Cadillac 2009 DTS - Manual

Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraintsin the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in acrash. Do not drive until the head res...

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower thehead restraint, press the button, located on the topof the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be remove...

Heated and Cooled Seats The vehicle may have heated and cooled front seats.To operate the heated or cooled seats, the ignitionmust be on. The buttons are locatedon the front doors. H (Cooled Seat): Press to turn on the cooled seat. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and s...

Easy Exit Recall The control for this feature is located on the driver doorpanel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), the exit position can berecalled by pressing the exit button. You will heara single beep. The driver seat will move back, and if thevehicle has the power tilt wheel...

Center Seat The vehicle may have a front center seat. This seatcan be converted to a storage area by loweringthe seatback. See Center Flex Storage Unit onpage 2-63. Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated rear seats. To operate the rear heated seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safetybelts properly. It also describes some things not to dowith safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannotbe worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) are no...

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 beso serious 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 good driverdoes not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-32. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if necessary. If you find that the latch p...

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

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

{ CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants aresafer when properly restrained in a child restraint systemor infant restraint system secured in a rear seatingposition. We recommend that children and child restraints besecured in a rear seat, including: an infant ...

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a ChildRestraint ” under Passenger Sensing System onpage 1-64 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehiclesafety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Airbag ...

{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, anyairbag when it inflates can be seriously injured orkilled. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offerprotection for adults and older children, but not foryoung children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system ...

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

Your vehicle also has a dual-depth passenger airbagthat adjusts the restraint according to crash severity,seat location, and safety belt status using electronicfrontal sensor(s) and other special sensors which enablethe sensing system to monitor the position of the frontpassenger seat. The passenger...

How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instrument panel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants can contact the insideof the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provi...

Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger position. The passenger airbagstatus indicator will be visible on the overhead consolewhen the vehicle is started. The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,are visible during the system check. ...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety bel...

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

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction with the keys in the ignition and ch...

V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The transmissionmust be in P (Park). L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash andthe horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to ...

To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above themetal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Reassemble the ...

again before the first 10 minutes of engine running timehas expired, 10 minutes are added to the remainingminutes. For example, if the lock button and thenthe remote start buttons are pressed again afterfive minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes areadded and you now have 15 minutes of engine ru...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door is locked, the handlewill not open it. The chance of being thrownout of the vehicle in a crash is increased ifthe doors are ...

Rear Door Security Locks The vehicle has security locks that prevent passengersfrom opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the insideedge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors toaccess them. To assist you in finding the lock, the vehicle will ha...

Trunk { CAUTION: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is drivenwith the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with anyobjects that pass through the seal between thebody and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engineexhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) whichcannot be seen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousn...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heat andsuffer permanent injuries or even death from heatstroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with the w...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction and they could be seriously injured...

Sun Visors Swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It canalso be detached from the center mount and movedto the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains toblock the glare from the front. The visors also haveside-to-side slide capability. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the visor down and ...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they do not make it impossible to steal. Valet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switchis located inside theglove box. 9 (Off): Press this side of the button to turn the...

Content Theft-Deterrent The security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster. To arm the system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with the door open or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. The security light will flash. 3. Close all the doors. The secu...

Testing the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or theRKE system and close the door. Wait 30 secondsuntil the security lamp goes off....

PASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS-Key ® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key ® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the keyis removed from the ignition. The system is automatica...

Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions: In order to shift out of P (Park), ignition must be in theON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedalmust be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn inthe ignition could cause damage to the switch orbreak the key. Us...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: • Audio System • Audio Steering Wheel Controls • Power Windows • Sunroof (if equipped) Power to these accessories will work up to 10 minutesor until the driver’s door is ope...

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up in coldweather conditions at or below 0°F ( − 18°C). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be pluggedin at least four hours before starting. To Use the Engine Coolant Heat...

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

Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besure the vehicle will ...

Leaving the Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with theengine running. The vehicle could move suddenlyif the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with theparking brake firmly set. And, if you leave thevehicle with the engine running, it could overheata...

The shift lock is always functional except in the caseof a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt)battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery withlow voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery.See Jump Starting on page 5-38. Console Shift If the console shift cannot ...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure toCO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels, deep snow thatmay block underb...

Running the Vehicle 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 a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror with a compass display. The mirror may alsohave OnStar ® controls and Intellibeam™. For more information on Intellibeam™, see “Intellibeam IntelligentHigh-Beam Headlamp Control System” under Exterior...

The compass can be placed in calibration modemanually by pressing and holding O or AUTO 3 , depending on the vehicle, until a C is shown inthe compass display. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehiclein circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the displayreads a direction. Compass Varianc...

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Controls for the outsidepower mirrors are locatedon the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Front and Rear ParkingAssist (UFRPA) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear ParkingAssist (UFRPA) system, it operates at speeds lessthan 5mph (8 km/h), and assists the driver with parkingand avoiding objects. It can determine how closeobjects are to the f...

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

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio orTV interference caused by unauthorized modificationsto this equipment. Such modifications could voidthe user’s authority to operate the equipment. { CAUTION: SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does notreplace driver vision. SBZA does not detect: ...

SBZA does not operate when the left or right cornersof the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions,see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-90. If the DICstill displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumpe...

LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks,shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections.This is normal system operation, the vehicle does notneed service. LDW Error Message SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM: This messagemay appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is notworking prope...

How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicleinformation. This information is automatically sent toan OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button ispressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if theairbags or AACN system deploy. This information usuallyincludes the vehicl...

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 that will be used to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected buttonshou...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glove box handle up to open it. Use the key tolock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders There are cupholders located in the full floor console,or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders arealso located in the rear armrest. Slide the cover backto access th...

Center Flex Storage Unit This vehicle may have a center flex storage unit thatincludes a front center seat with a lap belt and anunderseat storage compartment. The center seatbackcan also be used as an armrest. Cupholders are alsolocated at the front edge of the storage unit and can beaccessed by fo...

Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operatethe sunroof are located onthe overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must beturned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)must be active. See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 2-26. Express Open: The...

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

Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front andrear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warnsothers that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the ste...

Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering Column If the vehicle has thisfeature, the power tilt andtelescope wheel control islocated on the outboardside of the steering column. Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheelup or down. Press the control forward or rearward and the steeringwhee...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 2 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers L : Windshield Washer _ : Heated Washer Fluid Flash-To-Pass Feature. Information for these features is ...

Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will soundand the Driver Information Center (DIC) will displayTURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remindyou to turn it off. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-73. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward to change th...

{ CAUTION: • On winding roads, FCA may not detect avehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicleahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on windingroads. • When weather limits visibility, such as in fog,rain, or snow, FCA performance is limited.There may not be enough warning distance tothe vehicle in front...

Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEANRADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICERADAR CRUISE. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-73. Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.If so, you may need to...

Rainsense™ II Wipers For vehicles with this feature, the moisture sensor ismounted on the interior side of the windshield behind therearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate thewipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-upon the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear thewindshi...

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

Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of approximately 25 mph(40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keepingyour foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not workat speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). A cruise controllight appears in the instrument panel cluster when thecruise control...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a button and gointo cruise when you do not want to. You could bestartled and even lose control. Keep the cruisecontrol switch off until you want to use cruisecontrol. The cruise control ...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speedand then the brakes are applied. This shuts off thecruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph(40 km/h) or more, press the +RES (resume/accelerate)button to return to the...

Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed.When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicleslows down to the previous cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills dependsupon the vehic...

Engaging ACC With the Set Button { CAUTION: If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switchon when you are not using cruise, you might hit abutton and go into cruise when you do not wantto. You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off untilyou want to use ...

{ CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blockedby snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicleahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have timeto slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when theradar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep yourr...

Erasing Set Speed Memory Press the ACC button or turn the ignition off. Other Messages There are three additional messages that may appearon the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE,RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR.These messages will appear to indicate a problemwith the ACC. See DIC Warnings an...

The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps except for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on theheadlamps at normal brightness, together with thefollowing: • Parking Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • IntelliBeam™ ; (Parking Lam...

Driving with IntelliBeam™ IntelliBeam only activates the high-beams when drivingover 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps remain on, under theautomatic control of IntelliBeam, until any of thefollowing situations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps. • The system detect...

You might 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™ atthe Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam can be disabled by using the controls on theinside rearview mirror. AUTO 3 (On/Off): P...

Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp controlis left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp positionand the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your ...

Ashtray(s) Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable itemsare put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or othersmoking materials could ignite them and possiblydamage the vehicle. Never put flammable itemsin the ashtray. Front Ashtray With the full floor console, the ashtray is located belowthe climate c...

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle canbe controlled with this system. A. Fan ControlB. DisplayC. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Driver and PassengerTemperatureControls E. Air ConditioningF. Outside Air or AUXG. RecirculationH. PASS (Passe...

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

Manual Operation 9 (Off): Turns the entire climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed tothe floor. The airflow direction and temperature canbe adjusted, as indicated below. If the temperature is adjusted while the system is off,the display will light to show the...

Outlet Adjustment For the front outlets, use the thumbwheel located beloweach outlet to change the direction of the airflow. Use thethumbwheel located next to the outlets to shut the airflowor to open the outlets and re-direct the air. For the rear outlets, slide the lever left or right and up ordow...

AUX (Auxiliary): Press the AUX button located onthe front climate control panel to turn the rear climatecontrol system on or off. When turned on the rear systemoperates in automatic mode and the temperature settingsselected for the front climate control panel will also beselected for the rear passen...

Manual Operation «A ª (Fan Control): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. « b ª (Temperature Control): Press to increase or decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers.Once the rear temperature setting is changed fromfollowing the front temperature setting, it will no longerfollow ...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It show how fast the vehicle is going,how much fuel has been used and many of the other things needed drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-51

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds forseveral seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safetybelt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt lightcomes on and stays onfor several seconds, thenflashes for several more. T...

Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system forpossible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicatesthere is an electrical problem. The system check includesthe airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system.See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-64 forimportant safety information. The overhead consolehas a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and O...

When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantlyunderinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), can accompany the light. See DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-73 for moreinformation. Stop and check the tires as soon as it issafe...

Emissions Inspection and MaintenancePrograms Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle ...

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

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

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

ENGINE POWER REDUCED This message displays when the engine power is beingreduced to protect the engine from damage. There couldbe several malfunctions that might cause this message.Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s abilityto accelerate. If this message is on, but there is noreduction in ...

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

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this message displays when the SBZA systemhas been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) onpage 2-45 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-68for more information. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE I...

DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features to one preferred setting.Customization features can only be programmed toone setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmedto a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the cus...

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

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not toturn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It alsoallows you to select which doors and when the doorswill automatically unlock. See Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks on page 2-11 for more information. Press the customization butt...

EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on when it is darkenough outside. This happens after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTINGappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset but...

CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of thechime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUMEappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Then pressthe menu up/down button to scroll through the followingsettings:...

SEAT/TILT: The driver’s seat and the steering wheel tiltfeature will recall. SEAT/TELESCOPE: The driver’s seat and the steeringcolumn telescope feature will recall. TILT/TELESCOPE: The steering wheel tilt and steeringcolumn telescope features will recall. ALL (default): The driver’s seat and the ste...

REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn theremote start off or on. The remote start feature allows youto start the engine from outside of the vehicle using theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See RemoteVehicle Start on page 2-7 for more information. Press the cust...

Setting the Clock Radio with a Single CD or aSix-Disc CD Player The vehicle has an analog clock as well as the digitalradio clock. At the time of new vehicle delivery, the digitalradio clock display should be disabled. If you decide touse the digital radio clock as well as the analog clock, youcan c...

For a Six-Disc CD Player To turn the radio clock display on or off: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the MENU button until H is displayed 3. Press the pushbutton located under H until the clock and date settings appear. 4. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow tab until the menu for def...

For the Six-Disc CD Player To change the time and date default setting: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year, by pressing the MENUbutton. 2. Once H displays, press the pushbutton located under H until the time an...

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radioswith SCV automatically adjusts the radio volume tocompensate for road and wind noise while driving.That way, the volume level should sound aboutthe ...

Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™.The selection displays. a (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press the arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow forthree seconds until a beep sounds....

Undesired XM categories can be removed through thesetup menu. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT tab. 3. Turn the a knob to display the category to be removed. 4. Press the pushbutton located und...

RDM (Random) (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player):With the random setting, CD tracks can be playedin random, rather than sequential order, on one CDor all CDs in a six-disc CD player. To use random: • Press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM tabuntil Randomize Current Disc displays to play thetracks...

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write it down and provideit to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack locatedon...

Using an MP3 MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays MP3 and WMA files that were recordedon a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recorded withthe following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps,160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kb...

• Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlistnames. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or acombination of a large number of files and folders,or playlists can cause the player to be unable to playup to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists,or sessions. If you wish to play a larg...

BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD isplaying. The inactive CD remains inside the radio forfuture listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD whenlistening to the radio. The CD icon and a messageshowing disc and/or track number displays when aCD is in the player. Press this button ...

CAT Not Found: There are no channels available forthe selected category. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle couldhave previously been in another vehicle. For securitypurposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped betweenvehicles. If this message is received afte...

Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Change phone”. The system responds with “Please wait while I search for other phones”. •...

4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with “Please say the name tag” followedby a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with“About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?”. • If the name tag does not sound correct, sa...

Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags storedby the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Directory”. The system responds with “Directory” and then plays back all...

Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands: • Dial • Digit Dial • Call • Re-dial Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dial using <phone name>. “Number please...

3. Say the name tag of the person to call. • If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with “OK, calling, <name tag>” anddials the number. • If the system is unsure it recognizes the rightname tag, it confirms the name tag followed bya tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”...

Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on theBluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless servicecarrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with “Three-way call, please say dial or ca...

To Transfer Audio to the In-VehicleBluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected withthe Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.The connection process can take up to two minutes afterthe key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORYposition. During a call with the audio ...

Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with “Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. • If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with...

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 accessory poweroutlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the itemfrom the access...

Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rearwindow defogger, located in the rear window. Makesure that the inside surface of the rear window is notscratched and that the lines on the glass are notdamaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it couldinterfere with radio reception. Fo...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-56. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perceptiontime. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of asecond. But that is only an average. It might be les...

If there is a problem withABS, this warning lightstays on. See AntilockBrake System (ABS)Warning Light onpage 3-57. 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 compute...

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affectthe vehicle’s performance. See Accessories andModifications on page 5-3 for more information. Magnetic Ride Control™ The vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control thatautomatically adjusts the ride of the vehicle.The controller receives input from th...

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 pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Theseproblems can be...

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so that the vehicle str...

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 the vehicle’sthree control systems. In...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day drivingbecause some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or byfatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insidere...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windowsclean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

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 the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going do...

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rainbegins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roa...

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

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight 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...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight forExample 3 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity wei...

If your vehicle is a Professional Vehicle, the vehiclespecific Certification label is provided by the finalstage manufacturer. The coach-builder should beconsulted if the final stage manufacturer’s label isnot present. The Gross Vehicle Weight RatingGVWR label should be on the driver’s door edge. If...

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will goas fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keepgoing. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden sto...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice if the disabled vehicle must be towed.See Roadside Service on page 7-7. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle forrecreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following....

Towing a Trailer The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer. { CAUTION: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer ifthe correct equipment is not used or the vehicle isnot driven properly. For example, if the trailer istoo heavy, the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. The ...

Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • start the engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Mainte...

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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 addedto the vehicle, they can affect vehi...

Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work performed. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-15. Adding Equipment to the Outside ofthe Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect theairflow around it. This can cause wind noise and canaffect ...

The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and thevehicle might fail a smog-check test. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 3-61. If this occurs, return to yourauthorized dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determinedthat the condition is caused by the type of fuel used,repairs might not be ...

The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on theDriver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap isnot properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-73 for more information. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do notremove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel byshutting off ...

Hood Release To lift the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbolon it. It is located on thelower left side of theinstrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near thecenter of the hood. Move the release lever up andto the r...

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

A. Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-95. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-38. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-32. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. E. Remote ...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of therecommended oil. This section explains what kind of oilto use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-103. Notice: Do not add too muc...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M This vehicle’s engine requires a special oilmeeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard may be identified as synthetic. However,not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M....

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol that meet GM standards areall that is needed for good performance and engineprotection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered by the...

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

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change AutomaticTransmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed inAdditional Required Services on page 6-5, and be sureto use the transm...

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

Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-22

{ CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you d...

What to Use { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system canbe dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquidsuch as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolantmixture will. The vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, the...

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recoverytank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Ifcoolant is visible but the coolant level i...

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

Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engineoverheating. There is an engine temperature warning light and/orgage on the instrument panel cluster. See EngineCoolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-59 andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-60. The vehicle may also ...

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir is located next tothe underhood fuse blockon the passenger side ofthe vehicle. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-12 for moreinformation on location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering f...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When the vehicle needs windshield washer fluid, besure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.If the vehicle will be operating in an area where thetemperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that hassufficient protection against freezing. Adding W...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled with DOT3 brake fluid. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-12 for reservoirlocation and access. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normalb...

What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the reservoir. { CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in...

Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it istime for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for onethat has the replacement number shown on the originalbattery’s label.Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the...

To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, thevent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattachedto the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery andthe vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to thefloor pan (E). Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas...

Jump Starting If the 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 to do itsafely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They conta...

Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, theheadlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may benecessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high be...

Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by yourdealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a very high voltage. If you try toservice any of the system components, you couldbe seriously injur...

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 Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer to the tiremanufacturer. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintain...

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

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of atire size. (A) P-Metric Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as thefirst character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by theU. S. Tire and Rim Association. (B) T...

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...

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 isnot. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too m...

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

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates ona radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This devic...

Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by thedriver. For additional information and details about theDIC operation and displays see DIC Operation andDisplays on page 3-68 and DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-73. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in coolweather when the veh...

• One or more TPMS sensors are missing ordamaged. The DIC message and the TPMSmalfunction light should go off when the TPMSsensors are installed and the sensor matchingprocess is performed successfully. See your dealer/retailer for service. • Replacement tires or wheels do not match yourvehicle’s or...

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 5-67 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Ma...

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

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed on yourvehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet GeneralMotors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPCSpec) system rating. If you need replacement tires,GM strongly recomme...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use onlyradial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that donot ...

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 AATemperature A The following information relates to thesystem developed by the United States NationalHighway Traffic Saf...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous.You cannot know how it has been used or how farit has been driven. It could fail suddenly andcause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed is in the trunk. To accessthe equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-13 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the handlelocated on the coverso that the back edgeraises. 3. Grab the handle and remove the cover. 4. Tur...

Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Althoughthe compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehiclewas new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflationpressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, ...

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

Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to removedust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a softcloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used.Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot liftersor spot removers...

Some commercial products may increase gloss onthe instrument panel. The increase in gloss may causeannoying reflections in the windshield and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certainconditions. Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (usemild dish washin...

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain onpainted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.If necessary, use non-abrasive cl...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on the vehicle may damage the paint finishand/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, alwayswipe off any overspray from all painted surfaceson the vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ve...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for the vehicle. It appears on aplate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on thedriver side. It can be seen through the windshield fromoutside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the VehicleCertificatio...

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

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charg...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailerfor details. Maintenance Requirements ...

Scheduled Maintenance To maintain the ride, handling, and performance ofthe vehicle, it is important that the first tire rotationservice be performed when the vehicle has 5,000 to8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Check tires forinflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-48.Rotate tires. See T...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated miles (kilometers)shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (...

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

(j) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealer/retailerperform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure testthe cooling system and pressure cap....

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget tocheck the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-57. Check to make sure the spare tire is storedsecurely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-74....

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on alevel surf...

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability:With the engine running and the transmissionin N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure fromthe regular brake pedal. Do this unti...

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

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer 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 the vehiclewill be resolved by the dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, howe...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Cadillac dealers for servic...

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 communicate withCadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)...

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...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contactyour dealer/retailer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service appointment and advising yourservice consultant of your transportation needs, yourdealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your ...

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursement If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and publictransportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttleservice, the expense must be supported by originalreceipts and can only be up to the maximum amountallowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairswill diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safetyperformance can be co...

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

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 will assistin understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.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 collection anduse. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-51 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...