Cadillac 2007 Escalade EXT - Manual

Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Power Seats ................................................. 8Power Lumbar .............................................. 9Heated Seats .............................................. 10Heated and Cooled Seats .........................

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on theoutboard side of the front 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 re...

Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controlsused to operate this feature are located on theoutboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and holdthe front of the control. • To decrease lumbar support, press and holdthe rear of the control. • To raise the height of the ...

Heated Seats If the front seats havethe heated seat feature,the buttons used tocontrol this featureare located on theclimate control panel. + (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback, press the top button with the heatedseatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate controldisplay to in...

Heated and Cooled Seats If the front seats havethe heated and cooledseat feature, thebuttons used to controlthis feature arelocated on the climatecontrol panel. { (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the button with the cooled seat symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate controldispl...

If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter toenter your vehicle and the remote recall memoryfeature is on, automatic seat, mirror, andadjustable pedal movement will occur. See“MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 for more information. To stop recall movement of the me...

Power Reclining Seatbacks The controls for the power reclining seatback arelocated on the outboard side of the front seatsbehind the power seat control. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of thecontrol rearward. • To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top ofthe control forward. { CAUTION: Sit...

CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In acrash, you could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In acrash the belt could go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at your pelvic bones. This could causeserious interna...

Pull the head restraintup to raise it. To lowerthe head restraint,press the releasebutton (A), located onthe top of the seatback,while you push thehead restraint down. The front seats may have head restraints that alsotilt forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint, grasp the top of therestrai...

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to theseat or the safety belts. Always unbucklethe safety belts and return them to their normalstowed position before folding a rear seat. 3. Fold the seatback forward until it is flat. You may have to move the front s...

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 ...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, thelaw says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work . You never know if you will be in a crash. If youdo have a crash, you do not know if it will be abad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes canbe so serious that even buckled up, a personwo...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drivefar from home, why should I wearsafety 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 youfrom things beyond your control, suc...

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. 2...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on thebuckle. 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 ...

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-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should be worn as low aspossible, below the ...

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...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provideadded safety belt comfort for older childrenwho have outgrown booster seats and for someadults. When installed on a shoulder belt, thecomfort guide positions the belt away...

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

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

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

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

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

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

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle,you need a child restraint that has LATCHattachments. The child restraint manufacturerwill provide you with instructions on how to use thechild restraint and its attachments. The followingexplains how to attach a child restraint with theseattachments ...

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

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

If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check tomake sure that the vehicle’s seatback is notpressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’sseatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible....

{ CAUTION: Both frontal and roof-mounted side impactairbags inflate with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. If you are too close toan inflating airbag, as you would be if youwere leaning forward, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep you inposition for airbag inflation befor...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows theairbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is anelectrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 229 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The...

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

In any particular crash, no one can say whetheran airbag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicle or because of what therepair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation isdetermined by what the vehicle hits, the angleof the impact, and how quickly the vehicleslows down. For roo...

How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontalcollisions, even belted occupants can contactthe steering wheel or the instrument panel.In moderate to severe side collisions, even beltedoccupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.The airbag supplements the protection pr...

Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.The passenger airbag status indicator on theoverhead console will be visible when you turnyour ignition key to RUN or START. The words ONand OFF or the symbol for on and off, will bevisible during the system check. When the systemc...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that something maybe wrong with the airbag system. If thisever happens, have the vehicle servicedpromptly, because an adult-size personsitting in the right front passenger’s seatmay not have t...

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

Keys .............................................................. 91 Remote Keyless Entry System .................... 92Remote Keyless Entry System Operation .... 93 Doors and Locks ........................................ 101 Door Locks ................................................ 101Power Do...

OnStar ® System .......................................... 152 Universal Home Remote System ................ 154 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ....................... 154 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) ..................... 155 Universal Home Remote Syst...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. Donot leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren. 91

Your vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition, door locks,tailgate, and sidestorage boxes. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be ableto assist you with obtaining replacements. In an emergency contact Cadillac RoadsideService ® . See Roadside Service on page 548 for more information....

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to locate your vehicle. The turnsignal lamps will flash and the horn will soundthree times. Press and hold this button for morethan two seconds to activate the panic alarm.The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn willsound repeatedl...

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.This feature allows you to start the enginefrom outside of the vehicle. It may also start upthe vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systemsand rear window defogger. Normal operation of thesystem will return after the key is turne...

The additional ten minutes are considered asecond remote vehicle start. Once two remote starts, or a single remote startwith one time extension has been done, thevehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, thevehicle can be remote started again. The vehicle cann...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on thearmrest on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press the side of the switch with the unlock symbol to unlock the doors and tailgate. Q (Lock): Press the side of the switch with the lock symbol to lock the doors and tailgate. Delayed Locking Wh...

Midgate ® { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with thecargo area covered and the tailgate andthe Midgate ® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into yourvehicle. You can not see or smell CO. Itcan cause unconsciousness and evendeath. If you must drive with the cargocovers on and the ta...

The following are the main components of theMidgate ® system: A. Latch LeversB. Grab HandlesC. Glass-Catch Release Button D. Glass Lock Knobs E. Window Retaining TabsF. Midgate ® Release Handle G. Window Alignment Arrows Rear Glass Removal and Storage { CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not st...

6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, tothe locked position. Push in on the corner ofthe rear glass to allow the lock knob toengage more easily. Once both glass lock knobs are in the lockedposition, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch...

Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rearglass, to unlatch. 2. Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs, located atboth top corners of the glass ...

This procedure works the same as the proceduredescribed previously, but when you lower theMidgate ® with the rear glass in the stored position, you will notice that the entire crossbar will lowerwith the Midgate ® . This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar lowers with theMidgate ® , it...

Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitteror power door lock switch to lock and unlockthe tailgate. Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle whilepulling the tailgate toward you. To shut the tailgate, push it firmly upward until itlatches. Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure i...

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 windowcontrols are located oneach of the sidedoors. The driver’s door also has switches that controlthe passenger and rear windows. The powerwindows work when the ignition has been turnedto ACCESSORY or RUN or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accesso...

Sun Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sunvisor down to block glare. Detach the sunvisor from the center mount and slide it along therod from side-to-side to cover the driver orpassenger side of the front window. Swing the sunvisor to the side to cover the ...

Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarmsystem. This is the security light. To activate the theft-deterrent system, do thefollowing: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light shouldcome on and stay on. 3. Cl...

Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm byaccident: • If you do not want to activate thetheft-deterrent system, the vehicle should belocked with the door key after the doorsare closed. • Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter.Unlocking a door any other way will set off thealarm. If you set...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constan...

Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch tofour different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You willonly be able to remove the key when the ignitionis turned to LOCK. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from t...

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....

Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start inany other position — that is a safety feature.To restart when you are already moving,use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you coulddamage t...

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the STARTposition immediately after cranking has ended,can overheat and damage the crankingmotor and drain the battery. Waiting about15 seconds between each try, to allowthe cranking motor to cool down, will preventdamage ...

Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Your vehicle has an adjustable throttle andbrake pedal that lets you change their positions.This feature is designed for shorter drivers,since the pedals can not move farther away fromthe standard position, but can move towardthe driver for better pedal reach. The...

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’sside of the engine compartment, nearthe power steering fluid reservoir. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the co...

There are several different positions for the shiftlever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start yourengine because your vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when the vehiclehas a heavy load, you may notice an increase i...

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

Your vehicle’s transmission uses adaptive shiftcontrols that compares key shift parametersto pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in thetransmissions computer. The transmissionconstantly makes adjustments to improve vehicleperformance according to how the vehicle isbeing used, such as with a heavy loa...

Grade Braking Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhillgrade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed byautomatically implementing a shift schedule thatuses the engine and the transmission to slowthe vehicle. This reduces wear on the brakessystem and increases control of the vehicle. Thesystem const...

A chime will activate and the warning light willflash when the parking brake is applied andthe vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) forat least three seconds. To release the parking brake, hold the regularbrake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge ofthe lever, located above the parking brake pedal,...

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning { 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 transmission shiftlock control system which locks the shift leverin PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK.You have to fully apply your regular brakesfirst and then press the shifter lever button beforeyou can shift from PARK (P) when the ign...

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 ® , Compass, and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have an automatic dimmingrearview mirror with Intellibeam, OnStar ® , compass and temperature display. For more informationon OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 152 . For more...

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...

Outside Temperature Outside temperature is shown in the mirrordisplay. Temperature will be displayed inFahrenheit or Celsius based on the choiceof English or metric in the vehicle’sconfiguration menu. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayedfor an extended period of time, please consult yourd...

Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located on the far left ofthe mirror face, to turn the compass/temperaturedisplay on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs tobe calibrated. For more information, see “CompassCalibration” following. To adjust between Fahrenheit an...

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The outside powerfoldaway mirror controlsare located on thedriver’s door 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 (A) again to deselect the mirror. • Press (B) to select ...

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrorsif the following occurs: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed whilefolding. • They are accidentally manuallyfolded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfoldedposition. • The mirrors shake and flutter...

Heated Mirrors The button to turn the heated mirrors on or off islocated on the climate control panel. Pressthis button to warm the driver’s and passenger’soutside rearview mirrors to help clear them ofice, snow, and condensation. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control Syste...

Directions & Connections Plan • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar ® Vehicle Diagnostics • OnStar ® Hands-...

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

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

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

Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has cupholders for the front and rearpassengers. The cupholders are located in the center consolefor the front passengers and on the rear of thecenter console for the rear passengers. To use the front cupholders, press down on theaccess door and release. The door will then ...

Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) orhangs over the rear or sides of the vehiclemay damage your vehicle. Load cargo so thatit rests on the slats as far forward aspossible and against the side rails, makingsure to fasten it securely. Do not exceed the m...

Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle’s second row seat may have anarmrest/storage compartment. Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lowerthe armrest. To open the compartment, push the button on thefront of the armrest and pull the top open. Cargo Cover Panels { CAUTION: Improperly stored cargo c...

Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargoarea using the storage strap system. To storethe panels, do the following: 1. Secure the storage strap system in thecargo storagearea by attachingthe six clips onthe cargo strapsystem to thetie down locationson either side o...

Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels To reinstall a cargo panel do the following. 1. You can either leave the strap system attached to the side of the cargo area while itis not in use, or you can store it inside thetop box storage compartment. See Top-Box Storage on page 186 for more information. 2. ...

7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the left latch, to lock the panel in place. Youshould hear a click when each latch lockscorrectly. Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps inside the top boxstorage compartment, do the following: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a fla...

Cargo Tie Downs There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo areathat you can use to strap cargo in. All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in manydifferent configurations—cargo panels on or off,Midgate ® up or down, rear glass in or out. The vehicle has features to help it re...

Even when all of these things are working properlyand the cover system is on, there may be someinstances (heavy rains, automated car washes,etc.) when water may be present in the followingareas: A. Top drain gratesB. Removable front drain grate(Midgate ® drain grate) C. Side rail channels and catch ...

To replace the drain grate do the following: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate. 2. When you are sure that the clips are aligned with the slots, push the grate down firmly. The grate should clip into place. Do not force thegrate if it will not clip into place, realign th...

Cargo Area Floor Drains Your vehicle also has four cargo-area floor drainslocated under the cargo mat near the sides ofthe cargo area. These drains should be cleanedperiodically to allow water to exit the cargo area. The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You canflush the drains through the cutou...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a powersliding sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, theignition needs to be turned to ON, or RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) must be active.When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or untila front door is open...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 192 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 194Other Warning Devices ............................. 194Horn .......................................................... 194Tilt Wheel .................................................. 195Heat...

Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust thesteering wheel before you drive. You can raise it tothe highest level to give your legs more roomwhen you enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of thesteering column under the turn signal lever. To tilt t...

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 196 . • 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 197 . • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-t...

Holding the turn signal lever for more thanone second will cause the turn signals to flashuntil you release the lever. The lever will returnby itself when it is released. An arrow on theinstrument panelcluster will flash inthe direction of theturn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane chang...

Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beamheadlamps to signal a driver in front of you thatyou want to pass. It works even if your headlampsare in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,then release it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position oro...

Rainsense™ II Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshieldwipers. These wipers automatically turn on whena sensor, mounted next to the inside rearviewmirror, detects moisture on the windshield.When active, these wipers are able to detectmoisture on the windshield and automaticallyturn on the wip...

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. L (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of themultifunction lever. To...

Cruise Control { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou cannot drive safely at a steady speed.So, do not use your cruise control onwinding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous onslippery roads. On such roads, fastchanges in tire traction can causeexcessive wheel slip...

+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume toa previously set speed. SET − (Set/Coast): Press this button to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed frommemory. Setti...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your 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 you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, press the +RES button on your steeringwheel. The vehicle will go back to the...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon your speed, load, and thesteepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,you may have to step on the accelerator pedal tomaintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill,you may have to brake or shift to a l...

IntellliBeam™ Intelligent High-BeamHeadlamp Control System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to readthis entire section before using it. IntellliBeam™ is an enhancement to your vehicle’sheadlamp system. Using a digital light sensoron your rearview mirror, this system will turn thevehicle’s h...

Disabling and Resetting IntellliBeam™at the Rearview Mirror IntellliBeam™ can be disabled by using thecontrols on the inside rearview mirror. AUTO 3 (On/Off): To disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirror.The IntellliBeam™ indicator will turn off and willnot come back on unt...

Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime will soundwhen your headlamps or parking lamps aremanually turned on and your key is out of theignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlampswitch to off or AUTO and then back on, orclose and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode,the headla...

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the headlampswitch is in AUTO, your automatic headlampsystem will turn on your headlamps at the normalbrightness along with other lamps such as thetaillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof markerlamps, and the instrument panel lights. The...

Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use themfor better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Yourparking lamps and/or low-beam headlampsmust be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the left side ofyour instrument panel. - (Fog Lamps): Press the button to turn t...

Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open adoor. They will turn off when all doors are closed. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turningthe knob, located next to the exterior lamp control,all the way up. In this position, the dome lampswill remain on whether a door is opened or close...

The URPA display islocated above the rearwindow towards thecenter of the vehicleand can be seenby looking over yourright shoulder. The URPA display has three color-coded lights.The lights are used to provide distance and systeminformation, along with beeps that will be heardthrough the speakers. URP...

How the System Works when Backing If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detectsobjects close to the rear bumper. The first time anobject is detected a single beep will sound. If anobject is detected at a REVERSE (R) speedbetween 0 mph (0 km/h) and 5 mph (8 km/h), thefollowing describes what wil...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located inthe center console near the cupholders, if thevehicle has them. Press on the access door to openit and use the ashtray and lighter. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cig...

Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem With this system, you can control the heating,cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle. Yourvehicle also has a flow-through ventilation systemdescribed later in this section. You can select different climate control settings forthe driver and pas...

Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise tolower or increase the temperature inside thevehicle. The display will show the temperaturesetting decreasing or increasing. Set the passenger’s temperature setting to matchthe driver’s temperature setting by pressing thepassenger power knob. Automatic Op...

Be careful not to cover the sensor located on thetop of the instrument panel near the windshield.This sensor regulates air temperature basedon sun load and also turns on your headlamps. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, thesystem will delay turning on the fan until warm airis available. The...

Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on andoff. When air conditioning is selected, an indicatorlight will come on to let you know that the airconditioning has been activated. Pressing this button when the outside temperatureis too coo...

0 (Defrost): This mode directs a portion of the air to the windshield, side window vents andsome to the floor vents. In this mode, the systemwill automatically force outside air into yourvehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be selectedwhile in the defrost mode. The air conditioningcompressor will ...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you willneed to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Cana...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s speedin both miles per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (km/h). The odometer works together with the DriverInformation Center (DIC). The odometer mileagecan be checked without the vehicle running bypressing the Trip/Fuel button on...

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, achime will sound for several seconds to remindpeople to buckle their safety belts. The driversafety belt light will also come on and stay on forseveral seconds. Then it will flash for severalmore. You should buckle your seat belt. T...

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 The charging systemlight will come on brieflywhen you turn theignition to the STARTposition, as a check toshow you it is working. The light should go out once the engine is running.If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, youmay have a problem with the charging system...

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light With the Anti-Lock BrakeSystem (ABS), this lightwill come on when youstart your engine andmay stay on for severalseconds. That is normal. If the light does not come on then,have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere is a problem. If the light stays on, ...

StabiliTrak ® Indicator Light This warning lightshould come onbriefly when theengine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if thereis a problem. If it stays on, or comes on whenyou are driving, there may be a problem with yourStabiliTrak...

Tire Pressure Light This light will come onbriefly when you turnthe ignition to RUN. This light will also come on when one or more ofyour tires are significantly underinflated. A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message in theDriver Information Center (DIC) will accompanythe light, see DIC Warnings and Messages ...

This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intendedto assure that emissions are at acceptablelevels for the life of the vehicle, helping to producea cleaner environment. The check engine lightcomes on to indicate that there is a problem andservice is required. Malfun...

If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce theamount of cargo being hauled as soon asit is possible If the light stops flashing and ...

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 otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicleserviced. Notice: ...

Fog Lamp Light The fog lamps 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 211 for more information. Lights On Reminder This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 204 for more informa...

Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is displayedwhen the Tow/Haulmode has beenactivated. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 380 and Tow/Haul Mode on page 135 . Fuel Gage When the ignitionis on, the fuel gagetells you abouthow much fuel youhave left in your tank. The gage will first indica...

Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle.It also displays warning messages if a systemproblem is detected. The DIC also allows somefeatures to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 for more ...

DIC Buttons The buttons arethe trip/fuel,vehicle information,customization,and set/reset buttons.The button functionsare detailed in thefollowing pages. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, averageeconomy, fuel used, timer, and transmissiontemperature....

Timer Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press the set/reset button whileTIMER is displayed. The display will show theamount of time that has passed since the timer waslast reset, not including time the ignition is off. Timewill c...

Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE displayyourself after each oil change. It will not resetitself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFEdisplay accidentally at any time other thanwhen the oil has just been changed. It cannot bereset accurately until the next oil change. Toreset the engine oi...

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message will display when the engine oilneeds to be changed. When you change theengine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 410 for information on how to reset the message. This message will clear itselfafter 10 secon...

ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning)TURNED OFF This message will display when the enginecoolant becomes hotter than the normal operatingtemperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 235 . To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressorautomatically turns off. When the ...

If the engine cooling system reaches unsafetemperatures for operation, this messagewill display and a chime will sound. Stop andturn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso to avoid severe damage. This messagewill clear when the engine has cooled to a safeoperating temperature. ENGINE POWER IS...

MANUAL SHIFT X If your vehicle has the Range Selection Mode andthe shift lever is in the MANUAL MODE (M)position, the DIC will display this message alongwith the current gear. If shifting is prevented for anyreason, the currently selected gear will flashmultiple times, indicating that the transmissi...

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low,this message will display. The battery needs tobe replaced in the transmitter. See “BatteryReplacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 93 . RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If the passenger’s side rear door i...

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor(TPM) system, this message will display if a parton the system is not working properly. If youdrive your vehicle while any of the four sensorsare missing or inoperable, the warning willcome on in about 20 minutes. A sensor woul...

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and thetransmission temperature warning is displayedon the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, youcan damage the transmission. This could leadto costly repairs that would not be covered byyour...

To change customization preferences, use thefollowing procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). 2. Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options. Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customi...

AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’sdoors will automatically lock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 102 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settin...

ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors, including the tailgate, will unlock when the vehicle isshifted into PARK (P). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and pressthe set/reset button while it is displayed on theDI...

REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type offeedback you will receive when unlocking thevehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. You will not receive feedback whenunlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitterif the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry System O...

ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlockthe vehicle with the RKE transmitter. The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or untilthe lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry Syste...

LOUD: The chime volume will be set to a loud level. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and pressthe set/reset button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it. PARK TILT MIRRORS This feature allows you to select...

Press the customization button until EASY EXITSEAT appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customization buttonto scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): No automatic seat exit recall will occur. ON: The driver’s...

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

Press the customization button until FACTORYSETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customization buttonto scroll through the following settings: RESTORE ALL (default): The customization features will be set to their ...

Then, when driving conditions permit, you cantune to your favorite stations using the presets andsteering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. { CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greateraccess to audio stations and song listings.Giving extended attention to entertainmenttasks while dri...

Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions ofyour vehicle operate through the radio/entertainment system. If that equipment isreplaced or additional equipment is added toyour vehicle, the chimes may not work. Makesure that replacement or additional equipmen...

Setting the Date 1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until SET DATE appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/select knob to select SET DATE. 4. Turn the tune/select knob to adjust the date. 5. Press the tune/select knob to update the t...

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to select AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). w (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. © ¨ (Seek): Press the left single arrow button to go to the previous station and stay there.Press the right single arrow button to go to thenext station a...

To search for stations, press the single arrowbuttons. If the system is set to LOCAL, SEEKwill appear on the display and seek to stationswith strong signals only. If the system is setto DISTANT, D-SEEK will appear on the displayand seek to stations with weak and strong signals. Setting Preset Statio...

The DSP settings available are: • Normal : Select this setting for normal mode, this provides the best sound quality for allseating positions. • Centerpoint™ : Select this setting to enable Bose Centerpoint™. Centerpoint™ signalprocessing gives surround sound listening fora CD, MP3, or a DVD stereo ...

3. Press the tune/sel knob to select INFO. The display will change to show the additionalXM™ information. 4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the display. To return to the original display,repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button orwait for the display to time out. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio s...

Press the pushbutton for the desired PTY.The radio may not go to all of the stations withthat music type when pressing the pushbutton, asnot all stations support PTYs. AF (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station withthe same program type. To turn AF...

If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 318 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, orattempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, youcould damage t...

Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personalcomputer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files onone disc. • Make sure playlists have a .m3u or .wplextension, other file extensions may not work. • Files can be recorded ...

Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewherein the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directlybeneath them, the player will advance to the nextfolder in the file structure that contains compressedaudio files and the empty folder...

As each new track starts to play, the track numberwill appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may bereduced due to CD-R quality, the me...

Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with the ignition and the radiooff. If the CD is not removed after a short time, theCD will be brought back into the CD player forstorage. CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons: • It is very hot...

Z (Eject): Press this button to eject the DVD or CD. Eject may be activated with the ignitionor radio off. If the disc is not removed after a shorttime, the disc will be pulled back into the DVDplayer for storage. The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs ofthe appropriate region code. The region ...

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write it downand provide it to your dealer when reporting theproblem. Playing a DVD Video F1 (Play/Pause): Press this pushbutton to turn on the video screen, if your vehicle ...

TUNE/SEL knob: Turn to the left one notch to go to the start of the current chapter. Turn it againto go to the previous chapter, or turn to theright one notch to go to the next chapter. INFO: Press the programmed INFO soft key, or press the TUNE/SEL knob and rotate until INFOis shown, and then press...

F5 MODE: Press this pushbutton to select from NORMAL, and RPT TRCK. • Normal: Sets the system for normal play of the DVD. • RPT TRCK (Repeat Track): Repeats the track over again. RPT TRCK will appear onthe display. Press the MODE pushbutton againto turn off repeat play and advance to thenext mode. F...

Playing an MP3 Formatted Disc See “Using an MP3 CD” earlier in this section foradditional information. F3 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to enter fast reverse mode. Holding the pushbuttonwill play in reverse at four times the normal speed.After holding it for more than four seconds it wil...

TUNE/SEL knob: Turn to the left one notch to go to the start of the current track. Turn it again togo to the previous track, or turn to the rightone notch to go to the next track. ©¨ (Scan): Press this double arrow button to listen to each track for 10 seconds. The CD will goto a track, play for 10 ...

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

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...

Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wirelessheadphones that are dedicated to this system.These headphones are used to listen to mediasuch as CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs, radio, or anyauxiliary source connected to the auxiliary inputjack, if your vehicle has this feature or A/Vjacks. The wireless he...

For optimal audio performance, the headphonesmust be worn correctly. The symbol L (Left)will appear on the upper left side, above the earpad and should be positioned on the left ear.The symbol R (Right) will appear on the upperright side, above the ear pad and should bepositioned on the right ear. N...

How to Change the RSE Video ScreenSettings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom),screen brightness, and setup menu languagecan be changed from the on screen setup menu.To change any feature, perform the following: 1. Press the display menu button on the remote control. 2. Use the remote c...

Video Screen The video screen is located in the RSE overheadconsole. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push the release button located on the RSE overhead console. 2. Rotate the screen to the desired position. When the video screen is not in use, push it upinto its locked position. If a ...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen on and off. P (Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlightwill automatically time out after 7 to 10 seconds ifno other button is pressed while the backlightis on. v (Title): Press...

Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries, do thefollowing: 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control. 2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they areinstalled correctly, using the diagram onthe inside of the batte...

Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source isrunning but there is nopicture or sound. Check that the RSE videoscreen is in the auxiliarysource mode.Check the auxiliary inputconnections at bothdevices. Sometimes the wirelessheadphone audio cuts outor buzzes. Check for obstructions,low batteries,...

PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on themain radio. This function is inactive, with someradios, if the front seat passengers are listeningto the radio. When a CD or DVD audio is playing, press thisbutton to go to the beginning of the CD orDVD aud...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at thesteering wheel. Your vehicle hasaudio steering wheelcontrols, they may differdepending on yourvehicle’s options. The audio steering wheel controls include thefollowing: xw (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down arrow to go to...

+ e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus button to increase or to decrease the radio volume. ¨ (Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM™(if equipped). Press this button to go to the nexttrack or chapter while sourced to the DVDslot. Press the button to go ...

XM™ Satellite Radio AntennaSystem The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located onthe roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear ofsnow and ice build up for clear radio reception. If your vehicle has a sunroof, the performance ofthe XM™ system may be affected if the sunroofis open. Loading items ont...

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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 number onecontributor 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 vehiclego where you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steering, and the accelerator. Allthree systems have to do their work at the placeswhere the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

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

RSS also interacts with the tow/haul mode that,when engaged, will provide additional controlof the shock absorbers. This additional controlresults in better ride and handling characteristicswhen the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer. See“Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer on page 380 . Stabil...

When the transfer case is in 4LO, the stabilitysystem is automatically disabled, the StabiliTrak ® light will come on and the STABILITRAK OFFmessage will appear on the DIC. Both tractioncontrol and StabiliTrak ® are automatically disabled in this condition. Traction Control Operation The traction co...

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature, engine power is sent to allfour wheels at all times. This is like four-wheeldrive, but there is no separate lever or switch toengage or disengage the front axle. It is fullyautomatic, and adjusts itself as needed for roadconditions. See StabiliTrak ® S...

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both controlsystems — steering and acceleration — have todo their work where the tires meet the road.Adding the sudden acceleration can demand toomuch of those places. You can lose control.See StabiliTrak ® System on page 3...

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

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

The following steps must be performed on thebolts and snap features to remove the air dam: 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2. With a flat-blade screwdriver, push down on the snap features and disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged, push forward on ...

Loading Your Vehicle for Off-RoadDriving { CAUTION: • Cargo on the load floor piled higherthan the seatbacks can be thrownforward during a sudden stop. You oryour passengers could be injured.Keep cargo below the top of theseatbacks. • Unsecured cargo on the load floor canbe tossed about when driving...

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successfuloff-road driving. One of the best ways tocontrol your vehicle is to control your speed. Hereare some things to keep in mind. At higherspeeds: • You approach things faster and you have lesstime to scan the terrain for obstacles. • You have less time to...

• Does the travel take you uphill or downhill?There is more discussion of these subjectslater. • Will you have to stop suddenly or changedirection quickly? When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain,keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts,troughs, or other surface features can jerkthe wheel...

• What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, anembankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get outand walk the hill if you do not know. It is thesmart way to find out. • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills oftenhave ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposedrocks because they are more susceptible tothe effects ...

{ CAUTION: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at fullspeed can cause an accident. There couldbe a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or evenanother vehicle. You could be seriouslyinjured or killed. As you near the top of ahill, slow down and stay alert. Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, oris abo...

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will wantto consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able tomaintain vehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts?Logs? Bo...

Q: Are there some things I should not dowhen driving down a hill? A: Yes! These are important because if youignore them you could lose control andhave a serious accident. • When driving downhill, avoid turns that takeyou across the incline of the hill. A hill thatis not too steep to drive down may b...

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

Q: What if I am driving across an incline thatis not too steep, but I hit some loosegravel and start to slide downhill. Whatshould I do? A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slidesideways, turn downhill. This should helpstraighten out the vehicle and prevent the sideslipping. However, a much bett...

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

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected onthe underbody, chassis, or under the hood.These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brakelinings cleaned and checked. These substancescan cause glazing and uneven braking. Check thebody st...

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, oreven several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjustto the dark. When you are faced with severe glare,as from a driver who does not lower the highbeams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps,slow down a little. Avoid s...

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water canbuild up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the road is wetenough and you are going fast enough. When yourvehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contactwith the road. Hydroplaning does not happen...

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

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get ...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads. Butthey have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed mos...

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

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highwayhypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack ofawareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of roadwith the same scenery, along with the hum ofthe tires on the road, the dron...

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. See Off-Road Driving on page 339 for in...

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 vehicle. Also see Tires on page 454 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be ina serious situation. You should probably staywith your vehicle unless you know for sure that youare near help and you can hike through thesnow. Here are some things to do to summonhelp and keep yourself and your passeng...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, youwill need to spin the wheels, but you do notwant to spin your wheels too fast. The methodknown as rocking can help you get out when youare stuck, but you must use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your...

By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward andreverse directions, you will cause a rockingmotion that may free your vehicle. If that does notget your vehicle out after a few tries, it mayneed to be towed out. Or, you can use therecovery hooks. If your vehicle does need to betowed out, see Towing Y...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight and includes the weight ofall occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show howmuch weight it was designed to carry, the ...

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 454 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 460 . There is also important loading information...

Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’scapacity ...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — theygo as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden stopor...

Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspensioncomes as a part of the Road Sensing Suspension.See Road Sensing Suspension on page 329 . This type of level control is fully automatic and willprovide a better leveled riding position as wellas better handling under a variety of pass...

Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing yourvehicle behind another vehicle — such as behinda motorhome. The two most common types ofrecreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghytowing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground) and “dolly towing” (towingy...

Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 123 for more information. { 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 — ...

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’ll be driving. Agood source for this information ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used topull a trailer are all important. It can also dependon any special equipment that you have onyour vehi...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the totalor gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross VehicleWeight (GVW) includes the curb weight of thevehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, andthe people who will be riding in the v...

Your vehicle now weighs: Weight is still below 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) and youmay think that you should subtract 700 additionalpounds (318 kg) from your trailering capacityto stay within GCWR limits. Your maximum trailerwould only be 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg). You maygo further and think you must limit tong...

Weight-Distributing Hitches and WeightCarrying Hitches When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitchmust be adjusted so that the distance (A) remainsthe same both before and after coupling thetrailer to the tow vehicle. If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, willweigh more than 5,000 ...

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’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailerwon’t strike ...

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wiretrailer towing harness. This harness with aseven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector isattached to the rear bumper beam. It is locatednext to the integrated trailer hitch. The seven-wire harne...

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisions These wiring provisions are included with yourvehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiringpackage. These provisions are for an electricbrake controller. The red/black stripe power feedwill not be connected to the battery until thering terminal is unstowed ...

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....... 453 Tires ............................................................ 454 Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 455Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 457Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 460High-Speed Op...

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...

Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle couldbe damaged if you try to do service workon a vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacementparts, and tools before you attempt anyvehicle maintenance ta...

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour 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 this fuel isnot available in states adopting Californiaemissions standards, your vehicle will operate...

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 also damagethe plastic and rubber parts. That damagewould not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowe...

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

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

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can 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 open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. Itis located insidethe vehicle tothe lower left of thesteering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the centerof the grille. 3. Push the secondary hood rele...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine here is what you will see: 406

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 412 . B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 412 . C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 426 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 422 . D. Remote ...

The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If youdo not do this, the oil dipstick might notshow the actual level. 2. P...

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-30 isbest 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 your engine at extremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additive...

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

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 406 for the location of the engine aircleaner/filter and theair filter restrictionindicator, if the vehiclehas one. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter If your vehicle has an air filter restriction indicator,it lets you know w...

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change AutomaticTransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check thetransmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak isthe only reason for fluid loss. If you suspect asmall leak, then use the following checkingprocedures to check the fluid lev...

5. Keep the engine running and press the Trip/Fuel button until TRANS TEMP(Transmission Temperature) displays on theDriver Information Center (DIC). 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure.If the TRANS TEMP reading is not withinthe required temperature ...

5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessaryto bring the level into the COLD band. It doesnot take much fluid, generally less thanone pint (0.5L). Do not overfill. 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normaloperati...

Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice usingthe procedures described. Consistency (repeatablereadings) is important to maintaining proper fluidlevel. If fluid is added, it may take 15 minutesor longer to obtain an accurate reading because ofresidual fluid draining down t...

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

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator are hot can allowsteam and scald...

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible enginedamage may occur. Be sure the cap is properlyand tightly secured. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fullyinstalled on the coolant surge tank. See Engine Compartment Overvie...

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

If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and parkyour vehicle immediately. If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle isequipped with an engine-driven cooling fan,push down the accelerator until the engine speedis about twice as fast as normal idle speed forat least five minutes while you...

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

The coolant level should be at or above the FULLCOLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at thepressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses,radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in thecooling system. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Do nottou...

{ 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...

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeatcoolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you mayhear the ...

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

Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluiduntil the tank is full. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 406 for reservoir location. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washerfluid....

So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If youadd fluid when your linings are worn, then you willhave too much fluid when you get new brakelinings. You should add or remove brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on thebrake hydrauli...

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 533 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. Thiswill help keep dirt from entering th...

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

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Itsmany parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle is to have really goodbraking. Your vehicle was designed and testedwith top-quality GM brake parts. When you replaceparts of your braking system — for...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has rundown, you may want to use another vehicle andsome jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sureto use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can bedangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn y...

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 otheraccessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnece...

9. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the remote negative ( − ) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few t...

To disconnect the jumper cables from bothvehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle w...

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should beon a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plughole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need toadd some lubricant. Add enough lubricant toraise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.Use care n...

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

Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim of the headlamps have beenpreset at the factory and should need no furtheradjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in an accident,the aim of the headlamps may be affected andadjustment may be necessary. If oncoming...

To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 405 for more information. 2. Locate the center of the projector lens ofthe low-beamheadlamp. 3. Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the projector lens of the low-beamheadlamp. Record the distan...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 452 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity dischargelighting system operates at a very hig...

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 bookletfor details. For additional information refer tothe tire manufacturer’s booklet included with yourvehicl...

22-Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 22-inchP285/45R22 size tires, they are classified astouring tires and are designed for on-road use. Thelow-profile, wide tread design is not recommendedfor off-road driving. See Off-Road Driving on page 339 , for additional information. Tire Sidewall La...

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed allfederal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation): The D...

(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewallto sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is75, as shown in item C of the light truck(LT-Metric)...

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 460 . Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipmentin...

Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multipliedby 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 . Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side thatfaces outwa...

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’straction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings aredetermined by tire manufacturers usinggovernment testing procedures. The ratings aremolded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uni...

A Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below thedriver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists yourvehicle’s original equipment tires and theirrecommended cold tire inflation pressures. Therecommended cold tire inflation pressure,shown on the ...

High-Speed Operation { CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160km/h) or higher, puts an additional strainon tires. Sustained high-speed drivingcauses excessive heat build up and cancause sudden tire failure. You could havea crash and you or others could be killed.Some high-speed rated tires req...

Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a lowtire pressure condition but it does not replacenormal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 467 and Tires on page 454 . Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquidsealant can damage the tir...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)operates on a radio frequency and complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when itis time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) or less of treadremaining. Somecommercial truck tiresmay not have treadwearindicators. You need a new tire if any of the followin...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires foryour vehicle. The original equipment tiresinstalled on your vehicle, when it was new, weredesigned to meet General Motors TirePerformance Criteria Specification (TPC spec)system rating. If you need replacement tires, GMstrongly 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 to rollover.Additionally, if your vehicle...

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

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

Each new wheel should have the sameload-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset andbe mounted the same way as the one itreplaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way, youwill be sure to have the righ...

{ CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to domaintenance or repairs is dangerouswithout the appropriate safety equipmentand training. The jack provided with yourvehicle is designed only for changing aflat tire. If it is used for anything else, youor others could be badly injured or killedi...

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 how touse the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are locatedunder a cover near the p...

1. If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the sloton the wheel and gently pry it out. 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen allthe wheel nuts. Turnthe wheel wrenchcounterclockwise toloosen the wheelnuts. Do not removethe wheel nuts yet. 483

A. Front Position B. Rear Position { CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jackedup is dangerous. If the vehicle slips offthe jack you could be badly injured orkilled. Never get under a vehicle when it issupported only by a jack. { CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jackimproperly position...

Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jackhandle (B) and only one jack handleextension (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) tothe jack handle extension (C). Attach thejack handle (B) to the jack (A). Position the jackon the frame behind the flat ti...

Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use thejack handle (B) and both jack handleextensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) tothe jack handle extensions (C). Attach thejack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jackingpad provided on the rear axle. Turn t...

{ 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 new GMoriginal equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can ...

• If you are reinstalling the smooth center cap,place it on the wheel and tap it into placeuntil it seats flush with the wheel. Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latchsystem. It is designed to stop the spare tire fromsuddenly fa...

14. Tilt the tire retainer at the end of thecable and pullit through the wheelopening. Pull thetire out fromunder the vehicle. 15. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cableback up if the cable is hanging underthe vehicle. Have the hoist assembly inspect...

To store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top-box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools onpage 478 . 3. Replace the jack cover and tighten t...

Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned often. Although not alwaysvisible, dust and dirt can accumulate on yourupholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming isrecommended ...

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...

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make themlast longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. Duringvery cold, damp weather frequent application maybe required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533 . Washing Your Vehicle The pai...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth anda car washing soap to clean exterior lampsand lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 501 . Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicleby hand may be necessary to remove residue...

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 with tirecleaner. 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 ...

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

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

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

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door islocated on the driver’s outside edge of theinstrument panel. Fuses Usage LT DR Driver’s Side Power Window CircuitBreaker REAR SEAT Not Used AUX PWR2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight DDM ...

Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block islocated underneath the instrument panel, to theleft of the steering column. Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headlin...

Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger’s Side Power WindowCircuit Breaker CB2 Passenger’s Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver’s Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Not Used Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle.To access the fuse/relay b...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the Air Conditioning system refrigerant...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 520 Introduction ............................................... 520Maintenance Requirements ........................ 520Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 520Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 521Scheduled 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...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we donot know exactly how you will drive it. You maydrive very short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You may ...

The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 523 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 525 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 527 for further information. { CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on avehicle can be dangerous. In trying to dosome jobs, you can be ...

Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON messagecomes on, it means that service is required for yourvehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It ispossible that, if you are driving under the bestconditions, the engine oil life system ma...

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...

Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determinedthat the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of thevehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge...

(k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt ifnecessary. (m) Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Owner Checks and Services The...

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make surethey are inflated to the correct pressures. Donot forget to check the spare tire. See Tires on page 454 for further details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parkedon a level surface. 2. Fi...

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

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from yourGM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313348 A1519C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark P...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed theservice, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 520 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 529 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 542 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 542Online Owner Center ................................. 545Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 546 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 546GM Mobili...

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

STEP THREE (United States Owners): Both General Motors and your dealer are 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 andU.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740...

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

Cadillac Owner Privileges™ Roadside Service provides several Cadillac OwnerPrivileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your Cadillac Warranty Period — 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency Road Service is performed on site forthe following situations: • Towing Service: Emergency towing from a pub...

• Flat Tire Change (Covers change only): Installation of your spare tire, in goodcondition, will be covered at no charge.The customer is responsible for the repair orreplacement of the tire if not covered by awarrantable failure. • Trip Interruption: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty fai...

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...

Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Servicecoverage are towing or services for vehiclesoperated on a non-public roadway or highway,fines, impound towing caused by a violationof local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federallaw, and mounting, dismounting or changing...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable to wait,GM helps to minimize your inconvenience byproviding several transportation options.Depending on the circumstances, your dealer canoffer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shutt...

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. Taxi reimbursementmay also be available if you meet the eligibility fora courtesy rental and a rental vehicl...

To read this information, special equipment isneeded and access to the vehicle or the devicethat stores the data is required. GM will not accessinformation about a crash event or share it withothers other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of ...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damagerepairs, GM recommends that you take an activerole in its repair. If you have a pre-determinedrepair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, orhave it towed there. Specify to the facility thatany required re...

Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically forowners and intended to provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. The ownermanual will include the Maintenance Schedule forall models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRIC...

H Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 194Head Restraints ............................................ 15Headlamp Aiming ..................................................... 447 Headlamps Automatic Headlamp System .................... 210Bulb Replacement ...............................