Cadillac 2007 DTS - Manual

Front Seats ..................................................... 9 Power Seats ................................................. 9Power Lumbar .............................................. 9Massaging Lumbar ...................................... 10Heated and Cooled Seats .............................

Front Seats Power Seats The power seatcontrols are locatedon the outboard sideof the seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by slidingthe control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushionby moving the front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part ...

Massaging Lumbar If your vehicle has thisfeature, the switch islocated on the outboardside of the front seatsbehind the lumbarswitch. Press the switchto turn the massaginglumbar feature on. Theignition must be on. The massage cycle will run for up to 10 minutes.To stop massage, press the massaging l...

Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on thedriver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position canbe recalled by pressing the exit button. You willhear a single beep. The driver’s seat will moveback, and if the vehicle has the power tilt whe...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the top ofthe occupant’s head. This position reducesthe chance of a neck injury in a crash. The height of all the head restraints can beadjusted. To raise a front seathead restraint, pull up onthe rest...

Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat.This seat can be converted to a storage area bylowering the seatback. See Center Flex Storage Unit on page 151 . For information on safety belts for this position,see Center Front Passenger Position on page 33 . Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehic...

Press a button to turn on the desired feature.A light on that button will display to show whichfeature is on. There are three temperature settings for eachfeature. A column of three lights next to the buttonswill display which setting the feature is in: high,medium or low. Three lights indicate the ...

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 ...

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you dohave a crash, you do not know if it will be abad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can beso serious that even buckled up, a person wouldnot survive. But most crashes are in between. Inmany of them, people who buckle up can surviveand som...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive farfrom home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you arein an accident — even one that is not yourfault — you and your passengers can be hurt.Being a good driver does not protect you fromthings beyond your control, su...

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

6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on thesafety belt through the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. The lap part of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In acrash, this a...

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 thefull width of the belt to spread impactforces. If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. 3...

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

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 not wearsafety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be worn as low aspossible, below the ...

Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someonecan sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate andpull it along the belt. To mak...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers tobuckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. A...

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

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. Neitherthe distance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in theUnited 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 seats havea five-point harness. A booster seat can also help achild to see out the window. Q: How Should I Use a Chil...

{ CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killedin a crash if the child is not properlysecured in the child restraint. Make surethe child is properly secured, followingthe instructions that came with thatrestraint. Because there are different systems, it is importantto refer to the instructions...

{ 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...

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator on the overhead console will be lit and stay litwhen the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicl...

{ CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbagsinflate with great force, faster than theblink of an eye. If you are too close to aninflating airbag, as you would be if youwere leaning forward, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep you inposition for airbag inflation before andduring a...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel, whichshows the airbagsymbol. The system checks the airbag electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is anelectrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 219 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The driver’...

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 ...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate theairbag, windshields are broken by vehicledeformation. Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. Afteran airbag inflates, you will need some newparts for the airbag syste...

{ 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 .............................................................. 89 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 91Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .................................... 92 Doors and Locks .......................................... 98 Door Locks ............................

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ........................................ 132 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ............... 133Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............. 134Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ................ 134Outside Convex Mirror ............................... 13...

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. 89

There is a master key that can be used for thedriver’s door, ignition, and glove box. There is also a valet key which only operates thedriver’s door and the ignition. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicleto get in. Be sure you have spare keys. In an e...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your 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 batte...

Remote Vehicle Start The remote vehicle starting feature allows you tostart the engine from outside of the vehicle.It also starts up the vehicle’s automatic climatecontrol system. When the remote start system isactive, the climate control system will heatand cool the inside of the vehicle according ...

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate ifthe key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or ifthere is an emission control system malfunction. The engine will turn off during a remote vehiclestart if the coolant temperature gets too high,or the oil pressure is too low. Your vehicle wa...

CAUTION: (Continued) • Outsiders can easily enter through anunlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. Locking yourdoors can help prevent this fromhappening. There are several ways to lock and unlock yourvehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrentsystem, you must unlock the door...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that, when thedoors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shiftlever is moved out of PARK (P), all the doors willlock. The doors will unlock every time you stop thevehicle and move the shift lever into PARK (P). If someone needs to get...

The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be openedfrom the inside when this feature is in use. When you want to open a rear door when thesecurity lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lockswitch, or by lifting the rear door man...

Trunk { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunklid open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle.You cannot see or smell CO. It can causeunconsciousness and even death. If youmust drive with the trunk lid open or ifelectrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass ...

Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor pointwhen securing items in the trunk as itcould damage the handle. The emergencytrunk release handle is only intended to aid aperson trapped in a latched trunk, enablingthem to open the trun...

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 locatedon the driver’s doorarmrest. In addition, each door has a switch for its ownwindow. The front power window switch operateswith two positions for both up and downmovement and the rear power window switchoperates with one position for up and two positi...

In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can beoverridden in a supervised mode. Hold the windowswitch all the way up to the second position.The window will rise for as long as the switch isheld. Once the switch is released, the expressmode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on ...

Rear Power Sunshade If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helpsto reduce the amount of heat and light enteringthe rear window. The switch is located onthe overhead console. The rear power sunshade is located in the rearshelf. It only works while the ignition is on or whilethe Retained Access...

9 (Off): Press this side of the button to turn the lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off,you can open the trunk using either the keylessentry transmitter or the trunk release button locatednear the headlamp switch on the instrument panel. R (On): Press this side of the button to turn ...

The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lockthe doors with a key or use the manual door lock.It activates only if you use a power door lockwith the door open or the remote keyless entrytransmitter. To avoid activating the alarm by accident do thefollowing: • The vehicle should be locked with ...

To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 443 . If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may need to have your vehicleserviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm thetheft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. PASS-Key ® III+ The PASS-Key ® III+ system operat...

To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the ignition and start the engine. If theengine will not start, see your dealerfor service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove t...

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can beturned to four different positions: Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage orbreak the key. Use the correct key and turn thekey only with your hand. Make sure the keyis in all the way. ...

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 your key fromthe ignition and take it with you....

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 heatershould be plugged in a minimum of four hourspr...

Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle may have a shift leverlocated either on the steering column or onthe console between the seats. There are several different positions for theshift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you star...

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for yourvehicle. If you need more power for passing, andyou are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push theaccelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more,push the accelerator all the way...

FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without usingyour brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, orin deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put inFIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, thetransaxle will not shift into first gear until thevehicle is goi...

A warning chime will sound if the parking brake isset, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed isgreater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake lightwill come on and stay on until the parking brake isreleased. See Brake System Warning Light on page 222 for more information. To release the parking brake, h...

Steering Column Shift Lever If your vehicle has a steering column shift lever,use the following procedure to shift the vehicleinto PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you and movingit up as far as it wil...

Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parkingbrake firmly set. And, if you leave thevehicle with the engine running, it couldoverheat...

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply yourregular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 118 . The shift lock control system is designed to do thefollowi...

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 Intellibeam™, OnStar ® , and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimmingrearview mirror with OnStar ® and a compass display. For more information, see OnStar ® System on page 135 . For more information on Intellibeam™, see “Intellibeam Intelligent...

Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving thefactory. It will be necessary to adjust the compassto compensate for compass variance if thevehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certaincircumstances, such as a long distance,cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust th...

Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel orsimilar material dampened with glass cleaner.Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirroras that may cause the liquid cleaner to enterthe mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle may...

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Your vehicle’s mirrorcontrols are locatedon the driver’sdoor armrest. • Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror.Then press the arrows located on thefour-way control pad to adjust the mirror. • Press (B) to select the passenger’s side mirror.Then press the arrows l...

Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle is equipped with this feature,the driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare ofheadlamps behind you. This feature is controlledby the on and off settings on the automaticdimming rearview mirror. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle is eq...

OnStar ® Virtual Advisor OnStar ® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar ® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutesto access location-based weather, local trafficreports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phonebutton and giving a few simple voice commands,you can browse through the various topics.S...

OnStar ® service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar ® has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in thatarea. OnStar ® service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless serviceprovider OnStar ® has hired for that area has coverage, netwo...

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 fromfive to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indic...

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal HomeRemote System. If there is one triangular LightEmitting Diode (LED) above the UniversalHome Remote buttons, follow the instructionsbelow. If your vehicle has three round LED abovethe Universal Hom...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three 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 sec...

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 signalis being 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. Usethe key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located in the full floorconsole, or in the front of the center seat console.Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest.To access the full floor console cupholde...

Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches thatoperate the sunroofare located on theoverhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must beturned to RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 115 . Express Open: The ex...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 156 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 158Other Warning Devices ............................. 158Horn .......................................................... 158Tilt Wheel .................................................. 158Powe...

Instrument Panel Overview Column-Shift Model shown, Console-Shift Model similar 156

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column If your vehicle has thisfeature, the power tiltwheel control is locatedon the outboard sideof the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the controlup and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push thecontrol down and the steering wheel wil...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 160 . • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer onpage 161 . • Flash-To-Pass Feature. See F...

Alerting the Driver The FCA alert symbolwill flash and a warningbeep will soundwhen driver action maybe required. The alert symbol will flash when: • Your vehicle is approaching another vehicletoo quickly. • Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead ofyou much too closely. See Defensive Driving on p...

{ CAUTION: FCA may not detect and warn soon enoughto stationary or slow-moving vehicles orother objects ahead of you. You couldcrash into an object ahead of you. Do notrely on FCA when approaching stationaryor slow-moving vehicles or other objects. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may occasionally provide ale...

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning theband with the wiper symbol on it. 8 (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then letgo. The wipers stop after one wipe. For more wipecycles, hold the band longer on mist. 6 (Delay...

Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisturesensor is mounted on the interior side of thewindshield behind the rearview mirror. It is used toautomatically operate the wipers by monitoringthe amount of moisture build-up on the windshield.Wipes occur as needed to clear the winds...

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. J (Washer Fluid): Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray ...

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or morewithout keeping your foot on the accelerator. Thisis helpful on long trips. Cruise control does notwork at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).When cruise control is on, you will see acruise light on...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on whenyou are not using cruise, you might hit abutton and go into cruise when you do notwant to. You could be startled and evenlose control. Keep the cruise control switchoff until you want to use cruise control. The cruise controlb...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This shuts offthe cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the+RES (resume/accelerate) button to return t...

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or theignition, your cruise control set speed memoryis erased. Adaptive Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to readthis entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communicat...

When it is engaged by the driver, the system canapply limited braking or acceleration of the vehicleautomatically to maintain a selected follow distanceto the vehicle ahead. Braking is limited to0.25 g’s (2.45 m/sec2) of deceleration, which iscomparable to moderate application of the vehicle’sbrakes...

Approaching and Following a Vehicle The Vehicle Aheadsymbol is located onthe top of the instrumentpanel to the right ofthe driver. The Vehicle Ahead symbol will only appear whena vehicle is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappearsbriefly, Adaptive Cruise Control will not ...

Passing a Vehicle/Adaptive CruiseControl Override If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle, usethe accelerator pedal. While you are doing this, thesystem will not automatically apply the brakes. Amessage will appear on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 . Once you remove your ...

Using Adaptive Cruise Control on Hillsand When Towing a Trailer How well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hillsand when towing a trailer depends on your vehicle’sspeed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and thesteepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle inyour lane while driving on hills....

Exterior Lamps The exterior lampscontrol is located onthe instrument panelto the left of thesteering wheel. It controls the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): T...

IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-BeamHeadlamp Control System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to readthis entire section before using it. IntelliBeam™ is an enhancement to yourvehicle’s headlamp system. Using a digital lightsensor on your rearview mirror, this systemturns the vehicle’s high-be...

Driving with IntelliBeam™ IntelliBeam™ only activates the high-beams whendriving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps remain on, under theautomatic control of IntelliBeam™, until any ofthe following situations occur: • The system detects an approachingvehicle’s headlamps. • The system dete...

• The other vehicle’s lamp(s) cannot be detecteddue to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, roadspray, mist, or other airborne obstructions. • Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked, orobstructed by something that blocks the viewof the IntelliBeam™ light sensor. • Your vehicle’s windshield is cover...

Cleaning the IntelliBeam™ Light Sensor The light sensor islocated on the inside ofthe vehicle in front of theinside rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, usingglass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe thesensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the surface of the...

When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps suchas the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will beon when the DRL are being used. Your instrumentpanel will not be lit up either. When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enoughoutside, the turn signal lamps will turn off andnormal low-beam headlamp operat...

When you press the exterior lamps control, the foglamp lights on the instrument panel cluster willcome on to indicate that the fog lamps andthe parking lamps are on. Press the button again to turn them off. If you turn on the high-beam headlamps, the foglamps will turn off. They will turn back on ag...

Battery Load Management The battery load management feature isdesigned to monitor the vehicle’s electrical loadand determine when the battery is in a heavydischarge condition. During times of high electricalloading, the engine may idle at a higherrevolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal toma...

A high electrical load occurs when several of thefollowing loads are on: headlamps, high beams,fog lamps, rear window defogger, climatecontrol fan at high speed, heated seats, enginecooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged intoaccessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge o...

How the System Works When the vehicle is started, the front display willbriefly illuminate to let you know the display isoperating correctly. When the shift lever is movedinto REVERSE (R), the rear display will brieflyilluminate to let you know the display is operatingcorrectly. UFRPA comes on autom...

How the System Works when Backing When backing, UFRPA detects objects close to thefront and rear bumpers. The first time an object isdetected a single chime will sound. If an object isdetected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within an8 ft (2.5 m) distance to ...

As always, drivers should use care when backingup a vehicle. Always look behind you, beingsure to check for other vehicles, obstructions andblind spots. For Driver Information Center messages related toUFRPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 . If the bumper is damaged, your UFRPA systemmay ...

Certain accessory power plugs may not becompatible to the accessory power outlet and couldresult in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If youexperience a problem see your dealer for additionalinformation on the accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage ...

Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to backaway from the heating element when it is hot.Damage from overheating may occur to thelighter or heating element, or a fuse could beblown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter inwhile it is heati...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating,cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. To avoidwindow fogging on rainy and humid days attemperatures above freezing, run the airconditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid theuse of recirculation mode...

Manual Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left control either to the left or right to adjust the fan speed. Turning thiscontrol completely counterclockwise will turn onthe automatic fan operation. Turning this control tothe “O” position will turn the climate controlsystem off. If the airflow seems low when...

? (Recirculation): Press this button to keep outside air from coming in the vehicle. It is used toprevent outside air and odors from entering thevehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehiclefaster. Press this button to turn the recirculationmode on or off. When the button is pressed,an indicato...

Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille,middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solarradiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or thesystem will not work properly. There is also an interior temperature sensorlocated next to the steering wheel that measuresthe temperature of the a...

In order to prevent false temperature readings atstartup, the displayed temperature will notchange until the following occurs: • Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for5 minutes. • Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the informationfrom ...

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

Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear climate-control system,the rear-seat passengers can use it to adjustthe direction of the airflow, the fan speed and thetemperature for the rear-seating area. Thissystem also works with the main climate-controlsystem in your vehicle. The control ...

Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the systemin automatic mode. When automatic operation isactive, the system will automatically control the fanspeed. If in auto fan mode, pressing the uparrow button will cancel automatic operation andplaces ...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most ofthe pollen from the air entering your vehicle.Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it mayneed to be changed periodically. For how oftento change the passenger compartment airfilter, see Scheduled Maintenance...

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may be on your vehicle. The pictures willhelp you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal thatsomething is wrong before it becomes seriousenough to cause an expensive repair orreplacement. Paying atten...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You willknow 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. United States version shown,...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed inboth miles per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (km/h). See “MPH (km)” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 233 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer worksto...

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, achime will sound for several seconds to remindyou and your passengers to buckle yoursafety belts. The driver safety belt light will alsocome on and stay on for several seconds, then itwill flash for several more. You should buckleyo...

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

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your overhead console has a passenger airbagstatus indicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START,the passenger airbag status indicator will lightON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,for several seconds a...

Charging System Light When you turn theengine on, this light willcome on briefly to showthat the generator andbattery chargingsystems are workingproperly. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service.You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once.To save your battery until you get there, t...

If the regular brake system warning light is not on,you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lockbrakes. If the regular brake system warning light isalso on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and thereis a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 222 . The anti-...

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning Light The traction controlsystem warning lightshould come on brieflywhen the engine isstarted. If the warning light does not come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is aproblem. If it stays on, or comes on when you aredriving, there ma...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light The engine coolanttemperature warninglight will come on whenthe engine is very hot. This light will also come on briefly when thevehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stayson while driving, there may be a problem withthe cooling syst...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operationof the fuel, ignition,and emissioncontrol systems. 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 will also come on during a malfunctionin one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increasesvehicle emissions and may damage theemission control system on yourvehicle. Diagnosis and service may berequired. • Light On Steady — An emission control ...

Did you just drive through a deep puddle ofwater?If so, your electrical system may be wet. Thecondition will usually be corrected when theelectrical system dries out. A few driving tripsshould turn the light off.Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with qualit...

Oil Pressure Light This light will come onbriefly when you startyour engine. { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If you do, your engine can become sohot that it catches fire. You or others couldbe burned. Check your oil as soon aspossible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice:...

Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light willcome on when the foglamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps areturned off. See Fog Lamps on page 191 for more information. Lights On Reminder This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 186 for more informat...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage showsapproximately howmuch fuel is in the tank.It works only whenthe engine is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage will appear in the Driver InformationCenter and a single chime will sound. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information....

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you thestatus of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DICis also used to display warning/status messages.All messages will appear in the DIC display locatedat the bottom of the instrument panel cluster, belowthe tachometer and ...

V Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warningmessages and clear them from the DIC display. yz Menu Up/Down: Press this button to scroll up and down the menu items. Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): The following display menu items can be displa...

BATTERY VOLTAGE This display shows the current battery voltage. Ifthe voltage is in the normal range, the valuewill display. For example, the display may readBATTERY VOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage islow, the display will show LOW. If the voltage ishigh, the display will show HIGH. Your vehicle’s...

UNITS This display allows you to select between Englishor Metric units of measurement. Once in thisdisplay, press the set/reset button to selectbetween ENGLISH or METRIC units. PARKING ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and RearParking Assist (UFRPA) system, this display allowsthe syste...

RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS After rotating the tires or after replacing a tire orsensor, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)system must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learnthe tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 406 . See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 410 and DIC Warnings and ...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problemdetected in one of your vehicle’s systems.You must acknowledge a message to clear it fromthe screen for further use. To clear a message,press the set/reset button.Be sure to take any message that appears on thescreen seriously and ...

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the tire pressure inone of the tires needs to be checked. Thismessage also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHTFRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicatewhich tire needs to be checked. You can receivemore than one tire pressure message at a time. Toread the othe...

DRIVER DOOR OPEN This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when the driver’s door isnot closed completely. Make sure that thedriver’s door is closed completely. ENGINE HOT – A/C(Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operat...

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damagemay occur. If an overheat warning appears onthe instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stopthe vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 369 for more information. This...

FUEL LEVEL LOW This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when your vehicle is lowon fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. Asingle chime sounds when this message isdisplayed. See Filling the Tank on page 352 . HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM OFF This message displays when you m...

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when the driver’s side reardoor is not closed completely. Make sure thatthe door is closed completely. NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDALAPPLIED This message displays when the Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC) is engaged and you are...

PARKING ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and RearParking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle isshifted out of PARK (P), this message displays toremind the driver that the UFRPA system has beenturned off. Press the set/reset button toacknowledge this message and clear it from ...

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery inthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needsto be replaced. To replace the battery, see“Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 92 . RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This symbol appearswith this mes...

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem withthe brake system. The brake system warninglight and the anti-lock brake system warning lightmay also be displayed on the instrument panelcluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 222 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light o...

SERVICE STABILITRAK Your vehicle may have a vehicle stabilityenhancement system called StabiliTrak ® . See StabiliTrak ® System on page 305 . This message displays if there has been aproblem detected with the StabiliTrak ® system. If this message comes on while you are driving,pull off the road as s...

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problemwith the Traction Control System (TCS). When thismessage is displayed, the system will not limitwheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.See your dealer for service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 303 for more inform...

STARTING DISABLED SERVICETHROTTLE This message displays when your vehicle’s throttlesystem is not functioning properly. Have yourvehicle serviced by your dealer. THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays if the content theft-deterrentsystem has detected a break-in a...

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the transaxle fluid inyour vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle andallow it to idle until the transaxle cools down oruntil this message is removed. TRUNK OPEN This symbol appearswith this message. This message displays when the trunk is notclos...

DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilitiesthat allow you to program certain features toone preferred setting. Customization featurescan only be programmed to one setting onthe vehicle and cannot be programmed to apreferred setting for two different drivers. All of the cust...

DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language inwhich the DIC messages will appear.Press the customization button until the DISPLAYLANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display.Press the set/reset button to access the settingsfor this feature. Then press the menu up/downbutton to scro...

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or notthe door(s) will automatically unlock. It also allowsyou to select which doors and when they willautomatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 100 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DO...

HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button onthe RKE transmitter, and the horn will soundwhen the lock button is pressed again withinfive seconds of the previo...

APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not tohave the exterior lights turn on briefly duringlow light periods after unlocking the vehicle usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACHLIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Pressth...

PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you toselect whether or not the outside mirror(s)will automatically tilt down when the vehicle isshifted into REVERSE (R). See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 134 for more information. Press the customization button until PARKTILT...

The automatic easy exit seat movement will onlyoccur one time after the key is removed fromthe ignition. If the automatic movement has alreadyoccurred, and you put the key back in theignition and remove it again, the seat and steeringcolumn will stay in the original exit position,unless a memory rec...

REMOTE START If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turnthe remote start feature off or on. The remotestart feature allows you to start the engine fromoutside of the vehicle using your Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. See “Remote VehicleStart” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...

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

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

AudioPilot ® : If your vehicle has the Bose ® Premium audio, the system has AudioPilot ® noise compensation technology. To use AudioPilot ® press the Automatic Volume Control screen button to access the AudioPilot ® menu and then press the ON screen button.AudioPilot ® automatically adjusts the volu...

4 (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information button to display additional text information relatedto the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or MP3song. A choice of additional information such as:Channel, Song, Artist, CAT (category) can appear.Continue pres...

Radio Messages Locked: This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio.Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 287 later in th...

4 (Information): Press this button to switch the display between the track number, elapsed time ofthe track, and the time. When the ignition is off,press this button to display the time (if theclock display is enabled). See “Enabling/Disablingthe Digital Radio Clock” under, Setting the Time (Radio w...

When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displayson the CD. As each new track starts to play,the track number also displays. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandle...

Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R orCD-RW Disc Your vehicle’s radio system may have the MP3feature. If it has this feature, it is capable of playingan MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For moreinformation on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R orCD-RW disc, see Using an MP3 on page 280 later in this section. CD Messages DI...

To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm(1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliaryinput jack. When connecting an auxiliary device,the radio automatically detects the device and “AuxInput Device” displays. The device beginsplaying audio over the vehicle speakers. If anauxiliary device ha...

Root Directory The root directory of the CD-R is treated as a folder.If the root directory has compressed audio files, thedirectory displays as F1 ROOT. All files containeddirectly under the root directory are accessed priorto any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px)are always accessed be...

File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song namethat is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name isnot present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displaysthe file name without the extension (suchas .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 22 characters orfour pages are short...

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

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in featuresintended to minimize driver distraction. Technologyalone, no matter how advanced, can neverreplace your own judgment. See the NavigationSystem manual for some tips to help youreduce di...

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 is an increasedlevel of static while listening to the radio. If sta...

Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damagethe rear window antenna and/or the rearwindow defogger. Repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Do not clear theinside rear window with sharp objects. If static is heard on the radio, when the rearwindow defo...

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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 18 . { 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, claimingthousands 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 vehicle gowhere you want it to go. They are the brakes, thesteering, and the accelerator. All three systemshave to do their work at the places where the tiresmeet 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 pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you will not havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, ...

The SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message,the traction control system warning light andthe StabiliTrak ® warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with the tractioncontrol system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 . When this light and the SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROL message ar...

Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle may have a panic brake assistsystem that monitors the intention of the driverwhile braking. If the system senses that the driverhas applied hard/fast pressure to the brakepedal, the system will generate additionalpressure, making it easier for the driver to maintainbr...

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, ora car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or achild darts out from between parked cars andstops right in front of you. You can avoid thesepr...

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...

Remember that your vehicle’s passenger sideoutside mirror is convex. The vehicle you justpassed may seem to be farther away from youthan it really is. • Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. Reconsider before passingthe next vehicle. • Do not overtake a slowly moving vehi...

If you have StabiliTrak ® , the system may be active. See StabiliTrak ® System on page 305 . Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.For safety, you will want to slow down and adjustyour driving to these conditions. It is importantto slow down on...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn aswell because your tire-to-road traction is not asgood as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not havemuch tread left, you will get even less traction.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 ...

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Besides slowing down, allow some extrafollowing distance. And be especiallycareful when you pass another vehicle.Allow yourself more clear room ahead, andbe prepared to have your view restricted byroad spray. • Have good tires with proper tread depth.See Tires on page...

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...

Of course, you will find experienced and ableservice experts in GM dealerships all acrossNorth America. They will be ready and willing tohelp if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? ...

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 394 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag,some winter 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 301 . • 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 willclear the area around the front wheels. You shouldturn the traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 303 . Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forwardgear, spinning...

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 will findthe label attached below the door lock post (striker).The Tire and Loading Information label shows thenumber of occu...

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

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B SubtractOccupant Weight200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity ...

If your vehicle is a Professional Vehicle, thevehicle specific Certification label is provided bythe final stage manufacturer. The coach-buildershould be consulted if the final stagemanufacturer’s label is not present. The GrossVehicle Weight Rating GVWR label should be onthe driver’s door edge. If ...

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...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicletowed. See Roadside Service on page 480 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes (such as behinda motorhome), see Recreational Vehicle Towi...

Dinghy Towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Do nottow your vehicle with all four wheels on theground. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed withall four wheels on th...

Towing a Trailer The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow atrailer. { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipmentand drive properly, you can lose controlwhen you pull a trailer. For example, if thetrailer is too heavy, the brakes may notwork well — or even at all. You and yourpassengers cou...

If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering.Make sure your rig will be legal, not only whereyou live but also where you will be driving.A good source for this informatio...

Maximum trailer weight is calculated assumingonly the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has allthe required trailering equipment. The weightof additional optional equipment, passengers andcargo in the tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight. You can ask your dealer for our tr...

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You will find these numbers onthe Tire and Loading Information Label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 327 . Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,including the w...

Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come incontact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could bedamaged. Avoid making very sharp turnswhile trailering. When you are turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailer willnot str...

Parking on Hills { CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle,with a trailer attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, your rig couldstart to move. People can be injured, andboth your vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,here is how to do it...

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

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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. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicleall GM. 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 the Outsideof 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...

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

However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuelscontaining more than 10% ethanol must not beused in vehicles that were not designed forthose fuels. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not usefuel containing methanol. It can corrode metalparts in your fuel system and a...

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.Fuel can spray out on you if you openthe fuel cap too quickly. This spray canhappen if your tank is nearly full, and ismore likely in hot weather. Open the fuelcap slowly and wait for any hiss noise tostop. Then uns...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignite thegasoline vapor. You can be badly burnedand your vehicle damaged if this occurs.To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol onit. It is locatedon the lowerleft side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, locatednear the center of the hood. Move the relea...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 356

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 444 . B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 384 . C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 378 . D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Coolant Surg...

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 ofoil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on page ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. You should look forand use only an oil that meets GM StandardGM6094M. • SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil con...

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both willprovide easier cold starting and better protectionfor the engine at extremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange the engine oil and filter based on vehicleuse. Anytime the oil is changed, reset thesystem so it can calculate when the next oilchange is required. If a situation occurs where youchange the oil prior to a CHAN...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 356 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil changeafter each 50,000 mile (83 000 km...

3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter element and any loose debris that may be found in theair cleaner base. 4. Inspect or replace the air filter element. Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to theengine air cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the c...

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change AutomaticTransaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxlefluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 460 , and be sure to use the transaxle f...

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare you vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingfor about three se...

How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 467 . If the fluid level is low, add only enough of theproper fluid to bring the level into thecross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. ...

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® may cause premature engine, heater core, orradiator corrosion. In addition, the enginecoolant may require changing sooner, at the firstmaintenance service after each 30,000 miles(50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occursfirst. Any repairs would not be cove...

Checking Coolant The engine coolantsurge tank is locatedtoward the rear ofthe engine compartmenton the passenger’sside of the vehicle. For more information on location, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 356 . { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator are hot ca...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant 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...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just openthe hood. Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear steam coming from it.Turn it off and get everyone away fromthe vehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of steam...

If you get the overheat warning with no sign ofsteam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it safe todo so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat se...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 372

1 { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under thehood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keephands, clothing, and tools away from anyunderhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.The ve...

{ 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...

Power Steering Fluid The power steeringfluid reservoir is locatednext to the underhoodfuse block on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 356 for more informationon location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check powersteering f...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. Ifyou will be operating your vehicle in an area wherethe temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluidthat has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washe...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 356 for reservoir locationand access. 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 acc...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 467 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap andthe area around the cap before removing it. Thiswill help keep dirt from entering th...

{ CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon the brakes will not work well. Thatcould lead to an accident. When you hearthe brake wear warning sound, have yourvehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.When it is time for a new battery, get one thathas the replacement number shown on theoriginal battery’s label. We recommend anACDelco ® replacement battery. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds...

To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached,the vent hose connectors (B) must be securelyreattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side ofthe battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D)must be secured to the floor pan (E). Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for25 days o...

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...

Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) ora manual transaxle in NEUTRAL beforesetting the parking brake. 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.Always turn off your radio and ot...

9. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery.Your vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) terminal marked GND ( − ). 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the v...

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its original position. Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim...

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 355 for more information. 2. Find the center line running...

Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replacedby your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity dischargelighting system operates at a very highvoltage. If you try to service any ofthe system components, you could beseriously injured. Have y...

4. Install the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm and firmly press down on the clip to snap itinto place. To remove and replace the wiper blade elementdo the following: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottomclaw set of the wiper blade. At the notchedend...

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...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction typeand service description. See the “Tire Size”illustration later in th...

(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load when used as a single.For information on recommended tire pressuresee Inflation - Tire Pr...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples ofop...

• Tire overloading • Premature or irregular wear • Poor handling • Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),you can get the following: • Unusual wear • Poor handling • Rough ride • Needless damage from road hazards A Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe v...

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve toget a pressure measurement. If the cold tireinflation pressure matches the recommendedpressure on the Tire and Loading Informationlabel, no further adjustment is necessary. If theinflation pressure is low, add ...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) usesradio and sensor technology to check tire pressurelevels. Sensors are mounted on each tire andwheel assembly, except the spare tire. The TPMSsensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle’stires and transmit tire pressure rea...

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltaleilluminates, you should stop and check yourtires as soon as possible, and inflate them tothe proper pressure. Driving on a significantlyunder-inflated tire causes the tire to overheatand can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel effici...

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tiresas soon as possible and check wheel alignment.Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 411 and Wheel Replace...

Vehicles that have the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS) will need to have the sensorsreset after a tire rotation is performed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 406 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 4...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tiresfor your vehicle. The original equipment tiresinstalled on your vehicle, when it was new,were designed to meet General Motors TirePerformance Criteria Specification (TPC spec)system rating. If you need replacement tires,GM strongly recommen...

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 torollover. Additionally, if your vehicle...

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

{ CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehiclecan be dangerous. It could affect thebraking and handling of your vehicle,make your tires lose air and make youlose control. You could have a collisionin which you or others could be injured.Always use the correc...

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 the brakes,suspension or other vehicle parts. The areadamaged by the tire chains could causeyou to lose control of your vehicle andyou o...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it ismuch more likely to leak out slowly. But if youshould ever have a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and what to do: If...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn onyour vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 158 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. Thevehicle can slip off the jack ...

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next howto use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk.To access the equipme...

3. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and use the corresponding cutoutslocated in the plastic molding. The front location is (A) 8.5 inches (21 cm)from the rear edge of the front wheel well, andthe rear location (B) is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm)from the front edge of the rear wheel well. The ...

Notice: If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise thevehicle, you could break the molding and/orcause other damage to your vehicle. Alwaysposition the jack so that when the jack head israised, it will fit firmly in the notch locatedinboard from the rocker molding. 4. Tur...

{ 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 toreplace them, be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can ...

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipmentin the passenger compartment of thevehicle could cause injury. In a suddenstop or collision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. Store all these in theproper place. After you have put the spare tire on your v...

3. Insert the jack container (E) into the spare tire (F). Then insert the jack and wheelwrench (D) into the center of the spare tiremaking sure to line up the wheel nut hole withthe bolt (G) on the compartment floor. 4. Secure the spare tire and the jack container with the retainer (C) and then the ...

Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a spare tire, which, whennew, was fully inflated. A spare tire may lose airover time, so check its inflation pressure regularly.See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 402 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 327 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading ...

Remove any accidental over-spray from othersurfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, applycleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, youcould scratch the glass and/or cause damage tothe integrated radio antenna and th...

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...

All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly andnot allowed to dry on the surface, or they couldstain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or anall-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches andwater spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water toenter the vehicle. Cleaning Exterior Lamps...

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly tokeep their luster. Washing with water is allthat is usually needed. However, you may usechrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, ifnecessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoiddamaging protecti...

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean clothwith mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft cleantowel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: If you use strong soa...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush withtire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage thepaint finish and/or tires. When applying a tiredressing, always wipe off any oversprayfrom all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks, finescratches, and other lightsurface contamination. Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish. Foaming Tire ShineLow Gloss Cleans, shines, andprotects in one step. Nowiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foamingshampoo...

Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the enginecode. This code will help you identify your vehicle’sengine, specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on your spare tire cover. Itis very helpful if you ever need to order par...

Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. Ifthe band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one ofthe identical size and rating. If a fuse shouldblow, see your dealer for service immediately. If you ever have a problem on the road and do nothave a spar...

Relays Usage R7 Cooling Fan 2 R8 Windshield Wiper R9 Air Pump R10 Windshield Wiper High R11 Air Conditioning R12 Air Solenoid Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seaton the driver’s side. The rear seat cushionmust be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 467 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charg...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 454 Introduction ............................................... 454Maintenance Requirements ........................ 454Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 455Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 455Scheduled 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 327 . • 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 Informationon page 490 . Owner Checks and Services on page 463 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 360 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) Professional Vehicle Only: Enginecooling system service (or every fiveyears, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Servic...

(j) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should haveyour dealer perform this service. See EngineCoolant on page 366 for what to use. Inspecthoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,and filler neck. Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap. (k) A flu...

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 357 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 the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular b...

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

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

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 454 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 463 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 474 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 474Online Owner Center ................................. 477Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .................. 478 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 478GM Mobility Reimb...

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 committed tomaking sure you are completely satisfied withyour 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 information canbe 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 use TextTelephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipmentavailable at its Customer Assistance Center.Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac bydialing: 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.Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 274...

Roadside Service 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, where available,a Cadillac trained dealer technician who canprovide on-site service. Each technician travels wi...

Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States orCanada, an advisor is available to assist you overthe phone. A dealer technician, if available, cantravel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km)radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.If beyond this radius, we will arra...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service,you should contact your dealer and requestan appointment. By scheduling a serviceappointment and advising your service consultantof your transportation needs, your dealer canhelp minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle ...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with acourtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you fora rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle iskept for a warranty repair. Reimbursementwill be limited to a maximum amount per day andmust be supported by receipts. This requiresthat...

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 an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in anaccident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure youare all right. If you are uninjured, make surethat no one else in your vehicle, or theother vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.Do not leave the...

If another party’s insurance company is paying forthe repairs, you are not obligated to accept arepair valuation based on that insurancecompany’s collision policy repair limits, as youhave no contractual limits with that company. Insuch cases, you can have control of the repair andparts choices as l...

Appearance Care (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ........................... 439Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 440Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 435Weatherstrips ........................................... 435Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 437Wood Pan...

G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 226Fuel ......................................................... 232Speedometer ........................................... 217Tachometer .............................................. 217 Garage Door Opener .......................... 139, 140G...