Cadillac 2009 STS-V - Manuals

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controlsare located on the outboardside 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 onthe outboard side ofthe seat 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...

{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is inmotion can be dangerous. Even if when buckledup, the safety belts cannot do their job whenreclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it willnot be against your body. Instead, it will be in frontof you. In a crash, y...

Pull the head restraint upto raise it. To lower thehead restraint, pressthe button, located onthe top of the seatback,and push the headrestraint down. The front head restraints can also tilt forward orrearward. Rear Seats Heated Seats If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are locatedon the c...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to usesafety belts properly. It also describes some things notto 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) are no...

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 good driverdoes not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out ofthe way. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for thedriver and right front ...

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

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and in everyC...

{ CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to theinstructions that come with the restraint which may be onthe restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to thismanual. The child restraint instructions are important,so if they are not available, obtain a replacementcopy from the manufacturer....

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during drivingor in a crash. This system is designed to make installationof a child restraint easier. The LATCH system usesanchors in the vehicle and attachments on the childrestraint that are made for use with th...

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

If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passengerairbag status indicator will come on and stay on whenthe vehicle is started. 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 1-59 f...

{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, anyairbag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offerprotection for adults and older children, but not foryoung children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system ...

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 occurfrom the right 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...

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keylessaccess transmitter is dangerous for many reasons,children or others could be badly injured or evenkilled. They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keyless acces...

This key, located inside thekeyless access transmitter,can be used for all locks. Press the button (A) nearthe bottom of the keylessaccess transmitter toremove the key. Neverpull the key withoutpressing the button. Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System withpushbutton start. See Ignition Positions...

Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment. If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitterrange, try this: • Check the distance. The transmitter may be toofar from the vehicle. It may be necessary tostan...

Keyless Trunk Opening To open the trunk with the keyless access transmitterwithin range, press the trunk release button locatedabove the license plate on the trunk. See Trunkon page 2-15 for additional information. Other conditions can affect the performance of thetransmitter. See Keyless Access Sys...

Starting the Vehicle with a LowTransmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may displayNO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start the vehicle.To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the centerconsole storage area transmitter pocket with the buttonsfacing to the front of the vehi...

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

Programmable Automatic DoorLocks The vehicle was programmed so when the doors areclosed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is movedout of P (Park), all the doors will lock. The front doors can still be opened from the inside whilethe doors are locked. If a rear passenger needs to exit thevehic...

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 mustbe in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the valet modeturned off. To disable valet mode, see ValetLockout Switch on page 2-23. • Press the trunk lid releas...

If your vehicle has lost battery power, you can stillaccess the trunk by unlocking and lowering the rear seatpass-through door and pulling the emergency trunkrelease handle. 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 int...

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...

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, pressthe button again. The ...

Testing the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock switchor the keyless access transmitter and close thedoor. Wait about 30 seconds unti...

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

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 an additional20 ...

Stopping the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) and press theAcc. button located on the instrument panel. If theshifter is not in P (Park), the engine shuts off and thevehicle goes into the Accessory Mode. The DICdisplays SHIFT TO PARK. Once the shifter is movedto P (Park), the vehicle turns of...

5. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it awayfrom moving engine parts. If you do not, it couldbe damaged. The length of time the heater should remain pluggedin depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailerin the area where you will be parkin...

If shifting is prevented for any reason, the selected gearwill flash multiple times, indicating that the transmissionhas not shifted gears. The transmission will allow you to shift to the gearselected and will automatically downshift when thevehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for morepower dur...

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 have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure thevehicle will ...

Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle putstoo much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.This happens when parking on a hill and shifting thetransmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then itis difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock,set the pa...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels, deep snow thatmay block underb...

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 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror with OnStar ® controls; or it may have OnStar and a compass display. See OnStar ® System on page 2-50 and/or Compass on page 2-38 formore information. The vehicle could have an Intellibeam™ insi...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) For vehicles with the URPA system, it operates atspeeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h), and assists the driverwith parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detectthe distance to an object up t...

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 3 mph(5 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the redlight on the rear display will flash...

{ CAUTION: SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does notreplace driver vision. SBZA does not detect: • Vehicles outside the side blind zones whichmay be rapidly approaching. • Pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing lanesmay result in damage to the vehicle, inju...

SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects; however,the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails,signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. Thisis normal system operation, the vehicle does not needservice. SBZA does not operate when the left or right cornersof the rear bumper ...

LDW Error Message SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM: Thismessage may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW isnot working properly. If this message remains on aftercontinued driving, the system needs service. Take thevehicle to your dealer/retailer. See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-79 for more inf...

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

The 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 OnStar from providingOnStar service at any particular time or place. Someexamples are damage to important parts of th...

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 selectedbutton shou...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders The vehicle has two cupholders in the centerconsole area. Center Console Storage The vehicle has a center console storage area locatedbetween the front seats. It includes storage areas, andaccessory power outlet(s) on the ...

Vent Open: To open the power sunroof to the ventposition from the closed position, press and hold thepassenger’s side sunroof switch forward. The rear ofthe sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position.The sunshade must be opened manually. Express Close: The express close feature will op...

If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see“Personalization” in the Index of the Navigation Systemmanual for information on vehicle personalization. If your vehicle has the ability to program additionalpersonalization features, the driver’s preferencesare recalled by pressing any button on the ke...

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, the entirelist 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 tothe PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. You will now ...

REMOTE START With remote start you can choose which features areactivated when the vehicle is started remotely. Thesefeatures include the climate control system, the reardefogger, and the seat temperature, if your vehicle hasthis feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-11for more information. Mo...

REMOTE RECALL MEMORY If your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on, youcan recall any previously programmed seat position andmirror position when the unlock button on the keylessaccess 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 leveris in P (Park), 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 featureto work, and the lamps will not flash if the parkinglamps or headlamps are on. If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on and e...

HORN CHIRPS AT LOCK This feature sounds the horn once when the keylessaccess transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doorsmust be closed for this feature to work. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU ...

To determine the mode to which the vehicleis programmed or to program the vehicle to adifferent mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under“Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until TWILIGHT DELAY is highlighted. 3. P...

DOORS UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows all of the doors 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“E...

DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows all of the doors to automaticallyunlock when the transmission is shifted into P (Park). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed pre...

KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all of the doorswhen you approach the vehicle with the keyless accesstransmitter and pull either front door handle. See DoorLocks on page 2-13 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a...

KEYLESS LOCK DELAY This feature allows you to select whether the doorsautomatically lock during normal vehicle exit. Whenthe ignition is turned off and all doors become closed,the vehicle will determine how many keyless accesstransmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at leastone keyless access...

FRONT PASS (Passenger) WINDOW LOCK This feature allows you to choose whether or not tohave the front passenger window deactivated as partof the window lockout button. If you would like the frontpassenger window to be deactivated when the windowlockout button is pushed, turn this feature on. If thisf...

SUSPENSION MODE If your vehicle has this feature, you can select betweenperformance or touring modes. Performance mode isused where road conditions or personal preferencedemand more control. Touring mode is used for normalcity and highway driving. Programmable Modes Mode 1: PERFORMANCE Mode 2: TOURI...

For vehicles with the base audio system, memoryfeatures are programmed and recalled through theradio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVEREXIT SETTINGS 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 listed previouslyunder “Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu.” 2. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the tune/selec...

Push the control forward or rearward to move thesteering wheel towards the front or rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see Vehicle Personalizationon page 2-61 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and SteeringWheel on page 2-77. Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the b...

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. Hold it briefly until the lanechange is com...

{ CAUTION: • On winding roads, FCA may not detect avehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicleahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on windingroads. • When weather limits visibility, such as in fog,rain, or snow, FCA performance is limited.There may not be enough warning distance tothe vehicle in front...

Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.If so, you may need to turn off the engine and cleanthe lens. See “Cleaning the System” under AdaptiveCruise Control on page 3-20. Flash-to-Pass This feature allows you to use the high-beamheadlamps to signal the driver in front ...

x (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delayfeature. The closer the band is moved toward mist,the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever mustbe in delay for this feature to work. 6 (Low Speed): For slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (High Spe...

Notice: Going through an automatic car wash withthe wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipersoff when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and arenot affected by the Rainsense function. The Rainsensesystem can be overridden at any time by manuallyturning t...

Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers, they are located tothe inside of the headlamps. Press L located at the end of the windshield wiper lever, to wash the headlamps and windshield. After thefirst wash, the headlamps will be washed after thefifth press of the windshield washer button. ...

These controls are locatedon the end of themultifunction lever. 9 (Off): Turns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Use this position to make thevehicle resume a previously set speed or acceleratewhen cruise is already active. T (Set/Decrease): Press to set the speed o...

Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is at the set speed desired and thenthe brake is applied, the cruise control is disengaged.But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph(40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switchbriefly from R to S . The vehicle will g...

Adaptive Cruise Control If the vehicle has adaptive cruise control, read thisentire section before using this feature. The system operates on a radio frequency subject toFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules andwith Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operatio...

Alerting the Driver The alert symbol flasheson the HUD and a warningbeep sounds when driveraction is required. Driver action is required when: • Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficientbraking because you are approaching a vehicle toorapidly. • The vehicle speed drops below about25 mph (40 km...

{ CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blockedby snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicleahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have timeto slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when theradar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep yourr...

Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h) whilefollowing a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control willbegin to disengage. The driver alert symbol on the HUDwill flash and the warning beep will sound. The drivermust take action since Adaptive Cruise Control willnot slow the ve...

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 vehicle inyour lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead ofyou, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extraattention in curves and be rea...

Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of theturn 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 (Off): Turns off all lamps and automatic lighting feat...

; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-BeamHeadlamp Control Sy...

Driving with IntelliBeam IntelliBeam only activates the high-beams when drivingover 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the controlof IntelliBeam, until any of the following situations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps. • The system detects a preced...

Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam at theRearview 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 rearview mirror.The IntelliBeam indic...

To operate the vehicle with the DRL off, turn theexterior lamp control off and then do one of thefollowing: • Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lampposition. • Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlampposition. • Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to off andback to AUTO. An AU...

Fog Lamps The fog lamp controls are located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever. # (Fog Lamps): The band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lampsto work. To turn the fog lamps on or off, turn the fog lamp bandon the lever up to the d...

PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE When the PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE messagedisplays, the accelerator pedal is being pressed andthe Adaptive Cruise Control is overridden and cannotautomatically apply the brakes. Once the acceleratorpedal is released, the Adaptive Cruise Control will returnto normal operat...

use equipment exceeding maximum amperagerating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailerbefore adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that areincluded with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covere...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlledfor the vehicle with this system. Automatic Operation A. Driver and Passenger Side Power Buttons B. Ventilated SeatC. AUTOD. RecirculationE. Air Conditioning F. Heated SeatG. Fan ControlH. DefrostI. R...

Manual Operation O (Driver’s Temperature Control): Press to turn the entire climate control system on or off. Turn the knob toincrease or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. O (Passenger’s Temperature Control): Press to turn the passenger climate control system on. Turn the knobto increase ...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. The defogger only works when the ignition is on orduring remote start, if programmed. See “PersonalSettings Menu” under Vehicle Personalization onpage 2-61 for additional information. = (Rea...

Sensors The solar sensor located on the instrument panel, nearthe windshield, monitors the solar heat. The interior temperature sensor located on theinstrument panel to the right of the steering wheel,measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. The climate control system uses the informa...

Rear Climate Control System The vehicle has a rear climate control system. The basemodel includes air outlets in the rear of the center consolefor cooling and under-seat air outlets for heating. Thetemperature, amount of airflow, and the air delivery modeis controlled automatically by the front clim...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passengercompartment air filter. There are two types of filtersavailable. There is a standard dust filter that traps smallparticles including pollen. There is, also, a dust/odor filteravailable that traps dust and pollen and uses a...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going,how much fuel is being used and many of the other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar ...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).See “MPH (km)” under DIC Operation and Displayson page 3-72 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. The vehicle’s odometer works togetherw...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started,a chime sounds for several seconds to remindthe front passenger to buckle their safety belt.This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled.See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-59 for moreinformation. The passenge...

{ 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...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panelcluster ever comes on and stays on, it means thatsomething may be wrong with the airbag system.If this ever happens, have the vehicle servicedpromptly, because an adult-size person sitting inthe right front passenger’s seat may not have...

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other partcan still work and stop the vehicle. For good brakingboth parts need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have the brake system inspec...

Lane Departure Warning Light For vehicles with the lanedeparture warning system,this light briefly comeson green, while startingthe vehicle, to indicatethat it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer/retailer. If the system is working normally theindicator light will then...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage showsthe engine coolanttemperature. It can be used to see when the engine has warmedup and to make sure the cooling system is operatingproperly. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area,the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolanttemperature wa...

When the Light Flashes First and Then isOn Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with theTire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for abouta minute and stays on steady for the remainder of theignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignitioncycle. See Tire Pressure Monit...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage showsapproximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.It works only whenthe engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of thevehicle the fuel door is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the “FUEL LEVEL LOW”message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC)and a...

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the statusof many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also usedto display warning/status messages. All messages willappear in the DIC display located at the bottom of theinstrument panel cluster, below the tachometer and...

DIC Buttons (Uplevel) If the vehicle has a HUD,these are the buttons forthe DIC. « 4 ª (Information): Press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle informationdisplays which include digital speed display, if yourvehicle has this feature, fuel range, fuel economy,fuel...

ENGINE BOOST (STS-V Only) This display shows a graphic that indicates the amountof boost the engine is receiving in either pounds persquare inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (STS-V Only) This display shows the engine oil temperature ineither degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees C...

DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driverthat the status of the vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed by the driver to correct thecondition. Multiple messages may appear one afteranother. The text messages are the same for both the baseaudio and...

ENGINE HOT – AC(Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-65.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the airconditioning compressor is automatically turned off.When the coolant ...

SERVICE RADAR CRUISE This message displays when the Adaptive CruiseControl system is disabled and needs service.See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system and this message displays, both SBZA displayswill remain on indicat...

SERVICE STEERING SYS (System) Your vehicle has a speed variable assist steeringsystem. Your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle may havethe Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option.See “Active Steering” under Steering on page 4-12. This message displays if a problem is detected withthe speed varia...

STABILITY SYS (System) OFF This message displays any time StabiliTrak orEnhanced StabiliTrak is turned off using the TC (tractioncontrol) on/off button. See Traction Control System (TCS)on page 4-10 and “Enhanced StabiliTrak and TractionControl Mode Selection” under Enhanced StabiliTrak ® on page 4-...

TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears withthis 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 a turnsignal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km). Turn offthe turn signal. Other Me...

Setting the Clock To adjust the time: 1. Press w , located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME UPDATED displays. To adjust the date: 1. Press w to enter ...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has RDS features that are availablefor use only on FM stations that broadcast RDSinformation. With RDS: • Stations can be selected based on programming • Stations with traffic announcements can be selected • Announcements concerning local and nationalemergenc...

A LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: The radio can be set to search for local stations or stations that are furtheraway for a larger selection. To select between LOCAL or DISTANT: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SEEK LOCAL or SEEK DISTANT displays. 3. Press w to select either LOCAL or DISTA...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until BALANCE-FADER displays. 3. Press w to enter the settings. 4. Press w to scroll to BALANCE or FADER. 5. Turn w to adjust the BALANCE to the right or the left speakers and the FADER ...

Radio Message THEFTLOCK: Displays when the THEFTLOCK ® system has been activated. Take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer for service. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.XM Satellite Radio has a wide va...

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

Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format The MP3 player will only play CD-R discs. It can readand play a maximum of: • 50 folders. • 11 folders in depth • 50 playlists • 10 sessions • 255 files All folders, playlists, sessions and files over themaximum are ignored. When recording an MP3 disc, make sure...

CD’s that do not have playlists play the tracks in thefollowing order: 1. The first file in the root directory plays. 2. After all files from the root directory have played, files in the folders play. 3. After playing the last file from the last folder, play restarts with the first file in the root ...

w (Tune): Turn to fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. Thetrack number and file name displays for each track.Turning w while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order. 4 (Information): Press to view the Title, Artist, Album, ...

Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see theseparate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth ® For vehicles with a Navigation System and Bluetooth,see the Navigation System manual for information abouthow to use the Bluetooth system. For vehicles without a Navigation Syst...

Linking to a Different 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 “Change phone”. The system responds with “Please wait while I search for other phones”. •...

Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to deletename tags: • Delete • Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to bedeleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followe...

Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Call”. The system responds with “Call using <phone name>. Please say the name tag” followedby a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. • If the system clearly re...

Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetoothphone and enabled by the wireless service carrierto 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 ...

LANG (Language): This item allows the language onthe radio display to be changed. To change the language: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until LANGUAGE displays. 3. Press w to enter the language settings and then turn w to scroll through the following available languages: • ENGLISH • G...

DRIVER SELECTION The following submenu displays when this item isselected: • DRIVER 1 • DRIVER 2 • RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS • STORE DRIVER SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER SELECTIONsubmenu item, see “Recalling Driver Settings”and “Storing Driver Settings” under Memory Seat,Mirrors and Steer...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and theycould differ depending on the vehicle’s options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steeringwheel. ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected bandwhile l...

Press ¨ or © to go to the next or previous track while a CD is playing, SRCE (Source): Press to select between AM, FM, XM,or CD. SCAN: Press and hold for a few seconds to scan radiostations, the radio goes to the next strongest stationin the selected band, plays for a few seconds, then goesto the ne...

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 accessory poweroutlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the itemfrom the access...

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 lines on the glass are not damaged.If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere withradio reception. Fo...

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Your Driving, the Road, andthe 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 1-7. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and ...

For persons under 21, it is against the law in everyU.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical,psychological, and developmental reasons forthese laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highwaysafety problem is for people never to drink alcohol andthen drive. Medical research shows th...

ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, asrequired, faster than any driver could. This can helpyou steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time...

To turn the system off,press the TCS/StabiliTrakbutton located near theshift lever. For AWD vehicles with the Active Steering withEnhanced StabiliTrak option, the TCS/StabiliTrakbutton is used to turn traction control on and off and toselect between three stability control modes: Touring,Competitive...

Magnetic Ride Control™ Vehicles with this feature automatically adjust the rideof the vehicle based on driving conditions. Magnetic RideControl monitors the suspension system to determinethe proper system response. If the controller detects aproblem within the system, the DIC will display aSERVICE S...

During some operating conditions, the active steeringmight deactivate to protect the system from damage. Youmight notice that the center position of the steering wheelis changed. Unless there is a SERVICE STEERING SYSmessage, the system will return to normal operation assoon as the condition ceases,...

To help you steer in the direction you want to go, duringcertain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, gearselection is controlled. This will maximize the availabledrive wheel torque and minimize the transmissionresponse time and shift activity. During this kind ofmaneuver, the transmission shifts au...

Off-Road Recovery Your 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, steerso that your vehicle s...

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 traction andaffect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always driveslower in these types of driving conditions and avoiddriving through large puddles and deep-standing orflowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. Th...

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

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

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rainbegins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roa...

Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation.Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.If possible, use the Roadside Service on page 7-7.To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. • Tie a red cloth to an outs...

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...

{ CAUTION: Things you put inside the vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn,or in a crash. • Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.In a trunk, put them as far forward as youcan. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle s...

Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’srecommendations. • What is the distance that will be travelled? Somevehicles have restrictions on how far and howlong they c...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total gross weight of thevehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes thecurb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and thepeople who will be riding in the vehicle. I...

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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 addedto the vehicle, they can affect vehi...

This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-64. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list themileage and the date of any service work performed.See Maintenance Record on page 6-18. Adding Equipment to the O...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow all the instructions onthe pump island. Turn off the engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel orrefueling the vehicle. Do not ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inthe vehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuel vapor. You can bebadly burned and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel...

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

Engine Compartment Overview Your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, which surround the vehicle’s enginecover. These sight shields will need to be removed in order to access some of the underhood components inyour vehicle. To remove the sight shields, turn the fas...

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

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 this standardmay be identified as synthetic. However, not allsynthetic oils will meet this GM standard. Use onlyan 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 allyou need for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommendedand could cause engine damage not covered bythe vehic...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere you change the oil prior to a CH...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle,near the front. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5-12 for more information on locating theair cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cle...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can 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...

Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain thecorrect working temperature. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of view) B. Mechanical Engine Cooling Fan (If equipped) (Out of view) C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood...

CAUTION: (Continued) Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you runthe engine, it could lose all coolant. That couldcause an engine fire, and you could be burned.Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® can cause premature engine, heater core...

What to Use { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system canbe dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquidsuch as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolantmixture will. The vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, the...

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. The coolant surge tank and pressure cap are locatedon the driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear ofthe engine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Chec...

Checking Intercooler System Coolant(4.4L V8 STS-V Engine Only) The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the intercooler system pressure cap. Turn off the engine. When the engine is cold, the coolantlevel sh...

3. Add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture to the fill neck, until the coolant reaches the COLD FILLline on the fill neck. With the Intercooler System pressure cap off, startthe engine and let it run for a couple of minutes.Then turn the engine off. By this time, the coolantlevel inside the fill n...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 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 will beoperating your vehicle in an area where the temperaturemay fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing. Adding Washe...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake mastercylinder reservoir is filledwith DOT-3 brake fluid.See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for reservoir location andaccess. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normalbr...

What to Add DOT-3 brake fluid is recommended. DOT-4 brake fluidis also compatible with the vehicle’s brake system parts.However, if DOT-4 fluid is used, it is recommended thatthe brake hydraulic system be flushed and refilled withnew DOT-4 fluid at a regular maintenance serviceevery two years. See A...

Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it istime for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for onethat has the replacement number shown on the originalbattery’s label. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for battery location.Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related...

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 levelto the bottom 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 5-52. 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 ...

Back-Up Lamps To replace a back-up lamp bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15. 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 ...

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 improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading y...

Low-Profile Performance Tires If your vehicle has 255/45ZR18, P255/45R18or P275/40R19 size tires, they are classified aslow-profile performance tires. These tires aredesigned for very responsive driving on wet ordry pavement. You may also notice more roadnoise with low-profile performance tires and ...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded intoits sidewall. 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...

(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 Tire QualityGrading on page 5-77. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can ...

(F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspectratio, construction type, and service description.The letter T as the first character in the tiresize means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification) : Original e...

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

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

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

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Radial tiresmay look properly inflated even when they areunderinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your ve...

When you end this high-speed driving, return the tiresto the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. See Loading the Vehicleon page 4-24. Example: You will find the maximum load and inflation pressuremolded on the tire’s sidewall, in small letters, near the rimflange....

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver whena low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors aremounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excludingthe spare tire and wheel assembly, if the vehicle has one....

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

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

11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading informationlabel. 12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems. Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signsof wear or ...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditionsinfluence when you need new tires. One way to tell when itis time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires foryour vehicle. The original equipment tires installedon your vehicle, when it was new, were designedto meet General Motors Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you needreplacement tires, GM strongly recomme...

Your vehicle’s original equipment tires arelisted on the Tire and Loading Information label.See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-24, formore information about the Tire and LoadingInformation label and its location on your vehicle. Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a di...

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

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors, replace them only with new GM originalequipment parts. This way, you will be sure to havethe right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMSsensors for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the ...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your VEHICLE has P255/45R17, P255/45ZR18,P275/40R19, or 255/45ZR18 size tires, do not usetire chains, as there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the properamount of clearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.The ...

Notice: Lifting your vehicle improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your warranty. To lift your vehicle properly, followthe advice in this part. To help prevent vehicle damage: • Be sure the jack you are using meets theweight standards for your vehicle and is in...

Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from either sideof your vehicle, in front of the rear tires. 1. Locate the rear lifting points using the diagram above. The rear lifting location is about 7 inches(17 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well. 2. Place a block or pad...

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit(Without Selector Switch) System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kitshown above, see the operating instructions that follow. If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kitshown above, follow the operating instructions under‘‘Ti...

Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressorkit instructions. The kit includes: A. Air CompressorB. Tire Sealant CanisterC. Power PlugD. On/Off ButtonE. Pressure Gage F. Air Only Hose (Black) G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on thelabe...

Tire Sealant and Compressor KitStorage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located inthe trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15. 2. Remove the retainer that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit in place. 3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam container. To stor...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk.To access to the compact spare tire and jackingequipment: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Pull the stow rod (A) to remove it. 4. Turn the n...

Full-Size Tire and Tools After you have put the compact spare tire on yourvehicle, you will need to do the following to storethe flat tire in your trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15. 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 (F) making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (H) andplace on the compartment floor. 4. Insert the jack container (E) with wheel wrench and jack into the center of the compact spare tire makingsure to line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (H) o...

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

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 clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severelyweaken them. In a crash, they might not be ableto provide...

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter thevehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use ofpower washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) canresult in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only l...

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

Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automaticcar wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaningbrushes, could damage the aluminum orchrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not becovered by the warranty. Never drive a vehicleequipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheelsthrough an automatic car wash...

Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon andattack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage cantake two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, andsmall, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface....

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...

Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with themetal on the seat cushion, you could cause ashort that could damage the battery and or wires.Avoid contact between the rear seat and thefuse center whenever you remove or reinstallthe rear seat. D...

The vehicle may not have all the fuses listed below. Driver’s Side Fuses Usage AMP Amplifier INCLR PUMP Inner Cooler Pump (Option) THEFT/SHFT Theft Sensors, Auto Shifter,Power Sounder Fuses Usage MRTD MDL Magnetic Ride Control Module(Option) REAR DR MDL Rear Door Modules 5-130

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,Right Power 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 Fluid (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...

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/retailerfor details. Maintenance Requirements ...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you will driveit. You might drive very short distances only a few times aweek. Or you might drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You might use the vehicle...

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

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. Inspect discbrake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parkingbrake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension ...

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety,dependability, and emission control performance. Yourdealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.Wh...

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inflatedto the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the sparetire, if the vehicle has one. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-64. If the vehicle has a spare tire, check tomake sure it is stored sec...

• To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Thenrelease the parking brake followed by the regularbrake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush anycorrosive mat...

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 25798271 A2944C 4.4L (V-Series) Engine 15813300 A3078C En...

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 6-10 can be...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with thesales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will beresolved by the dealer’s sales or service departments.Sometimes, howe...

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

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

Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

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 ...

through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement forreasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claimamounts should reflect actual costs and be supportedby original receipts. See your dealer for informationregarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement offuel or other transportation costs. Cour...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one elsein your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency servicesfor help. Do not ...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility ofchoice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required r...

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

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certaincrash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assistin understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.The EDR is design...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms andConditions for information on data collection anduse. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-50 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...