Cadillac 2008 Escalade EXT - Manual

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

Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used tooperate this feature are located on the outboard sideof 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 have theheated seat feature, thebuttons used to control thisfeature are located onthe climate control panel. + (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback, press the top button with the heated seatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control displayto ...

Heated and Cooled Seats If the front seats have theheated and cooled seatfeature, the buttonsused to control this featureare located on theclimate control panel. { (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the button with the cooled seat symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control dis...

If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enteryour vehicle and the remote recall memory featureis on, automatic seat, mirror, and adjustable pedalmovement will occur. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL”under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 formore information. To stop recall movement of the me...

Power Reclining Seatbacks The controls for the power reclining seatback are locatedon the outboard side of the front seats behind the powerseat control. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the controlrearward. • To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of thecontrol forward. Driver’s Seat ...

{ 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. In a crash,you could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lap belt ca...

Pull the head restraint upto raise it. To lower thehead restraint, pressthe release button (A),located on the top ofthe seatback, whileyou push the headrestraint down. The front seats may have head restraints that alsotilt forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint, grasp the top of the restra...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are ...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person woul...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are ina crash — even one that is not your fault — youand your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being agood driver does not protect you from thingsbeyond your control, such...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head. There is one guide for each...

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make surethat the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can take them out ofthe guide. Slide the guide into its storage pocket ont...

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, yourdealer/retailer will order you an extender. When yougo in to order it, take the heaviest coat you willwear, so the extender will be long enough for you.To help avo...

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...

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to makesure that the vehi...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-59

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderateto severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to helpreduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to thedriver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest.However, they are only designed to inflate if theimpact 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 an airbag inflates, you will need some newparts for the airbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. 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...

Matching Transmitter(s) toYour Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchasedthrough your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need tobe re-coded to match the new transmitter. Thelost tra...

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. Thisfeature allows you to start the engine from outside ofthe vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating orair conditioning systems and rear window defogger.Normal operation of the system will return after thekey is turne...

Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start featureare shipped from the factory with the remote vehiclestart system enabled. The system may be enabledor disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START”under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 foradditional information. Remote Start Ready If your vehi...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks.These prevent passengers from opening therear doors from the inside. The rear door securitylocks are located onthe inside edge ofeach rear door. The rear doors must be open to access them.The label showing lock and unlock positions i...

Midgate ® { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo areacovered and the tailgate and the Midgate ® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can comeinto your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.It can cause unconsciousness and even death.If you must drive with the cargo covers on andthe t...

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...

Once both glass lock knobs are in the lockedposition, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch leverlocks correctly. The rear seats can be returned to the normalposition when the rear glass is out and storedproper...

6. Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks.You should hear a click when each latch leverlocks correctly. Lowering the Midgate ® with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate ® can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the c...

If the rear glass is removed and you would liketo put it back, do so using the instructions givenpreviously. Tailgate { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride on thetailgate, even when the vehicle is operated atlow speeds. People riding on the tailgate caneasily lose their balance and fall in re...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extremeheat and suffer permanent injuries or evendeath from heat stroke. Never leave a child,a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

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-Down Windows Windows with an express-down feature allow thewindows to be lowered without holding the switch.Press down fully on the window switch, then release,to activate the express-down mode. The express-downmode can be canceled at any time by pulling up onthe front edge of the switch. Wi...

Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open,or with the RKE transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait fo...

Ignition Positions Use the key to turnthe ignition switch tofour different positions. In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must bein the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and theregular brake pedal must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignitionand transmission. It is a theft-deterrent ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it isan easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leavethe key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chimewill sound, when you open the driver’s door. Alwaysremember to remove your key from the ignition and takeit with you....

Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Your vehicle has an adjustable throttle and brakepedal that lets you change their positions. This featureis designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, butcan move toward the driver for better pedal reach. Th...

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. An internal thermostat in theplug-...

Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle has a Hydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift positionindicator within the instrument panel cluster. Theelectronic shift position indicator displays when theshift lever is moved out of PARK (P). There are several different ...

Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul modeadjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shiftcycling, providing increased performance, vehiclecontrol, and transmission cooling when towing orhauling heavy loads. Press the button located on the end of the shift leverto turn t...

The tow/haul mode and grade braking shift modescan be activated by pressing the button on the endof the shift control stalk. While in the DSC mode,grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver toselect a gear. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-36for more information. Parking Brake T...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in thetransmission. It might be difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torquelo...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running.But if you 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 caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror with Intellibeam ® , OnStar ® , Compass, and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with Intellibeam ® , OnStar ® , compass and temperature display. For more information on OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-56. Fo...

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 the vehicle isdriven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances,such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will benecessary to adjust th...

Outside Temperature Outside temperature is shown in the mirror display.Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit orCelsius based on the choice of English or metricin the vehicle’s configuration menu. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed foran extended period of time, please consult your...

Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located on the far leftof the mirror face, to turn the compass/temperaturedisplay on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needsto be calibrated. For more information, see“Compass Calibration” 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 the four-waycontrol pad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) againto deselect the mirror. • Press (B) to select ...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, it helps you park easier and avoidother vehicles while in REVERSE (R). It operatesat speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). It can determinehow close objects are to the rear b...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into REVERSE (R). The rear display will thenbriefly illuminate to let you know the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h).If you are above this speed, the red light on the reardisplay will...

OnStar service is provided to you subject to theOnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel yourOnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar.A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStarTerms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’sOnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For moreinformation,...

(e.g. the direction from which your vehicle was hit).When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStarHands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStaryour GPS location so that we can provide you withlocation-based services. OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicleis in a place where OnStar ...

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 selectedbutton ...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has cupholders for the front and rearpassengers. The cupholders are located in the center console for thefront passengers and on the rear of the center consolefor the rear passengers. To use the front cuph...

Luggage Carrier The vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can beused to load things on top of the vehicle. The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof.It may also have crossrails which can be movedback and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to thesiderails or siderail supports. No...

Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo areausing the storage strap system. To store the panels,do the following: 1. Secure the storage strap system in thecargo storage areaby attaching thesix clips on the cargostrap system tothe tie down locationson either side ...

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 it is not inuse, or you can store it inside the top boxstorage compartment. See Top-Box Storageon page 2-86 for more information. 2. ...

7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You shouldhear a click when each latch locks correctly. Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps inside the top box storagecompartment, do the following: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a fl...

2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the center as shown. 3. Take the short strap and surround the folded webbing, forming a package. 4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbingand place inside the top box storage compartment. Cargo Tie...

All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many differentconfigurations—cargo panels on or off, Midgate ® up or down, rear glass in or out. The vehicle hasfeatures to help it resist the elements and protect cargoinside the cargo area. Your vehicle is designed toquickly direct ...

Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performsproperly, be sure that the Midgate ® , tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that all partsare clean and not blocked with debris. Follow theinstructions given next in this section for the properprocedures on cleanin...

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 the grateif 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 of the cargoarea. These drains should be cleaned periodically toallow 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 power slidingsunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignitionneeds to be turned to ON, or Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active,the sunroof will work for 10 minutes after theignition is turned off, or until a front door is ope...

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button with thissymbol is locatedon the left side ofthe steering wh...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positionsallow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically. To signal a...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53 (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, pushthe lever toward the instrument panel. To return tolow-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever towardyou. Then release it. When the high beams areon, this indicator light onthe...

Heated Windshield Washer For vehicles with the heated windshield washer fluidsystem it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap,or bugs from your windshield. The button is locatedin the switchbank underthe climate controls. Push the heated washer fluid button to activate theheated windshield wa...

The cruise control buttonsare located on left sideof the steering wheel. T (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off the system. The indicator light on the button turnson when cruise control is on and turns off whencruise control is off. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button tomake...

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The exterior lampscontrol is located onthe instrument panelto the left of thesteering wheel. It controls the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking La...

2 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the followinglamps listed below. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicleis on, the headlamps will turn off automatically10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. When theheadlamps are turned on whil...

Driving with IntelliBeam ® IntelliBeam ® will only activate your high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under theautomatic control of IntelliBeam ® , until any of the following situations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps. •...

You may need to manually disable or cancel thehigh-beam headlamps by turning the low-beamheadlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam ® at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam ® can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror. AUTO 3 (On/Off)...

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easierfor others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions,but they can be especially helpful in the short periodsafter dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytimeru...

Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for this feature is located next to the exteriorlamps control. D (Instrument Panel Lights): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim theinstrument panel lights and the radio display. This onlyworks if the headlamps or parking lamps are on. T...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located inthe center console near the cupholders, if the vehiclehas them. Press on the access door to open it anduse the ashtray and lighter. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammableitems in the ashtray, hot ciga...

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

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation isactive the system will control the inside temperature,the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the display will change toshow...

Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode orfan speed. y9z (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed. Press the uparrow to increase fan speed and the down arrowto decrease fan speed. Pressing this button when the system is off will turnthe...

0 (Defrost): This mode directs a portion of the air to the windshield, side window vents and someto the floor vents. In this mode, the system willautomatically force outside air into your vehicle.The recirculation mode cannot be selected while inthe defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor will...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will knowhow fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to drive safelyand 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 Driver InformationCenter (DIC). The odometer mileage can be checkedwithout the vehicle running by pressing the Trip/Fuelbutton on...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimewill sound for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This wouldonly occur if the passenger airbag is enabled.See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 formore information. The...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or theycould even inflate without a crash. To help avoidinjury to yourself or others, have your vehicleserviced...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there maybe a problem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and st...

Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning lightwill come on when you set the parking brake. If youtry to drive with the parking brake engaged, a chimewill sound when the vehicle speed is greater than3 mph (5 km/h). Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into...

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 you experience one or more of these conditions,change the fuel brand you use. It will require at leastone full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer has the proper tes...

Here are some situations you may experience withyour fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem withthe fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off beforethe gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than thefuel gage indicated. For example, the gage mayhave ind...

DIC Buttons The buttons are thetrip/fuel, vehicleinformation, 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, average economy,fuel used, timer, and transmission temperatur...

Transmission Temperature Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.This display shows the temperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F)or degrees Celsius (°C). Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Inf...

DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driverthat the status of the vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed by the driver to correct thecondition. Multiple messages may appear one afteranother. Some messages may not require immediate action, butyou ca...

There are several conditions that can cause thismessage to appear. • One condition is overheating, which could occur ifStabiliTrak ® activates continuously for an extended period of time. • The message also displays if the brake systemwarning light is on. See Brake System WarningLight on page 3-36. ...

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while thetransmission 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 by your...

To change customization preferences, use thefollowing procedure. 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 scroll thro...

APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to havethe exterior lights turn on briefly during low lightperiods after unlocking the vehicle using the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACHLIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press t...

Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUMEappears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the customization button to scroll throughthe following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will be set to anormal level. LOUD: The chime volu...

REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn theremote start off or on. The remote start feature allowsyou to start the engine from outside of the vehicle usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-8 for more information. Press the cust...

EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display.Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing the customization buttonagain will return y...

• 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 steeringwheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound eq...

Setting the Date 1. Press the w knob (the passenger side knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the same knob until SET DATE displays. 3. Press this knob to select SET DATE. 4. Turn this knob to adjust the date. 5. Press the same knob to update the time. VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays. If the DATE is ...

SRCE (Source): Press to select a source, either radio,CD, DVD, or auxiliary, if your vehicle has this feature.The CD or DVD must be loaded to select the source andto play. CD or DVD displays if a disc is loaded. If aCD or DVD is not loaded, the display changes to theauxiliary source, if your vehicle...

To scan preset stations, press and hold the arrows formore than two seconds until a beep sounds and PSCANdisplays. The radio goes to the first preset station, playsfor five seconds, and then goes to the next preset station.Press the arrows again to stop scanning presets. The radio only scans station...

Digital Signal Processing (DSP): This feature is usedto provide a choice of different listening experiences.To choose a DSP setting, perform the following steps: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn this knob until DSP displays. 3. Press this knob again to set the DSP setting. The DSP...

4 (Information): Press while in XM™ mode to retrieve additional text information related to thecurrent XM™ station such as: Channel, Song, Artist,and CAT (category). To view this information, performthe following: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn this knob until INFO (information)...

Activating Program Type (PTY)Stations (RDS and XM™) PTY lets you search for stations with specific types ofmusic. The selectable PTYs are POP, EASY, TALK,CNTRY (Country), CLASS (Classical), and JAZZ. To activate program types, perform the following steps: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. ...

Using the Six-Disc CD Changer The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs andthe smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. When a CD is inserted, the CD functions displayabove the pushbuttons, in place of the preset stations,if programmed. M (Load)...

Care of Your CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in theCD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computerand a description label is needed, try labeling the top ofthe recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised,due to the risk...

• RPT DISC (Repeat CD): Repeats the CD overagain. RPT DISC displays. Press the MODEpushbutton again to turn off repeat play andadvance to the next mode. • RDM TRCK (Random Track): Plays the tracks onthe current CD in random, rather than sequentialorder. RDM TRCK displays. Press the MODEpushbutton ag...

CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • T...

*Manufactured under license from Dolby ® Laboratories. Dolby ® , and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby ® Laboratories. **DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registeredtrademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc. Z (Eject): Press to eject the DVD or CD. Eject can be activated with the...

Playing a DVD Video F1 (Play/Pause): Press to turn on the video screen,if your vehicle has this feature, and begin playingthe DVD. Press to pause the DVD if it is playing. PressPlay (F1) to restart the DVD if it is paused. F2 (Stop): Press once to stop the DVD and retain thecurrent position. Press i...

Playing a DVD Audio Disc Not all DVD audio discs are recorded to industrystandards and for this reason might not play properlyin your vehicle. F1 (Play/Pause): Press to pause the DVD if it isplaying. Press Play (F1) to restart the DVD if it ispaused. F2 (Stop): Press once to stop the DVD and retaint...

Playing a CD in the DVD Drive F3 (Reverse): Press and hold to enter fast reversemode. Hold to play in reverse at four times the normalspeed. Hold it for more than four seconds to play inreverse at 32 times the normal speed. Release to returnto normal play mode. F4 (Forward): Press and hold to enter ...

Using the AUX Display (If Equipped) If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE),an AUX screen appears as the SRCE (source) key ispressed. When AUX is selected in the front, the audiofrom the device plugged into the auxiliary jacks in therear can be played over the vehicle speakers. Selectbetwe...

Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc. • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension,other file extensions may not work. • Files ca...

No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the filesare located under the root folder. The next and previousfolder functions not function on a CD that was recordedwithout folders or playlists. When displaying thename of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When the CD contains only playlis...

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels,or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is beingupdated, and no action is required. This processshould take no longer than 30 seconds. No Si...

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intendedto minimize driver distraction. Technology alone,no matter how advanced, can never replace yourown judgment. See the Navigation System manual forsome tips to help you reduce d...

Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphonesthat are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicatedto the DVD player, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSAselections. These headphones are used to listen tomedia such as CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs, radio, anyauxiliary source connected to ...

To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connectan external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacksand turn both the auxiliary device and the video screenpower on. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode,pressing the AUX (auxiliary) button on the remote controlswitches the video sc...

Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. 2. Move the screen to the desired position. When the video screen is not in use, push it up intoits locked position. If a DVD is pl...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press to turn the video screen on and off. P (Illumination): Press to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed whilethe backlight is on. v (Title): Press to return the DVD to the m...

DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on whichradio you have. The video screen might displayone of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays whenthere are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if thedisc is inserted with t...

© ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the seek arrows to go to theprevious or to the next station or channels and staythere. This function is inactive, with some radios,if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold either seek arrow until the dis...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle has audiosteering wheel controls,they may differ dependingon your vehicle’s options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steeringwheel. They include the following: xw (Next/Previous): Press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous ra...

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch betweenthe radio (AM, FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and ifyour vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary,and rear auxiliary. + e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus volume button to increase or to decrease the radio volume. ¨ (Seek): Press the seek a...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,tall buildings or hills can interfere with satelliteradio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.In addition, traveling or...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is towear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-12. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here is whathappens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Ifone of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computerwill separately wor...

Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak ® system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducingengine power to the wheels (engine speedmanagement) and by applying brakes to eachindividual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control sys...

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. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news ha...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly 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 right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you aredriving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so ...

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...

Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. Forexample, be sure to have all necessary maintenanceand service work done. Check to make sure allunderbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properlyattached. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fullyinflated? Are the ...

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safeand close to home before you go into the wilderness.Off-road driving does require some new and differentdriving skills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Youreyes, for exam...

Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, youneed to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steeringwheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintainyour speed. Do not use more power than you need,because you do not want the wheels to st...

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

Your vehicle is much more likely to stall when goinguphill. But if it happens when going downhill: 1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, ...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of avehicle stopped across an incline isdangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you couldbe crushed or killed. Always get out on theuphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay wellclear of the rollover path. If your vehicle stalls...

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.This can happen if the road is wet enough and you aregoing fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going d...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency suppliesin your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, ...

Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin andpolish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on aslippery road. Even though you have ABS, beg...

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve thefuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehicle an...

Recovery Hooks { CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot offorce. Always pull the vehicle straight out.Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.The hooks could break off and you or otherscould be injured from the chain or cablesnapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow theveh...

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

For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 5-54 and Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-61. There is also important loading information on thevehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the frontand ...

Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label isattached to the rear edge of the driver’s door.The label shows the size of your vehicle’s originaltires and the inflation pressures needed to obtainthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This iscalled Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may needto put a limit on how many people you cancarry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh yourvehicle before you buy and install the newequipment. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. D...

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...

Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New VehicleBreak-In on page 2-30 for more information. { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well —...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you live butalso where you’ll be driving. A good source for thisinformation ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature andhow much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are allimportant. It can also depend on any special equipmentthat you have on your veh...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo youmay carry in it, and the people who will be riding inthe v...

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailertowing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universalheavy-duty trailer connector is attached to the rearbumper beam. It is located next to the integratedtrailer hitch. The seven-wire harne...

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisions These wiring provisions are included with your vehicleas part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package.These provisions are for an electric brake controller.The red/black stripe power feed will not be connectedto the battery until the ring terminal is unstowed...

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported 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, youshould use the proper service manual. It tells you muchmore about how to service your vehicle than thismanual can. To order the proper service manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Bef...

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers andethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available inyour area. We recommend that you use these gasolines,if they comply with the specifications described earlier.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containingmore than 10% ethanol must no...

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

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the fuel vapor. Youcan be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle to the lower leftof the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center ofthe grille. 3. Push the secondary hood rel...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine this is what you will see: 5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-29 and Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap on page 5-26. D. Remote ...

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, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-115. 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 oilthat meets GM Stand...

Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintainengine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M maynot be available. You can add substitute oil designatedSAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures.Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718Mshould not be used for an oil change. En...

Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oilchange. It will not reset itself. To reset the EngineOil Life System: 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will changeto 100%. If the CHANGE ENG...

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change AutomaticTransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmissionfluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is atransmission leak or overheating the transmission. If yoususpect a small leak, then use the following checkingprocedu...

5. Keep the engine running and press the Trip/Fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANSTEMP (Transmission Temperature) displays on theDriver Information Center (DIC). 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If theTRANS TEMP reading is not wit...

5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring thelevel into the COLD band. It does not takemuch fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L).Do not overfill. 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operat...

4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify thereading. 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not withinthe HOT band, and the transmission temperature isbetween 160°F and 200°F (71°C a...

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

If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,have your dealer/retailer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additivesin your vehicle’s cooling system, you coulddamage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixtureof the engine coolant listed in this manual forth...

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

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep hands,...

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the proper mixture...

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

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, besure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.Use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing in an area where the temperature may fallbelow freezing. Adding Washer Fluid Your vehicle has a low...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forthe location of thereservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an acce...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When you replace parts of the braking system — forexa...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run down,you may want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use thefollowing steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn y...

All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive,be sure to perform the lubricant checks described inthis section. There are two additional systems that needlubrication. When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubrica...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid ...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual no...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13. Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim of the headlamps have been preset atthe factory and should need no further adjus...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-53. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a ...

2. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp...

Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp 168 Sidemarker Lamp 194 Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact yourdealer/retailer. Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearo...

3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in thelocked position. For the proper type and size, see MaintenanceReplacement Parts on page 6-15. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If youever have q...

CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the samedanger as overloaded tires. Theresulting accident could cause seriousinjury. Check all tires frequently tomaintain the recommended pressure.Tire pressure should be checked whenyour tires are cold. See Inflation - TirePressure on page 5-61. • Ov...

(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and themaximum pressure needed to support that load.For information on recommended tire pressuresee Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35. Tire Size The following examples show the differen...

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 pounds persquare 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 pressure tooperate 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...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to checktire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them.Radial tires may look properly inflated even whenthey are underinflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourveh...

If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 sizetires and you will be driving at high speeds, speeds of100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, set the cold inflationpressure to 3 psi (20 kPa) above the recommended tirepressure shown on the Tire and Loading InformationLabel. When you end this high-speed drivi...

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, thesystem may not be able to detect or signal low tirepressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including the installationof replacement or alternate tires or wheels on thevehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning p...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of theTPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on forthe 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 replace one ormore of the TPMS sensors, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positionsin the ...

8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times toindicate the sensor identification code has beenmatched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMSsensor matching process is no longer active.The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DICdisplay sc...

When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use thecorrect rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the frontand rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tireand Loading Information label. See Inflation - TirePressure o...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions,influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which appearwhen your tires haveonly 1/16 inch (1....

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed onyour vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meetGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification(TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacementtires, GM strongly recomme...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not...

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 National HighwayTraffic Sa...

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest),B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration 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 (except somealuminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your dealer/retailer i...

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 could failsuddenly and cause a crash. If you have toreplace 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 leak outslowly. 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...

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks. The following information tells you how to use thejack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under acover near the passenger ...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system.It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly fallingoff your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, thespare must be installed with the valve stem pointingdown. See Storin...

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 Removingthe Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-79 3. Replace the jack cover and tighten th...

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

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

If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish,the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the coloredbasecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint fi...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage the paintfinish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,always wipe off any overspray from all paintedsurfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewallsand rai...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appearson a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel,on the driver side. You can see it if you look throughthe windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Certif...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipmentcan keep other co...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panelfuse block accessdoor is located onthe driver side edge ofthe instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps, D...

Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is locatedunderneath the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering column. Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 Harness Connector Usage BODY 3 Body Harness Connect...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver side of the vehicle.To access the fuse/relay block, push in on the tabson the end of the fuse/relay block cover and lift. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson your vehicle may damage it...

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 R134a For the Air Conditioning system refrigerant...

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...

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) shownfor 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 (...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspectspark plug wires. An EmissionControl Service. • Engine cooling system service(or every five years...

(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such ...

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolanton page 5-23. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid ifnecessary. At Leas...

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 couldbe injured 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...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12571164...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service,and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2.Any additional information 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 (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,including tips and videos...

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...

Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,please provide the following to the Roadside ServiceRepresentative: • Your name, home address, and hometelephone number • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number...

Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer support program for vehicleswith the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverageperiod in Canada) and extended powertrain warrantyin both the U.S. and Cana...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle thatyou obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Ifyou obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please see yourdealer for the maximum number of days allowed and...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one elsein your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency servicesfor help. Do not ...

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility ofchoice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required r...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are availablefor current and past model GM vehicles. To requestan order form, specify year and model name ofthe vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(V...

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certaincrash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that willassist in understanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The EDR is design...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Termsand Conditions for information on data collectionand use. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-56 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...