Cadillac 2006 SRX - Manual

• Move the front of the horizontal control up or down toraise or lower the front part of the cushion. • Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down toraise or lower the rear part of the cushion. • Lift up or push down on the center of the horizontalcontrol to move the seat cushion up or down....

Heated Seats If your vehicle is equippedwith heated front seats, thebuttons are located onthe climate control panel. There is one button for the driver and one for the frontpassenger. Each button has three settings, LO, HIand off. The active setting appears on the climate controlpanel display. The L...

Reclining Seatbacks If your front passenger’s seat has a manual recliningseatback, the lever is located on the outboard sideof the seat. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move theseatback to where you want it. Release the lever tolock the seatback in place. { CAUTION: If the seatback is n...

{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts cannot do theirjob when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,you could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lap belt ca...

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 cushionand slide the seat with your body. Release the leverand try to move the seat forward and rearward tobe sure it is locked into place. Enterin...

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 ...

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 beso serious that even buckled up, a person would notsurvive. But most crashes are in between. In manyof them, people who buckle up can survive andso...

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. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, inc...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safetybelt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for small adults. When attached to ashoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions thebelt away from the neck and head. There is one guide avail...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driverand right front passenger. Although you cannot seethem, they are located on the buckle end of the safetybelts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’sforward movement in a moderate to severe frontal andnear front...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the belt inthis way, in a crash the child might slide underthe belt. The belt’s force would then be appliedright on the child’s abdomen. That could ca...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around th...

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,it will have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint itself or in aboo...

6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.You may find it helpful to use your knee to pushdown on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the chi...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel, whichshows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-37for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The driver...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal ornear-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate onlyif the impact exceeds a predetermined deploymentthreshold. Deployment thresholds take into account...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors andanchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safe...

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

One key works all ofthe lock cylinders onthe vehicle. Your vehicle has an Immobilizer Vehicle Theft-DeterrentSystem. The key has a transponder in the key headthat matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,you must purchase it from your de...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will notwork at the normal range in any location. If you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,it is pro...

Doors and Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked,the handle will not open it. You increasethe chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash if the doors are notlocked...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that when the doors areclosed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is movedout of PARK (P), all the doors will lock. The frontdoor inside handles will remain active. The doors willunlock every time you stop the vehicle and movethe shi...

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch orby lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do t...

Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation Your vehicle has a power liftgate. The vehicle must bein PARK (P) to power open or close the liftgate. The liftgate must be completely closed to power open orthe liftgate completely open to power close. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound at thebeg...

Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a poweropen or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and theliftgate will automatically reverse direction to the fullclosed or open position. After removing the obstruction,the liftgate may be power opened or closed normally...

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 armrest near eachwindow. Press the up ordown arrows on theswitches to raise orlower the windows. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP)that allows you to use the power windows oncethe ignition has been turned off for up to 10 minutes....

Window Lockout This feature allows you to disable the passengerwindow switches. The passenger windowlockout button is locatedbelow the power windowswitches on the driver’sdoor armrest. Press the button to disable the passenger windowcontrols. The light on the button will illuminate, indicatingthat t...

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 makeit impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System The security lightis located onthe instrumentpanel cluster. If the ...

Testing the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock switchor the remote keyless entry transmitter andclose the door. Wait approximately 3...

Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle is equippedwith a passivetheft-deterrent system. The system works when you turn the key to ON. Thekey uses a transponder that matches an immobilizercontrol unit in your vehicle. The correct key will startthe vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, you may notbe able t...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the keyto four different positions. Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and youcan’t turn it, be sure you are using the correctkey; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn thesteering wheel left and right while you turn...

Steering Column Ignition Lock Release If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery withlow voltage, you can still release the ignition lock andremove the key. Use the following procedure to releasethe steering column: 1. Locate the plastic screw head on the underside of the plastic cover for the ...

Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine will not start in any other position — thatis a safety feature. To restart when you are alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage ...

Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an enginecoolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( − 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of ...

Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats. There are several differentpositions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels.It is the best position to use when you start theengine because your vehicle cannot move e...

2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. The odometer on the instrument panel cluster willchange from the mileage to a number indicatingthe requested gear range when moving theshift lever forward or rearward. See Speedometerand Odometer on page 3-35 for more informationo...

4. Turn the key to OFF. 5. Remove the key from the ignition switch and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the keyin your hand, the vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your v...

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when theignition is in ON. See Automatic Transmission Operationon page 2-26 for more information. If you cannot shift out of PAR...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever 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 Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® The vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror with OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-40. O (On/Off): The on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is used ...

To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until...

Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls on thedriver’s door armrestoperate both outsiderearview mirrors. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selectorcontrol to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s sidemirror. The center position is off and will not movethe mirrors if the directional co...

Directions and Connections Plan • Advanced Automatic Collision Notification • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge • Driving Directi...

Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remoteprogramming. It is also recommended that upon thesale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal HomeRemote buttons should be erased for security purposes.See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Butt...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remotebutton for at least half of a second. The indicator lightwill come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons To erase programming from the three Universal HomeRemote buttons do the fo...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use yourdoor key to lock or unlock it. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has cupholders located between the frontseats. Slide the cover back to expose them. Thereare also cupholders in the armrest of the second rowseat. Press the panel on ...

Luggage Carrier { CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of yourvehicle that is longer or wider than the luggagecarrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattressand so forth — the wind can catch it as youdrive along. This can cause you to losecontrol. What you are carrying could beviolently torn o...

Convenience Net If your vehicle has a convenience net, the conveniencenet attaches to the floor or back wall of the rear ofthe vehicle using six anchor points. The net can beused like a hammock across the rear of the vehicle orhooked on the floor. Put small loads, like grocerybags, behind the net. I...

The vehicle may have an UltraView sunroof over thefirst two rows of seats. The ignition must be on, orin accessory, or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP)must be active for to operate it. See Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) on page 2-23. The sunroof/sunshadeswitches are located in theheadliner between ...

Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle mayalso have features that can be programmed through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC VehiclePersonalization on page 3-66 for more information. Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has the memory feature, you c...

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Other Warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Horn . . . . . . . . . . ...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.The lever returns automatically when the turn iscomplete. An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash inthe direction of theturn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flashto sign...

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

6 (Low Speed): Put the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (High Speed): Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six secondswhile you are driving, the exterior lamps will come onautomatically if the exterior lamp cont...

Rear Window Wiper/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. The switch for the rearwasher/wiper is located inthe overhead console. N (Rear Wiper): Press this side of the ...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do not want to.You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the cruise control switch off until youwant to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise ...

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControl There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the set button at the end of the lever,then release the button and the acceleratorpedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. • Move the cruise switch...

Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on thebrake pedal. Stepping on the brake pedal will end the current cruisecontrol session only. Move the cruise control switchto off to turn off the system completely. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the...

Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp controlis left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp positionand the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.See Lights On Reminder on page 3-46 for additionalinformation. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamp...

To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exteriorlamp control off. Then turn on the fog lamps or parkinglamps, and the DRL will turn off. The HeadlampsSuggested message will appear on the DIC display.This will work regardless of gear position and whether ornot the parking brake is set. As ...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed isless than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system turns on, thethree lights on the display will illuminate for one and ahalf seconds to let you know that the system is working.If your vehic...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammableitems in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or othersmoking materials could ignite them and possiblydamage your vehicle. Never put flammable items inthe ashtray. Ashtr...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed andthe temperature is set, the system will automaticallycontrol the inside temperature, the air delive...

You can switch from English to metric units through theDriver Information Center (DIC). If you have the Baseaudio system, see DIC Main Menu on page 3-53. If youhave the Navigation system, see “Setup Menu” in theNavigation System Manual. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from theair, so yo...

Sensors There is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel,near the windshield. There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated to the right of thesteering wheel on theinstrument panel. These sensors monitor the solar radiation and theair inside your vehicle, then use the information tomaint...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized if the climate control system isused properly. There are two modes to clear fog fromyour windshield. Use the defog mode to clear thewindows of fog or...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when theignition is in ON. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clearas much snow from t...

Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from theair inlets at the base of the windshield thatmay block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors mayadversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear ofobjects to h...

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 needs to be changedperiodically. For how often to change the passengercompartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenanceon...

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

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modules, the...

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...

This light should come on, as a check to show you itis working, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light does not come on, have it repaired.This light will also come on during a malfunction inone of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfir...

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle’ssystems. It is also used to display driver personalizationfeatures and warning/status messages. All messageswill appear on the audio system display. If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use theinformation con...

Status of Vehicle Systems You can view the status of several vehicle systemsusing the DIC. Vehicle Information Menu To access this menu, press the up or down arrow onthe INFO switch located to the right of the display. The following items are available when the ignitionis in ON. These items will not...

DIC Main Menu Accessing the DIC Main Menu To access the main menu of the DIC, do the following: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through themenu items. The DIC main menu consists of the followingmenu items: • e BASS - MID - TREBLE • e...

DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions e BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This menu item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass,midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of theaudio system. For more information, see “Setting theTone (Bass/Treble)” and “Adjusting the Speakers(Balance/Fade)” under Ra...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problemdetected in one of your vehicle’s systems. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from thescreen for further use. To clear a message, pressthe CLR button. Be sure to take any message that appears on thescreen seriously and...

DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization that allows you toprogram certain features to a preferred setting for up totwo people. The number of programmable featuresvaries depending upon which model of the vehicle ispurchased. On all vehicles, features such as climate controlsettin...

Personalization Features The following choices are available for programming: Personalization Name This feature allows you to type in a name that willappear on the DIC display whenever the correspondingremote keyless entry transmitter is used or one ofthe buttons on the driver’s door armrest (1 or 2...

Remote Recall Memory If your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on, youcan recall any previously programmed seat, adjustablepedals, and mirror controls when the unlock buttonon the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Programmable ...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until REMOTE EXIT RECALL is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between ...

Auto Exit Seat If your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on, youcan recall any previously programmed exit position forthe driver’s seat when the key is removed from theignition and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable Modes Mode 1: O...

To determine the mode to which the vehicle isprogrammed or to program the vehicle to a differentmode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until TWILIGHT DELAY is highlighted. 3. Pr...

Lights Flash at Lock This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash oncewhen the remote keyless entry transmitter is used tolock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this featureto work, and the lamps will not flash if the parkinglamps or headlamps are on. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2:...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between...

Driver Unlock in Park The feature allows the driver’s door to automaticallyunlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may ha...

If this feature is selected, Driver Unlock in Park,Doors Unlock in Park, or Doors Unlock Key Outcannot be selected. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exitthe programming mode by following the instructionslater in this section or program the next feature availableon your vehicle. Doors...

Doors Unlock Key Out This feature allows the doors to automatically unlockwhen the key is removed from the ignition. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may have been chang...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DELAYED LOCKING is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on ...

Mirror to Curb in Reverse If your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on,the passenger’s outside rearview mirror will movedownward so you can view the curb when the shift leveris shifted into REVERSE (R). The mirror will return tothe last k...

Enhanced Chime Volume This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of thevehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannotbe turned off, only adjusted. Programmable Modes Mode 1: NORMAL Mode 2: LOUD Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which...

Added sound equipment may interfere with theoperation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or othersystems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’ssystems may interfere with the operation of soundequipment that has been added. Notice: The chime signals related to seat belts,parking brake, and other functio...

Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected typeof programming • Receive announcements...

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn AVC on or off. An X will appear in the box when AVC is selected on. 4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press the CLRbutton or wait for the display to time out. SOURCE: Press this button to select a source, eit...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmedon the six numbered firm keys, by performing thefollowing steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. ...

Using DSP Available only with the premium Bose ® audio system, this feature is used to provide a choice of five differentlistening experiences: DSP normal, talk, spacious, rearseat, and driver seat. DSP can be used while listening tothe radio or the CD player. The radio keeps separateDSP settings fo...

Activating Category (CAT) Stations(RDS and XM™) CAT allows you to search for stations with specific typesof music. The selectable categories are POP, EASY,TALK, CNTRY (Country), CLASS (Classical), and JAZZ. To activate program types, perform the following steps: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter t...

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...

Using the Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on theCD will begin playing. A CD may be loaded with the radiooff but it will not start playing until the radio is on. If the ignition or radio is turned off with...

F3 RDM (Random): Press this firm key to listen tothe tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.RANDOM will appear on the display. Press RDM againto turn off random play. RANDOM will disappearfrom the display. F4 RPT (Repeat): Press this firm key to hear a trackover again. REPEAT will appear on...

8. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to find the feature that you would like to store to the key. 9. Press the TUNE/SEL knob when you have found the feature to be stored. The display will update,by showing the symbol of the feature that youselected next to the configurable key. 10. Repeat the previous steps fo...

Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjustthe volume, adjust this knob. The transmitters are located above the video displayscreen. The headphones will shut off to save batterypower if they lose the signal from the system after aboutfour minutes. The signal may be lost if the system isturne...

How to Change the Video Format whenin the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. Insome countries, the video format may be in PAL system.To change the video format, perform the following: 1. Connect to the red RCA jack. 2. Press the SRCE button on the DVD faceplate or the...

DVD Player Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off. X (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. SRCE (Source): Press this button to cycle through theavailable video modes. Auxiliary is available whenan auxiliary device is plugged into the auxiliary jackson the D...

n , q , p , o (Menu Navigation): Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu. r (Enter): Press this button to select items within a menu. If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system,after pressing the SRCE button, the enter buttoncan select all speaker or rear video. See the SRCEbutton ...

Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitterwindow above the video screen and press the desiredbutton. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affectthe ability of the RSE system to receive signals from theremote control. If the remote control does not seem tobe working, the ...

Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control. 2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, usingthe diagram on the inside of the batterycompartment...

Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source isrunning but there is nopicture or sound. Press the MODE buttonto change from theDVD player mode to theauxiliary source mode.Check to make sure thatthe auxiliary source isconnected to the inputsproperly. My disc...

Cleaning the DVD Player When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and buttons,use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean clothand gently wipe the video screen. Do not spraydirectly onto the screen and do not press too h...

g (Voice Recognition): If your vehicle has the navigation system, press this button to initiate voicerecognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the NavigationSystem manual for more information. 1-6 (Preset Stations): Press this button to play stationsthat are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons....

FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signalswill reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,causing the sound to fade in and out. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-t...

Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear quarterglass windows, located in the rear of the vehicle onthe driver and passenger sides. Make sure thatthe inside surface of the rear windows are not scratchedand that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged.If the inside s...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-11. { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

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

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that up. “I will be careful” is not theright answer. What if there is an emergency, a need totake sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?A person with even a m...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. 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 androad conditions. This can help you steer aroundthe obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and contro...

To turn the system off,press the TC (tractioncontrol) button locatednear the shift lever. If you press the TC (traction control) button once, thetraction control system will turn off and the tractioncontrol system warning light will come on. Pressthe TC button again to turn the system back on. If yo...

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, enginepower is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is likefour-wheel drive, but it is fully automatic. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning...

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait toaccelerate until you are out of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’sperformance. See Accessories and Modificationson pa...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while youare 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 ...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driverhas asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly ...

Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheeldrive. If your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive, youshould not drive off-road unless you are on a level,solid surface. Many of the same design features that help make yourvehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weathe...

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some things to keepin mind. At higher speeds: • You approach things faster and you have less timeto scan the terrain for obstacles. • You have less time t...

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keepa firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or othersurface features can jerk the wheel out of your handsif you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,even with...

Here are some things you must not do if you stall,or are about to stall, when going up a hill. • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting intoNEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regainforward momentum. This will not work. Your vehiclewill roll backwards very quickly and you could goout of contr...

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably goacross the incline of a hill. If this happens, you haveto decide whether to try to drive across the incline.Here are some things to consider: • A hill that can be driven straight up or down may betoo steep to drive across. ...

Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,be sure you, and any passengers, get out on theuphill side, even if the door there is harder to open.If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle startsto roll over, you will be right in its path. If you have to wa...

Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood watersdemand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drivethrough it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheelhubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it — youprobably will not get through. Also, water that deepcan dam...

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected onthe underbody, chassis, or under the hood. Theseaccumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake liningscleaned and checked. These substances can causeglazing and uneven braking. Check the body s...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your tire-to-road traction is not as good ason dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much treadleft, you will get even less traction. It is always wiset...

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...

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit,do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your sp...

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 onthe road, 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 suppliesin your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-53. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tiresand the road, you can have a very slippery situation.You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will needto be very careful. What i...

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 willwant to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)on page 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on anyslipper...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels. If yourvehicle has the StabiliTrak ® System, turn the system off by pressing and holding the Traction button sothat the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message andthe traction ...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labelson your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry, the Tir...

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). Formore information on tires and inflation see Tires onpage 5-53 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60. There is also important loading information...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B SubtractOccupant Weight200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C AvailableCargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’scapacity ...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing serviceif you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside 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 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 vehicle ifany of its wheels will be on the ground. If your vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, it can...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well — or evenat all. You and your passengers could beseriously injured. You may also damage yourvehicl...

Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailerweight for your vehicle. Package Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Base 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 6,853 lbs (3 808 kg) V92 4,250 lbs (1 928 kg) 9,353 lbs (4 242 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) isthe total allowable weight of the completely l...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someo...

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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 Outsideof Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind noise and affect windshield washer performance.Check with your dealer before adding equipment tothe outside of your vehicle. Fuel The 8th digit of yo...

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 to youand others, read and follow all the instructionson the pump island. Turn off your engine whenyou are refueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep ...

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 injuryto you and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left sideof the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever islocated under the fron...

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

Engine Oil Your vehicle may havean oil pressure light onthe instrument cluster. There is also an Oil Pressure Low — Stop Enginemessage on the Driver Information Center (DIC).If the light and/or message appears on the instrumentcluster, it means you need to check your engine oil levelright away. For ...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of thedipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.But you must use the right kind. This section explainswhat kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on page...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use For V6 Engine Vehicles Only 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 isbest for your vehic...

For V8 Engine Vehicles Only Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oilmeeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meetingthis standard may be identified as synthetic.However, not all synthetic oils will meet thisGM standard. You should look for and use onlyan oil that meets GM...

Oils meeting theserequirements shouldalso have the starburstsymbol on the container.This symbol indicatesthat the oil has beencertified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). You should look for this on the oil container, anduse only those oils that are identified as meetingGM Standard GM4718M an...

Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets youknow when to change the engine oil and filter. This isbased on engine revolutions and engine temperature,and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,the mileage at which an oil change will be indicat...

Base Audio System Press the CLR button located to the right of theDIC display to acknowledge the Change Engine Oilmessage. This will clear the message from thedisplay and reset it. To reset the oil life indicator, use the following steps: 1. Press the up or down arrow on the INFO button located to t...

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

4. The two sides of the airbox are hinged at the bottom. Open the airbox by pushing the top ofthe airbox cover toward the engine. 5. Remove the air filter by lifting it straight up through the opening in the airbox. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See Normal Maintenance Replacem...

How to Reset the Change TransmissionFluid Message and the TransmissionFluid Indicator After the transmission fluid has been changed, theChange Trans Fluid message and the transmission fluidlife indicator must be reset. To reset the messageand indicator, use one of the following procedures: Base Audi...

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiatorcorrosion. In addition, the engine coolant mayrequire changing sooner, at the first maintenanceservice after each 25,000 miles (41 500 km) or24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairswould not be cove...

Checking Coolant 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. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator ...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine 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 not spi...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood.Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming 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 whatyou will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Some vehicles may be equipped with an engine drivenfan, as well as the electric pusher fans (A) which arelocated behind the vehicle’s grille. {...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicat...

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

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of thereservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acc...

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake fluidreservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN.If it is not, have yourbrake system checkedto see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure the level is above the ...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. Whenit is time for a new battery, get one that has thereplacement number shown on the original battery’slabel. We recommend an ACDelco ® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for battery location.Warning: Battery posts, ...

All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in this section apply to yourvehicle. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, thereis an additional system that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer casefluid unless you suspect there i...

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

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

Your vehicle may have HID headlamps. After yourvehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced,you may notice that the beam is a slightly differentshade than it was originally. This is normal. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside andcan burst if you drop or scratch the bu...

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 tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additionalinformation refer to the tire manufacturer’s bookletincluded with your vehic...

Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roadsoften, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle.All season tires provide good overall performance onmost surfaces but they may not offer the tractionyou would like or the same level of performance aswinter tires on snow or ice ...

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P asthe first character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the ...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) orkilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weightof optional accessories. Some examples of opt...

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards):A tire information system that provides consumerswith ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, andtreadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturersusing government testing procedures. The ratings aremolded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uni...

High Speed Operation { CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h)or higher, 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...

TPM Sensor Identification Codes Each TPM sensor has a unique identification code. Anytime you replace one or more of the TPM sensors,the identification codes will need to be matched to thenew tire/wheel position. Each tire/wheel position ismatched, to a sensor, by increasing or decreasing thetire’s ...

10. After hearing the confirming double horn chirp, for the left rear tire, exit the matching processby turning the ignition switch to OFF. 11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading informationlabel. 12. Put the valve caps back on the valve ste...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle...

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 ...

{ CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can bedangerous. It could affect the braking andhandling of your vehicle, make your tires loseair and make you lose control. You could havea collision in which you or others couldbe injured. Always use the correc...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the rearof the vehicle. To access the equipment, do thefollowing: 1. Remove the storage bin to access the jack if your vehicle has the cargo management system. If your vehicle has the third row seat, remove thehead rest stor...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It isdesigned to stop the compact spare tire from suddenlyfalling off your vehicle if the cable holding the sparetire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tiremust be s...

Storing the Flat Tire with aFlat Load Floor 1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartmentcover back on. 2. Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in a horizontal position on the floor in the rearof the vehicle. 3. Route the ti...

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, youshould stop as soon as possible and make sure the sp...

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

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaneror spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, testa small hidden area for colorfastness first. If thelocally cleaned area gives any impression that aring formation may result, clean the entire...

Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water(use mild dish washing soap). Dry the woodimmediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so thatthe speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots withjust water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts...

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 your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrical equipment can damage your vehicle andthe damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.Some add-on electrical equipment can keep othercomponents fr...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location. To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located oneach side of the fuse block cover. Then lift the ...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Automatic Transmission 9.5 qt 9.0 L Cooling System 3.6L V6 11.7 qt 11.1 L 4.6L...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 (LY7) 7 Automatic 0.044 inches (1.1 mm) 4.6L V8 (LH2) A Automatic 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) 5-106

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...

The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced,make sure these are used. All parts should be replacedand all necessary repairs done before you o...

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) Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i). • Inspe...

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 ar...

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 Transmission 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...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco ® Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25728874 A2029C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129 4.6L V8 89017342 PF61 Passe...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service andthe type 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 a...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

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

Online Owner Center 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 and an electronicver...

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram This program, available to qualified applicants,can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost ofeligible aftermarket adaptive equipment requiredfor your vehicle, such as hand controls or awheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of timef...

Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer support program for newvehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered tocustomers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumpercoverage provided by...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehiclethat you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warrantyrepair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximumamount per day and must be supported by receipts.This requires tha...

In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriateconfidentiality is to be maintained and need isshown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a specificvehicle with non-GM organizations for researchp...

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

Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly hope you willnotify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car DivisionP.O. Box 33169Detroit, MI 48232-5169 ...