Cadillac 2007 CTS - Manual

Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Manual Seats ................................................ 8Power Seats ................................................. 9Power Lumbar ............................................. 10Heated Seats ...................................

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsitting there. Always push and pull on theseatback to be sure it is locked. Your vehicle may have manual seats. To adjustthe seat, lift the bar under...

Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls usedto operate them are located on the outboardside of the seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by slidingthe horizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seatcushion by moving the front of the horizonta...

To turn on the heated seats, press the buttononce. The seat will heat to the HI setting. Press thebutton again to switch to the LO setting. Pressingthe button a third time turns the system off. The heated seats can only be used when theignition is turned on. When the vehicle is turnedoff, the heated...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the...

To return the seatback to an upright position, dothe following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return tothe upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclin...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the occupant’shead. This position reduces the chance of aneck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraintup to raise it. To lowerthe head restraint,press the button,located on the top of theseatback, an...

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seat.A split folding rear seat allows you to carrylong cargo by folding down part or all of therear seat. Use the following steps to lower one or both of therear seatbacks: 1. Your vehicle may have a detachableanchor on th...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or shecannot wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you are ...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fastas it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just aseat on wheels. Put someone on it. 22

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to knowabout safety belts and children. And thereare different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 42 or Infant...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your ...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In acrash, the belt would go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. This could causeserious intern...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not have the fullwidth of the belt to spread impact forces. Ifa belt is twisted, make it straight so it canwork properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. ...

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they do...

Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’ssafety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 26 . The right front passenger’s safety belt works thesame way as the driver’s safety belt — exceptfor one thing. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tiltthe l...

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on theshoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn lowand snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvicbones. And you would be less likely to slideunder th...

The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop ora crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly outof the retractor. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your s...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provideadded safety belt comfort for older childrenwho have outgrown booster seats and for someadults. When installed on a shoulder belt, thecomfort guide positions the belt away fromthe neck and head. There is one guide for each ...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are located on the buckleend of the safety belts. They help the safetybelts reduce a person’s forward movement in amoderate to severe frontal and near front...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safetybelts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. The shoulder belt should ...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed. Ayoung child’s hip bones are still so smallthat the vehicle’s regular safety belt maynot remain low on the hip bones, as itshould. Instead, it may settle up aroundthe...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositioner, and some high-back booster seatshave a five-point harness. A booster seat can alsohelp a child to see out the window. Q: How Should I Use a Chil...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer ifthey are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat. We recommend that child restraints besecured in a rear seat, including an infant riding ina rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in aforward-facing child seat a...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint duringdriving or in a crash. This system is designedto make installation of a child restraint easier. TheLATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle andattachments on the child restraint that are made foruse with the...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the childrestraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B)on the child restraint connects to the top tetheranchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forwardmovement and rotation of the chi...

{ CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the loc...

A thick layer of additional material such as ablanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seatcovers heaters or massagers, located between theseat cushion and the child restraint or smalloccupant, can affect how the passenger sensingsystem operates. Remove any additional materialfrom the seat cushion ...

{ CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflatingairbag, as you would be if you were leaningforward, it could seriously injure you.Safety belts help keep you in position forairbag inflation before and during ...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows theairbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there isan electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 192 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they aredesigned to inflate only if the impact exceeds apredetermined deployment threshold. Deploymentthresholds take into account ...

Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system forthe right front passenger position. The passengerairbag status indicator will be visible when youturn your ignition key to ON or START. The wordsON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, willbe visible on the rearview mirror duri...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay be wrong with the airbag system.If this ever happens, have the vehicleserviced promptly, because an adult-sizeperson sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat may not have t...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safet...

Keys .............................................................. 91 Remote Keyless Entry System .................... 92Remote Keyless Entry System Operation .... 93 Doors and Locks .......................................... 96 Door Locks ................................................. 96Central...

OnStar ® System .......................................... 137 Universal Home Remote System ................ 139 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ....................... 139 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) ..................... 140 Universal Home Remote Syst...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren. 91

One key works all of thelock cylinders on thevehicle. Your vehicle has an Immobilizer VehicleTheft-Deterrent System. The key has atransponder in the key head that matches adecoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If areplacement key or any additional key is needed,you must purchase it from your dea...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in the RKEtransmitter should last about four years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not workat the normal range in any location. If you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitterworks, it is probably time to change the batter...

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 islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual lockingof the doors. When the power door lock switch or the lockbutton on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter is pressed when the key is not in theignition and the driver’s door is opened, achime will sound three times indicating that...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks thatprevent passengers from opening the rear doorson your vehicle from the inside. The rear door securitylocks are located on theinside edge of eachrear door. Youmust open the reardoors to access them. To use these locks, do the foll...

Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when thekey is in the ignition and any door is open, allthe doors will lock and only the driver’s door willunlock. If you close the doors, you can lockthem using the remote keyless entry transmitter.Be sure to remove the key from the ignitio...

Trunk Lock Release The remote trunkrelease button is locatedon the lower portionof the driver’s door. To use the remote trunk release, the shift levermust be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for avehicle with an automatic transmission. The shiftlever must be in NEUTRAL, with the parking brakeset for a veh...

Rear-Seat Pass Through If your vehicle has the rear seat-pass throughdoor, you can access the trunk without opening thetrunk lid. This is especially useful whentransporting long items. To open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest.Then pull the lever all the way down to releasethe door. To close...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewin...

Power Windows The power windowswitches are located onthe armrest neareach window. Press the up or down arrows on the switches toraise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP)that allows you to use the power windows for upto 10 minutes once the ignition has beenturned off...

To program each window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY, ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,press and hold the down arrow on thepower window switch until the window hasfully opened. 2. Press the up arrow on the power window switch until the window is fully clos...

Window Lockout This feature allows you to disable the passengerwindow switches. The passenger windowlockout button is locatedbelow the powerwindow switches on thedriver’s door armrest. Press the button to disable the passenger windowcontrols. The light on the button will illuminate,indicating that t...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we know that nothing weput on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has thisfeature, the securitylight is located onthe...

To avoid activating the alarm by accident do thefollowing: • Lock the door with the key or the manual doorlock after the doors are closed if you do notwant to arm the theft-deterrent system. • Always unlock a door with a key or use theRKE transmitter. Pressing the unlock buttonon the RKE transmitter...

Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long run if you follow these guidelinesfor the first 500 miles (805 km): • Do not drive at any one constant speed,fast or slow. • Do not exceed 70 mph (1...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turnthe key to four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from its cylinder could cause damage or break thekey. Use the correct key and turn the key onlywith your hand. Make sure the key is all theway in. If it is a...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove the keyfrom the ignition and take it with you. ...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following accessories on your vehicle may beused for up to 10 minutes after the ignition keyis turned from ON to OFF: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls(CTS, if programmed) • Sunroof Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutesor if a door...

Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and theparking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to thefloor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not startif the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that isa safety feature. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your igni...

Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( − 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will geteasier starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours p...

{ CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungroundedoutlet could cause an electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of extension cordcould overheat and cause a fire. Youcould be seriously injured. Plug the cordinto a properly grounded three-prong110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will notreach, use a heavy-duty...

Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center consolebetween the front seats. There are severaldifferent positions forthe 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...

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Ifyou need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), pushthe accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator all the wa...

Manual Transmission Operation If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shiftlever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats. The following explains howto operate the manual transmission. These are the shift patterns for the six-speedmanual transmissions. Here is how to operate yo...

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRALwhen it is centered in the shift pattern, not inany gear. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal, completely stop the vehicle, and shiftinto REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedalslowly while ...

Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1 r 4: This message may appear in the message center in the speedometer during light throttle, lowspeed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)).When this message appears, you can only shiftfrom FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead ofFIRST (1) to SECOND (2). See One-to-Four Shift Messa...

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lighton the instrument panel cluster should comeon. If it does not, you need to have your vehicleserviced. See Brake System Warning Light on page 197 for more information. To release the parking brake, pull the releaselever located to the left of the s...

Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,dry grass, or other things that can burn. 129

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and 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 ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® The vehicle may have an automatic dimminginside rearview mirror with OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 137 . O (On/Off): The on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is used ...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass The vehicle may have an automatic dimminginside rearview mirror with a compass andOnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 137 . The mirror has an eight-point compass display inthe upper right corn...

Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference betweenearth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.If the mirror is not adjusted for compassvariance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leavingthe factory. It will be necessary to adjust thecompass to ...

Passenger Airbag Indicator The mirror may have a passenger airbag indicatoron the mirror glass, just above the buttons.If the vehicle has this feature, the mirror willdisplay the word ON, or an airbag symbolin Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled.See Passenger Sensing System on page 79 for m...

Once a mirror is selected, use the arrows on thecontrol pad to move the mirror to the correctdirection. Adjust each mirror so you can see theside of your vehicle and the area behind yourvehicle. The mirrors can be manually folded inward toprevent damage when going through an automaticcar wash. To fo...

Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (likeother vehicles) look farther away thanthey really are. If you cut too sharply intothe right lane, you could hit a vehicle onyour right. Check your inside mirror orglance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes. The passenger’s sid...

A complete OnStar ® Owner’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar ® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’sOnStar ® Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visitwww.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contactOnStar ® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-...

3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light, abovethe selected button, should slowly blink.You may need to hold the button from five to20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indic...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up tothree channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasingonly when the Universal Home Remoteindicator light begins to flash, after20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons forlonger than 30 seco...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal HomeRemote button for at least half of a second.The indicator light will come on while the signal isbeing transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons To erase programming from the three UniversalHome Remote buttons do the fol...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.Use your door key to lock or unlock it. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders for the front seatpassengers. They are located in the centerconsole. There are two cupholders located in the rear seatcenter armrest. Pull the armrest dow...

Sunroof Your vehicle may have a power sunroof. It willoperate when the ignition is turned on, or inACCESSORY, or when Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 114 . The sunroof controls arelocated on the overheadconsole. @ (Half Open): Turn the control cloc...

Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it isclosing, the anti-pinch feature will detect theobject and stop the sunroof from closing at thepoint of the obstruction. The sunroof will thenreturn to the full-open or vent position. To closethe sunroof once it has re-opened, tu...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 158 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 160Other Warning Devices ............................. 160Horn .......................................................... 160Tilt Wheel .................................................. 161Reco...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 200Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only) .............. 201Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 202Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 206Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS) ................................. 207 Se...

Instrument Panel Overview CTS shown, CTS-V similar 158

Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheelbefore you drive. You can raise it to the highestlevel to give your legs more room when youexit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheelis located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wh...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 163 . • O Headlamps. See Headlamps on page 172 . • 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...

Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),a warning chime will sound and the Turn SignalOn message will appear on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On”under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 for more information. Headlamp High/Low-Bea...

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 itsoriginal position. For more cycles, hold thelever down before releasing it. 9 (Off): Put the lever i...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision. K (Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbol located at the end of the windshield washerlever to wash the wind...

Headlamp Washer If your vehicle has the high-intensity discharge(HID) headlamps, your vehicle will also haveheadlamp washers. The headlamp washers helpclear the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washersare located on theinboard side ofthe headlamp lenses. The headlamps must be on in order to be washed.I...

Cruise Control These controls arelocated on the end ofthe multifunction lever. 9 (Off): This position turns the system off. R (On): This position turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previouslyset speed or to accelerate when cruise...

If your vehicle is in cruise control when theTraction Control System (TCS) begins to limitwheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 295 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 297 and StabiliTrak ® System on page 299 . When r...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, ofcourse, disengages the cruise control. But you donot need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, you can move the cruise control switchbriefly from on to resume/ac...

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middleof the turn signal/multifunction lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 163 . O (Exterior Lamp Control): Tu...

Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lampcontrol is left on in either the headlamp or parkinglamp position and the driver’s door is openedwith the ignition off. See Lights On Reminder on page 207 for additional information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamp...

If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lampcontrol is off, a Headlamps Suggested messagewill appear on the Driver’s Information Center(DIC) display. This message informs the driver thatturning on the exterior lamps is recommendedeven though the DRL are still on. Turningthe exterior lamp contr...

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

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarettelighter. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettesor other smoking materials could ignitethem and possibly damage your vehicle. Neverput flammable items in the ashtray. Ashtr...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating,cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system willautomatically control the inside temperature, theair delive...

You can switch from English to metric unitsthrough the Driver Information Center (DIC). If youhave the Base audio system, see DIC Main Menu on page 224 . If you have the Navigation system, see “Setup Menu” in the Index ofthe Navigation System Owner Manual. The air-conditioning system removes moistur...

If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is atthe highest setting, the passenger compartmentair filter may need to be replaced. For moreinformation, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 186 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 463 . h (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming ...

Sensors There is a solar sensor located on the instrumentpanel, near the windshield. There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated to the right ofthe steering wheelon the instrument panel. These sensors monitor the solar radiation and theair inside your vehicle, they use the informationto maint...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of highhumidity (moisture) condensing on the cool windowglass. This can be minimized if the climatecontrol system is used properly. There are twomodes to clear fog from your windshield. Use thedefog mode to clear the windows 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. Besure to clear as 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 thesystem. • Keep the path under the front seats clear ofobjects to he...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Youwill know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will needto know to drive safely and economically. CTS (United States version s...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) orkilometers (used in Canada). CTS-V (United States version shown, Canada...

If your vehicle has to have a new odometerinstalled, the new one may read the correctmileage. This is because your vehicle’s computerhas stored the mileage in memory. While the Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature isactive, the odometer will change to show the gearrange. See Automatic Transmission Ope...

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chimewill come on for several seconds to remindpeople to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light willalso come on and stayon for severalseconds, then it willflash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, t...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbagstatus indicator. When the ignition key is turned to ON or START,the passenger airbag status indicator will lightON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,for several seconds as a system check. Then,after several more second...

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, theremay be a problem with the lights or the passengersensing system. See your dealer for service. { CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbagreadiness light ever come on together, itmeans that some...

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is dividedinto two parts. If one part is not working, the otherpart can still work and stop you. For goodbraking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brakeproblem. Have your brake system ...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light (CTS) This light will come onwhen you first start thevehicle as a checkto let you know that thelight is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light doesnot come on, see your GM dealer. If the light does not go out or if the light comes onand stay...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition,and emission controlsystems. This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intendedto assure that emissions are at acceptablelevels for the life of the ...

This light should come on, as a check to showyou it is working, when the ignition is on and theengine is not running. If the light does notcome on, have it repaired. This light will alsocome on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfi...

If the Light Is On Steady You 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 fullyinstall the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 338 . The diagnostic system can determine if...

Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If you do, your engine can become sohot that it catches fire. You or otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicleserviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engin...

Sport Mode Light(Automatic Transmission/CTS) This light will come onwhile the sport mode isin use. When you turn off the sport mode, the light will goout. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service.See your dealer. See “Sport Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 118 for more infor...

Cruise Control Light This light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control isturned off. See Cruise Control on page 168 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes onwhenever thehigh-beam headlampsare on. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer...

These are the controlsfor the message center.They are located onthe left spoke ofthe steering wheel. The outboard switch (A and B) controls the displayof information inside of the tachometer. Theupper button (C) on the inboard switch controlsthe display of information inside of thespeedometer. The l...

Tachometer Display Press (B) to cycle through the following displays:coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature,transmission temperature, tire pressure, andlateral acceleration. Press (A) to cycle through thedisplays in reverse order. If you press (A), forabout one second, the display will b...

Oil Temperature When the oiltemperature displaysyou will see the oiltemperature symbol. The temperature displays in degrees Fahrenheit orCelsius with a graph beneath the reading. If thegraph shows the temperature in the shadedarea all the way on the right, then the oiltemperature is hot. See Engine ...

Tire Pressure When the tire pressure is displayed you will see avehicle in the display. The numbers in eachcorner represent the tire pressure for thecorresponding tire. The tire pressure will bedisplayed in psi or kPa. If any of the tires are blinking on the vehicle in thedisplay, this means that th...

Transmission Fluid Hot Message When you see thisflashing symbol, thetransmission fluidtemperature is high(290°F (143°C)). To acknowledge this warning, press either buttonon the outboard switch on the left spoke of thesteering wheel. After you press this button, thewarning will redisplay every 10 min...

Hot Coolant Temperature WarningMessage When you see thisflashing symbol, theengine coolanttemperature is high(257°F (125°C)). To acknowledge this warning, press either buttonon the outboard switch on the left spoke of thesteering wheel. After you press a button, thiswarning will come on every 10 min...

Oil Temperature Warning Message When you see thisflashing symbol, theengine oil temperatureis high. To acknowledge this warning, press either buttonon the outboard switch on the left spoke of thesteering wheel. After you press a button, thewarning will come on every 10 minutes until thetemperature r...

For conditions 1 and 2, this warning will flash fivetimes and the display will then show the tirepressure gage. For condition 3, this warning willflash continuously until the driver acknowledges it.In any of the three cases, the warning willredisplay every 10 minutes until the situation iscorrected....

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC gives you the status of many of yourvehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driverpersonalization features and warning/statusmessages. All messages will appear on the audiosystem display. If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use theinformation cont...

See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 and Status of Vehicle Systems on page 219 for more information. TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob: Turn this knob, located in the lower right corner of the audio system, toscroll through the menu items displayed. Press thisknob to select themenu item. Status of Vehicle...

DIC Main Menu Accessing the DIC Main Menu To access the main menu of the DIC, do thefollowing: 1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on. 2. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once. 3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through themenu items. The DIC main menu consists of the f...

To change the language displayed on the radio,select LANGUAGE by pressing the TUNE/SELknob. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll throughthe available languages and press the knob tomake your selection. If you accidentally select alanguage that you did not want, ENGLISH isalways at the top of the languag...

Buckle Passenger This message reminds you to buckle thepassenger’s seat belt. This message will display and a chime will soundwhen the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt isbuckled, the passenger’s seat belt is unbuckledwith the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicleis in motion. You should ha...

Competitive Driving (CTS-V) When competitive driving mode is turned on withthe TC (traction control) button, this messagewill be displayed on the DIC. The TC light will beon when the competitive driving mode is on.The Traction Control System (TCS) will notoperate while in competitive driving mode. Y...

Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damagemay occur. If an overheat warning appearson the instrument panel cluster and/orDIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Donot increase the engine speed above normalidling speed. ...

Service Stability System If your vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , this message will be displayed if there has been a problemdetected with StabiliTrak ® . If this message comes on while you are driving,pull off the road as soon as possible and stopcarefully. Try resetting the system by turning theignition...

Theft Attempted This message is displayed if the contenttheft-deterrent system has detected a break-inattempt while you were away from your vehicle. Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off This message will appear when the EngineControl Module (ECM) detects that the maximumspeed for your vehicle has been reached. ...

DIC Vehicle Personalization If your vehicle has the navigation system, see thenavigation system manual for instructions onoperating the DIC for your vehicle.Your vehicle has personalization that allows you toprogram certain features to a preferred settingfor up to two people. The number of programma...

7. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until the feature you want to change is highlighted, then press theTUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on oroff. If the feature is turned on, a check markwill appear next to the feature name. If none of the personalization items are turnedon, turn on the personalization menu ...

The name you selected is now set. You can eitherexit the programming mode by following theinstructions later in this section or program thenext feature available on your vehicle. To programthe next feature, enter the personalizationportion of the SETUP menu following theinstructions listed previousl...

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

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted 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 o...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until KEY IN RECALL MEMORY is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until AUTO EXIT SEAT is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on an...

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

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth betwe...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted 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 ...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted 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 a...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LOCK PASS WINDOW is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on ...

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructionslisted previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until MIRROR TO CURB IN REV is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth betwee...

The mode you selected is now set. You can eitherexit the programming mode by following theinstructions later in this section or program thenext feature available on your vehicle. Exiting the Personalization Menu To exit the personalization portion of the SETUPmenu, press the CLR button once you have...

{ CAUTION: This system provides you with a fargreater access to audio stations and songlistings. Giving extended attention toentertainment tasks while driving cancause a crash and you or others can beinjured or killed. Always keep your eyeson the road and your mind on thedrive — avoid engaging in ex...

Setting the Time 1. Press the TUNE/SEL (select) knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SET CLOCK appears on the display. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the time. 5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to update the time. VEHICLE TIME UPD...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming • Receive announcements concerning lo...

Press this button while in XM™ mode to retrievethree different categories of information relatedto the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title,and Category. To view this information, performthe following: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CLOCK/IN...

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

LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: With this feature you can set the radio to search for local stations orstations that are further away for a largerselection. To set this feature to LOCAL orDISTANT, perform the following steps: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob unti...

RDS Messages The RDS message feature is available only onFM stations that broadcast RDS information. SeeRadio Data System (RDS) for more informationearlier in this section. ALERT: Alert warns of local and national emergencies. When, an alert announcementcomes on the current radio station or a relate...

Radio Message THEFTLOCK: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK ® system has been activated. Take the vehicle to the dealer for service. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 279 later in this section for further detail. Using the Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into t...

Using the Six-Disc CD Changer The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that ...

To insert one CD, do the following: 1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off. 2. Press and release the LOAD button. Please Wait will appear on the display. 3. Load the CD, when INSERT appears on the display, insert a CD partway into the slot,label side up. The player will pull the CD in. When ...

X (Eject): Press this button to eject the CD that is currently playing, or press and hold thisbutton to eject all of the CDs loaded. You will heara beep. Eject may be activated with the ignitionor radio off. CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons: • If it is ver...

Configurable Radio Display Keys This feature allows you to customize the four keysthat are located on each side of the radiodisplay to make it easier to adjust the radiofeatures. Other non-radio related features are alsoavailable for customization. To program the configurable radio display keys,perf...

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). Updating Up...

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2(if equipped), radio, or CD. g (OnStar ® /Voice Recognition): If your vehicle has the Radio with CD or Radio with Six-DiscCD audio system, press this button to interact withthe OnStar system. If your vehicle has the naviga...

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference andstatic during normal radio reception if itemssuch as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenienceaccessories, and external electronic devicesare plugged into the accessory power outlet. Ifthere is interference or static, unplug the item fromthe...

Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference withyour vehicle’s radio. This interference mayoccur when making or receiving phone calls,charging the phone’s battery, or simply having thephone on. This interference causes an increasedlevel of static while listening to the radio. If...

Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rearwindow defogger, located in the rear window.Make sure that the inside surface of the rearwindow is not scratched and that the grid lines onthe glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaceis damaged, it could interfere with radio r...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ............................................ 288 Defensive Driving ...................................... 288Drunken Driving ........................................ 289Control of a Vehicle .................................. 292Braking ..........................

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 20 . { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll,claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehiclego where you want it to go. They are the brakes,the steering, and the accelerator. All threesystems have to do their work at the places wherethe tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedalor always decrease stopping distance. If you gettoo close to the vehicle in front of you, you will nothave time to apply your brakes if that vehiclesuddenly slows or stops. Always leave enoughroom up ahead to stop, ...

If your vehicle is in cruise control when theStabiliTrak ® activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditionsallow you to safely use it again, you may reengagethe cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 168 for more information. Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a ...

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonablespeed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidentsmentioned on the news happen on curves.Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us issubject to the same laws of physics when driving oncurves. The traction of the tires against...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you comeover a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane,or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, ora child darts out from between parked cars andstops right in front of you. You can avoidthese pr...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer so ...

So here are some tips for passing: • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to thesides, and to crossroads for situationsthat might affect your passing patterns. If youhave any doubt whatsoever about makinga successful pass, wait for a better time. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings,and lines. I...

• Try not to pass more than one vehicle at atime on two-lane roads. Reconsider beforepassing the next vehicle. • Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle toorapidly. Even though the brake lamps arenot flashing, it may be slowing down or startingto turn. • If you are being passed, make it easy for the...

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot offthe accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go. If you startsteering quickly enough, your vehicle maystraighten out. Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, grave...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble.On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turnas well because your tire-to-road traction is notas good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do nothave much tread left, you will get even lesstraction. It is always wise t...

Driving too fast through large water puddles oreven going through some car washes can causeproblems, too. The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles. But if you cannot, try to slowdown before you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water canbuild up under your tires ...

Driving Through Flowing Water { CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strongforces. If you try to drive through flowingwater, as you might at a low watercrossing, your vehicle can be carried away.As little as six inches of flowing water cancarry away a smaller vehicle. If thishappens, you and ot...

Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your tripinto an unknown part of the city just as youwould for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities. You will save time ...

The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed most of the other driversare driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaksa smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane ona freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ra...

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If itneeds service, have it done before starting out. Ofcourse, you will find experienced and ableservice experts in GM dealerships all across NorthAmerica. They will be ready and willing to helpif you n...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Chec...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 392 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer c...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tiresand the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,and will need to be very careful. What is ...

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,you will want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 293 . • Allow greater following distance on anyslippe...

You will need a well-charged battery to restart thevehicle, and possibly for signaling later on withyour headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the windowalmost all the way to preserve the heat. Startthe engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really un...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right.That will clear the area around the front wheels.You should turn the traction control systemoff. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 295 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 297 . Then shift back...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you willfind the label attached below the door lock post(striker). The tire and loading information labelshows the number of occu...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached toeither the driver’s door edge or the lower centerpillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This labelshows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle,called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight o...

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will go asfast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turnquickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden st...

With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See“Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Here are some important things to consider beforeyou do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towingvehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehi...

Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To towyour vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 3. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in NEUTRAL for a manualtrans...

Tires ............................................................ 392 Winter Tires .............................................. 393Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 394Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 397Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) .............................. 40...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. Youwill get genuine GM parts and GM-trainedand supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle allGM. Genuine GM parts have one of these...

California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts andsystems (including some inside the vehicle), manyfluids, and some compone...

Adding Equipment to theOutside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of yourvehicle can affect the airflow around it. This maycause wind noise and affect windshield washerperformance. Check with your dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommen...

If your vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine(VIN Code U), use premium unleaded gasolinewith a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.You may also use regular unleaded gasolinerated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’sacceleration may be slightly reduced, and you maynotice a slight audible knocking noi...

California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet CaliforniaEmissions Standards, it is designed to operateon fuels that meet California specifications.See the underhood emission control label. If thisfuel is not available in states adopting Californiaemissions standards, your vehicle will operate...

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethersand ethanol, and reformulated gasolines maybe available in your area. General Motorsrecommends that you use these gasolines if theycomply with the specifications described earlier.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuelscontaining more than 10% ethano...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keepsp...

{ CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This spray can happen ifyour tank is nearly full, and is more likelyin hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop. Thenuns...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignitethe gasoline vapor. You can be badlyburned and your vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you andothers: • Dispense ...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol onit. It is located insidethe vehicle on thelower left side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The leveris located under the front ed...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine (2.8L V6 engine similar), you will see the following: 342

Engine Oil There is an oil pressurelight in the instrumentcluster and an OilPressure Low - StopEngine message onthe Driver InformationCenter (DIC). If the light and/or message appear, it means youneed to check the engine oil level right away.For more information, see “Oil Pressure Low - StopEngine” ...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at thetip of the dipstick, you will need to add at leastone quart/liter of oil. But you must use theright kind. This section explains what kind of oilto use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on page ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 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 this GMstandard. You should look for and use only anoil that meets...

Oils meeting theserequirements shouldalso have the starburstsymbol on thecontainer. This symbolindicates that the oilhas been certified by theAmerican PetroleumInstitute (API). You should look for this on the oil container, anduse only those oils that are identified as meetingGM Standard GM4718M and...

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 is based on engine revolutions and enginetemperature, and not on mileage. Based on drivingconditions, the mileage at which an oil changewill be indicate...

After the oil has been changed, the change engineoil message and the oil life indicator must bereset. To reset the message and indicator, useone of the following procedures: Base Audio System Press the CLR button located to the right of theDIC display to acknowledge the change engine oilmessage. Thi...

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 Overview on page 342 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Mai...

3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 476 for the correct part number for the filter. 4. Reinstall the cover by reversing Steps 1 and 2. { CAUTION: Operating the engine with the aircleaner/filter off can cause you or othersto be burned....

Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check Manual TransmissionFluid It is not necessary to check the manualtransmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leakis the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,take the vehicle to your GM dealer servicedepartment and have it repaired as soon aspossible....

How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid Here is how to add fluid. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 474 to determine which type of fluid to use. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up tothe bottom of the filler plug...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occursfirst, if you add only DEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantmixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other...

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank and pressure cap arelocated on the driver’s side of the vehicle, towardthe rear of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 342 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator ...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do not spi...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming from it. Turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of steam...

If the warning continues and you have notstopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicleright away. If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle theengine for three minutes while you are parked.If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools ...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here iswhat you will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under thehood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keephands, clothing...

{ CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Do nottouch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.If you run the engine, it could lose allcoolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leakfixed before yo...

{ CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, yourengine cou...

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Theupper radiator hose is the top hose comingout of the radiator, on the passenger’s side ofthe vehicle. Watch out for the enginecooling fans. By this time, the coo...

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

Adding Washer Fluid The CHECK WASHER FLUID message willappear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)when the fluid level is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 for more information. Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluiduntil the tank is full. See Engine CompartmentOver...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 342 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in the reservoir might go down. The firstis that the brake fluid goes down to an ac...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, DOT-3 brake fluidis recommended for use. DOT-4 brake fluid isalso compatible with your vehicle’s brake systemparts. However, if you choose to use DOT-4fluid, it is recommended that you flush your brakehydraulic system and refill it with new DOT-4fluid at a r...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except when youare pushing on the brak...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.When it is time for a new battery, get one that hasthe replacement number shown on the originalbattery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco ® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 342 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts,...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you maywant to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to usethe following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can bedangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They cont...

Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump startingprocedure, they could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Alwaysturn off your radio and other accessories whenjump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnece...

Your vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It islocated between the battery and the underhoodfuse block. You should always use this remoteground location, instead of the terminal on thebattery. Notice: If you connect a negative cable to the ECM, ECM mount...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shortingmay occur and damage the vehicle. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Alwaysconnect and remove the jumper cables in thecorrect order, making sure that the cables donot touch each other or other...

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axlefluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hearan unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate aproblem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should beon a l...

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

Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’slow-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlampswill be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlampsare aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 341 for more information. 2. Locate the aim dot on the le...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 390 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity dischargelighting system operates at a very hig...

Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Fog Lamp To replace a turn signal or fog lamp bulb, do thefollowing: 1. Remove the protection shield located on the underside of the front of the vehicle by pullingout the push-pins located on the undersideof the protection shield. 2. Reach up b...

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 100 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. 3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts. 4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of the vehicle on the side with the burnedout bulb. 5. Remove the t...

4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 5. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socketout of the lamp reflector. 6. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. 7. Install a new bulb. ...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet fordetails. For additional information refer to the tiremanufacturer’s booklet included with your vehic...

Notice: If your vehicle has 245/45R18, P245/45ZR18 or P225/50R18 size tires, theyare classified as low-profile tires. Low-profiletires are more susceptible to damage from roadhazards or curb impact than standard profiletires. Tire and or wheel assembly damagecan occur when coming into contact withro...

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

(B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department ofTransportation) code is the Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturerand plant code, tir...

(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewallto sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would...

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 402 . Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipmentin...

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 321 . Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessoryweight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehi...

Some road hazards can damage a tire beyondrepair. This damage could occur even before youhave driven on the tire in a deflated condition.When a tire has been damaged, or if youhave driven any distance on a run-flat tire, checkwith an authorized run-flat tire service centerto determine whether the ti...

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

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do notforget to check the compact spare tire, if yourvehicle has one. The compact spare should beat 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional informationregarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only) on page 434 . How to Check Use a go...

The high-performance tires, size P225/55R16,P225/50R17 or P2225/50R18 require inflationpressure adjustment when driving your vehicle atspeeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher. Setthe cold tire inflation pressure to the maximuminflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall,or 38 psi (262 kPa), whicheve...

Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a lowtire pressure condition but it does not replacenormal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 409 and Tires on page 392 . Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquidsealant can damage the tir...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when itis time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) or less of treadremaining. You need a new tire if any of the followingstatements are true: • You can see the indicators at three ...

The 18-inch performance tires, size245/45R18 96V, used on some vehicles, meetthe General Motors Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification (TPC Spec) rating but the TPC Speccode has not been molded onto the tire’ssidewall. If your vehicle has these tires, and youneed to replace them, you can still get t...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different sizethan your original equipment wheels and tires,this may affect the way your vehicle performs,including its braking, ride and handlingcharacteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.Additionally, if your vehicle...

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

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material...

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way,you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheelbolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on you...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is notenough clearance. Tire chains used on avehicle without the proper amount ofclearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspension, or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by the tirechains could cause you to lose control ofyour vehicle and you ...

Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed fromeither side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points using the diagram shown above and correspondingtriangular-shaped hoisting notches located inthe plastic molding. The front lifting locationis ab...

Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from eitherside of your vehicle, in front of the rear tires. 1. Locate the rear lifting points using the diagram shown above and correspondingtriangular-shaped hoisting notches located inthe plastic molding. The rear lifting locationis ab...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your tiresproperly. See Tires on page 392 . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.But if you should ever have a “blowout”,here are a few tips about what to expect...

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire (CTS Only) 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn thehandle about 180 degrees, then flip the handleback to the starting position. This avoidstaking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn. 427

2. Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding triangular-shapedhoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The front location (A) is about 14 inches(35.6 cm) from the rear edge of the frontwheel well, and the rear location (B) is about7 inches (17.8 cm) from the front e...

{ CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jackimproperly positioned can damage thevehicle and even make the vehicle fall. Tohelp avoid personal injury and vehicledamage, be sure to fit the jack lift headinto the proper location before raising thevehicle. Notice: If you position the jack under the roc...

7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough offthe ground for the compact spare tire tofit under the vehicle. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire. 430

13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jackcompletely. { CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident. Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts. If you have torepla...

14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in acrisscross sequenceas shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel coveron the compact spare, you could damagethe cover or the spare. Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compactspare tire. It will note fit. Store ...

Use the following diagram as a guide for storingthe compact spare tire in the trunk: A. Compact Spare Tire CoverWing Nut B. Compact Spare Tire Cover C. Plastic Wing NutD. RetainerE. Jack Container with WheelWrench and Jack F. Flat Road TireG. Compact Spare Tire H. Foam InsertI. BoltJ. Wheel WrenchK....

And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheelwith other wheels or tires. They will not fit.Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicleand can damage the chains too. Do not use tirechains on your compact spare. A...

Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soapsolution can be used. Allow the leather to drynaturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steamto clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spotremovers ...

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...

GM-approved cleaning products can be obtainedfrom your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 444 . Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid orabrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushedpromptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, orthey could ...

Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax, sap, or other material maybe on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a glasscleaning liquid or powder and water solution.The wind...

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbidetire cleaning brushes, you could damagethe aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.The repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped withaluminum or chrome-plated wheels throughan automat...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner andPolish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitew...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. Itappears on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outsideyour vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehi...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would notbe covered by your warranty. Some add-onelectrical equipment can keep othercomponents ...

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protectedfrom short circuits by a combination of fusesand circuit breakers. This greatly reducesthe chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band is broken or melted, repla...

Rear Underseat Fuse Block To access the rear underseat fuse blocks, you willhave to first remove the rear seat cushion. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If, when removing or reinstalling the rear seat, you do not do it carefully, youcould damage the fuse center. Avoid contactbetween the rear s...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 474 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Application Capacities English Metric Transmission (Pan Removal and Replacement) Automatic 7.4 qt 7.0 L 6-Speed Manual – CTS 1.9 qt 1.8 L 6-Speed Manual – CTS-V 3.7 qt 3.5 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft (140 Y ) All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as ...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 460 Introduction ............................................... 460Maintenance Requirements ........................ 460Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 461Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 461Scheduled Maintenance .......

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? ThePlan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty and Owner Assistance bookletor your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo withinrecommended limits. You will find these limitson the Tire and Loading Information label.See Loading Your Vehicle on page 321 . • are driven on reasonable road surfaces withinlegal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See G...

If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information onpage 501 . Owner Checks and Services on page 469 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, andwhat you can easily do to help keep your vehicle ingood condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids...

If the engine oil life system is ever resetaccidentally, you must service your vehicle within3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.Remember to reset the oil life system wheneverthe oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 350 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and reset...

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 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) CTS-V Only: Change brake fluid(severe service only). See footnote (l). • • • • • • Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Serv...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should haveyour dealer perform this service. See EngineCoolant on page 357 for what to use. Inspecthoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressurecap, and filler neck. Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap. (j) If us...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oilif necessary. See Engine Oil on page 346 for further details. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper le...

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

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System 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. It should be parkedon a level surface. 2. Fi...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers could be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of your vehicle in case itbegins to roll. Be ready to apply theregul...

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 2.8L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines 25728874 A2029C 6.0L V8 Engine 25750701 A1623C Engine Oil ...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.8L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines 6.0L V8 Engine 477

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service,and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 460 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 469 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 482 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 482Online Owner Center ................................. 485Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 486 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 486GM Mobili...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, anyconcerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of your vehicle will be resolved by yourdealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,how...

STEP THREE (United States Owners): Both General Motors and your dealer are committedto making sure you are completely satisfiedwith your new vehicle. However, if you continueto remain unsatisfied after following the procedureoutlined in Steps One and Two, you should filewith the Better Business Bure...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specificvehicle, includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who useText Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTYequipment available at its Customer AssistanceCenter. Any TTY user can communicate withCadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)....

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 274...

Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1112 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is morethan an auto club or towing service. It providesevery Cadillac owner with the advantage ofcontacting a Cadillac advisor and, in the Un...

Emergency Road Service is performed on site forthe following situations: • Towing Service: Emergency towing from a public roadway or highway to the nearestdealership for warranty service or in the eventof a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-outassistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,mud, or sno...

Additional Services for CanadianCustomers • Trip Routing Service: Upon request, Cadillac Roadside Service will send you detailed,computer-personalized maps, highlightingyour choice of either the most direct route orthe most scenic route to your destination,anywhere in North America, along with anyhe...

Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or aconventional teletypewriter can communicate withCadillac by dialing from the United States orCanada 1-888-889-2438 — daily, 24 hours. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limitedreserve the right to limit services or reimbursementto an owner or driver when...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service,you should contact your dealer and request anappointment. By scheduling a service appointmentand advising your service consultant of yourtransportation needs, your dealer can helpminimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle ...

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursement If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, andpublic transportation is used as “shuttle service,”the reimbursement is limited to the associatedshuttle allowance (contact your dealer) and mustbe supported by original receipts. In addition,in the United State...

In addition, once GM collects or receives data,GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research whereappropriate confidentiality is to be maintainedand need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to aspecific vehicle with non-GM organizationsfor research pu...

If your vehicle is leased, the leasing companymay require you to have insurance that assuresrepairs with Genuine GM Original EquipmentManufacturer (OEM) parts or GenuineManufacturer replacement parts. Read yourlease carefully, as you may be charged at theend of your lease for poor quality repairs. I...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Gene...

Windshield Washer .................................................... 166Washer Fluid ........................................... 370Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 390Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................ 441Wiper Fuses ............................................ 44...