Cadillac 2008 DTS - Manual

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

A second seating, mirror, and steering wheel positioncan be programmed by repeating the above stepsand pressing button 2 for a second driver. To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must bein PARK (P). Press and release either button 1 orbutton 2 corresponding to the desired driving position.Th...

Power Reclining Seatbacks Your seats have powerreclining seatbacks.Use the vertical powerseat control locatedon the outboard sideof the seat. • To recline the seatback, press the control towardthe rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control towardthe front of the vehicle. 1-6

{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts cannot do theirjob when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because itwill not be against your body. Instead, it will bein front of you. In a ...

To raise a front seat headrestraint, pull up on therestraint. To lower it, pressthe button, located onthe top of the seatback,and push the headrestraint down. To adjust the height of a rear seat head restraint, pullup or push down on the restraint. The front seat head restraints can also tilt forwar...

Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated rear seats. To operate the rear heated seats, the ignition mustbe on. The buttons are locatedon the rear doors. I (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seatback. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the h...

Power Lumbar Your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbarsupport, without the massage feature, for the outboardrear seat positions. The rear lumbar supportcontrols are located on therear doors in front of theheated seat buttons. To turn on the lumbar support feature, press the front ofthe contr...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels. Put someone on it. 1-12

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-31or In...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if necessary. If you find that the latch p...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with thebooster seat, state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulderbelt until the child pa...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.In fact, the law in every state in the United Statesand in every C...

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

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a childriding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding i...

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for theright front passenger. Your vehicle may also have the following ai...

{ CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer thebest protection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system isdesigned for them. Young children and infantsneed the protection that a child restraintsystem can provide. Always sec...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s orright front passenger’s head and chest. However, theyare only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety beltsystem parts. If you see anything that mig...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, childrenor others could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keys in theignition and the...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmittershould last about four years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at thenormal range in any location. If you have to get closeto your vehicle before the transmitter works, it isprobably time to change the batte...

Remote Vehicle Start The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start theengine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up thevehicle’s automatic climate control system. When theremote start system is active, the climate control systemwill heat and cool the inside of the vehicle according...

If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut offafter 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote start button until the parking lampsturn off. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. ...

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

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors areclosed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is movedout of PARK (P), all the doors will lock. The doorswill unlock every time you stop the vehicle and movethe shift lever into PARK (P). If someone needs to get...

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

Rear Seat Pass-Through Your vehicle has a small door in the rear seat.This door allows you to access the trunk frominside the vehicle. The rear seat armrest must be down for thepass-through door to open. To release the pass-throughdoor, move the release up with your fingers. To close thedoor, raise ...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome from extreme heat inwarm or hot weather and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangero...

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { CAUTION: If express override is activated, the windowwill not reverse automatically. You or otherscould be injured and the window could bedamaged. Before you use express override,make sure that all people and obstructions areclear of the window path. In an emerge...

Rear Power Sunshade If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps toreduce the amount of heat and light entering therear window. The switch is located onthe overhead console. The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf.It only works while the ignition is on or while theRetained Access...

— (On): Press this side of the button to turn the lockoutfeature on. When the lockout feature is turned on,the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entrytransmitter or the trunk release button located nearthe headlamp switch on the instrument panel. If the valet lockout feature is on it will al...

If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’sdoor with your key. You can also turn off the alarmby using the unlock button on the RKE transmittersystem, or by starting the car with a valid key. Changes or modifications made to this system byother than an authorized service facility coul...

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in theignition, the key can beturned to four differentpositions: In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in theON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brakepedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from theignition switch could ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is aneasy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the keyin the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will sound,when you open the driver’s door. Always remember toremove your key from the ignition and take it with you...

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key. The idle speed will go down asyour engine gets warm. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engineand transmission gently to allow the o...

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in coldweather conditions at or below 0°F ( − 18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours beforestarting your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1...

Automatic Transmission Operation The automatic transmission may have a shift leverlocated either on the steering column or on the consolebetween the seats. There are several differentpositions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels.It is the best position to use when you...

DRIVE (D) can be used for towing. You may want toshift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary,to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too oftenunder heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-27 for more information. THIRD (3): This position is also used for norma...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedal islocated to the left of theregular brake pedal,near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot and push the parking brakepedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning ligh...

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

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Automatic Transmission Shift Lock This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system.The shift lock release is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever isin PARK (P) • Prevent movement of the shift lever out ofPARK (P), unless the ignition is ...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Intellibeam™, OnStar ® , and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with OnStar ® and a compass display. For more information, see OnStar ® System on page 2-53. For more information on Intellibeam™, see “Intellibeam Intelligent...

Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensatefor compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zoneeight. Under certain circumstances, such as a longdistance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary toadjust th...

Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle ma...

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Your vehicle’s mirrorcontrols are located onthe driver’s door armrest. • Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror. Thenpress the arrows located on the four-way controlpad to adjust the mirror. • Press (B) to select the passenger’s side mirror.Then press the arrows ...

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if thefollowing occurs: • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at normal drivingspeeds. To reset the power foldaway ...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Front and Rear ParkingAssist (UFRPA) If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear ParkingAssist (UFRPA) system, it helps you park easier andhelps you avoid colliding with objects such as parkedvehicles. It operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h).It can de...

The front display is located on top of the instrumentpanel to the right of the driver. The front display will haveeither three or six lights to provide distance and systeminformation. With Adaptive Cruise control (ACC), it willhave three lights along with the ACC lights. Without ACC,it will have six...

When the System Does Not Seem toWork Properly • The driver disables the system. • The parking brake pedal is depressed. • The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So besure to keep your vehicle’s front and rear bumpersfree of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaninginstructions, see Washing Yo...

This indicates that it may be unsafe for you to changelanes. Before making a lane change, always check theSBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors,look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, andstart the turn signal. SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximate...

SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in the DIC: SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: Thismessage indicates that the driver has turned thesystem off. CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM: Thismessage indicates that the SBZA system is disabledbecause the sensor is blocked and cannot detec...

If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is notcurrently operating and will not warn you. If you would like to change the volume of the warningchime, see Chime Volume under DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-86 for more information. When the System Does Not SeemTo Work Properly The LDW symbol will not...

OnStar ® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,security, information, and convenience services. If yourairbags deploy, the system is designed to make anautomatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who canrequest emergency servic...

Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar...

OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that canbe used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-117 formore information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button fora few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” toa...

5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected button...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock andunlock. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located in the full floor console, orin the front of the center seat console. Cupholders arealso located in the rear armrest. To access the full floorconsole cupholder slide the cove...

Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operatethe sunroof are located onthe overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be turnedto ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mustbe active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) onpage 2-24. Express Open: The...

Instrument Panel Overview Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar 3-4

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column If your vehicle has thisfeature, the power tiltand telescope wheelcontrol is located onthe outboard side ofthe steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the controlup and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control downand the steering ...

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 3-8. • 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. • Flash-To-Pass Feature. See F...

{ CAUTION: • On winding roads, FCA may not detecta vehicle ahead. You could crash into avehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCAon winding roads. • When weather limits visibility, such as infog, rain, or snow, FCA performance islimited. There may not be enough warningdistance to the vehicle in front...

Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.If so, you may need to turn off the engine and cleanthe lens. See “Cleaning the System” under AdaptiveCruise Control on page 3-19. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps tosignal the driver in front of yo...

Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor ismounted on the interior side of the windshield behind therearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate thewipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-upon the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clearthe winds...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. J (Washer Fluid): Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever,to spray w...

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpfulon long trips. Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise controlis on, you will see a cruise light o...

The cruise controlbuttons are locatedon left side of thesteering wheel. I (On): This position turns on the system. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this buttonto make the vehicle accelerate or resume to apreviously set speed. SET– (Set): Press this button to set the speed. [ (Cancel): Press this but...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills dependsupon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness ofthe hills. When going up steep hills, you might have tostep on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’sspeed. When going downhill, you might have to brakeor shift...

Approaching and Following a Vehicle The Vehicle Aheadsymbol is located on thetop of the instrument panelto the right of the driver. The Vehicle Ahead symbol only appears when a vehicleis detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,Adaptive Cruise Control will not res...

{ CAUTION: If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal,the system will not automatically apply thebrakes. You could crash into a vehicle aheadof you. Do not rest your foot on the acceleratorpedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control. Curves in the Road { CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limi...

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

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

When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such asthe parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when theDRL are being used. The instrument panel will not belit up either. When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enoughoutside, the turn signal lamps turn off and normallow-beam headlamp operation oc...

There are two accessory power outlets in the rearseat area located on the door armrests next to theashtrays. There may be a small cap that must be removed toaccess the accessory power outlet. When not usingthe outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet can be used...

Rear Ashtray The ashtrays are located on the door armrests.To use an ashtray, lift the lid. Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrumentpanel above the radio. The clock is not connectedwith any other vehicle system and runs by itself.To adjust the clock: 1. Locate the adjustment button...

Automatic Operation AUTO 9 (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fanspeed. If the OnStar ® system is activated when this position is selected, the climate control fan speedwill lower. AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO posi...

If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or modecontrol, the system automatically controls the airconditioning compressor. The A/C compressor willrun automatically even at cool outside temperaturesin order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator lightis lit when the system is operating automatic...

F (Vent): Turn the control to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. * (Bi-Level): Turn the control to this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument paneloutlets and most of the remaining air to the floor outlets.In automatic operation, cooler air is directed ...

PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control): Press thisbutton to turn the passenger’s climate control systemson or off. When the passenger’s climate control systemis on, the passenger’s temperature setting is displayed.The temperature selected by the front passenger alsocontrols the rear system air temperatu...

There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated next to the steeringwheel that measures thetemperature of the airinside your vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor locatedbehind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside airtemperature and helps maintain the temperature inside...

0 (Defrost): Turn the control to this mode to direct most of the air to the windshield and the side windowoutlets. In this mode, the system automatically turns offrecirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor,unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.Recirculation cannot be sel...

Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear climate control system,the rear seat passengers can adjust the direction ofthe airflow, fan speed and temperature for the rearseating area. This system also works with the mainclimate control system in the vehicle. The control panel for this sys...

Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automaticmode. When automatic operation is active, the systemautomatically controls the fan speed. If in auto fanmode, pressing the up arrow button will cancelautomatic operation and places the...

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

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on forseveral seconds to remind people to fasten their safetybelts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light willalso come on and stayon for several seconds,then it will fl...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Thesystem checks the airbag’s electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. The system check includes the airbagsensor, the pretensioner...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your overhead console has a passenger airbagstatus indicator. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for onand off, for several seconds as a system check. Th...

Lane Departure Warning Light Your vehicle may havethe lane departurewarning system. This light will come on green, briefly, when the vehicleis started to show that it is working. This light willalso come on green if the system detects a left orright lane marking. This light will change to amberand f...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makessure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the lifeof the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner e...

If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and rem...

Lights On Reminder This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-30 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turnedoff. See Cruise Control on page 3-16 and A...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage showsapproximately howmuch fuel is in the tank.It works only whenthe engine is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage will appear in the Driver Information Centerand a single chime will sound. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-73 for more information....

DIC Operation and Displays The Driver InformationCenter (DIC) has differentdisplays which can beaccessed by pressing theDIC buttons located onthe instrument panel, to theleft of the steering wheel. 3 Trip/Fuel: Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display Me...

AVERAGE SPEED This display shows the average speed of the vehicle ineither miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).This average is calculated based on the various vehiclespeeds recorded since the last reset of this display.To reset this display, press the set/reset button. Thedisplay will...

If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of avalue, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If thisconsistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. RELEARN REMOTE KEY This display allows you to match Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To matchan RKE transmit...

CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this message displays when the SBZA systemis disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannotdetect vehicles in your blind zone. The sensor maybe blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. Thismessage may ...

FOLLOWING GAP This symbol appears with this message. If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),this message displays to show the follow distance thathas been set. There are six follow distances to choosefrom. Each follow distance is shown on the DIC bydisplaying from one to six bars between ...

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the magnetic ridecontrol or automatic leveling control system is notoperating properly. Have your vehicle serviced byyour dealer/retailer. SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem withthe theft-deterrent s...

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this message displays when the SBZAsystem has been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alerton page 2-47 and DIC Operation and Displays onpage 3-69 for more information. SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h) This messa...

TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off theturn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on. A multiple chimesounds when this message is displayed. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This symbol appears withthis message. This message displ...

Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it isrecommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTI...

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC. EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to selectwhich areas will recall with the automatic eas...

MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to selectyour preference for the remote memory seat recallfeature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheelon page 1-4 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEATRECALL appears on the DIC display. Press ...

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 menu up/down button toscroll through the following settings: RESTORE ALL (default): The customization featureswill be set to their fa...

• Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favoriteradio stations using the presets and steering wheelcontrols if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound eq...

3. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock anddate settings appear. 4. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. The ONdisplay indicates the radio clock display is disabledand the OFF display indicates t...

Setting the Time and Date For the Single CD Player This type of radio has a H (clock) button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date,do the following: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the H button and HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. Press the pus...

Radio(s) (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. This system reliesupon receiving specific information from these stationsand only works when the information is available. Whi...

4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med,or High) to select the level of radio volumecompensation. The display times out afterapproximately 10 seconds. Each higher settingallows for more radio volume compensation atfaster vehicle speeds. AudioPilot ® ...

Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio stationfavorites while the vehicle is in PARK (P). Tune to yourfavorite stations using the presets, favorites button,and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has thisfeature. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. FAV ...

2. Press either of the two pushbuttons below the desired category label to immediately tune tothe first XM™ (if equipped) station associated withthat category. 3. Turn the a knob, press the pushbuttons below the displayed right or left arrows, or press either SEEKarrow to go to the previous or the n...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programmingand commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and indigital-quality sound. During your trial or when yousubscribe, ...

CD Messages DISC ERROR: If this message displays and/or the CDejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: • The radio system does not support the playlistformat, the compressed audio format, or the datafile format. • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play...

BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a portableaudio device is playing. The portable audio devicecontinues playing, so you might want to stop itor power it off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when aportable audio device is playing. Press again andthe system begins playing audio from th...

• Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension(other file extensions might not work). • Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlistnames. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or acombination of a large number of files and folders,or playlists can cause the player to be unable toplay up...

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio whena CD is playing. The inactive CD remains insidethe radio for future listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to playa CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon and amessage showing disc and/or track number displayswhen a CD is in the pl...

XM TheftLocked: The XM™ receiver in the vehiclemay have previously been in another vehicle. Forsecurity purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swappedbetween vehicles. If this message appears afterhaving your vehicle serviced, check with yourdealer/retailer. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this messa...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls The audio steeringwheel controls may bedifferent depending onyour vehicle’s options.Some audio controlscan be adjusted at thesteering wheel. Theyinclude the following: xw (Next/Previous): Press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station stor...

¨ (Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station and stay there. The system only seeksradio stations with strong frequencies. When the seek arrow is pressed and held fortwo seconds, the system scans the radio stationsthat are in the selected band. If listening to a CD,the system advanc...

Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear windowdefogger, located in the rear window. Make sure thatthe inside surface of the rear window is not scratchedand that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged.If the inside surface is damaged, it could interferewith radio receptio...

Your Driving, the Road,and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively isto wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Arefor Everyone on page 1-10. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

ABS can change the brake pressure faster than anydriver could. The computer is programmed to makethe most of available tire and road conditions. Thiscan help you steer around the obstacle whilebraking hard. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and controls braking pressur...

The traction control system automatically comeson whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to. You can turn the system on or off at any time by p...

StabiliTrak ® System Your vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak ® system is an advanced computer controlled system thathelps the driver maintain directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished byselectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakesand ...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Variable AssistSteering System This system continuously adjusts the effort you feelwhen steering at all vehicle speeds. I...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere, or a child darts out from between parkedcars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid thesep...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels havedropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’sthree control systems. I...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving becausesome drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insider...

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up underyour vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. Thiscan happen if the road is wet enough and you are goingfast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it haslittle or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule ...

Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundingswhile driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find asafe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving — scan the ro...

{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. The brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down and theycould get so hot that they would not work well.You would then have poor braking or evennone going down a hill. You could crash.Always have the engine runni...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet theroad probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tiresand the road, you can have a very slippery situation.You have a lot less traction, or grip, and need to bevery careful. What is the worst ...

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on aslippery road. Even though you have ABS, beginstopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.See Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4. • Allow greater following distance on anyslippery road. • Watch for...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will findthe label attached below the door lock post (striker).The Tire and Loading Information label shows thenumber of occu...

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

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached tothe rear edge of the driver’s door. This label showsthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWRincludes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants,fuel, and cargo. Never excee...

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

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside Service on page 7-7. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehi...

Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow yourvehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the...

That is the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.Many of these are important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. So please read this section carefullybefore you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, whe...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg).These are total maximum weights including the load.But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and...

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

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Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trainedand supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added toyour vehicle they can affect your...

If you want to do some of your own service work,you should use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about how to service your vehiclethan this manual can. To order the proper servicemanual, see Service Publications Ordering Informationon page 7-15. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Befo...

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuelthat contains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuelsystem and also damage plastic and rubber parts.That damage would not be covered under yourwarranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissio...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuriesto you and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn off yourengine when you are refueling. Do not smokeif you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.Do not...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricity dischargefrom the container can ignite the fuel vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injuryto you and others: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbolon it. It is locatedon the lower left side ofthe instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near thecenter of the hood. Move the rel...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-12

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-97. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-34. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Coolant Surge...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of therecommended oil. This section explains what kindof oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-105. Notice: Do not add too muc...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oilmeeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meetingthis standard may be identified as synthetic.However, not all synthetic oils will meet thisGM standard. Look for and use only an oil thatmeets GM Stand...

Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintainengine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718Mmay not be available. You can add substitute oildesignated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at alltemperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM StandardGM4718M should not be used for an oil change. En...

How to Reset the Engine OilLife System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere you change the oil prior to a CH...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change aftereach 50,000 mile (80 000 km...

Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engineair cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges andalign the two screws. 3. Tighten the two screws on the top o...

How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at the dealer/retailer servicedepartment.If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or...

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

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

Checking Coolant The engine coolantsurge tank is locatedtoward the rear ofthe engine compartmenton the passenger’sside of the vehicle. For more information on location, see EngineCompartment Overview on page 5-12. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but onlywhen the engine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood.Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Turn it off and geteveryone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown. Wait until there is no sign of stea...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-28

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir is located nextto the underhood fuseblock on the passenger’sside of the vehicle.See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for more informationon location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ...

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

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

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the res...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. Whenit is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailerfor one that has the replacement number shown onthe original battery’s label. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to th...

To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached,the vent hose connectors (B) must be securelyreattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side ofthe battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D)must be secured to the floor pan (E). Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may wantto use another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle. Be sure to use the following stepsto do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They cont...

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

9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontaltape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correctheadlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) showsthe incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement It is...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If youever have questions about your tire warrantyand where to obtain service, see your vehicleWarranty booklet for details. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperlyused tires are dangerous. • Overloading y...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is moldedinto its sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction typeand service description. See the “Tire Size”illustration later in t...

(G) Single Tire Maximum Load : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load when used as a single.For information on recommended tire pressuresee Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58. Tire Size The following illustration shows an example ofa tire size. (A) P...

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

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

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure inyour vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readingsto a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Industryand Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operateson a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or moreof the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. Whenthe system detects a malfunction, the low tire warninglight flashes for about one minute and then stays onfor the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warningmess...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replaceone or more of the TPMS sensors, the identificationcodes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheelposition. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheelpositions in the ...

6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two timesto indicate the sensor identification...

Vehicles that have the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS) will need to have the sensorsreset after a tire rotation is performed. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-61. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 5-1...

You need new tires if any of the following statementsare true: • You can see the indicators at three or more placesaround the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through thetire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snaggeddeep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a b...

If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not have a TPC Spec number, make sure theyare the same size, load range, speed rating, andconstruction type (radial and bias-belted tires) asyour vehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemcould give an ina...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicableon the tire sidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States NationalHighway Traffic 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...

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badlyrusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should bereplaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Somealuminum wheels can sometimes be repaired.See your GM dealer/retailer if any of these...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. It couldfail suddenly and cause a crash. If you haveto replace a wheel, use a new GM originalequipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leakout slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’shazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack a...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed is in the trunk.To access the equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of thehandle located onthe cover so thatthe back edgeraises. 3. Grab the handle and remove the cover. 4. Turn...

4. Secure the spare tire and the jack container with the retainer (C) and then the wing nut (B). 5. Reinstall the spare tire cover (A). Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Althoughthe compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehiclewas new, it can lose air...

Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than theroad tire originally installed on your vehicle. This sparetire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is allright to drive on it. If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not matchyour vehicle’s original road tires and wheels in sizea...

Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that thespeaker will not be damaged. Clean spots withjust water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,it may severely weaken them. In a crash,they might not be able...

High pressure car washes may cause water to enterthe vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closerthan 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle.Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa)can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only l...

Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damagingprotective trim, never use auto or chrome polish,steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating ofwax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for allbright metal parts. Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass...

The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brusheson them because you could damage the surface.Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Usin...

Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks,fine scratches, andother light surfacecontamination. Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish. Foaming Tire ShineLow Gloss Cleans, shines,and protects tires.No wiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foamingshampoo. Clean...

Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the spare tire cover. It is very helpful ifyou ever need to order parts. The label has thefollowing information: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Model designation • Paint information • Production options and special equipment Do not remove ...

Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat onthe driver side. The rear seat cushion must be removedto access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with themetal on the seat cushion, you could cause ashort that cou...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charg...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or yourdealer/retailer for details. Maintenance Require...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help you keep your vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you willdrive it. You might drive very short distances only a fewtimes a week. Or you might drive long distances allthe time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use yourveh...

When you go to your dealer/retailer for your serviceneeds, you will know that trained and supported servicetechnicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see ServicePublications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page ...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service 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 (160 000) 125,000 (...

Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfacecondition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension ...

(j) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealer/retailerperform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressuretest the cooling system and pressure cap....

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget tocheck the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-58. Check to make sure the spare tire is storedsecurely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-77...

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 parked on a levelsurface. 2. Fi...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others could beinjured and property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in front of yourvehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready toapply the regu...

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

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be ...

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

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

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle,includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user can communicatewith Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1112. Text Telephone (TTY), U.S. only, call 1-888-889-2438. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Cadillac vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Cadillac RoadsideService ® program. Who Is Co...

• Trip Routing Service: Upon request, CadillacRoadside Service will send you detailed, computerpersonalized maps, highlighting your choice of eitherthe most direct route or the most scenic route to yourdestination, anywhere in North America, along withhelpful travel information pertaining to your tr...

• Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number(VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle • Description of the problem Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Service coverageare towing or services for vehicles operated on anon-public roadway or highway, fines, impoundt...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helpsto minimize your inconvenience by providing severaltransportation options. Depending on the circumstances,your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Part...

Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not beavailable at every dealer. Please contact your dealerfor specific information about availability. All CourtesyTransportation arrangements will be administeredby appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserve...

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

Vehicle Data Recordingand Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticatedcomputers that record information about the vehicle’sperformance and how it is driven. For example,your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor andcontrol engine and transmission performance,to monitor the conditions for...

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment isrequired, and access to the vehicle or the EDR isneeded. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, otherparties, such as law enforcement, that have the specialequipment, can read the information if they haveaccess to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will...