Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT - Manuals

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in acrash. Do not drive until the head restraints fo...

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

• Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion bymoving the rear of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entirecontrol up or down. The power reclining seatback control is located behindthe power seat control on the outboard side of theseats. See Power Reclining ...

Release the control when the lower seatback reachesthe desired level of lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allowsseat settings to be saved and recalled. See MemoryFeatures on page 1-7 for more information. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, asit may during...

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...

Memory Features Your vehicle has the memory package. The controls for thisfeature are located on thedriver’s door, and areused to program and recallmemory settings for thedriver’s seat, outsidemirrors, steering wheelposition, and theadjustable throttle andbrake pedal feature, if yourvehicle has it. ...

Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver’sdoor between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), 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...

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

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 a safety belt cannotbe worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) a...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person woul...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in acrash — even one that is not your fault — you andyour passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

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-shoulder beltuntil the child pas...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with theshoulder belt behind their back. A child can beseriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulderbelt properly. In a crash, the child would not berestrained by the shoulder belt. The child couldmove too far forward increasi...

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 therestraint. A forward-facing childseat (B) provides restraintfor the chil...

Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants aresafer when properly restrained in a child restraintsystem or infant restraint system secured in a rearseating position. We recommend that children and child restraints besecured in a rear seat, including: an infant ...

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision or sudden stop and injurepeople in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secureany child restraint in the vehicle — even when no childis in it. Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restrai...

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

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a ChildRestraint ” under Passenger Sensing System onpage 1-61 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehiclesafety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Airbag ...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-56

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, check the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety belt sys...

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

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction with the keys in the ignition and ch...

The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Eachtransmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.For example, the memory seat position for driver 1will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, ifenabled through the DIC. See Memory ...

To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above themetal 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. Snap the transm...

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 chance ofbeing thrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are ...

You can turn the delayed locking feature off or back onagain by doing the following: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position. 2. Press unlock twice on the RKE transmitter. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. You can also program this feature using t...

Rear Glass Removal and Storage { CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not stored properly,it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash orsudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could beinjured. Whenever you store the rear glass in thevehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely inthe Midg...

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

6. Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks. Youshould hear a click when each latch lever lockscorrectly. Lowering the Midgate ® with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate ® can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the c...

Raising the Midgate ® To return the Midgate ® to its normal position, raise the Midgate ® up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure thatthe Midgate ® closes with enough force to engage the latches. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to...

Tailgate Removal The tailgate is not to be removed. This may causedamage to electrical connector resulting in lossof lock/unlock and rear vision camera function. Power Assist Steps Your vehicle may have power assist steps. The power assist steps automatically extend frombeneath the vehicle on the si...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heat andsuffer permanent injuries or even death from heatstroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with the w...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction and they could be seriously injured...

Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged,disconnected, or is not working, you will need toreprogram each front power window for the express-upfeature to work. Before reprogramming, replace orrecharge the vehicle’s battery. To program each front window, follow th...

Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull-outExtension Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visordown to block glare. Pull the sun visor extender outfor additional coverage. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount and swing it to the side to cover theside window. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Y...

3. Close all doors. The security light should go off after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armeduntil the security light goes off. The content theft deterrent system does not senseif the midgate or tailgate are open or ajar,therefore, vehicle contents may not be protected ifthe midgate is left op...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long run ifyou follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less forthe first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant ...

Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in theignition could cause damage to the switch or breakthe key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all theway in, and turn it only with your hand. If the keycannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets thin...

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let goof the key. The idle speed will slow down asthe engine warms. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engine andtransmission gently to allow the oil to w...

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

Automatic Transmission Operation The 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 theshift lever is moved out of P (Park). There are several different p...

Also see “Tow Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer onpage 5-40 for more information. The tow/haul mode works with the Autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride whentrailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Autoride ® on page 5-39. Grade Braking The Grade Braking shift modes can be...

Parking Brake For vehicles with a release handle, set the parkingbrake by holding the regular brake pedal down, thenpushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light willcome on. See Brake System Warning Light onpage 3-33. A chime sounds and the warning ligh...

Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besure the vehicle will ...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift thetransmission into P (Park) 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 P (Park). This is called torque lock. To prevent torqueloc...

Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move itfor a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust themirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it fornighttime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror This vehic...

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You may need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. F...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph(8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking andavoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors onthe rear bumper are used to dete...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into R (Reverse). The rear display brieflyilluminates to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph(8 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the redlight on the rear display will flash...

4. Select the Video screen button. When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC systemis on. The delay that is received after shifting out ofR (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delaycan be cancelled by performing one of the following: • Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. •...

To turn the symbols on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled. 2. Shift into P (Park). 3. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the configure menu options, then press the CONFIG hard keyrepeatedly until Display is selected or touchthe Display screen button. 4. Select the Rear Camera Optio...

Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located under theliftgate handle. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of theimage that appears on the screen differs from the actualdistance. The area displayed by the camera is limited.The camera does not display objects which...

Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or StolenVehicle Location Assistance may not be availableuntil the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. Afterthe first prepaid year, contact OnStar to select amonthly or annual subscription payment plan. If apayment plan is not selected, the OnStar sys...

for that area has coverage, network capacity andreception when the service is needed, and technologythat is compatible with the OnStar service. Not allservices are available everywhere, particularly in remoteor enclosed areas, or at all times. Location information about the vehicle is only available...

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 that will be used to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected buttonshou...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders Cupholders are located in the center console for thefront passengers and on the back of the center consolefor the rear passengers. Press down and release the access door to use thefront cupholders. Push the door back down ...

Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity whenloading the vehicle. For more information on vehiclecapacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle onpage 5-31. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut apiece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossr...

Cargo Cover Panels The vehicle has a three-piece cargo cover system withcargo panels that can be removed and stored in thecargo area of the vehicle. { CAUTION: Improperly stored cargo cover panels could bethrown about the vehicle during a collision orsudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If apa...

2. Unlock the cargo panel 3 by pulling forward on the driver side and passenger side cargo panel latches,located on the bottom of each cargo panel. 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside. Remove as many cargo panels as needed. 4. To remove cargo panel 1, unlock the two rear latches...

Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of thecargo area while it is not in use, or it can be storedinside the top box storage compartment. See Top-BoxStorage on page 2-81 for more information. To reinstall a cargo panel: 1. Starting with cargo panel 1, p...

3. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargocover panel on the cargo area rails while holding theback of the cargo panel up. Push the panel forward until it is snug against theother panel and then let the back of the panel downmaking sure t...

Cargo Tie Downs Cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area can be used tosecure cargo. All-Weather Cargo Area The vehicle’s cargo area can be used in many differentconfigurations — cargo panels on or off, Midgate ® up or down, rear window in or out. It has features thathelp resist the elements and help ...

Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performsproperly, be sure that the Midgate ® , tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that all parts are clean andnot blocked with debris. Follow the instructions for theproper procedures on cleaning each item. Top Drain Gra...

To replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down. Do not force the grate. If it will not clip into place,realign the clips with the holes and try again. Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both side...

Cargo Area Floor Drains The cargo mat has cut-outs for the four cargo-area floordrains, located near the sides of the cargo area. Flush the drains periodically through the cutouts to cleardebris and to allow water to drain from the cargoarea. If the cargo area is extremely dirty, lift up theedges of...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needsto be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory Power(RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the sunroofwill work for 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, oruntil a front door is...

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41Fuel G...

The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-28. E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic Transmission Oper...

Tilt Wheel The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side ofthe steering column. Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel upor down. Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button forthis feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : Press to turn...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster flashes in thedirection of the turn orlane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flashto signal a lane change. The turn signals automaticallyflash three t...

Since different drivers have different setting preferences,it is recommended that the mid-range setting, positionthree, be used initially. For more wipes, select the highersettings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settingslocated closer to the off position on the multifunctionlever. The rain senso...

up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles tobegin. Press the button again to turn off the heatedwindshield washer fluid system or it will automaticallyturn off after four wipe cycles have been completed. When the heated windshield washer fluid systemis activated under certain outside tempera...

The cruise control buttons are located on left side of thesteering wheel. T (On/Off): Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns offwhen cruise control is off. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make thevehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set ...

Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and thenthe brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruisecontrol. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph(40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on thesteering wheel. The vehicle returns to th...

Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Press the [ button on the steering wheel. • Press the I button on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased whenthe cruise control or the ignition is tu...

2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. • Parking Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicleis on, the headlamps will turn off automatically10 minutes after the ignition is turned ...

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): To disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirror. The IntelliBeam ® indicator will turn off and will not come back on...

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during the day.Fully functional daytime running lamps are required onall vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will come on when the followingconditions are met: • The igniti...

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 on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering column,clockwise to the farthest position. In this p...

A high electrical load occurs when several of thefollowing are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan athigh speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailerloads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive dischar...

Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panelabove the radio. The clock is not connected withany other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjustthe clock: 1. The adjustment button is located in the lower left corner of the clock. 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advanc...

Press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, thedefrost button, the AUTO button, driver side temperatureknob, or the air conditioning button to turn the system onwhen it is off. Driver and Passenger SideTemperature Knob The driver and passenger side temperature knobs areused to adjust the temperat...

2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C)temperature setting and allow about 20 minutesfor the system to regulate. Use the driver orpassenger temperature buttons to adjust thetemperature setting as necessary. If a temperaturesetting of 60...

This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the airinside the vehicle. It can be used to help preventoutside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog,or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with oneof those modes, the indicator ligh...

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

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle isgoing, about how much fuel the vehicle has and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar. 3-28

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer works together with the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). Press the Trip/Fuel button on theinstrument panel cluster to check the odometer mileagewhile the vehicle...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimesounds for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs ifthe passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-61 for more information. Thepassenge...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after thevehicle is started or comes on while driving, itmeans the airbag system might not be workingproperly. The airbags in the vehicle might notinflate in a crash, or they could even inflatewithout a crash. To help avoid injury, have thevehicle se...

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right f...

Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning lightcomes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicleis driven with the parking brake engaged, a chimesounds when the vehicle speed is greater than3 mph (5 km/h). The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo p...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows theengine coolanttemperature. If the indicator on the gage moves towards the shadedarea on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolanthas overheated. If the vehicle has been operating undernormal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop thevehi...

When the Light Flashes First and Then isOn Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with theTire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashesfor about a minute and stays on steady for the remainderof the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats withevery ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monit...

Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comeson when the fog lamps arein use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off.See Fog Lamps on page 3-18 for more information. Lights On Reminder This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 for more information. ...

Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on whenthe Tow/Haul mode hasbeen activated. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-39. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on,the fuel gage shows abouthow much fuel thevehicle has left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of thevehicle ...

The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a shortdelay, the DIC will display the information that waslast displayed before the engine was turned off. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42 and DICVehicle Customization on page 3-56 for the displaysavailable. DIC Operation and Displays The ...

U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-56 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messageson the DIC. Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/F...

Fuel Used Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays.This display shows the number of gallons (gal) orliters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menuitem. To reset the fuel used information, press and holdthe set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. Timer Press the trip/fuel...

This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 3-32for more information. If there is a problem with thebattery charging system, the DIC will display a message.See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48. Oil Pressure This display will show the oil pressure in either poundsper square inch (psi) or ...

Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for yourlocation. Under certain circumstances, such as during a longdistance cross-country trip or moving to a new state orprovince, it will be necessary to compensate forcompass varian...

Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibratethe compass in a magnetically clean and safe location,such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle incircles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrateaway from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, oroth...

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGINGSYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is aproblem with the battery charging system. Under certainconditions, the charging system light may also turnon in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging SystemLight on page 3-32. Driving with this problem coulddrai...

SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem withthe theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may notrestart so you may want to take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer before turning off the engine. SeePASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation on page 2-29 fo...

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 6-14 for the location of the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir. Also, see Windshield WasherFluid on page 6-34 ...

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 2-10 for more information. Press the customization butt...

ON (default): The doors will not lock until five secondsafter the last door or the tailgate is closed. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT LIGHTING Th...

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC. AUTO HIGH BEAMS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select tohave the Intellibeam ® system turned off or...

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC. EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to selectwhich areas will recall with the automatic eas...

REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn theremote start off or on. The remote start feature allowsyou to start the engine from outside of the vehicle usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for more information. Press the cust...

FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customizationfeatures back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORYSETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customizatio...

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone. 4. Say the name of the pho...

If the number is correct, say “Yes”. If the numberis not correct, say “No”. The system will askfor the number to be re-entered. 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with “Please say the name tag” followedby a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded ...

Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags storedby the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Directory”. The system responds with “Directory” and then plays back all...

Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands: • Dial • Digit Dial • Call • Re-dial Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dial using <phone name>. “Number please...

3. Say the name tag of the person to call. • If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with “OK, calling, <name tag>” anddials the number. • If the system is unsure it recognizes the rightname tag, it confirms the name tag followedby a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”...

Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on theBluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless servicecarrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with “Three-way call, please say dial or ca...

To Transfer Audio to the In-VehicleBluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected withthe Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.The connection process can take up to two minutes afterthe key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORYposition. During a call with the audio ...

Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with “Say a name tag to send tones” followedby a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. • If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with ...

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)System The vehicle may have an DVD Rear Seat Entertainment(RSE) system. The RSE system works with thevehicle’s audio system. The DVD player is part of thefront radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVDplayer, a video display screen, audio/video jacks, twowireless...

Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitterwindow at the rear of the overhead console and pressthe desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light canaffect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receivesignals from the remote control. If the remote controldoes not seem t...

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: Displays when there are discload or eject problems. Disc Format Error: Displays if the disc is inserted withthe disc label wrong side up...

© ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press the seek arrows to go to the previousor to the next station or channels and stay there.This function is inactive, with some radios, if the frontseat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold either seek arrow until the disp...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audiosteering wheel controlscould differ depending onthe vehicle’s options.Some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steeringwheel. w (Next): Press to go to the next radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a CD/DVD is playing. x c (Previou...

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...

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washeswithout being damaged as long as it is securelyattached to the base. If the mast becomes slightly bent,straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent,replace it. Occasionally check to make sure the antenna istightened to it...

Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 4-2

A. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen Button. See Navigation Audio System on page 4-57for more information. B. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting the Clock” under Configure Menu on page 4-40 for moreinformation. C. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See “Displaying Points of I...

T. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 4-14 for information on how toinstall and eject a map DVD. U. Z (DVD Map Disc Eject) Key. See Maps on page 4-14 for more information. V. Mark Touch Screen Button. See “Adding Destinations to the Address Book” under Destinationon page 4...

Setting the Clock The navigation system time and the analog clockoperate independently. Changing the time through thenavigation system does not change the time on theanalog clock. See Analog Clock on page 3-22 to changethe analog clock time. To set the time for the navigation system: 1. Press the CO...

Storing Preset Destinations 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press O to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 4-14 for moreinformation. 4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed. ...

7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights theroute. 8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started. See “Preset Destination” under Destination on page 4-23for more information. Canceling Guidance Guidance is c...

Hard Keys The following hard keys are located on the navigationsystem: O / n (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume tothe audio system. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn offthe navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment(RSE), a...

CONFIG (Configure Menu): Press to adjust featuresfor sound, radio, navigation, and the display. SeeConfigure Menu on page 4-40 for more information. NAV (Navigation): Press to view your vehicle’s currentposition on the map screen. Each press of this keycycles through Full Map and the tab that displa...

Maps This section includes basic information that you need toknow about the map database. The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States,Canada, and Puerto Rico are contained on one disc. Detailed Areas Road network attributes are contained in the mapdatabase for detailed areas. Attributes includei...

Scrolling the Map Touch anywhere on themap screen and the scrollsymbol appears. Usethis feature to scroll acrossthe map. Move your finger in any direction on the map screenand the map continues to scroll in that direction until youremove your finger from the screen. If scrolling while the vehicle is...

Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screenautomatically displays the next maneuver. The pop-up displays thenext maneuver directionand the distance from it. When approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the nextmaneuver, the screen displays the name and a detailedview of it. 4-2...

3–D Lane Guidance Some major metropolitan areas may include a 3–D laneguidance feature for highway exits and junctions.This feature gives you an enhanced representation ofthe exits and junctions on the route. Cities thatinclude this feature are New York, Los Angeles,Chicago, Detroit, and San Francis...

Destination Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entryscreen. From this screen, you can select from severaloptions to plan a route by entering destination points. To enter a destination, choose from one of the followingdestination entry methods: Address Entry 2 Address Entry: Enter either a ...

To use the point of interest destination entry method byselecting a category: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the i screen button. 3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen button to view the list of POI categories. 4. Select a category. The system displays available POI names in theselected ...

4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights theroute. 5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started. See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in thissection for more information. See “Adding Destinations to th...

From Map This destination entry method allows you to select adestination by scrolling on the map. ) From Map: Touch to enter the From Map destination entry method. To use this destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the ) screen button. A map screen displays with the scrollin...

Map Coordinates The coordinates destination entry method lets youselect a destination by entering latitude and longitudecoordinates. Map Coordinates: Touch to access the CoordinatesEntry screen. To use the coordinates destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the From Map scree...

Preset Destination The preset destination entry method lets you set adestination by selecting from one of five previouslystored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations,these are the only destinations available to set whilethe vehicle is moving. If a destination is not set for oneof the scree...

Map Destination Screen Functions If the map screen is used to show destination, it willhave map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom,Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of thescreen. OnStar ® Destination Download OnStar ® Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for O...

Map Destination Screen Functions If the map screen is used to show destination, it willhave map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom,Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of thescreen. Getting Started on Your Route Once a destination has been entered, there are severalfunctions that can...

Turn List Turn List: Touch to view the list of turn maneuvers forthe entire route and to avoid turns on the route. r / q (Scroll Arrows): Touch the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers. Avoid: Touch this screen button, next to the adjacentstreet name, to avoid the maneuver. The...

r / [ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination. The u (fast forward skip) button changes to a fast speed fastforward. u (Fast Forward Skip): Select to go to the next stopover or to the final destination. Detour Detour: Select this screen button from th...

Configure Menu Press the CONFIG (Configure) hard key to adjustseveral of the system’s features and preferences.The last selected CONFIG screen is the screen thatdisplays: Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display,or Time. Sound Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menuoptions, then press the CO...

Edit Address Book — Edit/View To edit the name of an address book: 1. Select the CONFIG hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the Edit/View Address Book screen button. 4. Select the Address book entry. 5. Touch the Name screen button and use the alpha keyboard to edit or add the name....

4. Select the Add Voice Tag screen button. 5. The system will ask for you to state the name. You will have four seconds to state the name. Thesystem will respond back with the name and promptyou to repeat the name for confirmation. To delete an address book entry: 1. Select the CONFIG hard key. 2. S...

When the off-road mode is turned on, the navigationsystem will show the path being traveled by the vehiclewhen not on a marked road. This path will be asimulation since the map database coverage will nothave these roads on the DVD. This path will be stored inthe navigation system’s memory, see “Prev...

Traffic information is delivered to the vehicle by theXM™ Radio satellites. XM NavTraffic™ makes itpossible for the navigation system to providecontinuously updated traffic information personalized fora driver’s needs. XM NavTraffic™ currently broadcasts the trafficinformation for many markets natio...

appears, the distance indicates how far the event isahead on current Interstate highway or route.While the vehicle is moving, the traffic list up ordown, scroll arrows are limited to a maximumof four pages. No more than four pages of trafficevents may be viewed while the vehicle is moving. 2. Select...

After selecting the INFO (information) screen button, thetype of traffic condition, the street name, and adescription of the traffic condition displays. See“Scrolling the Map” under Maps on page 4-14 for moreinformation. To display traffic events in another state or a greatdistance away, scroll to t...

Detailed Traffic Event Screens The detailed Traffic Event screens are used to displayadditional details of a traffic event condition. This screenmay display if: • Scrolling to an event on the map and thenpressing INFO. • Selecting a traffic event listed on the Traffic EventList screen. The Traffic E...

Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of anevent on the route. If selected, a new route is calculatedand the related traffic event is avoided. After the newroute has been calculated, the navigation systemgoes to the full map screen and shows the new route. The Avoid button is only availab...

Global Positioning System (GPS) The navigation system determines the position of thevehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals,and map data. At times, other interferences such as the satellitecondition, road configuration, the condition of the vehicleand/or other circumstances can i...

• Current position calibration is set incorrectly. • Vehicle is traveling at high speed. • Vehicle changes directions more than once, orwhen the vehicle is turning on a turn table in aparking lot. • Vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lotor a garage. • GPS signal is not received. • Roof car...

• Some routes may not be searched. • The route to the destination may not be shown ifthere are new roads, if roads have recentlychanged, or if certain roads are not listed on themap DVD. See Ordering Map DVDs on page 4-56. To recalibrate the vehicle’s position on the map, seeyour dealer/retailer. If...

Navigation Audio System Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to thevehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CBradio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, makesure that it can be added by checking with yourdealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules coveringmobile radio and telephone units. If...

Finding a Station If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen (AM,FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. The display splits betweenthe audio screen and the map screen. Allstation-changing functions can be performed from thisscreen. If you do not want to view a split screen or you are noton a map screen, pre...

Category: Touch the screen button, located in themiddle of the screen, to receive a list of all of theselected band stations in the area. Use the up anddown arrows to scroll the frequencies. Touch thedesired frequency. XM lists also contain a category to select and thestations or channels that have ...

4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select the station. 5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for more than two seconds or until a beep is heard. 6. Repeat the steps for each preset. Sound Menu e (Sound): Press this key or press the CONFIG key to access the Sound menu to a...

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) The system has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSPprovides a choice of four different listening experiences.DSP can be used while listening to the audio system.Not all DSP modes are available for all sourcetypes. The type of DSP selected is displayed on thestatus lin...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radiocan do the following: • Receive announcements concerning local andnational emergencies • Display messages from radio station...

No Artist Info: No artist information is available. Thesystem is working properly. No Title Info: No song title information is available.The system is working properly. No CAT Info: No category information is available. Thesystem is working properly. CAT Not Found: There are no channels available fo...

Playing an Audio CD j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the CD. This button will then change to the play button.Touch the play button to play the CD. Random: Touch this button to hear the tracks inrandom, rather than sequential, order. Touch Randomagain to turn off random play. DISC: Touc...

Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creatingan MP3 disc. If the guidelines are not met whenrecording a CD-R(W), the CD may not play. Theguidelines are: • Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,and 44.1 kHz. • Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 9...

[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hearsound at a reduced volume. Release this button tostop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsedtime of the track. q r (Folder/Artist/Album): Select the left or right arrow to go to the pr...

DVD Player The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video. DVD video will not display on the navigation screenunless the vehicle is in PARK (P). It will operate on therear seat entertainment screens while the vehicle ismoving. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) videoscreen will start play of the ...

Z (Eject): To eject a disc, do the following: 1. Press the eject hard key. 2. The system will display “Ejecting Disc”. Press the DISC screen button to display the DiscChanger screen. Select the disc to eject. If aselection is not made, the system will eject the discfrom the current slot. If the disc...

Menu Language: Touch English, Francais, Espanol,Italiano, or Deutsch to change the default languageof the DVD video menus. The menu language must beavailable on the disc. The menu language may varyfor each DVD. Parental Level: Touch this button to change the ratinglevel to only allow the play of DVD...

• It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the DVD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the DVD should play. • The DVD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour andtry again. • There may h...

Auxiliary Devices The vehicle may have a rear entertainment system(RSE) with a second and third row screen. The RSE hasaudio adapters to allow you to connect auxiliarydevices. The audio can be heard through the speakersor through the wireless or wired headphones. See“Audio/Video Jacks” under, Rear S...

Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on orwhen Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See“Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index ofyour vehicle’s owner manual for more information. To use voice recognition, do the following: 1. Push and hold the SRCE button on thesteering whee...

This system is able to recognize commands in threedifferent languages. The system only recognizescommands based on the language selected from theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-56 for more information. Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows all of...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perceptiontime. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths ofa second. But that is only an average. It might be les...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heard while this tes...

Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help more thaneven the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed toassist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speedin emergency driving c...

It is recommended to leave the system on for normaldriving conditions, but it may be necessary to turnthe system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow, and you want to “rock” the vehicle to attempt tofree it. It may also be necessary to turn off thesystem when driving in extreme off-r...

Magnetic Ride Control™ The vehicle may have the MagneRide control system.MagneRide constantly checks speed, wheel position,lift/dive and steering of the vehicle. The damping forcefor each shock absorber and adjustment level ischosen for the best ride and handling. MagneRide also works with the tow/h...

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tiresand the road surface, the angle at which the curve isbanked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed isthe one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce s...

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so that the vehicle str...

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 the vehicle’sthree control systems. In...

Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any roadand this is certainly true for off-road driving. At thevery time you need special alertness and driving skills,your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can beaffected by even a small amount of alcohol. You couldhave a serious — or even fatal — ac...

Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control the vehicleis to control the speed. At higher speeds: • You approach things faster and have less time toreact. • There is less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. • The vehicle has more bounce when ...

Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steeringwheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintainspeed. Not using more power than needed canavoid spinning the wheels or sliding. { CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep h...

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, consider: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintainvehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?Boulders? • What is at the bottom of ...

Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of ahill. To decide whether to try to drive across theincline, consider the following: { CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep willmake your vehicle roll over. You could beseriously injured or killed. If y...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehiclestopped across an incline is dangerous. If thevehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed.Always get out on the uphill (high) side of thevehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. If the 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...

CAUTION: (Continued) Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.Driving through flowing water could cause yourvehicle to be carried away. If this happens, youand other vehicle occupants could drown. Do notignore police warnings and be very cautious abouttrying to drive through flowing water. Hyd...

Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundingswhile driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find asafe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving — scan the ro...

{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignitionoff is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all thework of slowing down and they could get so hotthat they would not work well. You would thenhave poor braking or even none going down a hill.You could crash. Always have the engine runn...

Allow greater following distance on any slippery roadand watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur onotherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surfaceof a curve or an overpass can remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers and braking while on ice. Turn off...

Run the engine for short periods only as needed tokeep warm, but be careful. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods asneeded to warm the vehicle and then shut the engineoff and close the window most of the way to save heat.Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feelreally unco...

a few tries, it might need to be towed out. Recoveryhooks can be used, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicledoes need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicleon page 5-37. Recovery Hooks { CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force.Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on...

Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight thevehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight and includes the weight ofall occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on the vehicle show how muchweight it was designed to carry, the Tir...

For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 6-54 and Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 6-60. There is also important loading information on thevehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) andthe Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for thefront and ...

If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else — they go as fastas 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 can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop o...

connected to the rear shocks will raise or lowerthe rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicleheight. The system is activated when theignition key is turned to ON/RUN and willautomatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. Thesystem may exhaust (lower vehicle height) forup to 10 minutes after th...

Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground, or even with only two ofits wheels on the ground, will damage drivetraincomponents. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehiclewith any of its wheels on the ground. The vehi...

Level Control Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is availableon light-duty vehicles and comes as a part of theAutoride ® suspension, if equipped. This type of level control is fully automatic and willprovide a better leveled riding position as well as betterhandling ...

Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New VehicleBreak-In on page 2-31 for more information. { CAUTION: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer ifthe correct equipment is not used or the vehicle isnot driven properly. For example, if the trailer istoo heavy, the brake...

Pulling A Trailer Here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having to do with trailering. Make surethe rig will be legal, not only where you live butalso where you will be driving. A good source forthis information can be state or provincial ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed,altitude, road grades, outside temperature and howmuch the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are allimportant. It can depend on any special equipment onthe vehicle, and the amount of tongue...

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

When pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weighmore than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properlymounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control ofthe proper size. This equipment is very importantfor proper vehicle loading and good handling whendriving. Always use sway control if the t...

Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when thevehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percentof the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating(GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” earlier in thesection. Tow/Haul is most useful under the followingdriving conditions: • When pulling a heavy tr...

Driving with a Trailer { CAUTION: When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collectat the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate,trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousness and even death. To...

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package The vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailertowing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universalheavy-duty trailer connector is attached to the rearbumper beam. It is located next to the integratedtrailer hitch. The seven-wire harnes...

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle aspart of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Theseprovisions are for an electric brake controller. Thered/black stripe power feed will not be connected to thebattery 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 tothe vehicle, they can affect vehi...

This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-67. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work performed. SeeMaintenance Record on page 7-17. Adding Equipment to the O...

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that help preventengine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowingthe emission control system to work properly. Inmost cases, you should not have to add anything to thefuel. However, some g...

The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on theDriver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap isnot properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-48 for more information. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do notremove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel byshutting off ...

Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle to the lower leftof the steeringwheel. 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 release to the right....

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine this is what you will see: 6-14

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-19. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6-25. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 6-40. D. Battery on page 6-39. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 6-15. F. Automat...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of therecommended oil. This section explains what kind of oilto use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 6-110. Notice: Do not add too muc...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M This 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. Useonly an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M....

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol that meet GM standards are allthat is needed for good performance and engineprotection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered by the...

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comesback on when the vehicle is started, the Engine Oil LifeSystem has not reset. Repeat the procedure. What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on...

Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly.See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 6-14. 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge aslitt...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter offcan cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stopflames if the engine backfires. If it is not there andthe engine backfires, you could be burned. Do notdrive with it off, and be careful workin...

3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds in each range. Then, move theshift lever back to P (Park). 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. 5. Keep the engine runnin...

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).Do not overfill. 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operat...

4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify thereading. 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 an...

Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain thecorrect working temperature. A. Coolant Surge TankB. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running and CAUTION: (Cont...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how tocheck and add coolant when it is low. I...

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surgetank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Ifcoolant is visible but the coolant level is not ...

How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol andit will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Donot spill coolant on a hot engine. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to f...

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 theengine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the proper mixture...

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 indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To...

Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it. Addwasher fluid until thetank is full. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 6-14 for reservoirlocation. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, followthe manufacturer’s instructions for addingwater. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid....

Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does notcorrect a leak. If fluid is added when the liningsare worn, there will be too much fluid when new brakelinings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on the brakehydraulic system. { CAUTION: If too much brake...

What to Add Use only new DOT-3 brake fluid from a sealedcontainer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 7-13. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the reservoir. { CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in ...

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. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexa...

Jump Starting If the 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 yo...

All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be sureto perform the lubricant checks described in thissection. There are two additional systems that needlubrication. When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubrica...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 7-13. 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 ...

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

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 7-13. 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 adjus...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 6-53. 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 ...

2. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp...

Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp 168 Sidemarker Lamp 194 Stoplamp/Taillamp/TurnSignal Lamp 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact yourdealer/retailer. Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearor...

3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in thelocked position. For the proper type and size, see MaintenanceReplacement Parts on page 7-15. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave q...

CAUTION: (Continued) Check all tires frequently to maintain therecommended pressure. Tire pressureshould be checked when your tires arecold. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 6-60. • Overinflated tires are more likely to becut, punctured, or broken by a suddenimpact — such as when you hit apothol...

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed allfederal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation) : The...

(C) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75,as shown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric)tire illustration, it would mean that the tire’ssidewall is 75% as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code : ...

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 isnot. 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 check tirepressure. 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. TheTPMS 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...

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...

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 6-68 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Ma...

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See TirePressure Monitor Operation on page 6-63. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 6-110. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can ma...

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

If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not have a TPC Spec number, make sure theyare the same size, load range, speed rating, andconstruction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as yourvehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemmay give an inacc...

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

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous.You cannot know how it has been used or how farit has been driven. It could fail suddenly andcause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipment 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 the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-5. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you orot...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under acover near the passenger side rear seat. 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling thejack cover off. A. Wheel BlocksB. Jack KnobC. Wing Nut D. Retaining HookE...

12. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscrosssequence as shown byturning the wheelwrench clockwise. When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you mustalso reinstall the center cap. Line the tab on theback of the tab with the slot in the wheel. Place the capon the wheel and press until it snaps in...

5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside ofthe wheel and is centered in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwiseuntil you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. Youcanno...

Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replacedas soon as you can and installed back onto yourvehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in caseyou need it again. Do not mix tires and wheels ofdifferent sizes, because they will not fit. Keep your sparetire and its wheel together. Appe...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severelyweaken them. In a crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will mak...

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

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. It can be seen through the windshieldfrom outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Certification/Tire ...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to thevehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damagethe vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electricalequipment can keep o...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuseblock access door islocated on the driver sideedge of the instrumentpanel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Control...

Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is locatedunderneath the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering column. Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 Harness Connector U...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver side of the vehicle.To access the fuse/relay block, push in on the tabs onthe end of the fuse/relay block cover and lift. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson the vehicle may damage it....

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 7-13 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the Air Conditioning system refrigerant...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer fordetails. Maintenance Requirements ...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you willdrive it. You might drive very short distances onlya few times a week. Or you might drive long distancesall the time in very hot, dusty weather. You mightuse the vehicle ...

Owner Checks and Services on page 7-9 tells whatshould be checked, when to check it, and whatcan easily be done to help keep the vehicle in goodcondition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 7-13 and Maintenance Replacemen...

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) Inspect evaporative control system.An Emission Control Service. Seefootnotes † and (g). • • • Replace spark plugs and inspect sp...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealer/retailerperform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 6-26for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure testthe cooling system and pressure cap....

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolanton page 6-26. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid ifnecessary. At Leas...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on alevel surf...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park) MechanismCheck { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldbegin to move. You or others could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.Be ready to apply the regula...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 1260...

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 7-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 7-9 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4Customer 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 the vehiclewill be resolved by the dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, howe...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Cadillac dealers for servic...

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)...

Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1112. Text Telephone (TTY), U.S. only, call 1-888-889-2438. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the followinginformation ready: • Your name, home address, a...

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

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

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

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This data can help provide a better understanding of thecircumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle onlyif a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data isrecorded by the EDR under normal driving conditionsand no personal data (e.g., name, gender...