Cadillac SRX - Manuals

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not movin...

Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used tooperate them are located on the outboard side ofthe seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding thehorizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushionby moving the front of the horizonta...

Memory Seat and Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature have buttons locatedon the driver door. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: Saves the seating position for driver 2. S : Recalls the easy exit position. To program the buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat including the seatback reclin...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenth...

Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, use thevertical power seat control located on the outboard sideof each seat. • To recline the seatback, press the control towardthe rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward thefront of the vehicle. {...

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle ismoving. Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraintis at the same height as the top of the occupant’shead. This position reduces the chance of a neck injuryin a crash. 1-9

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Adjusting the Second Row Seat The second row seat can be adjusted forward orrearward. Pull up on the lever under the seat cushion andslide the seat. Release the lever and try to move the seatforward and rearward to be sure it is locked into place. Entering or Exiting t...

Stowable Seat If the vehicle has a third row seat, it is a powerfolding seat. The head rests must be removed before folding thethird row seat. See Head Restraints on page 1-9for more information. The buttons to operate the power folding third row seatare inside the liftgate and behind the second row...

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 gooddriver does not protect you from things beyondyour control, such...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for fr...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head. There is one guide availabl...

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 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...

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

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the...

{ CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the bestprotection for adults, but not for young childrenand infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety beltsystem nor its airbag system is designed for them.Young children and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide. Alwayssec...

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

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe 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...

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

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

Programming Transmitters to theVehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehiclewill work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacementcan be purchased and programmed through yourdealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter isprogrammed to the vehicle, all remaining transmittersmust ...

Remote Vehicle Start The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to startthe engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts upthe vehicle’s automatic climate control system. When theremote start system is active, the climate control systemwill heat and cool the inside of the vehicle according...

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 ...

Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle has a power liftgate. The vehicle mustbe in P (Park) to power open or close the liftgate.The liftgate must be completely closed to poweropen or completely opened to power close. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound at thebeginning of eac...

If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while thepower function is in progress, the liftgate power functionwill continue to completion. If the transmission is shiftedout of P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgatelatches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the openposition. Cargo cou...

Manual Liftgate Operation With the doors unlocked, the power liftgate can alwaysbe manually opened and closed. To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle on theoutside of the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use thepull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgatelatch will power cinch to clos...

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...

Express-Down Window This feature is on all windows. Press the switch to thesecond position and release the switch to activatethe express-down feature. To stop the window as it islowering, press down or pull up briefly on the switchagain. Express-Up Window This feature is on all windows. Pull the swi...

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window willnot reverse automatically. You or others could beinjured and the window could be damaged. Beforeyou use express override, make sure that all peopleand obstructions are clear of the window path. In an emerg...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System The security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster. If the ignition is off and a door is open, ...

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 RKE transmitter and close the door. Waitapproximately 30 seconds until t...

PASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS-Key ® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key ® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the keyis removed from the ignition. The system is automatica...

Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing aTrailer on page 4-39 for the trailer towing capabilitiesof your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can begradually increased. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the keyto four dif...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows • Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes oruntil the driver door is opened. Power to the windowsor sunroof will ...

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the wayto the floor and holding it there as you hold thekey in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds.Wait at l...

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up in coldweather conditions at or below 0°F ( − 18°C). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be pluggedin at least four hours before starting. An internalthermostat in the p...

Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats. There are several differentpositions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is thebest position to use when you start the engine becausethe vehicle cannot move ea...

Tow/Haul Mode The vehicle may be equipped with a Tow/Haul mode.The button is located on instrument panel underthe climate controls. You should use this featureto assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. When Tow/Haul isactivated the Tow/Haulsymbol will illuminate onthe instrument panelcluster. Se...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedalis located on the lowerportion of the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lighton the instrument panel cluste...

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

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 This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lockrelease system. The shift lock release is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shiftlever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fullyreleased, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out ofP (Park), u...

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 inside rearview mirror withautomatic dimming and OnStar ® controls; or it may have OnStar ® and a compass display. See OnStar ® System on page 2-43 and/or Compass on page 2-38 formore information. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming...

To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold O until a zone number displays. 3. Once the zone number displays, press O repeatedly until the correct zone number if reached.If C appears in the compass window, the...

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 detect thedistance to an object up t...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift leveris moved 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...

How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicleinformation. This information is automatically sent to anOnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed,the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags orAACN system deploy. This information usually includesthe vehicl...

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

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glovebox handle up to open it. Use the key tolock and unlock the glovebox. Cupholders Your vehicle has cupholders located between thefront seats. Slide the cover back to expose them.There are also cupholders in the armrest of thesecond row seat. Press the panel on th...

Sunroof Sunroof (Ultra View) { CAUTION: People who are in a crash and not wearing asafety belt properly can suffer much worse injuries.They can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it, and be seriously injured or killed. This is truefor any vehicle occupant, in any motor vehicle. In aroll...

Press the back of the sunroof switch to open thesunroof. When the switch is pressed to the first stop thesunroof will open to a desired position. Press the switchto the second stop to express open the sunroof to apreset comfort position. Press the second stop again tofully express open the sunroof. ...

Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front andrear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warnsothers that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the ste...

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...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash inthe direction of theturn or lane 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 there until the lanechange is co...

Flash-to-Pass This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlampsto signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever towardyou to use this feature. When this is done the followingwill occur: • If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in Da...

6 (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, thelonger 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...

Rear Window Wiper/Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer untilthe windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washerfluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking yourvision. The switch for the rearwasher/wiper is located inthe overhead console. Z (Rear Wiper): Press this side of the ...

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. ...

The cruise control buttons are located on the left sideof the steering wheel. T (On/Off): Press to turn the system on and off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruisecontrol is on. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make thevehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET ...

Resuming a Set Speed If the brakes are applied while the cruise control is at aset speed, the cruise control disengages. But it doesnot need to be reset. Once the vehicle reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, press the +RES button on the steering wheel.The vehicle returns to the speed selected prev...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.When going up steep hills, you might have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed.When going downhill, you might have to brake orshift to a...

To drive the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exteriorlamp control off. Then turn on the fog lamps orparking lamps, and the DRL will turn off. This worksregardless of gear position and whether or not theparking brake is set. The regular headlamp system should be turned on whenneeded. Light Sensor ...

Ashtray For vehicles with an ashtray, it is located under theclimate control system on the instrument panel.Press the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrumentpanel by holding the edges and pulling straight out.To reinstall, push the tray back into place. There...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for thevehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan ControlB. DisplayC. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Temperature ControlE. Air Conditioning F. PowerG. Air Inlet ControlH. PASS (Passenger) Climate Con...

«ª (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons closest to the driver to increase ordecrease the temperature inside the vehicle. «ª (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons closest to the passenger toincrease or decrease the temperature for the frontpassenger...

0 (Defrost): This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshieldwith some air going to the side window outlets. Whenselected, the system turns off recirculation and runs theair conditioning compressor, unless the outsidetemperature is at or below freezing....

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger stays onfor about 20 minutes, before turning off. At highervehicle speeds, the rear defogger ...

Rear Air Conditioning System For vehicles with the rear air conditioning system, it hastwo fan speed selectors. One fan speed selector islocated in the front overhead console and the other islocated in the headliner above the second row seats.The rear air conditioning system is designed to provideco...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter helps remove dustand pollen from the air entering the vehicle. Like thevehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it needs to be changedperiodically. For how often to change the passengercompartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safelyand economically. United States version shown,...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See“SPEEDOMETER” under DIC Operation and Displayson page 3-46 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer wor...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimesounds for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occursif the passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-65 for more information.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...

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

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though,you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have your brake system ...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light This light comes on brieflywhile starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by thedealer/retailer. If the system is working normally theindicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperaturewarning light on could cau...

Tire Pressure Light This light comes on brieflywhen the engine is started.If it does not, have thevehicle serviced byyour dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light thengoes off. This light also comes on when one or more of the tiresis significantly underinflated. A tire ...

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle ...

While the Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature is active,the DIC will change to show the selected gear.See “Driver Shift Control (DSC)” under AutomaticTransmission Operation on page 2-27 for moreinformation. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appearon the display. Be sure to take any mes...

Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button: TRIP A or TRIP B These displays show the current distance traveled sincethe last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi)or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be ...

Vehicle Information Display Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicleinformation button: OIL LIFE REMAINING If the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oillife remaining. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAININGon the display, ...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of your vehicle’s systems. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from thescreen for further use. To clear a message, pressthe set/reset button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screenseriously an...

back on again while you are driving, your vehicleneeds service. Have the StabiliTrak ® system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.See StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6 for more information. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the magnetic ridecontrol or automa...

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions relatedmalfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by yourdealer/retailer as soon as possible. SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h) This message displays when your vehicle speedis limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicledetects a ...

TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turnsignal if you drive your vehicle for more than about1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on. A multiple chimesounds when this message is displayed. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This symbol appears withthis message. This message displ...

Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it isrecommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTI...

FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customizationfeatures back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORYSETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button to access the settings for this feature.Then press the menu up/down butt...

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...

For a Six-Disc CD Player To turn the radio clock display on or off: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the MENU button until the H label option is displayed. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the H label until the clock and date settings appear. 4. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arro...

For the Six-Disc CD Player To change the time and date default setting: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting frommonth/day/year to day/month/year, by pressingthe MENU button. 2. Once the H label displays, press the pushbutton located under that label...

Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio stationfavorites while the vehicle is stopped. Tune to yourfavorite stations using the presets, favorites button, andsteering wheel controls, if your vehicle has thisfeature. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. FAV (Fa...

Undesired XM categories can be removed through thesetup menu. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Turn the a knob to display the category you want removed. 4. Press the pushbutton locate...

Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R orCD-RW Disc Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing anMP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more informationon how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc,see Using an MP3 on page 3-81 later in this section. CD Messages DISC ERROR: If an error message displays and/orthe C...

To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm(1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUXbutton to begin playing audio from the device overthe vehicle speakers. O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or dec...

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

Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see theseparate Navigation System manual. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)System If the vehicle has a navigation radio system, it couldhave the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.For more information on how to use the RSE system,see...

PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the nextpreset radio station or channel set on the mainradio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if thefront seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press thisbutton to go to the beginning of the CD or D...

y / c z (Previous/Next): Press to go to the previous or the next radio station stored as a favorite. When a CD is playing, press either arrow to go tothe previous or to the next track. Press c z to end an OnStar Hands-Free Call. + e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the radio volume. b ...

XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio receptionfrom coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States,and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound tofade in and out. In addition, traveling or ...

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 1-13. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and...

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...

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

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

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...

The airbag system is designed to work properly under awide range of conditions, including off-road usage.Always wear your safety belt and observe safe drivingspeeds, especially on rough terrain. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any roadand this is certainly true for off-road driving. At...

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safeand close to home before you go into the wilderness.Off-roading requires some new and different skills. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Youreyes need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpe...

Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kindsof terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its manydifferent features. Surface Conditions: Off-roading surfaces can behard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow,or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the vehic...

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

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

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

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

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving becausesome drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insider...

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...

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

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4 improvesvehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, butapply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following distance on any slippery roadand watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur onotherwise clear roads in shade...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).With the driver’s door open, you will find the labelattached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows thenumber of occupant seat...

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weightof occupants and cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driverand passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weigh...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight forExample 3 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs(453 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...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anythingelse —they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is acrash, they will keep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden st...

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...

Dolly Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground, or even with only two ofits wheels on the ground, will damage drivetraincomponents. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehiclewith any of its wheels on the ground. Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles, can be towed using...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer ifthe correct equipment is not used or the vehicle isnot driven properly. For example, if the trailer istoo heavy, the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. The driver and passengers couldbe seriously injured. The veh...

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

Tow/Haul Mode Pressing this button atthe end of the shift leverturns on and off thetow/haul mode. This indicator light on theinstrument panel clustercomes on when thetow/haul mode is on. Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavytrailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Modeon page...

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

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Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added tothe vehicle, they can affect vehi...

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 7-15. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do y...

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 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 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 When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine, you will see the following: 5-12

Engine Oil The vehicle could have anoil pressure light on theinstrument cluster. There is also an OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINEmessage on the Driver Information Center (DIC).If the light and/or message appears, check the engineoil level right away. For more information, see “OILPRESSURE LOW STOP ENGI...

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.For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacitiesand Specifications on page 5-109. Notice: Do not add too muc...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M This vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting 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 recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered by the vehic...

What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water, or a goodhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing orrags cont...

{ CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you d...

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 located onthe driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of theengine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Chec...

How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to f...

If the engine coolant temperature gage is no longer inthe overheat zone or an overheat warning no longerdisplays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive thevehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicledistance from the car in front of you. If the warningdoes not come back on, continue...

How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighte...

Adding Washer Fluid The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message willappear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when thefluid level is low. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-51 for more information. Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluid until thetank is full. See EngineCompartm...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 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 5-12. The fluid level should beabove MIN. If it is not,have your brake hydraulicsystem checked to seeif there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure t...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexa...

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

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always connectand remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or other ...

How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the transfer case, you’ll need to addsome lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the levelto the bottom of the ...

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use R...

How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the front axle, you may need to addsome lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine w...

High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a very high voltage. If you try toservice any of the system components, you couldbe seriously injured. Have your dealer/retailer or aqualified technician service them. The vehicle may h...

4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in a T-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab. 5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from theJ-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assemblyaway from the arm. Allowing the wiper blade arm t...

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 Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer to the tiremanufacturer. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintain...

Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires, they areclassified as low-profile performance tires. Thesetires are designed for very responsive driving onwet or dry pavement. You may also notice moreroad noise with low-profile performance tires andthat they tend to wear fast...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tiresidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’swidth, height, aspect r...

(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 5-68. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can ...

(E) Tire Inflation : The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi(420 kPa). For more information on tire pressureand inflation see Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-56. (F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio,cons...

(C) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, asshown in item C of the illustration, it would meanthat the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high asit is wide. (D) Construction Code : A letter code is used ...

Vehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacityweight and the original equipment tire size andrecommended inflation pressure. See “Tire andLoading Information Label” under Loading theVehicle on page 4-30. Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amo...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure inyour vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readingsto a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

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...

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

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

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 5-65 for more information. Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehiclehas the following tire combinations: • P...

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See TirePressure Monitor Operation on page 5-60. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 5-109. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can ma...

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

While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conformto federal safety requirements and additionalGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on t...

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 have theright wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMSsensors for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the ...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires, do notuse tire chains. They can damage your vehiclebecause there is not enough clearance. Tirechains used on a vehicle without the properamount of clearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. Thearea da...

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

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you orot...

A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jackand change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment is located in the rear of the vehicle.To access the equipment: 1. Remove the storage bin to access the jack if your vehicle has the cargo management sy...

Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,ahead of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire onpage 5-88 for more information about the compact spare. To remove the spare tire from the vehicle, do thefollowing: A. Wheel Wrench B. Cable C. Retainer D. Compact Spare Tir...

15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscrosssequence, as shown. { CAUTION: Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause the wheel to come loose and even comeoff. This could lead to a crash. If you have toreplace them, be sure to get new originalequipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as s...

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to bestored with the valve stem pointing down. If thespare tire is stored with the valve stem pointingupwards, the secondary latch will not work properlyand the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fallfrom the vehicl...

7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench untilyou feel more than two clicks. This indicates that thecompact spare tire is secure and the cable istight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. 8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,...

And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep thespare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.Using them can damage the vehicle and can damagethe chains too. Do not use tire chains on thecompact spare. Appea...

4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning processthat was used with plain water. If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaneror spot lifter may be necessary. ...

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. Approved cleaning products can beobtained from your dealer/retailer. If the vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, theclearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the col...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on the vehicle may damage the paint finishand/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, alwayswipe off any overspray from all painted surfaceson the vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ve...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver side. It can be seen through the windshieldfrom outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Certification/Tire ...

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

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

Application Capacities English Metric Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Replacement) 5-Speed Automatic 7.4 qt 7.0 L 6-Speed Automatic 6.7 qt 6.3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in thismanual. R...

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 few times aweek. Or you might drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You might use the vehicle...

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells whatshould be checked, when to check it, and what can easilybe done to help keep the vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13 and Maintenance Replaceme...

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 # Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, andparking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints requirelubrication but should not be lubricated unless theirtemperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher, or they could bedamaged. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for ...

(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such ...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: It is important to check the engine oilregularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure tokeep the engine oil at the proper level can causedamage to the engine not covered by the ve...

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...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF onlywhen the shift lever is in P (Park). • The ignition key should come out only inLOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer/ret...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.6L and 4.6L engines 25798271 A2944C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129 4.6L ...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine 6-16

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

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer 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 ...

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

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 its repair.If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, takeyour vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to thefacility 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 and use.See also OnStar ® System on page 2-43 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...