Cadillac 2009 XLR-V - Manuals

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controlsare located on the outboardside of the seat cushions. • 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 up or down. ...

Heated and Cooled Seats The buttons for the heated and cooled seats are locatedon the climate control system. ( (Heated/Cooled Seat): Press to turn the feature on. The button on the left controls the driver seat and thebutton on the right controls the passenger seat. Eachpress of the button will tak...

Use the following steps to program each button: 1. Adjust the driver seat including the seatback recliner, lumbar, both outside mirrors and thesteering wheel to a comfortable position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard, then release the button. A second mirror, seating and steerin...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to usesafety belts properly. It also describes some thingsnot to 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...

Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thefront outboard occupants. Although the safety beltpretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safetybelt assembly. They can help tighten the safety beltsduring the early stages of a moderate to severe frontaland near ...

Safety Belt Extender If the safety belt will fasten around you, you shoulduse it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in toorder it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so theextender will be long enough for you. To help avoidperson...

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

{ CAUTION: 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...

Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger. All of the airbags in your vehicle will have...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steeringwheel. The passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panelon the passenger side. 1-40

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 or rightfront passenger’s head and chest. However, they are onlydesigned to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additionalwindshield breakage may also occur from the right frontpassenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts for theairbag 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40 OnStar ® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42 Universal Home Remote System . . ...

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 the glovebox and the trunk, if vehiclepower is lost. See Trunk onpage 2-14 for moreinformation. To remove the key, pressthe button (A) near thebottom of the keylessaccess transmitter, andpull the key out. Neverpull the key out wi...

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 too farfrom the vehicle. It may be necessary to sta...

Keyless Trunk Opening Press the trunk release sensor, located on the rear ofthe trunk lid under the emblem, to open the trunk if thekeyless access transmitter is within range. See Trunkon page 2-14 for additional information. There are other conditions which can affect theperformance of the transmit...

Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touchany of the circuitry on the transmitter. Staticfrom your body could damage the transmitter. 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side of the transmitter. 2. Remove the old battery. Do no...

Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the doornear the window. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closedwhen pressed, the light flashes twice. If the door is openwhen pressed,...

Trunk { CAUTION: Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is drivenwith the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with anyobjects that pass through the seal between thebody and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engineexhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) whichcannot be seen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousn...

The key cylinder is located behind a cover on the lowerrear fascia on the driver side of the vehicle. Open thedoor to access the key cylinder. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in the trunk as it could...

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 Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a smallamount when the door is opened. Then, when the dooris closed, the window will raise to its full up position. Sun Visors Notice: Raising or lowering the retractable hardtopwith the visor or the visor vanity mirror cover upmay cause d...

Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition isturned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignitionis turned to OFF/ACCESSORY or START and a validtransmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manu...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your 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...

Starting the Engine To place the transmission in the proper gear: Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restartthe engine when the vehicle is already moving, useN (Neutral). Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if thevehicle is moving. If you do, you could damagethe transmission. Sh...

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods oftime, by pressing the START button immediatelyafter cranking has ended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait atleast 15 seconds between each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go o...

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It isthe best position to use when starting the enginebecause the vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shiftle...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedal islocated to the left of theregular brake pedal,near the driver door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the parking brake indicator light onthe instrument panel cluster shou...

Reach under the driver side of the instrument panel andpull down on the manual release lever, which is locatedbehind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on the yellowtab. If the parking brake does not release, you shouldhave the vehicle towed to your dealer/retailer for service. Notice: Driving with ...

Leaving the Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with theengine running. The vehicle could move suddenly ifthe shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running, it could overheat ...

Shifting Out of Park Shift lock release prevents shifting out of P (Park)unless the vehicle is running or in Accessory mode andthe brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except inthe case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than9-volt) battery. See Jump Starting on page...

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 that mayblock 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 This vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror with OnStar ® controls. See OnStar ® System on page 2-42 for more information. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces t...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) For vehicles with the URPA system, it operates at speedsless than 3 mph (5 km/h), and assists the driver withparking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect thedistance 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 red light on the reardisplay will flash...

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...

Location information about the vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable. 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 O...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half ofa second. The indicator light comes on while thesignal is being transmitted. Operation can occur: • If the vehicle is in accessory mode. • If the vehicle is in running. • If the vehicle is in Retained Accessory Mod...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glovebox handle up to open it. Use the key tolock and unlock the glovebox. Cupholders The cupholders are located under a lid in the frontconsole to the right of the shift lever. Press the left sideof the lid and it will open automatically. Center Console Storage Ther...

Rear Storage Area There is a cargo divider located in the trunk to keepcargo from getting in the way of the retractable hardtop.The cargo divider must be in place for the top to move. To install the cargo divider, snap the bottom of thedivider onto the snaps (B) located on the floor of thetrunk. The...

Lowering the Retractable Hardtop Notice: Leaving the retractable hardtop down andexposing the interior of the vehicle to outdoorconditions may cause damage. Always close theretractable hardtop if leaving the vehicle outdoors. 1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission into P (Park). 2. Th...

Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into P (Park). 2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in Acc. 3. Lower both sun visors. Notice: Raising or lowering the top while the vehicleis in motion can cause damage to the top or topmechanism. Make sure the vehic...

If the retractable hardtop does not operate, and thereare no messages displayed on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), then perform the “Power Window Initialize”steps under Power Windows on page 2-18. Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop If the vehicle has a power loss, such as a deadbattery, yo...

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Instrument Panel Overview XLR shown, XLR-V similar 3-4

Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers warns others that you havea problem. The button is located near the center ofthe instrument panel. | : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers work no ma...

Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button forthis feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature isturned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to startheati...

If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrowsflash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could beburned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,check the fuses. See Fuses and Circuit Breakerson page 6-83. Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if the turn signal ...

Move the lever to the following positions: 1 (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Use to set a delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): Use for a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down fora longer delay o...

The top position is the highest sensitivity setting, levelfive. A single wipe will occur each time the delay adjustband is turned to a higher sensitivity level to indicatethat the sensitivity level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash withthe wipers on can damage them. Tur...

Adaptive Cruise Control If the vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entiresection before using it. 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.Operation is subje...

Increasing Set Speed While Using AdaptiveCruise Control There are two ways to increase the set speed: • Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press T at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehiclewill now cruise at the higher speed. • Move the Adapt...

Alerting the Driver This symbol flashes on theHUD and a warning beepsounds when driveraction is required. Driver action is required when: • Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficientbraking because you are approaching a vehicletoo rapidly. • The vehicle speed drops below about20 mph (32 km/h). ...

{ 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...

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of thesteering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band to operate the exterior lamps. There are four positions: O (Off): Turns off all lamps. AUTO (Automatic): Sets the exterior lamps toautomatic mode....

Twilight Sentinel ® This feature can turn the lamps on and off for you.A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes theTwilight Sentinel ® work, so be sure it is not covered. With Twilight Sentinel ® you will see the following happen: • When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signallam...

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have beenleft on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon asthe ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power(RAP) is active. This protects against draining thebattery in case you have accidentally left the headlampsor pa...

Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle has a feature to help prevent the batteryfrom being drained, in case the underhood lamp, vanitymirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console,or glove box lamps are accidentally left on, or somethingis left plugged into the accessory power outlet orcigarett...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation forthe vehicle can be controlled. When the vehicle is first started, the system will recall thelast temperature fan and mode settings for that driver. A. Driver and Passenger Power/TemperatureButtons ...

You can switch from English to metric units through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operationand Displays on page 3-57 for more information. The air conditioning system removes moisture from theair, so a small amount of water might drip under thevehicle while idling or after turning off ...

There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper.This sensor reads the outside air temperature andhelps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.The outside temperature will be displayed in thenavigation system only when the engine is running.Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes certainparticles from the air, including pollen and dust particles.Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often industy areas, indicate that the filter may need to bereplaced early. The filter should be replaced as pa...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to show how the vehicle is running.It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is left and many other things needed to drive safely andeconomically. The instrument panel cluster ind...

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime comes on forseveral seconds to remind people to fasten their safetybelts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light alsocomes on and stay on forseveral seconds, thenit flashes for sev...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-45 forimportant safety information. The rearview mirror hasa passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OFF,...

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop the vehicle. For good braking,though, both parts need to be working well. This light should come on when the engine is started.If it does not co...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light For vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engineis started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer/retailer. If the system is working normally theindicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays...

When the Traction Control system and/or StabiliTrak ® system are turned off, the light comes on and achime sounds. The DIC displays either TRACTIONSYSTEM OFF or TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF message. When this light is on, the TCS system does not limitwheel spin and/or the StabiliTrak ® system does not assis...

Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the tirepressure light, it comes onbriefly when the engineis started. If it does not,have the vehicle servicedby your dealer/retailer.If the system is workingnormally the indicator lightthen goes off. This light also comes on when one or more of the tiresis sign...

Engine Oil Pressure Gage The engine oil pressure gage shows the engineoil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) orkPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa).In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hotdays, it could read as low ...

Security Light For information regardingthis light and the vehicle’ssecurity system, seeTheft-Deterrent Systemon page 2-20. 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 3-28 for more information. Li...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage indicatesabout how much fuel is leftwhen the ignition isturned on. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of thevehicle the fuel door is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, LOWFUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)display. At this time, ...

The Driver Information Center (DIC) can be used toshow more detailed fuel information. The DIC,can also display: • AVERAGE XX.X MPG (Average Miles PerGallon): The fuel economy calculated for thelast 20 gallons (76 L) of fuel used, or since thedisplay was last reset. • INST XX.X MPG (Instantaneous Mi...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of the vehicle’s systems. You must then pressRESET to clear the display screen for further use.However, be sure to take any message that appearson the display screen seriously and remember thatpressing the RESET but...

DRIVER NO. X (1 OR 2) This message displays when the vehicle is started orwhen there is a change of driver. The messageshows which driver is activating the personalizationfeature. It will only stay on for five seconds. ENGINE HOT, STOP ENGINE This message displays when the engine has overheated.Stop...

NO FOB DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detect thepresence of a keyless access transmitter when youhave attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door hasjust closed. The following conditions may cause thismessage to appear: • Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory...

SERVICE ABS (Antilock Brake System) If this message displays when you are driving, stopas soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then startthe engine again to reset the system. If the messagestays on, or comes back on again while you are driving,the vehicle is in need of service. See your deale...

TRAC (Traction)/STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when both the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) and the StabiliTrak ® System are off. This message will remain until the systems are turnedon again. TRAC (Traction)/STABILITRAK ON This message displays when both the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) and th...

DIC Vehicle Personalization The vehicle has personalization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features to a preferred setting forup to two drivers. The back of the keyless accesstransmitters are labelled 1 or 2. The current driver preferences are recalled when one ofthe following occurs:...

Trip Computer Oil Life Indicator This feature lets you know when to change the engineoil. It is based on the engine oil temperatures andyour driving patterns. To see the display, press the information button severaltimes until OIL LIFE appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE,99 percent of the current oil l...

Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before addingany equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment couldinterfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,radio, or other systems, and could damage them.Follow federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone equipment. The vehicle has Retaine...

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...

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...

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...

• To ignore the incoming call, continue with the originalcall with no action. • Press c ª to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. 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 ...

Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in-vehicleBluetooth system and the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds wit...

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers andnumbers stored as name tags during a call. This isused when calling a menu driven phone system.Account numbers can be programmed into thephonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a number during...

Other Information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks andtrade names are those of their respective owners. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to ...

The right side controls are the same for all vehicles. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steeringwheel. See the following descriptions of the controls thatcan adjusted. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or the next radio station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal thata...

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, unplugthe item from the access...

Getting Started Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar withhow the navigation system operates. The navigation system includes navigation and audiofunctions. Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on thedrive is important for safe driving. The navigationsystem has built-in features inten...

Use the navigation system to: • Plan a route. • Select a destination using various methods andchoices. • Follow turn-by-turn route and map guidance withvoice prompts, only if permitted by traffic laws,controls, and conditions. Always be alert, obey traffic and roadway laws, andinstructions, regardle...

Setting the Clock To set the time: 1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the e / z (Audio/Adjust) hard key. 3. Press the 8 clock symbol screen button. 4. Select the 12H or 24H screen button to display the time in standard or military time. 5. Press and hold the HOUR and MIN. (min...

Entering an Address To set a destination by entering a street address: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps” under Maps on page 4-38 for more information. 4. A notice ma...

Entering a Point of Interest (POI) To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI): 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps” under Maps on page 4-38 for mor...

Features and Controls Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information needed tooperate the navigation system. Use the keys located on each side of the navigationscreen, as well as the available touch-sensitive screenbuttons, to operate the system. See Navigation SystemOverview on...

Select the space symbol to enter a space betweencharacters or the words of a name. V : Select the backspace symbol if an incorrect character has been selected. To make the name selections easier, the system onlyallows a selection of a character which can followthe last one entered. For example, if Z...

Navigation Settings This menu allows you to change the following optionsfor the navigation system. Restore Default Settings This feature automatically resets the system to thedefault values. To restore the default settings: 1. Touch the Restore Default Settings screen button. 2. Touch Enter. 3. Touc...

Calibrate Vehicle Speed Signal: If there are tirepressure differences or if a spare tire is installed, thenavigation system automatically recalibrates the system.To manually calibrate the system: 1. Touch Start to begin calibration. 2. Touch Return to exit this menu. Time to Destination This feature...

Guidance Appearance This menu allows you to set the guidance appearancescreen options. This screen is displayed on the mapwhile on a planned route. The current settings appear aslight blue. Split Map: Select to display the guidance screen onthe map at all times. Full Screen: Select to display the gu...

Map Appearance This menu allows you to set the map appearance screenoptions. The current setting appears as light blue. 2D: Select to display the map as a two-dimensional view. 3D: Select to display the map as athree-dimensional view. Set 3D Viewing Angle: This feature allows youto adjust the 3D vie...

Voice Guidance Volume Settings This feature allows you to set the voice prompt volumelevel or to turn voice prompts on or off. Set the voice prompt volume level by touching thenumbered buttons to increase or decrease the volumelevel. You may also choose to turn the voice prompts off.Then touch Retur...

Edit Memory Point This feature allows you to store, delete, and editmemory points. Touch the Edit Memory Point screenbutton from the PLAN ROUTE menu to access the EDITMEMORY POINT screen. Memory points can be stored in four different categories:personal, business, entertainment, and marked point. Me...

Editing Memory Points This feature allows you to edit the contents stored inmemory. The following options are available: Icon Editing of a Memory Point Each memory point is displayed with a default icon.To edit an icon: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the item to be edited. 3. ...

Adjusting a Memory Point To relocate a memory point’s location: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the memory point to be edited. 3. Touch POSITION. A map screen with the position of this memory point appears. 4. Touch anywhere on the screen to activate the scroll feature and relo...

Edit Category To edit the name of a category: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch EDIT MEMORY POINT. 3. Select the category to be edited. 4. Touch the EDIT CATEGORY screen button and use the alpha keypad to edit the category name. The name can consist of up to 15 alpha and/ornumeric characters. 5. Touc...

Edit Waypoint Waypoints are destinations you can set along the wayto your final destination. This feature allows you toadd, edit, and delete waypoints. Five waypoints can be set up on the way to the finaldestination. To access the WAYPOINT menu: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch Edit Waypoint. Adding...

Editing a Waypoint This feature allows editing of waypoints that havealready been set. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch Edit Waypoint. 2. Touch the MAP key to view the destination location on the map screen. 3. Touch CHANGE ORDER to change the order of the waypoints and the final destination. The map sc...

Enter Destination The DESTINATION menu gives you several waysto plan a route. Touch the Enter Destination screenbutton from the PLAN ROUTE menu to displaythe DESTINATION menu. For destination entry methods listed on the second pageof the DESTINATION menu, touch the Next Page arrow.Touch the Prev. Pa...

Easy Planning Route With this destination entry method, a destination can beselected by using the scroll symbol on the mapscreen. See Maps on page 4-38. To use this destination entry method: 1. Press the MAP key. 2. Touch the map screen twice for the scroll symbol to appear. Touch the map or drag th...

Address This destination entry method allows input of anaddress by providing the system with a house number,street name, and city. Select Street to begin enteringthe desired address. To use this destination entry method: 1. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad. See “Alpha-Numeric Keypad” und...

All Points of Interest This destination entry method allows you to choose adestination from the point of interest (POI) list. SelectingAll Points Of Interest from the DESTINATION menubrings up the alpha keypad. While inputting a POI orcity name, the List option will become available. Asinformation i...

The system lists all POIs available. Sort by name usingNAME SORT or touch DIST SORT to list POIs bydistance from the current location. Select a location from the list. The system shows theselected POI on the map. If available, a pop-up windowdisplays. Touch INFO to view the POI’s name,address, city,...

Home This destination entry method allows selection of adestination that has been previously stored as Home. To choose Home as the destination: 1. Touch the Home symbol. 2. Touch Enter to plan the route. Set by Map This destination entry method allows selection of adestination by using the scroll sy...

Freeway Entrance/Exit This destination entry method allows selection of eithera freeway entrance or an exit as a destination. To enter a freeway name: 1. Touch the Freeway Entrance/Exit symbol. 2. Enter the freeway name using the alpha key pad. Freeways sometimes have a name and a numberassociated w...

Intersection This destination entry method allows selection of adestination by inputting the intersecting roads ofthe destination. To enter an intersection: 1. Touch the Intersection symbol. 2. Using the alpha keypad, enter the name of the first street in the intersection. 3. To view a list of choic...

Route Preference To change the planning options: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch Route Preference. The following options are available from the ROUTEPREFERENCE menu: Detour This feature allows you to choose a distance inmiles/kilometers to detour. Select the detour distancedesired for residential r...

Maps This section includes basic information needed tounderstand the map database. The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The 48 contiguousUnited States and portions of Canada are contained ontwo discs. To minimize the necessity of changing thediscs, both map discs cover US6, US7, and Canada. West East 4...

Installing the DVD Map Disc Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD.If the map DVD was not installed, do the followingto load it: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), press and hold the TILT key until a beep is heard. The system’sfaceplate opens. 3. If already loaded...

DVD Map Disc Messages If an error appears on the display and/or the map disccomes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • If the map disc was installed into the CD slot.See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” previously. • It is very hot, when the temperature returns tonormal, the map disc sh...

Symbols The following symbols are the most common thatappear on a map screen. The vehicle is shown asthis symbol. It indicatesthe current position andits heading direction onthe map. This symbol appears onthe map to show thedestination after a routehas been planned. See Enter Destination on page 4-2...

Turn List: This option allows viewing of a step-by-steplisting of upcoming street names, the distance that youwill travel on the road, and turns needed to make duringthe planned route. After touching Turn List, the system may take some timeto create the list. The length of time varies dependingon th...

Traveling Across Regions If driving across several states, the selected regionmight have to be changed to represent the destination. There are two ways to plan a destination whentraveling across regions. The following method is suggested and provides themost route guidance and map display functions:...

Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may beinaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The road system has changed. • The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces suchas in sand, gravel, and/or snow. • The vehicle is traveling on winding roads. • The...

Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one ormore of the following conditions: • You have not turned onto the road indicated. • Route guidance may not be available when usingautomatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. • The route may not be changed when us...

Ordering Map DVDs The map DVD in the vehicle is the most up-to-dateinformation available when the vehicle was produced.The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that themap information has changed. If there are any questions about the operation of thenavigation system or the update process, cont...

Main Audio Menu e / z (Audio/Adjust): Press this key to view the main audio screen. Preset Selection: The audio system’s presets can beprogrammed to recall the home settings by touchingHOME. The presets used when traveling can also berecalled to another area by touching AWAY. See “PresetStation Menu...

8 (Clock): Touch this screen button to get to the CLOCK ADJUST menu. See “Clock Adjust Menu” laterin this section for more information. SCREEN ADJUST: To adjust the brightness or contrastof the screen, touch SCREEN ADJUST to display thescreen adjust menu. See “Screen Adjust Menu” later inthis sectio...

GPS TIME: The current GPS time displays to the right ofthis screen button. Touch GPS TIME to set the navigationsystem time to match current GPS time. If the seconds forthe present minute are greater than thirty when GPSTIME is selected, the clock rounds up to the next minute. Daylight Saving Time: T...

DAY: This setting leaves the screen in day mode.Day mode is best suited for daylight conditions. NIGHT: This setting leaves the screen in night mode.Night mode is best suited for nighttime conditions. SCREEN OFF: Touch SCREEN OFF to turn off thescreen. Press any hard key to turn the screen back on. ...

Preset Station Menu Up to 36 stations, 6 AM, 6 FM 1, 6 FM 2, 6 XM 1,6 XM 2, and 6 WX, if equipped, can be programmed forhome and for away. To store presets: 1. Turn the audio system on. 2. Touch AM, FM, XM, or WX, if equipped, to display the desired source. The preset station menuappears. 3. Tune to...

Sound Menu Touch SOUND at the bottom of the main audio screen,source menu, or DSP menu to change the tone, DSP, ifequipped, fade, and balance for all sources. The audiosystem has a separate setting for these features for eachsource preset. However, the audio system keeps onefade and one balance sett...

Adjusting the Speakers DSP (Digital Signal Processing): The DSP featureis used to provide a choice of four different listeningexperiences. DSP can be used while listening to theaudio system or the CD player. The audio system canstore separate DSP settings for each source and presetstation, except WX...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadianprovinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide varietyof programming and commercial-free music,coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. Duringyour trial or when you subscribe, y...

Setting Program Type (PTY) PresetStations S CAT T (Category): Press the arrows to select a category. Once the desired category is displayed, pressTUNE/SEEK to select the category and go to thecategory’s first station. To go to another station withinthat category, press TUNE/SEEK once. Touch and hold...

EJECT: Touch once to eject the chosen CD. Thechosen CD may be selected by first touching one of thenumbered buttons from 1 to 6. Repeat this procedurefor ejecting up to six discs from the changer. If theEJECT button is pressed and held until a beep is heard,the system begins to eject all of the disc...

CD/DVD Player The player that is used for the navigation map DVD canalso be used as a single music CD player or a videoDVD player. CD Player To use the player as a single music CD player, thenavigation map DVD must be removed. While playing aCD in the CD/DVD Player, the navigation system isnot avail...

DVD Menu Options To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing,touch anywhere on the screen and the menu appears. IMAGE: Touch to either start playing a DVD or toremove the DVD menu screen. AUDIO PROGRAM: Touch to change the audiolanguage heard. VIEWING ANGLE: Touch to adjust the viewing angle ...

Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows all of the voice commandsavailable for the navigation system with a briefdescription of each. To use the voice commands,refer to the instructions listed previously. Help Commands These commands are universal and will enable use ofthe help prompts a...

Seek Up: Causes the selected audio source to seek upto the next strongest signal. Seek Down: Causes the selected audio source to seekdown to the next strongest signal. Stop Scan: Causes the audio source to stop scanningfor the next strongest signal. CD Changer Commands Track Up: Causes the CD change...

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 1-6. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and ...

Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,these deaths are the result of someone who wasdrinking and driving. In recent years, more than17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have beenassociated with the use of alcohol, with abou...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-47. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bringup your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourt...

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

Braking in Emergencies With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time.In many emergencies, steering can help more than eventhe very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed toassist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speedin emergency driving conditio...

Performance Mode — XLR-V Only Notice: When traction control is turned off, orPerformance Mode is active, it is possible to losetraction. If a shift is attempted with the rear wheelsspinning with a loss of traction, it is possible tocause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt toshift when the re...

Magnetic Ride Control™ With this feature, Magnetic Ride Control automaticallyadjusts the ride of the vehicle based on drivingconditions. The controller receives input from the systemto determine the proper ride. If the controller detectsa problem within the system, the DIC will display aSERVICE RIDE...

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

Off-Road Recovery 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...

Racing or Other Competitive Driving(XLR-V) See your warranty book before using your vehicle forracing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for racing or othercompetitive driving, the engine may use more oil thanit would with normal use. Low oil levels can damagethe engine. B...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affectyour ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slowerin these types of driving conditions and avoid drivingthrough large puddles and deep-standing or flowingwater. { 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...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free thevehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5-20. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often helpto free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’...

Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of alloccupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show how muchweight it may properly carry, the Tire...

For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 6-46 and Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 6-54. There is also important loading information on thevehicle Certification label. It tells you the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight forExample 3 = 400 lbs (181 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight @ 200 lbs(91 kg) x 2 = 400 lbs (181 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity wei...

The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle,all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed theGVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you shouldspread it out. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than t...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice if the disabled vehicle needs to be towed.See Roadside Service on page 8-7. Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehiclemay cause damage because of reduced groundclearance. Always...

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...

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To orderthe proper service manual, see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 8-15. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do y...

and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiencesproblems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasolinethat is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. For customers who do not use TOP TIER DetergentGasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel SystemTreatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank a...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can causebad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you andothers, read and follow all the instructions on thepump 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 in thevehicle. 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 lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever with this symbol on it. It islocated on the lowerleft side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release lever. The lever is underthe hood near the center of the vehicle. ...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 6-12

A. Battery. See Battery on page 6-35. B. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-41. C. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 6-87. D. Power Steering Fluid. See Power Steering Fluid on page 6-30. E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air C...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of thedipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommendedoil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. Forengine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities andSpecifications on page 6-90. Notice: Do not add too much...

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 StandardGM4718M are all you need for good performance andengine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered by th...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem and the Oil Life Indicator 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 c...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filters. Notice: If you spray water into the engine aircleaner/filter intake and water enters the engine aircleaner/filter housing, you could damage yourvehicle’s engine. The repairs woul...

4. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter and any loose debris that might be found in the air cleaner base. 5. Inspect or replace the filter. 6. Repeat the procedure for the second air cleaner/filter. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the engine aircleaner/filter. { CAUTION: Operating the engine with...

Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain thecorrect working temperature. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep ha...

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 or150,000 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. The engine coolant surge tank is located toward therear of the engine compartment on the driver side of thevehicle. For more information on location, see EngineCompartment Overview on page 6-12. Check to see if c...

If the LOW COOLANT message does not appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC) after two minutes, thecoolant is at the proper fill level. If a LOW COOLANTmessage does appear, repeat Steps 1 through 3 thenreinstall the pressure cap, or see your dealer/retailer. If coolant is needed, add the proper ...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 6-12 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 or youhear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system couldindicat...

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 the vehicle in an area where the temperaturemay fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing. Adding Washer...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 6-12 forthe location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normalb...

Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. The fluid level should be above the MIN mark on thereservoir. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic systemchecked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake h...

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...

Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas thatcan explode. You can be badly hurt if you are notcareful. See Jump Starting on page 6-36 for tipson working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If the vehicle is driven infrequently,remove the black, ne...

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

Headlamp Aiming The high intensity discharge (HID) visual optical aimingtype headlamps have been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment. If the headlampsneed to be re-aimed, it is recommended to see yourdealer/retailer for service. However, it is possible tore-aim the headlamps a...

Headlamp Vertical Aiming To properly prepare the vehicle for vertical headlampaiming, see Headlamp Aiming on page 6-42 formore information. Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performedbefore making any adjustments to the vertical aim.Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in anincorrect headlam...

2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (A) out of the blade (C). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If yo...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The example below shows a typicalpassenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’swidth, height, aspect ratio, construction ty...

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tiresbased on three performance factors: treadwear,traction and temperature resistance. For moreinformation see Uniform Tire Quality Grading onpage 6-64. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can b...

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

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

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. 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 areunder-inflated. Check the tire’s inflati...

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

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires for signs of wear or damage.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6-61for additional information. If your vehicle has P235/50R18 size tires theyshould be rotated any time you notice unusualwear. Rotate the t...

XLR-V Tires Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehiclehas P235/45R19 size tires on the front axle andP255/40R19 size tires on the rear axle. Differenttire sizes front to rear should not be rotated. When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds,...

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

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use onlyradial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that donot ...

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...

{ WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration, cornering,hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resista...

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

{ CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off and cause a crash. When youchange a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromplaces where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use acloth ...

{ CAUTION: Raising the vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle or the vehiclemay fall and cause your or others injury. If you ever use a jack to lift the vehicle, follow theinstructions that came with the jack, and be sure to usethe correct lifting points to avoid damaging ...

Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear ofthe vehicle, on either the driver or passenger side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 6-71

3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). For more information, see Doing Your Own ServiceWork on page 6-4. If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving,especially if you maintain the tires properly. If a...

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

• Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps withdegreasers can leave residue that streaks andattracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 dropsper gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. • Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery. • Organic solvents such as napt...

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from thepaint finish. You can get approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer/retailer. If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, theclearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the color...

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

Fiberglass Springs (CompositeSprings) Notice: If you use acidic or corrosive cleaningproducts, engine degreasers or aluminum cleaningagents on fiberglass springs, you may damagethe springs. The repairs would not be covered byyour warranty. Use only approved cleanerswhen cleaning your vehicle’s fiber...

Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine,specifications, and replacement parts. See “EngineSpecifications” under Capacities and Specifications onpage 6-90 for your vehicle’s engine code. Service Parts Identification Label ...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse blockis located next to theengine on the passengerside of the vehicle.For more information onlocation, see EngineCompartment Overview onpage 6-12. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson the vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any el...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 7-11 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.4L V8 D Automatic 0.040 in (1.02 mm) 4.6L V8 A Automatic 0.050 in (1.27 mm) XLR-V Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 4.4L V8 (V-Series) 443 hp (330 kW) @ 6400 rpm 414 lb ft (561 Nm) @ 3900 rpm 4.4L 9...

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 will driveit. You might drive very short distances only a fewtimes a week. Or you might drive long distances all thetime in very hot, dusty weather. You might use thevehicle ...

The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 7-11 and Maintenance Replacement Partson page 7-13. 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 (...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.See footnote (g). • 4.4L ...

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 Year Starter Switch 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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the...

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. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Elements 4.4 L V8 Engine 10342024 A2945C 4.6 L V8 Engine 19166106 A1208C Engine Oil Fil...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.6L V8 Engine 4.4L V8 Engine 7-14

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5Customer 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 (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle,including tips and videos...

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

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 ...

In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrangetransportation through a friend or relative, limitedreimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may beavailable. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs andbe supported by original receipts. See your dealer forinformation regarding the allowance am...

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 willassist in understanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. 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 2-42 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...