Cadillac 2008 - Manual

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controlsare located on theoutboard side of the seatcushions. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding thehorizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion bymoving the front of the horizontal control up or down. •...

Heated and Cooled Seats The buttons for the heated and cooled seats are locatedon the climate control system. ( (Heated/Cooled Seat): Press this button to turn the feature on. The button on the left controls the driver’sseat and the button on the right controls the passenger’sseat. Each press of the...

A second mirror, seating and steering wheel positioncan be programmed by repeating the above steps andpressing button 2 (for driver 2). Each time a memorybutton is pressed and released, a single beep will sound.Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released whilethe vehicle is in PARK (P), the memo...

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 in acrash — even one that is not your fault — you andyour passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for frontoutboard occupants. Although you cannot see them,they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can helptighten the safety belts during the early stages of amoderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if thethreshol...

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 will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. To helpavo...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. In a crash, the child wouldnot be restrained by the shoulder belt. Thechild might slide under the lap belt. The beltforce would then be applied right on theabdomen. That...

Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infantseat (A) provides restraintwith the seating surfaceagainst the back ofthe infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in acrash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing childseat (B) provides restraintfor the chi...

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 the right frontpassenger. All of the airbags in your vehicle will hav...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panelon the passenger’s side. 1-39

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 belt systemparts. If you see anything that mig...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5Keyless Access System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keylessaccess transmitter is dangerous for manyreasons, children or others could be badlyinjured or even killed. They could operate thepower windows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The windows will functionwith the keyless access...

Keyless Access System Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System thatoperates on a radio frequency subject to FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules and withIndustry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device ma...

Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that allowsyou to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your trunk lidand disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The rangedistance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away. Your vehicle comes with two transmitters, and up tofour can...

If you have additional transmitters to program, taketransmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and placetransmitter 2 in the pocket. This can be done repeatedlyuntil up to four transmitters have been programmed.The DIC will then display MAX # FOBS LEARNED andwill exit the programming mode. When you...

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 itwill not open. You increase the chance ofbeing thrown out of the vehicle in a crashif the doors are not locked...

Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the doornear the window. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closedwhen pressed, the light flashes twice. If the door isopen when pressed,...

Trunk { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lidopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You cannot see orsmell CO. It can cause unconsciousness andeven death. If you must drive with the trunk lidopen or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass...

The key cylinder is located behind a cover on thelower rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle.Open the door to access the key cylinder. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in the trunk as it cou...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless 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...

Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement,the express-up and index-up features will not functionuntil the system is initialized. Once power is restored,do the following: 1. Close the door.2. Raise the window by holding the up arrow on the power window switch. 3. Hol...

Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a smallamount when the door is opened. Then, when the dooris closed, the window will raise to its full up position. Sun Visors Notice: Raising or lowering the retractable hardtopwith the visor or the visor vanity mirror cover up,may cause ...

Arming the System To arm the system: • Press the lock button on the keyless accesstransmitter. • Open the door. Lock the door with the powerdoor lock switch. The security light shouldflash. Remove the keyless access transmitterfrom the interior of the vehicle and close the door.The security light wi...

Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignitionmode transitions to OFF. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignitionmode transitions to ACCESSORY or START and avalid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do no...

Starting and OperatingYour Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long run ifyou follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less forthe first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant...

9 Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY): When this button is pressed, the engine will turn off even if the shifter is not inPARK (P). If the shifter is in PARK (P), the ignition modewill change to Retained Accessory Power (RAP), if alldoors are closed. The ignition mode will change to off, if afront door is opened. ...

Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation ofthe Keyless Access System. Battery chargers shouldnot be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. To start you vehicle, do the following: Starting Procedure 1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the i...

Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled CrankingSystem. This feature assists in starting the engine andprotects components. Once cranking has been initiated,the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or untilthe vehicle starts. If the engine does not start, crankingautomatically stops after 15 s...

Some automatic downshifts can occur to maintainminimum engine speed. This only happens if the vehicleis left in too high of a gear for the vehicle’s speed.For example, if you have been driving in sixth gearrange and come to a stop without manuallydownshifting, the transmission automatically downshif...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”To prevent tor...

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 OnStar ® Your vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror. The mirror also contains OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 2-41. O (On/Off): This button, located on the lower left side of the mirro...

Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over your shoulderbefore changing lanes. The passenger side...

{ CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)system does not replace driver vision.It cannot detect: • objects that are below the bumper,underneath the vehicle, or if they aretoo close or far from the vehicle • children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. If you do not use proper care before a...

OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan,or the Directions & Connections Plan is included forone year from the date of purchase. You can extendthis plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to theDirections & Connections Plan. For more information,press the OnStar...

OnStar service that involves location information aboutyour vehicle cannot work unless GPS satellite signalsare unobstructed and available in that place as well. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system(including adequate battery power) for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other p...

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 lockand unlock. Cupholder(s) The cupholders are located under a lid in the frontconsole to the right of the shift lever. Press theleft side of the lid and it will open automatically. Center Console Storage There is a center console ...

Retractable Hardtop The following procedures explain the proper operationof the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtopwill not operate if the valet lockout switch is on. If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised multipletimes, the engine should be running while doing soto prevent drain o...

5. Push and hold the bottom of theretractable hardtopbutton located onthe console behindthe shifter lever. The windows will automatically lower and the top willautomatically lower into the storage area. A chimewill sound when the top has lowered completely. If the radio is on, the sound may be muted...

After the top is fully raised, release the retractablehardtop button. If you press the button again withinfive seconds, the windows will automatically close. If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute insound. This is normal and due to a new audio systemequalization being loaded for the vehicl...

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Other Warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Horn . . . . . . . . . . ...

Instrument Panel Overview XLR shown, XLR-V similar 3-4

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column The power tilt andtelescope wheel control islocated on the outboardside of the steeringcolumn. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control upand the steering wheel tilts up. Push the controldown and the steering wheel goes down. Push the control...

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. • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. • - Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on...

Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal onfor more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turnit back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low...

Windshield Wipers Use the lever located on the right side of the steeringcolumn to operate the windshield wipers. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Move the le...

Rainsense™ Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense™ wipers. The moisturesensor for this feature is mounted on the interior side ofthe windshield below the rearview mirror and is used toautomatically operate the wipers by monitoring theamount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipesoccur as needed to ...

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your footon the accelerator. This can really help on longtrips. Cruise control does not work at speeds belowabout 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set,or if the master...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This disengages thecruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,you can move the cruise control switch briefly fromon to resume/accelerate. ...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends uponyour speed, load and the steepness of the hills. Whengoing up steep hills, you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When goingdownhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear...

Alerting the Driver The alert symbol flasheson the HUD and a warningbeep sounds whendriver action is required. Driver action is required when: • Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficientbraking because you are approaching a vehicletoo rapidly. • The vehicle speed drops below about20 mph (32 km...

Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbolonly appears on the HUDwhen a vehicle aheadis detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehiclesyou may see ahead. { CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control ra...

Curves in the Road { CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations incurves, it may respond to a vehicle in anotherlane, or may not have time to react to a vehiclein your lane. You could crash into a vehicleahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle.Give extra attention in curves and be rea...

Adaptive Cruise Control might detect a vehicle that isnot in your lane and apply the brakes. Adaptive Cruise Control might occasionally provide adriver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary.It could respond to signs, guardrails, and other stationaryobjects when entering or exiting a cur...

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of thesteering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turning the band to this position turns ...

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have beenleft on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon asthe ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power(RAP) is active. This protects against draining thebattery in case you have accidentally left the headlampsor pa...

Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent the batteryfrom being drained, in case the underhood lamp, vanitymirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console, orglove box lamps are accidentally left on, or something isleft plugged into the accessory power outlet or cigare...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling,and ventilation for the vehicle. When your vehicle is first started, the system will recallthe last temperature fan and mode settings for that driver. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this bu...

You can switch from English to metric units through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operationand Displays on page 3-60 for more information. The air conditioning system removes moisture from theair, so you may sometimes notice a small amount ofwater dripping underneath your vehicle while...

A/C OFF (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turnoff the air conditioning compressor. Press AUTO toreturn to automatic operation. The compressor cannotbe turned off in either the defrost or floor/defog mode. ( (Heated/Cooled Seat): Press this button to turn the feature on. The button on the left...

The rear window defogger and heated mirrors areautomatically disabled when the retractable hardtopis moving or down. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the insideof the rear window. If you do, you could cut ordamage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Do not att...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how thevehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other thingsyou will need to know to drive safely and econom...

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...

{ 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 may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensing system.See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and st...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. As the pointer nears 260°F (125°C), your engine coolanttemperature is high. A message may display on theDriver Information Center (DIC) depending on how highthe temperature is. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-63 f...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operationof the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levelsfor the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaneren...

Engine Oil Pressure Gage The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oilpressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa(kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa).In certain situations such as long, extended idles onhot days, it could read as low ...

Security Light For information regardingthis light and the vehicle’ssecurity system, seeTheft-Deterrent Systemon page 2-19. Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light willcome on when the foglamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.See Fog Lamps on page 3-30 for more informat...

Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tellsyou about how muchfuel you have left whenthe ignition is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol,LOW FUEL will appear on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) display. At this time, you still have alittle fuel left, but you should get more soon. Press RESET to a...

You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC) todisplay more detailed fuel information. While scrollingthrough the DIC, you will also find: • AVERAGE XX.X MPG (Average Miles Per Gallon):The fuel economy calculated for the last 20 gallons(76 L) of fuel used, or since you last reset the display. • I...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of your vehicle’s systems. You must thenpress RESET to clear the display screen for further use.However, be sure to take any message that appearson the display screen seriously and remember thatpressing the RESET bu...

TRAC (Traction)/STABILITRAK ON This message displays when both the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) and the StabiliTrak ® System are on. TRACTION SYSTEM OFF This message displays when the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) is off, but the StabiliTrak ® System remains on. TRACTION SYSTEM ON This message displa...

DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features to a preferred settingfor up to two drivers. The back of the keyless accesstransmitters are labelled 1 or 2. The current driver’s preferences are recalled when oneof the following occu...

Language This feature allows you to select the language theDIC and Head-Up Display (HUD), uses to displaymessages. The DIC will display ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN,ITALIAN, JAPANESE, or SPANISH. Press theOPTIONS button to change the setting. If you become stuck in a language that you do notunderstand, h...

Some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steeringwheel. See the followingdescriptions of the controlsthat can adjusted. © SEEK ¨ : Press the SEEK arrows to go to the previous or the next radio station while in AM, FM, orXM™ (if equipped). The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal thatare i...

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessorypower outlet. If there is interference or static, unplugthe item from the access...

Getting Started Before you begin to operate the navigation system, readthis manual thoroughly to become familiar with it andto understand how the system works. Any route suggestions made by this navigation systemmay never override local traffic regulations, yourown judgement, and/or knowledge of saf...

Setting the Time To set the time, do the following: 1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the e / z (Audio/Adjust) hard key. 3. Press the 8 clock symbol screen button. 4. Select the 12H or 24H screen button to display the time in standard or military time. 5. Press and hold the H...

Entering an Address To set a destination by entering a street address, do thefollowing: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps” under Maps on page 4-39 for more informatio...

Entering a Point of Interest (POI) To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI),do the following: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps” under Maps on ...

Features and Controls Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information you will need toknow to operate the navigation system. Use the keys located on each side of the navigationscreen, as well as the available touch-sensitive screenbuttons, to operate the system. See NavigationSys...

If you are unsuccessful when inputting a name, it mayneed to be selected differently. It is also possible that themap DVD database may not contain that informationor the correct search area has not been selected.See Database Coverage Explanations on page 4-53for more information. Touch Sensitive But...

Navigation Settings This menu allows you to change the following optionsfor the navigation system. Restore Default Settings This feature will automatically reset the system to thedefault values. To restore the default settings, do the following: 1. Touch the Restore Default Settings screen button. 2...

5. When you have set the vehicle to the correct direction, touch Enter. Relocation Completewill be displayed. 6. Touch Return to exit this menu. Calibrate Vehicle Speed Signal: If there are tirepressure differences or if a spare tire is installed, thenavigation system will automatically recalibrate ...

Guidance Appearance This menu allows you to set the guidance appearancescreen options. This screen is displayed on the mapwhile on a planned route. The current settings willappear as light blue. Split Map: Select this feature to display the guidancescreen on the map at all times. Full Screen: Select...

Map Appearance This menu allows you to set the map appearance screenoptions. The current setting will appear as light blue. 2D: Select this feature to display the map as atwo-dimensional view. 3D: Select this feature to display the map as athree-dimensional view. Set 3D Viewing Angle: This feature a...

Voice Guidance Volume Settings This feature allows you to set the voice prompt volumelevel or to turn voice prompts on or off. Set the voice prompt volume level by touching thenumbered buttons to increase or decrease the volumelevel. You may also choose to turn the voice prompts off.Then touch Retur...

Edit Memory Point This feature allows you to store, delete, and editmemory points. Touch the Edit Memory Point screenbutton from the PLAN ROUTE menu to access the EDITMEMORY POINT screen. You can store memory points in four different categories,personal, business, entertainment, and marked point. Me...

Editing Memory Points This feature allows you to edit the contents stored inmemory. The following options are available: Icon Editing of a Memory Point Each memory point is displayed with a default icon.To edit an icon, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the item...

Adjusting a Memory Point To relocate a memory point’s location, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the memory point you want to edit. 3. Touch POSITION. A map screen with the position of this memory point will appear. 4. Touch anywhere on the screen to activate t...

Edit Category To edit the name of a category, do the following: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch EDIT MEMORY POINT. 3. Select the category you want to edit. 4. Touch the EDIT CATEGORY screen button and use the alpha keypad to edit the category name. The name can consist of up to 15 alpha and/ornumer...

Edit Waypoint Waypoints are destinations you can set along the wayto your final destination. This feature allows you toadd, edit, and delete waypoints. You may set up to five waypoints on the way to yourfinal destination. To access the WAYPOINT menu, do the following: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touc...

Editing a Waypoint This feature allows you to edit waypoints that havealready been set. To edit a waypoint, do the following: 1. Touch Edit Waypoint. 2. Touch the MAP key to view the destination location on the map screen. 3. Touch CHANGE ORDER to change the order of the waypoints and the final dest...

Enter Destination The DESTINATION menu will give you several ways toplan a route. Touch the Enter Destination screenbutton from the PLAN ROUTE menu to display theDESTINATION menu. For destination entry methods listed on the second pageof the DESTINATION menu, touch the Next Page arrow.Touch the Prev...

Easy Planning Route With this destination entry method, you can select adestination using the scroll symbol on the map screen.See Maps on page 4-39. To use this destination entry method, do the following: 1. Press the MAP key. 2. Touch the map screen twice for the scroll symbol to appear. Touch the ...

Address This destination entry method allows you to input anaddress by providing the system with a house number,street name, and city. Select Street to begin enteringthe desired address. To use this destination entry method, do the following: 1. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad. See “Alp...

All Points of Interest This destination entry method allows you to choose adestination from the point of interest (POI) list. SelectingAll Points Of Interest from the DESTINATION menu willbring up the alpha keypad. While inputting a POI orcity name, the List option will become available.As informati...

The system will list all POIs available. You can sort byname using NAME SORT or touch DIST SORT tolist POIs by distance from your current location. Select a location from the list. The system will showthe selected POI on the map. If available, a pop-upwindow will be displayed. Touch INFO to view the...

To select a destination using this entry method, do thefollowing: 1. Touch the Memory Points symbol.2. Select a category.3. Select a destination. Use the arrows to scroll through the memory points. They can be sorted bydate, name, distance, and icon. 4. Touch Enter to plan your route. Previous Desti...

Home This destination entry method allows you to select adestination that has been previously stored as Home. To choose Home as your destination, do the following: 1. Touch the Home symbol. 2. Touch Enter to plan your route. Set by Map This destination entry method allows you to select adestination ...

Freeway Entrance/Exit This destination entry method allows you to select eithera freeway entrance or an exit as a destination. To enter a freeway name, do the following: 1. Touch the Freeway Entrance/Exit symbol. 2. Enter the freeway name using the alpha key pad. Freeways sometimes have a name and a...

Intersection This destination entry method allows you to select adestination by inputting the intersecting roads you wishto travel to. To enter an intersection, do the following: 1. Touch the Intersection symbol. 2. Using the alpha keypad, enter the name of the first street in the intersection. 3. T...

Route Preference To change your planning options, use the followinginstructions. 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch Route Preference. The following options will be available from the ROUTEPREFERENCE menu: Detour This feature allows you to choose a distance inmiles/kilometers to detour. Select the deto...

Maps This section includes basic information you need toknow about the map database. The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The 48 contiguousUnited States and portions of Canada are contained ontwo discs. To minimize the necessity of changing thediscs, both map discs cover US6, US7, and Canada. West East...

Once the map DVD is inserted correctly, you will havethe following two choices: • LANGUAGE • I AGREE You can change the language at this time.See “Language” under Navigation Audio System onpage 4-54 for more information on choosing a language.Once a language has been selected, touch I AGREEto plan a...

4. Select the desired region by touching the appropriate screen button to the left of theU.S. map. The name of the states or the countryincluded in the selected region will be displayedat the bottom of the screen and the region will behighlighted. 5. Touch Enter to set the region as the search area....

Scrolling the Map Touch anywhere on themap screen twice todisplay the scroll symbol. Place your finger on the map screen in any directionoutside of the scroll symbol to scroll in that direction.The map will continue to scroll until you removeyour finger. If your vehicle is in PARK (P), the system wi...

Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may beinaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The road system has changed. • The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces suchas in sand, gravel, and/or snow. • The vehicle is traveling on winding roads. • The...

Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one ormore of the following conditions: • You have not turned onto the road indicated. • Route guidance may not be available when usingautomatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. • The route may not be changed when us...

Navigation Audio System Notice: Before adding any sound equipment toyour vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, makesure that it can be added by checking with yourdealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules coveringmobile radio and telephone units. I...

Clock Adjust Menu The following options are available from this menu: HOUR/MIN.: Touch the up or down arrows to increase ordecrease the hour or minutes. If you touch and hold oneof the arrows, the numbers will advance quickly. 12H/24H: Touch 12H to set the clock in standard timeor 24H to set the clo...

Screen Adjust Menu The following options are available from this menu: K (Contrast): Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) signs to adjust the contrast of the screen. You will see the screen change. Touch SET to confirmthe setting. ! (Brightness): Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) signs to adjust the br...

Language Your vehicle has been set for the English language.If you wish to change the language, you must doso through the Driver Information Center (DIC).See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-60for more information. If the language is changed from English, a majority of thevoice guidance pro...

Preset Station Menu Up to 36 stations, 6 AM, 6 FM 1, 6 FM 2, 6 XM 1,6 XM 2, and 6 WX, if equipped, can be programmed forhome and for away. To store presets, do the following: 1. Turn the audio system on. 2. Touch AM, FM, XM, or WX, if equipped, to display the desired source. The preset station menu ...

Sound Menu Touch SOUND at the bottom of the main audio screen,source menu, or DSP menu to change the tone, DSP,if equipped, fade, and balance for all sources. The audiosystem has a separate setting for these features foreach source preset. However, the audio system keepsone fade and one balance sett...

Adjusting the Speakers DSP (Digital Signal Processing): The DSP feature isused to provide a choice of four different listeningexperiences. DSP can be used while listening to theaudio system or the CD player. The audio system canstore separate DSP settings for each source andpreset station, except WX...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and in Canada. XM™ offersa large variety of coast-to-coast channels includingmusic, news, sports, talk/weather (U.S. subscribers),and children’s programming. XM™ provides digitalquality audio...

Setting Program Type (PTY) PresetStations S CAT T (Category): Press the arrows to select a category. Once the desired category is displayed, pressTUNE/SEEK to select the category and take you to thecategory’s first station. If you want to go to anotherstation within that category, press TUNE/SEEK on...

EJECT: Touch this button once to eject the chosen CD.The chosen CD may be selected by first touching oneof the numbered buttons from 1 to 6. Repeat thisprocedure for ejecting up to six discs from the changer.If you press and hold the EJECT button until a beepis heard, The system will begin to eject ...

CD/DVD Player The player that is used for the navigation map DVD canalso be used as a single music CD player or a videoDVD player. CD Player To use the player as a single music CD player, youmust first remove the navigation map DVD. Whileplaying a CD in the CD/DVD Player, the navigationsystem is not...

DVD Player To use the player as a video DVD player, you mustfirst remove the navigation map DVD or music CD.While playing a video DVD, the navigation system isnot available. The message “The disc installed is not amap DVD” will appear on the display if any of thenavigation hard keys are pressed. Thi...

DVD Menu Options To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing,touch anywhere on the screen and the menu will appear. IMAGE: Touch this button to either start playing a DVDor to remove the DVD menu screen. AUDIO PROGRAM: Touch this button to change theaudio language heard. VIEWING ANGLE: Touch ...

Voice Recognition The navigation system’s voice recognition allows forhands-free operation of navigation and audio systemfeatures. Voice recognition can be used when theignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP)is active. This feature only works if the map DVD is inserted andI AGREE has b...

Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows all of the voice commandsavailable for the navigation system with a briefdescription of each. To use the voice commands, referto the instructions listed previously. Help Commands These commands are universal and will enable you touse the help promp...

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 1-6. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and...

Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,these deaths are the result of someone who wasdrinking and driving. In recent years, more than17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have beenassociated with the use of alcohol, with abou...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-50. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bringup your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourt...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid. When you start the engine and begin to drive away,ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentarymotor or clicking noise while this test is going...

The system comes on automatically whenever you startyour vehicle. To help maintain directional control ofthe vehicle, you should always leave the system on.You can turn the system off if you ever need to. If youturn the StabiliTrak ® system off, the Traction Control System will also be turned off. A...

The traction you can get in a curve depends on thecondition of the tires and the road surface, the angle atwhich the curve is banked, and your speed. Whileyou are in a curve, speed is the one factor youcan control. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both con...

Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can bedangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing,we suggest the following tips: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroadsfor situations that might affect a successful pass.If in doubt, wait. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement...

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 thewater. This can happen if the road is wet enough andyou are going fast enough. When your vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little 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 tires andthe 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 5-5. • Allow greater following distance on anyslippery road. • Watch for...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clearthe area around the front wheels. Turn off any tractionor stability system. See Traction Control System(TCS) on page 5-6 and StabiliTrak ® System on page 5-8. Then shift back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a f...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar)of your vehicle. With the driver’s door open,you will find the label attached below the doorlatch. This label shows the number of occupantseating positions (A), and the ...

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight ofoccupants 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. It tells youthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed th...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anythingelse — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is acrash, they will keep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden s...

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...

California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbaginitiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteriescontained in remote keyless entry transmitters, maycontain perchlorate materials. Special handlingmay be necessary. For additional informatio...

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of theproper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep theengine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance,we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline. The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)sho...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it isin 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 lever with this symbol on it. It islocated on the lowerleft side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever islocated under the hood near the center of thevehi...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 6-12

Engine Oil If the LOW OIL LEVEL or LOW OIL PRESSUREmessage on the Driver Information Center (DIC)appears, check the engine oil level right away.For more information, see LOW OIL LEVEL andLOW OIL PRESSURE under DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-63. You should check the engineoil level regularly; thi...

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 kind ofoil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 6-97. Notice: Do not add too much...

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...

Oils meeting theserequirements should havethe starburst symbol onthe container. This symbolindicates that the oilhas been certified by theAmerican PetroleumInstitute (API). Look for this on the oil container, and use only thoseoils that are identified as meeting GM StandardGM4718M and have the starb...

Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you knowwhen to change the engine oil and filter. This isbased on engine revolutions and engine temperature,and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,the mileage at which an oil change will be indicat...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem and the Oil Life Indicator The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you c...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filters. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filters Inspect the air cleaner/filters at the Maintenance II intervals and replace them at the first oil change aftereach 50,000 mile (80 0...

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 coolant surge tank is located toward therear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side ofthe vehicle. For more information on location, seeEngine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. { 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 surge tank, but only when theengine 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 not spi...

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 whatyou will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep hands,clothing...

If the LOW COOLANT message does not appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC) after two minutes, thecoolant is at the proper fill level. If a LOW COOLANTmessage does appear, repeat Steps 1 through 3then reinstall the pressure cap, or see your dealer. Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOve...

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

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid.See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 6-12for the 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...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warningsound when the brake pads are worn and new padsare needed. The sound can come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except when you arepushing on the brake pedal fir...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it istime for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer forone that has the replacement number shown on theoriginal battery’s label. For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or theservice manual. To purchase a service manual, seeServic...

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

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 loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on al...

Headlamp Aiming The high intensity discharge (HID) visual optical aimingtype headlamps have been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment. If you suspect thatthe headlamps need to be reaimed, it is recommendedthat you contact your dealer/retailer for service.However, it is possible...

Headlamp aiming is done with the low-beam headlamps.The high-beam headlamps are correctly aimed if thelow-beam headlamps are aimed properly. The headlamp aimingdevice is under the hoodnear the headlamps. Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx ® socket or T15 Torx screwdriver. Headlamp Verti...

9. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 10. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tapeline. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correctheadlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows thei...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle warrantybooklet for details. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading you...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The example below shows a typicalpassenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination ofletters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type...

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):Tire manufacturers are required to gradetires based on three performance factors:treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.For more information see Uniform Tire QualityGrading on page 6-69. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit:Maximum load that can be ca...

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

Treadwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread ofa tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of treadremains. See When It Is Time for New Tires onpage 6-66. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with rat...

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. Radialtires may look properly inflated even when theyare under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourve...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designedto warn the driver when a low tire pressure conditionexists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tireand wheel assembly on your vehicle. The TPMSsensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle’s tiresand transmits the ...

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires for signs of wear or damage.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6-66for additional information. If your vehicle has P235/50R18 size tires theyshould be rotated any time you notice unusualwear. Rotate the t...

XLR-V Tires Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehiclehas P235/45R19 size tires on the front axleand P255/40R19 size tires on the rear axle.Different tire sizes front to rear should not berotated. When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, ...

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 applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Sa...

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

Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts { CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even come off. This could lead to acrash. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.If you have to replace them, be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts. Notice: ...

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...

Lifting Your Vehicle { CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury.The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll overyou or other people. You and they could bebadly injured. Find a level place to lift yourvehicle. To help prevent the vehicle frommoving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an aut...

If you ever use a jack to lift your vehicle, follow theinstructions that came with the jack, and be sure to usethe correct lifting points to avoid damaging your vehicle. Notice: Lifting your vehicle improperly candamage your vehicle and result in costly repairs notcovered by your warranty. To lift y...

Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear ofthe vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 6-77

3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). For more information, see Doing Your Own ServiceWork on page 6-4. If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If ...

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it iscleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damagecarpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regularvacuuming is recommended to remove particl...

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 to provide adequateprotection. Clean safety belts only with mildsoap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrip...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and acar washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle onpage 6-83. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue ...

Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth orpaper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or amild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly whencleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and abuildup of veh...

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 brushes onthem because you could damage the surface. Do notuse chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Usin...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner andPolish 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 appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver side. You can see it if you look throughthe windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehicl...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse blockis located next to theengine on the passenger’sside of the vehicle.For more information onlocation, see EngineCompartment Overviewon page 6-12. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson your vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 7-11 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.4L V8 D Automatic 0.040 inches (1.02 mm) 4.6L V8 A Automatic 0.050 inches (1.27 mm) XLR-V Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 4.4L V8 (V-Series) 443 hp (330 kW) @ 6400 rpm 414 lb ft (561 Nm) @ 3900 rp...

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...

Scheduled Maintenance To maintain the ride, handling, and performance of yourvehicle, it is important that the first tire rotation service beperformed when you notice unusual wear. Check tires forinflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 6-52. Iftire rotation is recommended for your vehicle, r...

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 (...

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) Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.See footnote (g). • 4.4L ...

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability, and emission control performance of yourvehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with thesechecks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are compl...

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

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. Makesure there is room in front of your vehicle incase it begins to roll. Be ready to apply theregu...

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 Elements 4.4 L V8 Engine 10342024 A2945C 4.6 L V8 Engine 25099149 A1208C Engin...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.6L V8 Engine 4.4L V8 Engine 7-14

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 7-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 7-8 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4Customer 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...

For further information concerning eligibility in theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively you may callthe General Motors Customer Communication Centre,1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French),or you may write to the Mediation/Arbitrat...

My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section ofgmcanada.com where you can save information onGM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handytools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services youwill have access to: − My Showroom: Find ...

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram This program, available to qualified applicants, canreimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligibleaftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle,such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time...

Cadillac Technician Roadside Service(U.S. only) Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than anauto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillacowner in the United States with the advantage ofcontacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available,a Cadillac trained dealer technician who ca...

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...

If another party’s insurance company is paying forthe repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repairvaluation based on that insurance company’s collisionpolicy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits withthat company. In such cases, you can have control ofthe repair and parts choices as ...

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 air bagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assistin understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.The EDR is desig...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar ® and you subscribe to the OnStar ® services, please refer to the OnStar ® Terms and Conditions for information on data collection anduse. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-41 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation...