAY This feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors foreight seconds after a power door lock switch or thelock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed.The eight second delay occurs after the last door isclosed. If the keyless access transmitter is left inside ofthe vehicle,...

CHIME VOLUME HIGH This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of thevehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannotbe turned off, only adjusted. Programmable Modes Mode 1: NORMAL (default) Mode 2: HIGH To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by follow...

3. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SUSPENSION MODE submenu. 4. Turn the tune/select knob to highlight TOURING or PERFORMANCE. 5. Press the tune/select knob to select the setting. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exitthe programming mode by following the instructionslater in t...

For vehicles with the base audio system, memoryfeatures are programmed and recalled through the radiofrom the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXITSETTINGS submenus. See “Entering the DriverSelection Submenu” and “Entering the Driver ExitSettings Submenu” later in this section for moreinformation on ...

Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless accesstransmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2.If you would like to recall or store driver settings forthe driver that does not correspond to the number onthe back of the keyless access transmitter that y...

STORE DRIVER SETTINGS To store driver settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to acomfortable driving position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listedpreviously under “E...

Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS To recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listedpreviously under “Entering the Driver Exit SettingsSubmenu.” 2. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the tune/select...

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column The power tilt andtelescope wheelcontrol is located onthe outboard side ofthe steering 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. Push the control...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. • O Headlamps. See Headlamps on page 3-33. • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer o...

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flashto signal a lane change. Hold it briefly until the lanechange is complete. The arrow will automatically flashthree times The lever returns to its original positionwhen it is released. Rapid flashing of arrows when signaling for a turnor lane ch...

Warning the Driver The alert symbol willflash on the HUD anda warning beep willsound when driveraction may be required. The driver warning is active when: • You are approaching a vehicle too quickly. • You are following a vehicle ahead muchtoo closely. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for moreinfor...

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

Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor ismounted on the interior side of the windshield behindthe rearview mirror. It is used to automatically operatethe wipers by monitoring the amount of moisturebuild-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed toclear the winds...

The headlamps must be on to be washed. If theheadlamps are off, only the windshield will be washedwhen the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluidis low, the headlamp washers will not work.See Windshield Washer on page 3-16 for additionalinformation. Cruise Control These controls arelocated on...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do not want to.You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the cruise control switch off until youwant to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise ...

Adaptive Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read thisentire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject toFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Rulesand with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subj...

Alerting the Driver The alert symbol flasheson the HUD and awarning beep soundswhen driver actionis required. Driver action is required when: • Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficientbraking because you are approaching a vehicletoo rapidly. • The vehicle speed drops below about25 mph (40 km/...

Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle aheadsymbol only appearson the HUD when avehicle ahead isdetected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehiclesyou may see ahead. { CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control rad...

Curves in the Road { CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations incurves, it may respond to a vehicle in anotherlane, or may not have time to react to a vehiclein your lane. You could crash into a vehicleahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle.Give extra attention in curves and be rea...

Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle ofthe turn signal/multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.The exterior lamp control has four positions: O (On/Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off...

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previouslylisted ...

Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam™at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam™ can be disabled and reset to the originalfactory setting by using the controls on the insiderearview mirror. AUTO 3 (IntelliBeam™ On/Off): To disable the system, press this button on the inside rearviewmirror. The IntelliBeam™ i...

During that delay, the instrument panel cluster maynot be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrumentpanel brightness lever is in the full bright position.See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-41. To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turnthe exterior lamp control off and then do one ofthe ...

If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automaticheadlamp system will come on immediately. Once youleave the garage, it will take about one minute for theautomatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it islight outside. During that delay, the instrument panelcluster might not be as bright as...

The battery can be discharged at idle if the electricalloads are very high. This is true for all vehicles.This is because the generator (alternator) may not bespinning fast enough at idle to produce all the powerthat is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when severa...

Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in foran extended period of time while the vehicle is offwill drain the battery. Power is always suppliedto the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipmentwhen not in use and do not plug in equipmentthat exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain acces...

Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it isheating will not allow the lighter to back away fromthe heating element when it is hot. Damage fromoverheating may occur to the lighter or heatingelement, or a fuse could be blown. Do not holda cigarette lighter in while it is heati...

AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed andthe temperature is set, the system automatically controlsthe inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the airconditioning compressor, and the fan speed. AUTO willappear on the display next to the fan, mode indicators,and recirculation indicator if t...

The mode switch can also be used to select the defogmode. Information on defogging and defrosting canbe found later in this section. yAz (Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancelsautomatic operation and allows the operator to manuallyselect the amoun...

If there is fogging on the side windows, remain indefog or defrost mode until they clear. 0 (Defrost): Press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to theside windows and outboard panel outlets. In this mode,the system automatically turns off recirculation an...

Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet tochange the direction of the airflow, either side-to-sideor up and down. Use the thumbwheels to open or closethe outlets to adjust the airflow. Turn the thumbwheel towards the vehicle door to openthe outlets and allow the maximum ...

The right knob controls the air delivery to the rearpassengers. Turning the knob all the way to the left willshut off airflow to the rear passengers. Operating withthe rear air delivery off may make the entire vehiclewarm or cool less quickly. It may also increase the airrush sound of the front syst...

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 Base version s...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).See “MPH (km)” under DIC Operation and Displayson page 3-74 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer works...

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 1-60 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 help avoidinjury to yourself or others, have your vehicleserviced...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there maybe a problem 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 Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t 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 i...

Lane Departure Warning Light Your vehicle may havethe lane departurewarning system. This light will come on green, briefly, when the vehicleis started to show that it is working. This light willalso come on green if the system detects a left orright lane marking. This light will change to amberand f...

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 the life ofthe vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner e...

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance Programs 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...

If the vehicle has an oil problem, this light may stayon after the engine is started, or come on while youare driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the enginequickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine couldbe low on oil or could have some other oil problem.Have it fixed r...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage showsapproximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.It works only whenthe engine is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the “FUEL LEVEL LOW”message will appear on the Driver Information Center(DIC) and a single chime will sound. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-80 for more...

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you thestatus of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC isalso used to display warning/status messages. Allmessages will appear in the DIC display located at thebottom of the instrument panel cluster, below thetachometer and ...

Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayedby pressing the information button. MPH (km/h) If your vehicle has this display, it shows the vehicle’sspeed digitally in either miles per hour (mph) orkilometers per hour (km/h). MILES RANGE (km RANGE) This display show...

Trip Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayedby pressing the trip Information button. Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometerappears on the DIC display. The odometer shows thetotal distance the vehicle has been driven in eithermiles (mi) ...

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when the electrical chargingsystem is overcharging the battery. When the systemdetects that the battery voltage is above an estimated16 volts, this message displays. To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle’sacc...

NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detectthe presence of a keyless access transmitter when youhave attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle doorhas just closed. The following conditions may causethis message to appear: • Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessor...

STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has theActive Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak ® option, this message displays when the Competitive Modefor stability control has been turned on using theTC (traction control) button. See Enhanced StabiliTrak ® on page 4-9. When the ...

STABILITY SYS (System) OFF This message displays any time StabiliTrak ® or Enhanced StabiliTrak ® is turned off using the TC (traction control) on/off button. See Traction ControlSystem (TCS) on page 4-6 and “Enhanced StabiliTrak ® and Traction Control Mode Selection” under EnhancedStabiliTrak ® on ...

TRUNK OPEN This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when the trunk is not closedcompletely. Make sure that the trunk is closedcompletely. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if aturn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km).Turn off the turn signal. Other Me...

Setting the Time 1. Press the w (tune/select) knob (the passenger side knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the same knob until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press this knob to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn this knob to adjust the time. 5. Press the same knob to update the time. VEHICLE TIME UPDATED displays....

Playing the Radio O (Power): Press to turn the system on and off. n (Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume. SRCE (Source): Press to select a source, either radioor CD. The CD must be loaded to select the sourceand to play. CD displays if a CD is loaded. If...

To set this feature to LOCAL or DISTANT, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn this knob until SEEK LOCAL or SEEK DISTANT displays. 3. Press the same knob to select either LOCAL or DISTANT. 4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the display. To return to the ...

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. You will hear the announcement, even if thevolume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, playstops during the announcem...

Radio Message THEFTLOCK: This message displays when theTHEFTLOCK ® system has been activated. Take the vehicle to the dealer/retailer for service. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadianprovinces. XM™ Satellite Radi...

F3 RDM (Random): Press to listen to the tracks inrandom, rather than sequential, order. RANDOMdisplays. Press again to turn off random play.RANDOM disappears from the display. F4 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track over again.REPEAT displays. Press again to turn off repeatplay. REPEAT disappears fro...

F5 MODE: Press to select from NORMAL, RPT TRCK(Repeat Track), RPT DISC (Repeat CD), RDM TRCK(Random Track), and RDM ALL (Random All CDs). • NORMAL: Sets the system for normal play ofthe CD(s). NORMAL does not display while inthis mode. • RPT TRCK (Repeat Track): Repeats the trackover again. RPT TRCK...

Once a feature is programmed to a key, the featuredoes not display when programming the remainingconfigurable keys. The configurable keys can bechanged at any time. 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 a...

Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. If the rootdirectory has compressed audio files, the directoryis displayed as F1 ROOT. All files contained directlyunder the root directory are accessed prior to any rootdirectory folders. However, playlists (Px) are alwaysaccessed before roo...

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

SETUP Submenu Items The following choices are available for programmingusing the Base audio system. PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU This item turns the entire list of personalization featureson or off. This item allows you to program certainfeatures to a preferred setting for up to two people.The number of a...

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steeringwheel. See the following descriptions of the controlsthat can adjusted. © SEEK ¨ : Press the SEEK arrows to go to the previous or the next radio station while in AM, FM,or XM™ (if equipped). The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal thatare...

g (Mute/Voice 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 andrelease this button again, to turn the sound on. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press ...

Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear windowdefogger, located in the rear window. Make sure thatthe inside surface of the rear window is not scratchedand that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged.If the inside surface is damaged, it could interferewith radio receptio...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Control of a Veh...

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 1-8. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and...

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is aglobal tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive avehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, andattentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-64. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bringup your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourt...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid. When you start the engine and begin to drive away,ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentarymotor or clicking noise while this test is going...

Braking in Emergencies With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. Inmany emergencies, steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditio...

If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak ® , a SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will be displayedon the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-80. When this message is displayed, the systemis not operational. Driving should be adjustedaccordingly. StabiliTrak ® comes on automatically whenev...

• To change from Stability Competitive Mode toStability Touring Mode, press the traction controlbutton briefly and the STABILITY TOURING MODEmessage will be displayed on the DIC. • To change from Stability Competitive Mode toStability Off Mode, press and hold the tractioncontrol button for approxima...

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent toall four wheels all the time. This is like four-wheeldrive, but it is fully automatic. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can ste...

When stability control activates, the systemautomatically adjusts the front road wheel steeringangle, modifies the suspension stiffness, and selectivelyapplies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’sbrakes to help maintain directional control of the vehicle.Adjustments to the steering will not ...

Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Waitto accelerate until you are out of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway. To help you steer in the direction you want to go, duringcertain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, ge...

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...

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...

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 accidents. ...

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 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 to clear thearea around the front wheels. Turn off any traction orstability system. See Traction Control System (TCS) onpage 4-6 and StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-8 or Enhanced StabiliTrak ® on page 4-9. Then shift bac...

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...

Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’srecommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do y...

Towing a Trailer (Vehicles WithHeavy Duty Cooling) { 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 — or evenat all. You and your passengers could beseriously injur...

• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles(1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that youtow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)and do not make starts at full throttle. Thishelps y...

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. The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)sho...

The CHECK GAS CAP message will appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC) display if the fuel cap isnot reinstalled properly. See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-80 for more information. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do notremove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel bysh...

Checking Things Underthe Hood { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothing, and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine partsand start a fire. These include liquids l...

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is locatedunder the front edge of the grille near the center.Push the release lever up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps areon properly. Then pull the hood down and clos...

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. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-11 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 meetsGM Stand...

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...

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 5-11 for more information on locating the aircleaner/filter. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cle...

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 5-11 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator ...

Checking Intercooler System Coolant(4.4L V8 STS-V Engine Only) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-11 forthe location of the intercooler system pressure cap. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to follow this procedure couldcause your engine to overheat and be se...

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, this is whatyou will see: A. Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Some vehicles may have an engine driven fan, as wellas the electric pusher fans which are located behindthe vehicle’s grille. { CAUTION: An electric eng...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-11 forreservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicat...

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

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-11 forreservoir location andaccess. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an 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 hydraulic systemand 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...

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

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...

How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Filler 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 front axle, you may need to addsome lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine w...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-55. 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 ...

2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover. 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall the new bulb. 6. ...

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 Performance Tires If your vehicle has 255/45ZR18, P255/45R18 orP275/40R19 size tires, they are classified aslow-profile performance tires. These tires aredesigned for very responsive driving on wet or drypavement. You may also notice more road noisewith low-profile performance tires and ...

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 Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weightand the original equipment tire size andrecommended inflation pressure. See “Tire andLoading Information Label” under LoadingYour Vehicle on page 4-26. Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) If your vehicle has run-flat...

{ CAUTION: Run-flat tires are constructed differently thanother tires and could explode during improperservice. You or others could be injured orkilled if you attempt to repair, replace,dismount, or mount a run-flat tire. Let only anauthorized run-flat service center repair,replace, dismount, and mo...

High-Speed Operation { CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) orhigher, puts an additional strain on tires.Sustained high-speed driving causesexcessive heat build up and can cause suddentire failure. You could have a crash and you orothers could be killed. Some high-speed ratedtires req...

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates ona radio frequency and complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry and Science Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference t...

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in coolweather when the vehicle is first started, and thenturn off as you start to drive. This could be an earlyindicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are gettinglow and need to be inflated to the proper pressure. A Tire and Loading Information...

• One or more TPMS sensors are missing ordamaged. The DIC message and the TPMSmalfunction light should go off when the TPMSsensors are installed and the sensor matchingprocess is performed successfully. See yourdealer/retailer for service. • Replacement tires or wheels do not match yourvehicle’s ori...

The TPM matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Press the push-button ignition switch to Acc. 3. Using the keyless access transmitter, lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors. 4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the same time, on the keyless access transmitter. A singlehorn...

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See TirePressure Monitor Operation on page 5-70. 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 ma...

The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they arenot being used. This is also true for the spare tire, ifyour vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fastthis aging takes place, including temperatures, loadingconditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Withproper care and maintena...

Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on theTire and Loading Information label. See LoadingYour Vehicle on page 4-26, for more information aboutthe Tire and Loading Information label and its locationon your vehicle. Vehicles that have performance tires P235/50R17 95V(front axle) and P25...

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...

Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheelyou need. 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)se...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P255/45R17, P235/50ZR18,P255/45ZR18, P275/40R19, or 255/45ZR18 sizetires, do not use tire chains, as there is notenough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance can cause damageto the brakes, suspension, or other vehicl...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. SeeTires on page 5-57. If air goes out of a tire, It is muchmore likely to leak out slowly. But if you should everhave a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expectand ...

Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tireand no tire changing equipment. Run-flat tires canoperate effectively with no air pressure for a limiteddistance and speed. These tires perform so well withoutany air pressure that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)is used t...

3. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit strap bysqueezing the twotabs of the quickrelease buckle. 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its foam container. Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on thesealant canister. The sealant can temporarily seal small puncture...

3. Unwrap the sealant filling hose from the compressor. 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 ins...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk.To gain access to the compact spare tire and jackingequipment: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-16 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Turn the nut holding the jack package contai...

Full-Size Tire and Tools After you have put the compact spare tire on yourvehicle, you will need to do the following to store the flattire in your trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-16. 2. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the jack container in the trunk. When storing the jack, in the co...

3. Reinstall the compact spare tire (E) making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (G) andplace on the compartment floor. 4. Insert the jack container (D) with wheel wrench and jack into the center of the compact spare tiremaking sure to line up the wheel nut hole with thebolt (G) on...

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it iscleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damagecarpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regularvacuuming is recommended to remove particl...

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

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

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, you may use chrome polish onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damagingprotect...

The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes onthem because you could damage the surface. Do notuse chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Usin...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewallsand rai...

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

Relays Usage LO FAN SPD Cooling Fan Low Speed LOW BEAM W/O HID/HID Low Beam Headlamp, High IntensityDischarge (HID) PRK LAMP Parking Lamps, Instrument PanelDimming, Rear License Plate Lamps PWR/TRN Engine Controls RUN CRNK Heated Washer Nozzle, Air Quality,Antilock Brake System, ClimateControl Panel...

Driver’s Side Fuses Usage AMP Amplifier INCLR PUMP Inner Cooler Pump (Option) THEFT/SHFT Theft Sensors, Auto Shifter, PowerSounder MRTD MDL Magnetic Ride Control Module(Option) Fuses Usage REAR DR MDL Rear Door Modules ELC EXH Electronic Level Control, ExhaustSolenoid (Option) DDM Driver Door Module...

Passenger’s Side Fuses Usage AIRBAG/IGN Sensing and Diagnostic Monitor,Automatic Occupant Sensor,Passenger Supplemental InflatableRestraint CNSTR/VENT Canister Vent Solenoid DIFF PUMP Rear Differential Pump Fuses Usage FRT PDM Front Passenger Door Module, RightPower Subwoofer FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HTD...

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 R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Application Capacities English Metric Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6-Speed Automatic 6.7 qt 6.3 L 6-Speed Automatic (V-Series) 6.5 qt 6.2 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in th...

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...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help you keep your vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you willdrive it. You might drive very short distances only a fewtimes a week. Or you might drive long distances allthe time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use yourveh...

When you go to your dealer/retailer for your serviceneeds, you will know that trained and supported servicetechnicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see ServicePublications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page ...

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 (...

Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfacecondition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension ...

(i) If using DOT-4 brake fluid only: Drain, flush, and refillbrake hydraulic system at a regular maintenanceservice every two years. This service can be complex;you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service.See Brakes on page 5-41. (j) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This servic...

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolanton page 5-25. Intercooler Coolant Level Check(4.4L Supercharged Engine) Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-2...

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...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others could beinjured and property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in front of yourvehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready toapply the regu...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element 3.6L and 4.6L Engines 25735595 or 25798271 A2944C 4.4L (V-Series) Engi...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 4.4L V8 Engine 6-16

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 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,includ...

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

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram This program, available to qualified applicants,can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost ofeligible aftermarket adaptive equipment requiredfor your vehicle, such as hand controls or awheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of timef...

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,a Cadillac trained dealer technician who ca...

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

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursement If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and publictransportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttleservice, the expense must be supported by originalreceipts and can only be up to the maximum amountallowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairswill diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safetyperformance can be co...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, inform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) immediately, in additionto notifying General Motors....

Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticatedcomputers that record information about the vehicle’sperformance and how it is driven. For example,your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor andcontrol engine and transmission performance, to monitorthe conditions for...

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment isrequired, and access to the vehicle or the EDR isneeded. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, otherparties, such as law enforcement, that have the specialequipment, can read the information if they haveaccess to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will...