Cadillac 2006 STS-V - Manual

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controlsare located on theoutboard sides of thefront seat cushions. • Move the front of the horizontal control up or downto adjust the front portion of the cushion. • Move the rear of the horizontal control up or downto adjust the rear portion of the cushion. •...

To raise the position of the lumbar support, press andhold the top of the control. To lower the position oflumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control.Let go of the control when the lower seatback reachesthe desired level of support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allowss...

Heated and Ventilated Seats Your vehicle may haveheated and ventilatedfront seats. The buttonsare located on the climatecontrol panel. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): This part of the button is for the heated seat and seatback. { (Ventilated Seat): This part of the button is for the ventilated seat. T...

Power Reclining Seatback The vertical power seat control described earlier allowsthe seatback to recline. See Power Seats on page 1-2for more information. Do no have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving. { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous...

Head Restraints The front and rear headrestraints lock into placewhen raised. To releasethe head restraint andlower it, press thetab located at the baseof the restraint. The front head restraints also tilt forward and rearward. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to...

Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. The buttons used tocontrol the heated rear seats are located on the backof the center console. The engine must be runningfor the heated seat feature to work. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn the heated seat feature on...

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 dohave a 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...

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...

{ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward too much, which could increase injury.The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfo...

{ CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn maynot provide the protection needed in a crash.The person wearing the belt could be seriouslyinjured. The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across the chest. These parts ofthe body are best able to take belt restrainingforces. 4. Buckle,...

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer willorder you an extender. It is free. When you go in toorder it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, sothe extender will be long enough for you. To help...

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 andin every 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.General Motors recommends that child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in arear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facin...

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...

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 3-60for 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 frontalor near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflateonly if the impact exceeds a predetermined deploymentthreshold. Deployment thresholds take into account...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. Afteran airbag inflates, you will need some new partsfor your 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 center console), or theoverhead console can affec...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Keyless Access System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children unattended in a vehicle isdangerous, but it is even more dangerous ifthe keyless access transmitter is also left inthe vehicle. A child or others could be badlyinjured or even killed. They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move...

There is one key for thedriver’s door, glove boxand rear seat pass-throughdoor. See “Rear SeatPass-Through Door” underTrunk on page 2-14 formore information. Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System withpushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 2-24for information on starting the vehicle. Not...

If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless accesstransmitter range, try doing one of the following: • Check the distance. You may be too far from yourvehicle. You may need to stand closer duringrainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects maybe blocking the signal. Take ...

If you have additional transmitters to program, thisprocess can be repeated until four transmitters havebeen programmed. The DIC will then display MAX# FOBS LEARNED and will exit the programming mode. When you are done programming transmitters, pressthe unlock button on each keyless access transmitt...

3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+) side down. Use a battery type CR2032 orequivalent. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put it together so water will not get inside the transmitter. 5. Test the transmitter. Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engi...

Doors and Locks Door 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, thehandle will not open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehiclein a crash if the doors ar...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle was programmed from the factory so thatwhen the doors are closed, the ignition is on andthe shift lever is moved out of PARK (P), all the doorswill lock. The front doors can still be opened from the inside whilethe doors are locked. If a rear passenger n...

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...

Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the trunk lid. • V (Trunk Lid Release): Press this button located on the driver’s door. The vehicle must be inPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet modeturned off. To disable valet mode, see Valet LockoutSwitch on page 2-23. • Press the trunk lid r...

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door This feature allows you to access the trunk withoutopening the trunk lid. If the vehicle ever loses power,the trunk can be accessed and opened throughthis door. To open the door, do the following: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the ke...

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 window switches are located on the armrestnear each window. Press the front of the switch tothe first position to open the window to the desired level.Lift up the front of the switch to the first position toclose the window. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) tha...

Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on the driver’s door armrest near thewindow switches. Press this button to disable therear window controls. The light on the button willilluminate, indicating that the feature is in use. The rearwindows can be raised or low...

Theft-Deterrent System Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster. If the ignition is off and a door is open, the security lightwill flash, reminding you to arm the theft-deterrentsystem. To arm the system, do one of the following: • ...

If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened without thekeyless access transmitter, the horn will sound for30 seconds and the lamps will flash for two minutes.The vehicle cannot be started without a keylessaccess transmitter. The Theft-Deterrent system will not arm if: • The key is used to lock the drive...

If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. Toreplace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers onpage 5-105. If the fuse does not need to be replaced, youmay need to have your vehicle serviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm ...

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...

9 ACC (OFF/ACCESSORY): When this button is pressed, the engine will turn off even if the shifter is notin PARK (P). If the shifter is in PARK (P), the ignitionmode will change to RAP, if all doors are closed.The ignition mode will change to OFF, if a front door isopened. See Retained Accessory Power...

Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when yourvehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel.If there is not a keyless access transmitter...

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 ...

While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have firmershifting and increased performance. You can use thisfor sport driving or when climbing/descending hillsto stay in gear longer or to down shift for more power orengine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gearsappropriate ...

Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.And, if you leave the vehicle with the enginerunning, it could overhea...

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrake before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe vehicle is running. See Automatic TransmissionOperation (STS) on page 2-28 or AutomaticTransmission Operation (STS-V) on ...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you cannotsee or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strangeor different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

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 Rearview Mirrorwith Intellibeam™ and OnStar ® Your vehicle may have an Intellibeam™ inside rearviewmirror with OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-45. To turn on and enable Intellibeam™, press and releasethe Intellibeam™ bu...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with a compass display. The mirror alsocontains OnStar ® controls. For more information see OnStar ® System on page 2-45. The mirror includes an eight-point compass display inthe uppe...

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

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...

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garagedoor opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”feature. This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newergarage door opener with rolling codes, please be sur...

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...

Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operatethe sunroof are located onthe overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be ONor Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active.See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25. Express Open: The express open...

Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization that allows you toprogram certain features to a preferred setting for up totwo drivers. The back of the keyless access transmittersare labelled 1 or 2. Additional keyless accesstransmitters programmed to the vehicle, as 3 and/or 4,do not have ...

3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob. 4. Press the CNFG radio button or the tune/select knob located on the right side of the radio toenter the radio’s main menu. 5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP. 6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu. 7. Turn the tu...

KEY FOB REMINDER This feature chirps the horn three times when thedriver’s door is closed and there is a keyless accesstransmitter left inside of the vehicle. This will only occurwhen the vehicle is off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it w...

When REMOTE START is on, a check mark will appearnext to the feature name. You can then choose toactivate any or all of the following features by turningthe tune/select knob to highlight the feature, thenpressing the knob to turn it on. CLIMATE CONTROL: The climate control system willengage when the...

If this feature is selected, START BUTTON RECALLcannot 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. START BUTTON RECALL If your vehicle has the optional ...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under“Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until AUTO EXIT SEAT is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to s...

LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash when thekeyless access transmitter is used to unlock thevehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature towork, and the lamps will not flash if the parking lampsor headlamps are on. If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on and e...

HORN CHIRPS AT LOCK This feature sounds the horn once when the keylessaccess transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doorsmust be closed for this feature to work. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it wasprogrammed to Mode 2. The mode to ...

To determine the mode to which the vehicle isprogrammed or to program the vehicle to a differentmode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under“Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until TWILIG...

DOORS UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows all of the doors to automaticallyunlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it wasprogrammed to Mode 2. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may have been changed s...

DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows all of the doors 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 wasprogrammed to Mode 1. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may have...

KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all of the doors whenyou approach the vehicle with your keyless accesstransmitter and pull either front door handle. See DoorLocks on page 2-12 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from...

3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exitthe programming mode by following the instructionslater in this section or program the next fe...

Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it wasprogrammed to Mode 2. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may have been changed sinceit left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure: 1. Enter the PER...

SUSPENSION MODE If your vehicle has this feature, you can select betweenperformance or touring modes. Performance mode isused where road conditions or personal preferencedemand more control. This setting provides more “feel”or response to road conditions. Touring mode isused for normal city and high...

Entering the Driver Exit SettingsSubmenu To enter the memory programming mode for your exitsettings, use the following procedure: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in ACC position, or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P) orthe vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h). 2. Press any butt...

STORE EXIT SETTINGS To store exit settings, use the following procedure: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to acomfortable exit position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions liste...

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

Push the control forward and the steering wheel movestoward the front of the vehicle. Push the controlrearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rearof the vehicle. To set the memory position, seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-53 and MemorySeat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-70. Heat...

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 flash tosign...

Warning the Driver The alert symbol will flashon the HUD and a warningbeep will sound when driveraction may be required. The driver warning is active when: • You are approaching a vehicle too quickly. • You are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for moreinf...

Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering columnoperates the windshield wipers. 7 (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its originalposition. For more cycles, hold the lever down beforereleasing it. 9 (Off): Put the lever i...

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...

The headlamps must be on to be washed. If theheadlamps are off, only the windshield will be washedwhen the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluid islow, the headlamp washers will not work. See Windshield Washer on page 3-15 for additionalinformation. Cruise Control These controls are locatedo...

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...

A graphic on the HUD indicates the selected followdistance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance.The vehicles will move closer together as you select asmaller follow distance. Alerting the Driver The alert symbol will flashon the HUD and a warningbeep will sound whendriver action is required...

{ CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect andreact to stationary or slow-moving vehicles orother objects ahead of you. Your vehicle mayaccelerate toward objects, such as a stoppedvehicle that suddenly appears after the leadvehicle changes lanes. Your complete attentionis always required whil...

Curves in the Road { CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations incurves, it may respond to a vehicle in anotherlane, or may not have time to react to a vehiclein your lane. You could crash into a vehicleahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle.Give extra attention in curves and be rea...

Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of theturn signal/multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: O (On/Off): Turn the control to this position to turn of...

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previouslylisted ...

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 thecontrol of Intellibeam™, until any of the followingsituations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps. • The system dete...

• Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt,haze or other obstructions. • Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of thevehicle points upward, causing the Intellibeam™sensor to aim high and not detect headlampsand taillamps. • You are driving on winding or hilly roads. You may need ...

When the automatic lights are enabled and it is darkenough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beamheadlamps will turn on. When it is bright enoughoutside, the low-beam headlamps will go off, and theDRL will turn back on. If you start your vehicle in a darkgarage, the automatic headlamp syste...

Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy ormisty conditions. The fog lamp controls are located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever. - (Fog Lamps): The band with this symbol is used to turn the front fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lampsto work. To turn ...

With Twilight Sentinel ® you will see the following happen: • When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signallamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps andparking lamps will come on. The other lampsthat come on with headlamps will also come on. • When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is lessthan 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 isworking. 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). See DIC Controlsand Displays on page 3-74. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from theair, so you may notice water dripping underneathyour vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.This is no...

0 (Defrost): Pressing the defrost button directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to theside windows and outboard panel outlets. In this mode,the system will automatically turn off recirculation and runthe air-conditioning compressor, unless the outsidetemperature is at or b...

Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet tochange the direction of the airflow, either side-to-side orup and down. Use the thumbwheels to open or closethe outlets to adjust the airflow. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to open the outletscompletely and allow the maximum a...

9 (Off): This is the off position. Y (Vent): This mode directs all the rear passenger airflow to the outlets in the console. This is the normalposition for cool down conditions. \ (Bi-Level): This mode directs airflow to the console outlets and the floor. [ (Floor): This mode directs all of the airf...

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 Uplevel versio...

Passenger Safety BeltReminder Light Several seconds after the ignition button is pressed toSTART, a chime will sound for several seconds toremind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.This would only occur if the passenger airbag isenabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58for more...

{ 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.That is 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 Temperature Gage This gage shows theengine coolanttemperature. It can be used to see when your engine has warmed upand to make sure your cooling system is operatingproperly. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area,the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolanttemperature ...

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system ofyour vehicle or the replacement of the original tireswith other than those of the same Tire PerformanceCriteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emissioncontrols and may cause this light to come on.Modifications ...

If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. Thediagnostic system can determine...

Here are some things you need to know to help yourvehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CheckEngine light is on or not working properly. To perform a Check Engine light bulb check with thekeyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is in thepassenger compa...

DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modeswhich can be accessed by pressing the four DICbuttons located on the instrument panel, to the left ofthe steering wheel. DIC Buttons (Base Level) If your vehicle does nothave a Head-Up Display(HUD), these are thebuttons...

Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed bypressing the information button. MPH (km/h) If your vehicle has this display, it shows the vehicle’sspeed digitally in either miles per hour (mph) orkilometers per hour (km/h). MILES RANGE (km RANGE) This display show...

ENGINE OIL LIFE If your vehicle has this display, it shows the estimatedoil life remaining. If you see 99% ENGINE OIL LIFEon the display, that means that 99% of the current oillife remains. When the oil life is depleted, the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message will appear on the display. Youshould change ...

Trip Odometer Press the trip information button until tripodometer A or B appears on the DIC display. The tripodometer shows the current distance traveled since thelast reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi)or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at thesame time. For base level veh...

NO FOBS DETECTED This message is displayed if the vehicle does not detectthe presence of a keyless access transmitter whenyou have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle doorhas just closed. The following conditions may causethis message to appear: • Driver-added equipment plugged into the acce...

SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System) Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancementsystem called StabiliTrak ® . See StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-11. The SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will display if there hasbeen a problem detected with StabiliTrak ® . If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message comes ...

STABILITY SYS (System) OFF The STABILITY SYS OFF message will display anytime you turn off StabiliTrak ® using the TC (traction control) on/off button. See Traction Control System(TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. Whenthis message has been displayed, StabiliTrak ® is no longer available to assi...

Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on yourDriver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge amessage and read another message that may havecome on at the same time, press the reset button. • ACCESSORY ACTIVE See Ignition Positions on page 2-24. • KNOWN FOB See “Matching Transmi...

Notice: The chime signals related to seat belts,parking brake, and other functions of your vehicleoperate through the GM radio/entertainment system.If that equipment is replaced or additional equipmentis added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work.Make sure that replacement or additional equipmen...

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 type ofprogramming • Receive announcements...

4 (Information): Press this button while in XM mode to retrieve three different categories of informationrelated to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title,Category or PTY. To view this information, performthe following: 1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/...

A LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: With this feature you can set the radio to search for local stations orstations that are further away for a larger selection. Toset this feature to LOCAL or DISTANT, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the main menu.2. Turn the tune/select kn...

AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature allows you to selectcustomized equalization settings. To choose anequalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until EQUALIZER appears on the display. 3. Press the ...

Activating Program Type (PTY)Stations (RDS and XM™) PTY allows you to search for stations with specific typesof music. The selectable PTYs are POP, EASY,TALK, CNTRY (Country), CLASS (Classical), and JAZZ. To activate program types, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press the tune/select 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 wi...

F3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton 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 pushbutton to hear a trackover again. REPEAT will appea...

Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc. • Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better toburn the disc all at once. • Files can be recorded with a v...

No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the fileswill be located under the root folder. The next andprevious folder functions will have no function on a CDthat was recorded without folders or playlists. Whendisplaying the name of the folder the radio willdisplay ROOT. When the CD conta...

8. Turn the tune/select knob to find the feature that you would like to store to the key. 9. Press the tune/select 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 st...

LANG (Language): To change the language displayedon the radio, select LANGUAGE by pressing thetune/select knob. Turn the tune/select knob to scrollthrough the following available languages: • ENGLISH • GERMAN • FRENCH • SPANISH • JAPANESE To make your selection, press the tune/select knob. Ifyou acc...

DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS When you select this item, the following submenuappears: • RECALL EXIT SETTINGS • STORE EXIT SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGSsubmenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and“Storing Exit Settings” under Memory Seat, Mirrors andSteering Wheel on page 2-70....

g (OnStar ® /Voice Recognition): If your vehicle has the Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD audiosystem, press this button to interact with the OnStarsystem. See the OnStar ® System on page 2-45 in this manual for more information. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press thisbutton to ...

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere with each other. Forbetter radio reception, most AM radio stations will boostthe power levels during the day, and then reducethese levels during the night. Static ...

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 1-8. { 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...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle gowhere you want it to go. They are the brakes, thesteering, and the accelerator. All three systems haveto do their work at the places where the tires meetthe road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice,it is easy to ask ...

Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hearthe anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel thebrake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at thesame time. In...

StabiliTrak ® comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. To help assist you with directionalcontrol of the vehicle, you should always leave thesystem on. You can turn StabiliTrak ® off if you ever need to through the TC (traction control) on/off button. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) ...

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject tothe same laws of physics when driving on curves.The traction of the tires again...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Youcan avoid these p...

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,steer so ...

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

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

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 5-57. 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 ona slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you willwant to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) onpage 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on anyslipper...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to therear edge of the driver’s door, and tells you thegross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, andtongue weight,...

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...

Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”(towing ...

Towing a Trailer (STS Only) { 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...

• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles(1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that youtow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)and do not make starts at full throttle. Thishelps y...

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information oradvice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car DivisionP.O. Box 33169Detroit, MI 48232-5169 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam Driv...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-75Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-76Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-76Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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 The 8th digit of yo...

To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or ifyour vehicle experiences problems due to dirtyinjectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertisedas TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also, your GM dealerhas additives that will help correct and prevent mostdeposit-related problems. Gasoline...

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

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

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use For V6 Engine Vehicles Only Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. You should look for anduse only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehic...

For V8 Engine Vehicles Only Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard may be identified as synthetic. However,not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.You should look for and use only an oil that meetsGM...

Oils meeting theserequirements should alsohave 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, and useonly those oils that are identified as meeting GMStandard GM4718M an...

Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you knowwhen 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...

After the oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message must be reset. To reset themessage use the following procedure: 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to show OIL LIFE. 2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the RESET button untilthe perc...

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL ® coolant will: • Give freezing protection down to − 34°F ( − 37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work asthey sh...

If you have to add coolant more than once or twice ayear, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additivesin your vehicle’s cooling system, you coulddamage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixtureof the engine coolant listed in this manual forthe cool...

Checking Intercooler System Coolant(4.4L V8 STS-V Engine Only) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the intercooler system pressure cap. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolantfill procedure. Failure to follow this procedurecould cause your engine to overheat and besev...

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,coolant loss and possible engine damage mayoccur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightlysecured. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fullyinstalled on the coolant surge tank. See EngineCompartment Overview ...

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 enginedriven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans (A)which are located behind the vehicle’s grille. {...

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

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you 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...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This will helpkeep dirt from entering the...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Yourvehicle was designed and tested with top-qualityGM brake parts. When you replace parts of your brakingsystem — for...

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...

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

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

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended ...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-55. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a very high...

2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover. 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall the new bulb. 6. ...

Windshield Replacement Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head-UpDisplay (HUD) system. If you ever have to get yourwindshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designedfor HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or outof focus. Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Windshield wiper blade...

3. Replace the blade assembly with a new one. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshieldwhen no wiper blade is installed could damagethe windshield. Any damage that occurs would notbe covered by your warranty. Do not allow thewiper blade arm to touch the windshield. 4. Repeat the steps for...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,height, aspect ra...

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 as thefirst character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the ...

{ CAUTION: Run-flat tires are constructed differently thanother tires and could explode during improperservice. You or others could be injured orkilled if you attempt to repair, replace,dismount, or mount a run-flat tire. Let only anauthorized run-flat service center repair,replace, dismount, and mo...

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...

If a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMsystem will display the CHECK TIRE PRESSUREwarning message on the DIC and, at the same time,illuminate the low tire pressure warning symbol, on theinstrument panel cluster. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should bechecked monthly whe...

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Ind...

Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemmay give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-TPCSpec rated tires are installed on it. Non-TPC Specrated tires may give a low-pressure warning thatis higher or lower than the proper warning level youwould get with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tir...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Sa...

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sure tohave the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your v...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P255/45R17, P255/45R18,P275/40R19, or 255/45ZR18 size tires, do notuse tire chains, as there is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance can cause damageto the brakes, suspension, or other vehicleparts. The ar...

Notice: Lifting your vehicle improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairs notcovered by your warranty. To lift your vehicleproperly, follow the advice in this part. To help prevent vehicle damage: • Be sure the jack you are using meets the weightstandards for your vehicle and is in...

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

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools (STS Only) { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,loose equipment could strike someone. Storeall these in the proper place. Full-Size Tire and Tools After ...

Compact Spare Tire and Tools Use the following diagram as a guide for storing thecompact spare tire and tools in the trunk: A. Compact Spare Tire Cover B. Plastic Wing NutC. RetainerD. Jack Container with Wheel Wrench and Jack E. Compact Spare TireF. Foam InsertG. BoltH. Wheel WrenchI. JackJ. Jack C...

After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, youshould stop as soon as possible and make surethe spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare ismade to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),so you can finish your trip and have the full-...

Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be usedon floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, alwaystry to remove them first with plain water or club soda.Before cleaning, ...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solutioncan be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never usespot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish onchrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application. Notic...

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 yourvehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered byyour warranty. Some add-on electrical equipmentcan keep other components fr...

Power Windows and OtherPower Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and powerseats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuitbreaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until theproblem is fixed or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are p...

Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with themetal on the seat cushion, you could cause a shortthat could damage the battery and or wires. Avoidcontact between the rear seat and the fusecenter whenever you remove or reinstall the rearseat. D...

Driver’s Side Fuses Usage AMP Amplifier INTERCOOLER PUMP (OPT) Intercooler Pump (Option) THEFT/ SHIFTER Theft Sensors, Auto Shifter,Power Sounder MR-RTD MOD (OPT) Magnetic Ride ControlModule (Option) REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules ELC SOL (OPT) Automatic Level Control, ExhaustSolenoid (Option) DRIVER...

Passenger’s Side Fuses Usage SPARE Spare CANISTER VENT Canister Vent Solenoid RT TURN-RIM Right Turn Signal SUNROOF (OPT) Sunroof Module (Option) STOP LAMPS Stoplamps FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump RF HTD ST/S-BAND Front Passenger Heated Seat,S-Band™ Antenna RADIO/ ONSTAR Radio/OnStar ® Fuses Usage AIR BAG Air...

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 3.6L V6 11.7 qt 11.1 L 4.4L V8 (V-Series) 13.4 qt 12.7 L 4.6L V...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L HFV6 7 Automatic 0.044 inches (1.1 mm) 4.4L DOHC V8 (V-Series) D Automatic 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) 4.6L DOHC V8 A Automatic 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) STS-V Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 4.4L V8 (LC...

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) Engine cooling system service(or every five years, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. Seefootnote (j). • Inspe...

(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchoragesare working properly. Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt system parts. If you see anythingthat might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob, have it repaired. Have any to...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oilif necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 forfurther details. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularlyand keep it at the proper lev...

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...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others could beinjured and property could be damaged. Makesure there is room in front of your vehicle incase it begins to roll. Be ready to apply theregu...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element 25735595 A2944C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129 4.4L V8 (V-Series)...

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 6-8 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 communicatewith Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)...

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 # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

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. Thisrequires tha...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairswill diminish your vehicle’s resale value, andsafety performance can be co...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifyingGene...

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