Cadillac 2006 DTS - Manual

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controlsare located on theoutboard side of thefront seats. • Move the front of the control up or down to adjustthe front portion of the cushion. • Move the rear of the control up or down to adjustthe rear portion of the cushion. • Slide the control forward or r...

Heated and Cooled Seats Your vehicle may have heated and cooled front seats. To operate the heated or cooled seats, the ignition mustbe on. The buttons are located onthe front doors forward ofthe door handle. I (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seatback. H (Cooled Seat): Pre...

When you press a button, the feature will turn on at thehighest setting. Each time you press the button, thefeature will go down one temperature setting. To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button untilthe display lights turn off. If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is startedusing t...

Head Restraints The front head restraints lock into place when raised.To release a front head restraint and lower it, press thebutton located at the base of the restraint. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance o...

Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. This seatcan be converted to a storage area by loweringthe seatback. See Center Flex Storage Unit onpage 2-50. For information on safety belts for this position, seeCenter Front Passenger Position on page 1-24. Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehic...

J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. Press the button to turn on the desired feature. A lighton that button will display to show which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. Acolumn of three lights next to the buttons...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are ...

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

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 anaccident — even one that is not your fault — youand your passengers can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, su...

Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wearit properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. T...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the ...

Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sitin the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position, youhave a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To makethe belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it alongthe belt. To mak...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash. A...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for small adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide better position...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canprovide. The shoulder belt should...

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...

Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or position a child on a continuous flatsurface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests towardthe center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provid...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We,therefore, recommend that child restraints be securedin a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facinginfant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing...

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to makesure that the vehic...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-58

{ CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the airbag might not inflate properly orit might force the object into that personcausing severe injury or even death. The pathof an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Donot put anything between an occupant and anairbag, and do not attac...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from theright front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts foryour airbag syst...

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my airbag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnosticmodule (located under the driver’s seat), orthe overhead console can affect...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry System Operation . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Doors and Locks . . . ....

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Thechildren or others could be badly injured oreven killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehiclewith children. 2-3

There is a master key that works all of the lock cylinders(driver’s door, ignition, and glove box). There is also a valet key which only operates thedriver’s door and the ignition. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.Be sure you have spare ...

Matching Transmitter(s) toYour Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement canbe purchased through your GM dealer. Remember tobring any additional transmitters so they can alsobe re...

3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down. Use atype CR2032 battery, or equivalent type. 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. Make sure the cover is on tight, sowater will not get in. 5. Test the operation of the transmitte...

Once two remote starts or a single start with a timeextension have been provided, the vehicle mustbe started normally with the ignition key to get moreremote vehicle starts. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if thekey is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there isan emiss...

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system,you must unlock the doors with the key or remotekeyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. From the outside, use either the key or the remotekeyless entry transmitter. From the ...

Trunk { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lidopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You cannot see orsmell CO. It can cause unconsciousness andeven death. If you must drive with the trunk lidopen or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

Power Windows The power windowswitches are located onthe driver’s door armrest. In addition, each door has a switch for its own window.Each power window switch operates with two positionsfor both up and down movement. Press the switchto the first position to lower the window to the desiredlevel. Pul...

Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on the driver’s door armrest near thewindow switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rearwindow controls. The light on the button will illuminate,indicating the feature is in use. The rear windowsstill ca...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal. Valet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switchis located inside theglove box. 9 (Off): Pres...

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 or the remotekeyless entry system and close the door. Wait 30seconds until the securi...

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: • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast orslow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do notmake full-throttle...

B (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio andwindshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To useACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise. C (RUN): This position is where the key returns to afterthe vehicle is started. This position displays some ofthe warning and indicator lights. D (START): This p...

3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Trypushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding it there as you hold the key inSTART for about three seconds. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, do the ...

How long should you keep the coolant heater pluggedin? The answer depends on the outside temperature, thekind of oil you have, and some other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here, we ask that you contactyour dealer in the area where you will be parkingyour vehicle. The dealer can give yo...

THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving,however, it offers more power and lower fuel economythan AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). You shoulduse THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavyload, driving on steep hills or winding roads. Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead ofAUT...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedal islocated to the left of theregular brake pedal,near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot and push the parking brakepedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning ligh...

Shifting Into Park (P) { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canroll. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your vehicl...

Console Shift Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever,use the following procedure to shift the vehicle intoPARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicleand then...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight ofthe vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock.To prevent torque lock...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror with Intellibeam™, OnStar ® , and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with OnStar ® and a compass display. For more information, see OnStar ® System on page 2-43. For more information on Intellibeam™, see “IntellibeamIntelligent ...

Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.It will be necessary to adjust the compass tocompensate for compass variance if the vehicle isdriven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances,such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will benecessary to adjust th...

Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle ma...

Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Your vehicle’s mirrorcontrols are located o...

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with anygarage door opener that does not have the “stop andreverse” feature. This includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982. If youhave a newer garage door opener with rolling codes,please be sure...

Gate Operator and CanadianProgramming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to time out or quit after several seconds oftransmission. This may not be long enough for UniversalHome Remote to pick up the signal during programming.Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufacturedt...

Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote usinga Universal Home Remote button previously trained,follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash...

Center Flex Storage Unit Your vehicle may be equipped with a center flex storageunit that includes a front center seat with a lap beltand an underseat storage compartment. The centerseatback can also be used as a fold down armrest.Cupholders are also located at the front edge ofthe storage unit and ...

Vent Open: From the closed position, press and holdthe passenger’s side switch forward to vent thesunroof. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upwardto the full vent position. The sunshade must beopened manually. Close: To close the sunroof, operate the controlsaccording to one of the following:...

To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must be inPARK (P). Press and release either button 1 orbutton 2 corresponding to the desired driving position.The seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will moveto the position previously stored for the identifieddriver. You will hear a single beep. ...

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-63Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . . . .3-64StabiliTrak ® Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-64 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . .3-65Engine Coolant Tem...

Instrument Panel Overview Column-Shift Model shown, Console-Shift Model similar 3-4

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column If your vehicle has thisfeature, the power tiltwheel control is located onthe outboard side of thesteering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control upand the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control downand the steering wheel wil...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8 • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9 • Flash-To-Pass Feature • N Winds...

{ CAUTION: • On winding roads, FCA may not detect avehicle ahead. You could crash into avehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCAon winding roads. • When weather limits visibility, such as infog, rain, or snow, FCA performance islimited. There may not be enough warningdistance to the vehicle in front...

Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Ifso, you may need to turn off the engine and cleanthe lens. See “Cleaning the System” under AdaptiveCruise Control on page 3-19. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps tosignal the driver in front of yo...

Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor ismounted on the interior side of the windshield behind therearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate thewipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up onthe windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear thewinds...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. J Washer Fluid: Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever,to spray was...

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful onlong trips. Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control ison, you will see a cruise light o...

The cruise control buttonsare located on left side ofthe steering wheel. I (On): This position activates the system. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button tomake the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previouslyset speed. –SET (Set): Press this button to set the speed. [ (Cancel): Press this b...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you may have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift toa lower gear ...

If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles youmay see ahead. { CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar isblocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detecta vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control maynot have time to slow your vehi...

Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control To disengage the system, apply the brake pedal, pressthe cancel button, or press the Adaptive CruiseControl button. Erasing Set Speed Memory When you press the Adaptive Cruise Control button orturn the ignition off, the set speed memory is erased. Other Messages T...

AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position toautomatically turn on the headlamps at normalbrightness, together with the following: • Parking Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Intellibeam™ ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with thefoll...

Driving with Intellibeam™ Intellibeam™ will only activate your high-beams whendriving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under theautomatic control of Intellibeam™, until any of thefollowing situations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps. • The s...

• Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of thevehicle points upward, causing the Intellibeamsensor to aim high and not detect headlamps andtaillamps. • You are driving on winding or hilly roads. You may need to manually disable or cancel thehigh-beam headlamps by turning the low-beamheadlam...

To idle your vehicle with the DRL off at night, turn offautomatic lighting and shift the transaxle into PARK (P).Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the DRL.The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off automaticlighting and manually tu...

Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The button for this control is located below the exteriorlamps control. Push the button in and release to extend the button.Turn the button clockwise for brightness of th...

The front display is located on top of the instrumentpanel to the right of the driver. The rear display islocated near the rear window and can be seen bylooking over your right shoulder. The rear display hasthree color-coded lights. The front display will have eitherthree or six lights depending on ...

How the System Works whenMoving Forward When moving forward, the system detects objects onlynear the front bumper. If an object is detected at a forward speed of less than5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within a 4 ft(1.2 m) distance to a detected object when UFRPA firstcomes on, the following ...

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

Automatic Operation AUTO 9 (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fanspeed. If the OnStar ® system is activated when this position is selected, the climate control fan speedwill lower. AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO ...

h (AUTO RECIRCULATION): If the AUTO position is selected on either the fan or mode control, the systemwill automatically control the air inlet to supply freshoutside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the carfaster. The indicator light on the recirculation button willlight whenever the syst...

Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle ofthe instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation.Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will notwork properly. There is also an interior temperature sensor locatednext to the steering wheel that measures thetemperature of the a...

In order to prevent false temperature readings atstartup, the displayed temperature will not change untilthe following occurs: • Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for5 minutes. • Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the information from...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press the center of the control to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sureto clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.The rear window defogger will ...

Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear climate-control system, therear-seat passengers can use it to adjust the direction ofthe airflow, the fan speed and the temperature for therear-seating area. This system also works with the mainclimate-control system in your vehicle. The control...

Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode.When automatic operation is active, the system willautomatically control the fan speed. If in auto fan mode,pressing the up arrow button will cancel automaticoperation and places...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of thepollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like yourvehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it may need tobe changed periodically. For how often to change thepassenger compartment air filter, see ScheduledMaintenance...

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,...

Passenger Safety BeltReminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN orSTART, a chime will sound for several secondsto remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.This would only occur if the passenger airbag isenabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65for more infor...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or theycould even inflate without a crash. To help avoidinjury to yourself or others, have your vehicleserviced...

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer for service. { CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readinesslight ever come on together, it means thatsome...

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

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light With the anti-lock brakesystem, the light will comeon when your engine isstarted and may stay onfor several seconds. Thatis normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, theremay be a problem with the antilock portion of thebrake system. If the red BRAKE...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light The engine coolanttemperature warning lightwill come on when theengine is very hot. This light will also come on briefly when the vehicleis started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays onwhile driving, there may be a problem with the coolingsyst...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition, and emissioncontrol systems. This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended toassure that emissions are at acceptable levels for t...

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration. Here are some things you need to know in o...

DIC Controls and Displays The Driver InformationCenter (DIC) has differentdisplays which can beaccessed by pressing theDIC buttons located onthe instrument panel, to theleft of the steering wheel. 3 Trip/Fuel: Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display Men...

AVERAGE SPEED This display shows the average speed of the vehicle ineither miles per hour (mph) or kilometers perhour (km/h). This average is calculated based on thevarious vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset ofthis display. To reset this display, press the set/resetbutton. The display will...

RELEARN REMOTE KEY This display allows you to match the remote keylessentry transmitter to your vehicle. To match a remotekeyless entry transmitter to your vehicle, do thefollowing: 1. Press the vehicle information button until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press the set/reset button. The message ...

FOLLOWING GAP This symbol appears with this message. If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), thismessage will display to show the follow distancethat has been set. There are six follow distances tochoose from. Each follow distance is shown on the DICby displaying from one to six bars betw...

SERVICE STABILITRAK Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancementsystem called StabiliTrak ® . See StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-10. This message will display if there has been a problemdetected with the StabiliTrak ® system. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull offthe road ...

TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears withthis message. This message will display when the trunk is not closedcompletely. You should make sure that the trunk isclosed completely. TURN SIGNAL ON If you drive your vehicle for more than about1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this messagewill display as a...

The customization features were set to the defaultsettings when your vehicle left the factory, but theymay have been changed from their default state sincethat time. The customization preferences are automaticallyrecalled. To change customization preferences, use the followingprocedure. Entering the...

FRANCAIS (French): All messages will appearin French. ESPANOL (Spanish): All messages will appearin Spanish. JAPANESE: All messages will appear in Japanese. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and press theset/reset ...

Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTINGappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button toaccess the settings for this feature. Then press themenu up/down button to scroll through the followingsettings: OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on. 30 SECONDS (default): The exterior lam...

AUTO (Automatic) HIGH BEAMS If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select tohave the Intellibeam™ system turned off or on. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-30 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO HIGHBEAMS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton to acce...

MEMORY SEAT RECALL If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to selectyour preference for the memory seat recall feature. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel onpage 2-51 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEATRECALL appears in the display. Press the set/res...

Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any ofthe following occurs: • The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). • The ignition is no longer in RUN. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons arepressed. • The end of the feature settings menu is reached. ...

Here are some ways in which you can help avoiddistraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the ...

Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). TheRDS feature is available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. This system relies uponreceiving specific information from these stations andwill only work when the information is avail...

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwiseto decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): The radio is alsoequipped with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV).When SCV is on, the radio volume automatica...

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, orXM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. a (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations...

Undesired XM™ categories can be removed throughthe setup menu. To remove an undesired category,perform the following: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Rotate the tune knob to display the category you want removed. 4....

XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updatin...

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when aCD is playing. The CD will remain safely inside the radiofor future listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CDwhen listening to the radio. The CD icon and amessage showing disc and/or track number will appearon the display wh...

Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R will be played in thefollowing order: • Play will begin from the first track in the first playlistand will continue sequentially through all tracks ineach playlist. When the last track of the last playlisthas been played, play will continue from the firsttra...

Playing an MP3 Insert a CD-R partway into the slot (Single CD Player),or press the load button and wait for the message toinsert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), label side up. Theplayer will pull it in, and the CD-R should begin playing. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD-R in theplayer it w...

Once the disc has been scanned, the player will defaultto playing MP3 files in order by artist. The currentartist playing is shown on the second line of the displaybetween the arrows. Once all songs by that artist areplayed, the player will move to the next artist inalphabetic order on the CD-R and ...

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displaysan error message, write it down and provide it to yourdealer when reporting the problem. Listening to a Portable A...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls The audio steering wheelcontrols may be differentdepending on yourvehicles options. Someaudio controls canbe adjusted at the steeringwheel. They include thefollowing: x w (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous presetradio st...

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and staticduring normal radio reception if items such as cellphonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, andexternal electronic devices are plugged into theaccessory power outlet. If there is interference or static,unplug the item from th...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-10. { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drivea vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Statistics show that the chance of being in a collisionincreases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having acollision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof this driver having a collision is 12 ...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-62. Braking action involves perception time andreaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you have to bring up yourfoot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourt...

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadconditions. This can help you steer around the obstaclewhile braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and contro...

The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayedand the traction control system and StabiliTrak ® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if thereis a problem with the system. When this light and theSERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system isnot operational. Adjust your dri...

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both controlsystems — steering and acceleration — have to dotheir work where the tires meet the road. Addingthe sudden acceleration can demand too much of thoseplaces. You can lose control. See Traction ControlSystem (TCS) ...

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, thengoes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lanehighway is a potentially dangerous...

• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its frontin your inside mirror, activate your right lanechange signal and move back into the right lane.Remembe...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night visionproblems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview...

Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicleclean — inside and out. Glare at night is mademuch worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of theglass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glassmakes lights dazzle and flash more than cleanglass would, making the pupils of your eyescontr...

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road,and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment ingood shape...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed mo...

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain youallow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, donot, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Driveon to the next...

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on theroad, the dro...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyour trunk. Also see Tires on page 5-49. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter c...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet theroad probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires andthe road, you can have a very slippery situation. You willhave a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to bevery careful. What is ...

Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on aslippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will wantto begin stopping sooner than you would on drypavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) onpage 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on any slippe...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label isattached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). Withthe driver’s door open, you will find the label attachedbelow the door lock post (striker). The tire andloading information label shows the number of occ...

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

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to therear edge of the driver’s door. This label shows thegross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.Never excee...

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast asthe vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden st...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Service on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehicle Towin...

Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow yourvehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the...

That is the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.Many of these are important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. So please read this section carefullybefore you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,wheel ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg).These are total maximum weights including the load. Buteven that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and ...

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-75 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . .5-80Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of thes...

Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacement parts,and tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance t...

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This may cause windnoise and affect windshield washer performance. Checkwith your dealer before adding equipment to theoutside of your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommen...

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsystem and also damage the plastic and rubberparts. That damage would not be covered underyour warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowem...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn off yourengine when you are refueling. Do not smokeif you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.Keep s...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbolon it. It is locatedon the lower left side ofthe instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near thecenter of the hood. Move the rel...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-12

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-93. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-39. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-34. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Coolant Surge...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/literof oil. But you must use the right kind. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, see Capacities and Specifications onpage ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useonly an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. These numbers on an oil ...

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provideeasier cold starting and better protection for your engineat extremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additive...

How to Reset the Engine OilLife System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytimethe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situationoccurs where you change the oil prior to a CHA...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each50,000 mile (83 000 km...

Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engineair cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges andalign the two screws. 3. Tighten the two screws on the top o...

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxlefluid level if you have been driving: • When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). • At high speed for quite a while. • In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather. • While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be a...

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in thecross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn thehandle clockwise. Reinstall the engine aircleaner/filter assembly. How to Add Automatic...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add onlyDEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

Checking Coolant The engine coolant surgetank is located toward therear of the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side ofthe vehicle. For more information on location, see EngineCompartment Overview on page 5-12. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but onlywhen the engine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stayaway from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and geteveryone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown. Wait until there is no sign of...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-28

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir is located next tothe underhood fuseblock on the passenger’sside of the vehicle.See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for more informationon location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ...

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

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for reservoir locationand access. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an acc...

Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This will helpkeep dirt from entering the reservoir. { CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in your brakesystem, your brakes may not work well, or theymay not even work at all. This could cause acrash. Always ...

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts inthe proper sequence to GM torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as completeaxle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your deal...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not car...

Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in an accident, theheadlamp aim may be affected and adjustment maybe necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their hig...

Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced byyour dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a very high voltage. If youtry to service any of the system components,you could be seriously injured. Have ...

A. Correct Installation B. Incorrect Installation For the proper type and size windshield wiper blades,see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts onpage 6-13. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,height, aspect ratio, construction type and servicedescription. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in t...

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a tire size. (A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of ametric tire sizing system. The letter P as the firstcharacter in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tireengineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire andRim Association. (B) Ti...

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

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properlyinflated even when they are under-inflated. Check thetire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Coldmeans your v...

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

Professional Vehicle The proper inflation of the tires on your professionalvehicle depends on the type of tires on it. • If your vehicle has P235/60R17 size tires, the coldinflation pressure is 41 psi (284 kPa). • If your vehicle has LT235/60R17E size tires, thecold inflation pressure depends on the...

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires assoon as possible and check wheel alignment. Alsocheck for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Timefor New Tires on page 5-64 and Wheel Replac...

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities andSpecifications on page 5-101. { 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 an accident. Wh...

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

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your 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 your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo no...

{ CAUTION: If you add different sized wheels, your vehiclemay not provide an acceptable level ofperformance and safety if tires notrecommended for those wheels are selected.You may increase the chance that you willcrash and suffer serious injury. Only useGM specific wheel and tire systems developedf...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government test course.For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one anda half (1.5) times as well on the government course asa tire graded 100. The relative ...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. It could failsuddenly and cause a crash. If you have toreplace a wheel, use a new GM originalequipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire...

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

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’shazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack a...

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placement ofwheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to usethe jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. Toaccess the equipme...

A. CoverB. Wing NutC. RetainerD. Jack and Wheel Wrench E. Jack ContainerF. Spare TireG. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-13 2. Reinstall the spare tire (F) with the valve stem up, and line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (G) orwheel center and place on the compartment floor. 3. Insert...

Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best ifit is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt candamage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.Regular vacuuming is recommended...

Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that thespeaker will not be damaged. Clean spots withjust water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight not be able...

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. GM-approved cleaning products can beobtained from your dealer. See VehicleCare/Appearance Materials on page 5-90. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a bas...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitew...

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’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehi...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer first.Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicleand the damage wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Some add-on electrical equipment cankeep other components fr...

Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat onthe driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must beremoved to access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with themetal on the seat cushion, you could cause a shortthat c...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System 12.9 qt 12.2 L Engine Oil with Filter 7.5 qt 7.1 L Fuel Tank 18...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealerfor details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in theDriver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means thatservice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicleserviced as soon as possible within the next600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are drivingunder the best co...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Professional Vehicle Only: Enginecooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service...

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability, and emission control performance of yourvehicle. Your GM Goodwrench ® dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs a...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular b...

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shiftlever is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in OFF. Contact your GM Goodwrench ® dealer if service is...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filte...

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, ho...

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehiclerepairs or the interpretation of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. Although you may be required toresort to this informal dispute resolution program...

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)...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than anauto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillacowner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillacadvisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealertechnician who can provide on-site service. Each technician travels w...

Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, anadvisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealertechnician, if available, can travel to your location within a30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillacdealership. If beyond this radius, we will arr...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you shouldcontact your dealer and request an appointment. Byscheduling a service appointment and advisingyour service consultant of your transportation needs,your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle...

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it isnot part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Aseparate booklet entitled Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information furnished with each new vehicleprovides detailed warrant...

Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, theseon-board systems do not record sounds, such asconversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access informationabout a crash...

If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • 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 911 for help. Do notleave t...

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair Process 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...