2008 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Head Restraints ......................................... 1-2 Front Seats ............................................... 1-4 Rear Seats .............................................. 1-11 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-12 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-32 Airbag System ......................................... 1-55 Restraint System Check ......................
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Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings There are a number of safety cautions in this book. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find notices in this manual. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage.
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Head Restraints ...............................................1-2 Front Seats ......................................................1-4 Manual Seats ................................................1-4 Power Seats ..................................................1-5 Power Lumbar ...............................................1-5 Heated and Ventilated Seats ............................1-6 Memory Seat and Mirrors ................................
Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle’s rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. {CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Active Head Restraint System On vehicles with an active head restraint system in the front outboard seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.
Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 1-4 To move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
Power Seats • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. The vertical control is used for reclining your seatback. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for more information. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions.
Heated and Ventilated Seats Memory Seat and Mirrors On vehicles with this feature, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. The buttons for this feature are located on the driver’s door. z 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press for the heated seat and seatback. { (Ventilated Seat): Press for the ventilated seat. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; high, medium or low.
With an automatic transmission, the vehicle must be in PARK (P) to recall the stored driving positions. With a manual transmission and the engine is running, the parking brake must be set to recall the memory seat driving positions. The stored driving positions can be recalled without setting the parking brake if the vehicle is off. Press one of the numbered memory buttons to recall the stored setting. Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound.
Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks If the front passenger’s seat has a manual reclining seatback, the lever used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the seat. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of each seat. • To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle.
{CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Rear Seats 2. Fold the seatback down. This allows direct access to the trunk. Split Folding Rear Seat See Trunk on page 2-20 for more information. To return the seatback to the upright position: Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seat. To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks: 1. Pull forward on the tab, located on the outboard side of the seatback, to unlock the seatback. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from it and be seriously injured or killed.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-14 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-35. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The belt is behind the body.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 1-26 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position. Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1.
2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
{CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
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, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats.
Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. • Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue.
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. {CAUTION: Never do this.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
{CAUTION: People should never hold an infant in their arms while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.
{CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? {CAUTION: A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available.
Child Restraint Systems {CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle {CAUTION: A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-40 A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Lower Anchors The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints.
To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. The top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System {CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
{CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Secure any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Be sure to follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacturer.
2.4. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 1-50 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle.
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint.
With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.
{CAUTION: {CAUTION: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags.
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
When Should an Airbag Inflate? {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, your vehicle has a dual-stage driver airbag. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact.
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body. In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
{CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger’s position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when you start your vehicle. United States Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check.
• The system determines that a small child is present CAUTION: (Continued) in a child restraint. • The system determines that a small child is present Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 1-2.
{CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more on this, including important safety information.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-69 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Restraint System Check Airbags Checking the Restraint Systems The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more information. Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-5 Keyless Access System ...................................2-6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...................................................2-7 Keyless Access System Operation ....................2-9 Remote Vehicle Start ....................................2-14 Doors and Locks ............................................
Section 2 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems ...............................2-51 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............2-51 OnStar® System .............................................2-53 Universal Home Remote System ......................2-56 Universal Home Remote System .....................2-56 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) .........................2-57 2-2 Storage Areas ................................................2-61 Glove Box ........
Keys CAUTION: {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. (Continued) the vehicle move.
You will have either of the following keys. This key can be used for the driver’s door, ignition, and glove box. This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, can be used for the driver’s door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through Door” under Trunk on page 2-20 for more information. 2-4 To remove the key, press the button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system.
Keyless Access System Your vehicle may have a Keyless Access System that operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation within five seconds from the previous press of the lock button. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for additional information. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions, including lock, unlock, remote trunk release and vehicle locator/panic alarm will work up to 65 feet (20 m) away. " (Unlock): Press " to unlock the driver’s door. If " is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to be re-coded to match the new transmitter. The lost transmitter will no longer work after the new transmitters are re-coded. The vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it.
Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle comes with two transmitters. Your vehicle may have a Keyless Access System that lets you lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors, open the trunk lid, remotely start the engine, and locate your vehicle or sound your vehicle’s alarm from a distance as much as 195 feet (60 m) away. The Keyless Access System also lets you lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and access the trunk without removing the remote transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
" (Unlock): Press " once to unlock the driver’s door. The turn signal indicators will flash twice. / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / after pressing Q to operate the remote start Press " twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will come on. feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-14 for additional information.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each Keyless Access System is coded to allow only transmitters programmed to your vehicle to work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. Your dealer/retailer can reprogram your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian owners to see their dealer/retailer for matching new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available. United States owners are permitted to match a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. The procedure will require three, ten minute cycles to complete the matching process. 1. The vehicle must be off. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver’s door. 4.
14. A beep will sound and the DIC will read Ready To Learn Electronic Key # X. At this time, all previously known transmitters have been erased. 15. Once the transmitter is recognized and programmed, a beep will sound and the DIC will display Ready To Learn Electronic Key # X. 16. To program additional transmitters, insert each transmitter in the pocket until you hear a beep and the DIC advances to the next electronic key number. 17. When complete, press the ignition control knob. 18.
Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side or back of the transmitter. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4.
There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-5 or Keyless Access System on page 2-6 for additional information. / (Remote Start): Press and release the lock button and then press and hold this button to use the remote start feature. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2.
Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been used, the vehicle must be started with the keyless access ignition control knob before you can use the remote start feature again. The remote start feature will not operate if any of the following occur: • • • • • The ignition is in any position other than LOCK/OFF. A keyless access transmitter is inside the vehicle. The hood is open. There is an emission control system malfunction. The remote start feature is not enabled.
Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out.
Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active.
Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be open to access them. The label showing lock and unlock positions is located near the lock. To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door.
Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the ignition and a door is open, all the doors will lock and only the driver’s door will unlock. If you close the doors, they can be locked by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. This feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the power lock switch a second time.
Trunk Lock Release The remote trunk release button is located on the lower portion of the driver’s door. is being pressed and the vehicle recognizes the transmitter. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) and the valet mode turned off. If your vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be manually accessed by using one of the following procedures. On vehicles with a rear seat pass-through door: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass-through door.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. Rear-Seat Pass Through If your vehicle has the rear seat-pass through door, you can access the trunk without opening the trunk lid. This is especially useful when transporting long items. To open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest. Then pull the lever all the way down to release the door. To close the door, push it up and back into place.
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Power Windows The power window switches are located on the driver’s door. {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Express-Down Window This feature is on all windows. Press the switch to the second position and release the switch to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window as it is lowering, pull up briefly on the switch again. Express-Up Window This feature is on the front windows. Pull the switch up to the second position and release the switch to activate the express-up feature. To stop the window as it is raising, pull up or press down briefly on the switch again.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout o {CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on the driver’s door near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls.
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has this feature, the security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. If a locked door or trunk is opened without using the key in the driver’s door key cylinder or the transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur.
Testing the Alarm Immobilizer The alarm can be tested by following these steps: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. 4.
The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only the correct key will start the vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system.
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) Your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition control knob is turned to LOCK/OFF. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-29 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
Notice: Using a tool to force the key from its cylinder could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. To shift the transmission out of PARK (P), the ignition key has to be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) You can turn the ignition control knob to four different positions. To shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): The ignition control knob cannot be removed from the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows • Sunroof Power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened. Power to the windows or sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. If your vehicle has the keyless access system, make sure there is a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle. When the engine starts, let go of the ignition. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts.
Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2.
Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) parking brake firmly set.
Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, you can also use REVERSE (R) to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-21 for additional information.
DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transmission will shift down to a lower gear and have more power.
The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine RPM is too high. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gear will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears.
Manual Transmission Operation If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting.
Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37 for more information.
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-29.
into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the automatic transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.
Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-47. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® Outside Power Mirrors The control on the driver side door operates both outside rearview mirrors. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with OnStar® controls. For more information about OnStar®, see OnStar® System on page 2-53. O (On/Off): The on/off button on the lower left side of the mirror, is used for the automatic dimming functions of the rearview mirror.
Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory seat and mirrors, the mirrors can be tilted to a preselected position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). Use this park tilt feature to view the curb when parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and after a five-second delay, the mirrors will return to their original position. The park tilt can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for more information.
Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it helps you park easier and avoid other vehicles while in REVERSE (R). It operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). It can determine how close objects are to the rear bumper, up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle. The distance sensors are located on the rear bumper. {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision.
How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let you know the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). If you are above this speed, the red light on the rear display will flash. To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below trunk level. Objects must also be within 8 feet (2.5 m) from your rear bumper.
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly OnStar® System • The driver disables the system. • The parking brake pedal is depressed. • The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-115. • A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of your trunk during your last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate in the rear display.
OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Steering Wheel Controls OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility.
OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote.
Programming the Universal Home Remote System If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. To program up to three devices: 1.
5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, the programming is complete and your garage door should move when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. You do not need to continue the programming Steps 6 through 8 and can stop here. If the Universal Home Remote indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with the programming Steps 6 through 8.
8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release. The Universal Home Remote should now activate the garage door.
To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device: Storage Areas Glove Box To open, press the button. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Your vehicle has cupholders located in front of the center console. Push down on the lid to open.
Convenience Net The passenger side switch operates the sunroof. Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items. The net is not for heavier loads. Store them as far forward as you can. Sunroof If your vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is turned on, or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...................3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ......................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................
Section 3 Instrument Panel Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-38 Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Warning Light ...........................................3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-39 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-40 Oil Pressure Light .........................................
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. C. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-19. D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/ Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-30. F. Windshield Wiper Lever.
Hazard Warning Flashers Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel The hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to give your legs more room when entering and exiting the vehicle. The hazard warning flasher button is on the instrument panel.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever If your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control down and the steering wheel goes down.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal On Chime To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for more information.
Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will occur: • If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as the lever is held there. Release the lever to turn them off.
1 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 2 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-17 for more information. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.
The level one or lowest setting is at the bottom of the band. This setting lets more rain or snow collect on the windshield between wipes. Turn the delay band forward to a higher setting to let less rain or snow collect on the windshield between wipes. The top position is the highest setting. A single wipe occurs each time the delay band is turned to a higher setting to indicate that the Rainsense™ ® level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them.
Heated Windshield Washer If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer fluid system it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from the windshield. The button is located on the climate control system panel. Press the button again to turn off the heated windshield washer fluid system. Heated Washer Fluid System Off displays on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54. It automatically turns off after four wipe cycles have been completed.
Headlamp Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3-11 for more information. Your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses. Cruise Control The headlamp washers are located beneath the headlamps. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-8. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied. This shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set speed and stay there.
Using Cruise Control on Hills Headlamps How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off.
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO. The wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off, when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF or the windshield wiper control is turned off.
Turning the exterior lamp control to off or to the low-beam headlamp position will turn off the DRL. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will still turn off. This will work regardless of gear position and whether or not the parking brake is set. Light Sensor Adaptive Forward Lighting System The Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL) swivels the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on. This protects against draining the battery. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF.
Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge.
Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent battery drain if accessory lamps are left on or something is left plugged into the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter, if the vehicle has one. If accessory lamps such as the vanity mirror, cargo, reading, console, or glove box are left on, they automatically time-out after about 20 minutes. To reset the battery protection, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY position.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Analog Clock Your vehicle may have two removable ashtrays and cigarette lighters. One ashtray can be placed into the instrument panel storage compartment and the other into the center console rear compartment. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself.
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. When the indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation.
3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. You can switch from English to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal.
DC (Fan): Press the D or C buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either button cancels automatic operation and the system goes into manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The blower may reduce during an Onstar® session to limit background noise. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter might need to be replaced.
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from the windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Sensors By monitoring the solar radiation and the air inside the vehicle, these sensors help maintain the selected temperature by adjusting the fan speed, and the air delivery system. In order to do this, the system can also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle. The filter will need to be changed periodically. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Using the climate control system without the passenger air filter installed could let water or other debris enter the system. This could cause a water leak or noises. Make sure to install a new air filter after removing the old one. To replace the passenger compartment air filter: 1.
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If your vehicle has to have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage.
Engine Speed Limiter Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’s rpms are too high, the throttle is closed to reduce speed. If this is not sufficient, then the fuel supply to the engine will be limited. When the rpms return to normal, the fuel supply will return to normal. This helps prevent damage to the engine.
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-55.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inflate).
{CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is or airbags are off.
Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition key, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for more information.
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully.
Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This light will come on when you first start the vehicle as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on, see your dealer/retailer. If the light does not go out or if the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, your vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system.
Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has a tire pressure light. When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-70 for more information.
Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired.
If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • • • • been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Reduce vehicle speed. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Oil Pressure Light Your vehicle may have this feature. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly.
The oil light could also come on in the following situations: Engine Oil Pressure Gage • The light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. • Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, a chime will sound and the light may blink on and off. This is normal. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See Oil pressure Low Stop Engine under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 and Engine Oil on page 5-16. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-27. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Lights On Reminder Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-17 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more information.
If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime will sound. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for more information. Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: • At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. V Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. yz Menu Up/Down: Press this button to scroll up and down the menu items.
Fuel Range Timer This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and changes if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic and making frequent stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may change even though you still have the same amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
Speedometer This display shows a digital speedometer in the DIC. The speed displays in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). To change the units from English to metric, see “Units” later in this section. Blank Display This display shows no information.
Tire Pressure Calibrate Compass The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure is shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays Front Tire PSI (kPa) Left ## Right ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays Rear Tire PSI (kPa) Left ## Right ## Your vehicle may have this feature. The compass can be manually calibrated.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2. A chime sounds indicating that the transmitter is matched. 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF.
Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. 2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance zone number on the map.
To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure. 2. Press the vehicle information button until Press To Calibrate Compass displays. V 3.
AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting) Lamps Need Service This message displays when the Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer/retailer. See Adaptive Forward Lighting System on page 3-18 for more information. All Wheel Drive Off If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays when there is a temporary condition making the AWD system unavailable. Your vehicle will run in 2WD.
Battery Volts Low Calibrating Drive In Circles This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. This message displays when calibrating the compass. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. See DIC Compass on page 3-52 for more information. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery.
Check Tire Pressure Cruise Set To XXX MPH (km/h) This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This message also displays Left Front, Right Front, Left Rear, or Right Rear to indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Electronic Key Not Detected If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: • Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory power outlet on the center console is causing interference.
Electronic Key Not Detected Restart Allowed If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed. The vehicle will remain in ACC/ACCESSORY until the vehicle is turned off or is started, or five minutes has expired.
Engine Power Is Reduced Heated Washer Fluid System Off This message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.
Left Rear Door Open Parking Assist Off This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the maximum number of transmitters have been learned. See Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9 for more information.
Press Start Control To Learn Keys Replace Battery In Remote Key If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when matching new transmitters to the vehicle. See Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9 for more information. This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or keyless access transmitter needs to be replaced.
Service A/C System Service Battery Charging System This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer/retailer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories.
Service Brake System This message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake fluid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. Service Keyless Start System If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when there is a problem with this feature. See your dealer/retailer.
Service Tire Monitor System This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-40. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-71 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
StabiliTrak® Competitive Mode This message displays when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. When in this mode, the Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating and the TCS warning light will turn on. Adjust your driving accordingly. See “Competitive Driving Mode” under Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 for more information. ® StabiliTrak Not Ready This message may display after first driving the vehicle and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds.
Theft Attempted Transmission Hot Idle Engine This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-27 for more information. This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed.
DIC Vehicle Customization Feature Settings Menu Items Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle.
Francais: All messages will appear in French. Espanol: All messages will appear in Spanish. Portugese: All messages will appear in Portugese. At Vehicle Speed (default on Manual Transmission): The vehicle’s doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds. Arabic: All messages will appear in Arabic. No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Chinese: All messages will appear in Chinese.
All At Off (default on Manual Transmission): All of the doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off. Lights Only: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the transmitter. All In Park (default on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). Horn Only: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the transmitter. No Change: No change will be made to this feature.
Press the customization button until Remote Door Unlock appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: Lights Off: The exterior lamps will not flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter. Lights On (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter. No Change: No change will be made to this feature.
Exit Lighting Approach Lighting This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or keyless access transmitter.
Factory Settings This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until Factory Settings appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: Restore All (default): The customization features will be set to their factory default settings.
For example, if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle. See Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9 for more information.
Entry Door Only: Only the driver’s door will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver’s door. All Doors (default): All doors will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver or front passenger door. No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Park Tilt Mirrors Easy Exit Recall If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2-50 for more information. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more information.
Button And Automatic (Key Access default): If the features are enabled though the Easy Exit Setup menu, the driver’s seat will move back, and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature, the power steering column will move up and forward when the key is removed from the ignition or after pressing the easy exit seat button. The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition.
Memory Seat Recall Remote Start If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more information. If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start feature off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or keyless access transmitter.
Advanced Features Exit This feature allows you to exit the advanced features menu. Press the customization button until Advanced Features Press V To Exit appears in the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu. Feature Settings Press V To Exit will appear. Press the set/reset button to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the menu.
While your vehicle is parked: Radio(s) • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
The radio with DVD Audio, HDD, and USB utilizes Gracenote® technology to provide Song, Artist, Album, and Genre information for many CD audio discs and is capable of playing DVD-A and DTS encoded discs, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories.
Playing the Radio VOL P (Volume/Power): The power knob is part of the VOL (volume) knob and is located above the radio, at the left side of the clock. Press to turn the system on and off. Turn the VOL knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): A Radio with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) automatically adjusts the sound to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume is consistent while driving.
Finding a Station TUNE/TONE: Turn to select different radio stations within a selected band. FM/AM: Press to switch between FM and AM radio bands. © SEEK ¨: Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next radio station and stay there. The radio only tunes into stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels on the display and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) stations. To store a station as a favorite, perform the following steps: 1.
To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press the TUNE/TONE knob for more than two seconds. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade, press the TUNE/TONE knob until the speaker control labels display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting.
This feature is not available in AM/FM radio mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® 5.1 Cabin Surround® sound system, your radio can support the playback of 5.1 Surround Sound DVD-A discs or DTS 5.1 Surround Sound CD discs. When a 5.1 Surround Sound formatted disc is playing, DSP options available are: − 5.1 Surround + Normal: Best for all seating positions. − 5.1 Surround + Rear: Best for the rear seating position.
Playing a CD (Single Disc Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in. The CD track number and a Shuffle label displays. The CD begins playback. Shuffle: Press the pushbutton located below the Shuffle label to play the tracks of a CD in random order. Press again to turn Shuffle off. Shuffle Off displays. Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) ^ (Load): Press to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. To insert one CD: 1.
Z (Eject): To eject the disc that is currently playing, press and release. Ejecting Disc displays and a beep sounds. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing. For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold for two seconds to eject all discs. © SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds have played.
s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Press once to change playback to a speed of 2X. Each successive press changes playback to a speed of 4X, 10X, or 21X. Press r / j (play/pause) to resume normal playback. The elapsed time of the track displays. Press the pushbutton located under the c label again while in DVDPreStop, “DVDStop” displays. Press r / j while in DVDStop to begin playback from the beginning of the DVD audio disc.
Shuffle on DVD Audio Care of Your CD and DVD-A Discs Press the pushbutton located under the Shuffle label to begin random playback of all songs in the current Group. Press again to turn off random playback. If playing a CD or DVD-A disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the disc has been handled. Handle them carefully.
Care of Your CD or DVD-A Player Disc Messages Do not add any label to a disc, it could get caught in the CD/DVD-A player. If a disc is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Stopping the Recording Radios with a hard disk drive are able to record songs from Audio CDs, MP3/WMA discs, and USB mass storage devices. This type of radio has a 40 GB (gigabyte) HDD. A portion of the HDD is used for the storage of radio system files. The remainder of the HDD capacity is available for the storage of media files. While recording from the audio CD, press the REC button to display the stop recording option.
Newly released audio CDs as well as some less common audio CDs may not be found in the Gracenote® Database stored on the HDD. If these audio CDs contain CD-text, the radio will use the CD-text information when recording the content to the HDD. If an audio CD is not found in the Gracenote® Database and it does not have CD-text information, the radio will record the audio CD with all song, artist, album and genre names as “NO INFO”.
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time. A status bar appears on the top of the display when the recording process starts. The status bar disappears when the process has ended. The recorded songs are now available.
HDD Playback Mode This radio system displays the current hard drive playback mode. See the following table showing the display mode options and what happens as the mode is displayed: Mode Shuffle Artist Album Genre Song Playlist AudioBook 3-96 When Displayed System is randomly playing back all HDD content. System is playing back content by a selected Artist in alphabetical order. System is playing back content from a selected album in track order.
Playlist Select this option from the HDD Menu to display all six favorite Playlists, then select one of the six playlist to display a list of songs that have been added to that favorite playlist. Select a song from the list to begin playback of that song and to put the HDD into the Playlist mode. See “Saving HDD Favorites” later in this section for more information. HDD Categories The HDD category mode can be used to select a song by a particular artist, album, or genre for playback.
Saving HDD Favorites Configuring HDD Favorites During HDD playback, press the FAV button to change between favorite modes. The following favorite modes are supported: Press the CONFIG button to display the radio configuration options. Press the pushbutton under the HDD label to display the available favorite modes. Press the pushbutton under the favorite label to set the available favorite modes. Available favorite modes are highlighted.
Press and hold the REV or FWD buttons to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer. Hold FWD until the end of the currently recorded buffer to resume “live” radio playback. With “live” radio playing, the radio display will no longer show the buffer bar below the station number. On AM/FM, press the REV or FWD button multiple times to rewind or fast forward. Each press will rewind or fast forward 30 seconds of content.
CD or CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again to start playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “No Aux Device” displays. Using the Radio Controls to Connect and Control Your iPod You can control your iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display your iPod song information on the radio’s display. To connect and control your iPod using the radio controls, your vehicle must have a USB port.
Press the AM/FM, XM or HDD buttons to listen to one of these sources while an iPod is connected. If a disc is inserted, press the CD/AUX button to listen to a CD or DVD-A disc. Press the CD/AUX button again to start playing and controlling the connected iPod. To properly dismount the iPod USB device before disconnecting from the vehicle, press the button directly under the EJECT label found on the iPod playback screen.
• Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist names. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or a combination of a large number of files and folders, or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, or sessions. • Finalize the audio disc before burning it. Adding music to an existing disc can cause the disc not to function. Playlists can be selected by using the previous and next folder buttons, the SEEK arrows, \ FWD, or s REV buttons.
Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW play in the following order: • Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder. When the last track of the last folder has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. − Playlists can be changed by pressing the next and previous folder button. • Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist.
Playing an MP3/WMA Insert a CD partway into the slot (Single CD Player), or press the load button and wait for the message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), label side up. The player pulls in the CD and should begin playing. For the Single CD Player, the track number displays at the left and center of the screen. A Shuffle label appears below. Press the pushbutton located under the Shuffle label to play the MP3/WMA files of the CD in random order.
Shuffle: With the shuffle setting, MP3/WMA files on the CD can be played in random, rather than sequential order, on the CD currently playing. To use shuffle: • To play MP3/WMA files from the CD in random order, press the pushbutton under the Shuffle label until Shuffle On displays. Press again to turn shuffle off. XM Radio Messages xL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Navigation/Radio System Audio Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the Navigation System manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio.
+ e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus volume button to increase or to decrease the volume. g (Mute/Speech Recognition): Press and release this button to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if your vehicle has these features, does not mute. Press and release this button again, to turn the sound on. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate speech recognition.
Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunk Driving .................................................4-2 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3 Braking .........................................................4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) .......
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-12. {CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: • Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws.
Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m).
If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light will stay on. See Antilock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. It will activate and the TCS/StabiliTrak® light will flash if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. When this happens, the system applies the brake to the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
Press the TC (Traction Control) button, located on the instrument panel, to turn the system off. If you press the TC button once, the traction control system will turn off and the Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light will flash. Press the TC button again to turn the system back on. Press and hold the TC button for five seconds or longer, to turn the StabiliTrak® system off. The TCS/StabiliTrak® warning light will flash. Press the TC button again to turn StabiliTrak® back on.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle Your vehicle may have this feature. A limited-slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. When the system activates, the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster flashes.
Panic Brake Assist Steering Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate additional pressure, making it easier for the driver to maintain brake application. When this happens the brake pedal will feel easier to push. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let the system work for you.
Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction.
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem.
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing, we suggest the following tips: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait.
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on page 5-16.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: • • • • • Allow extra following distance. Pass with caution. Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 5-59. Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
The Traction Control System (TCS) improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though you have TCS, slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. Under certain conditions, you might want to turn the TCS off, such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel, to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
{CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with the headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-59 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67. There is also important loading information on the Certification label.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6.
Example 2 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Example 3 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) A 750 lbs (340 kg) B 250 lbs (113 kg) C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about yo
Certification Label The Certification label also shows the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. {CAUTION: A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to either the driver’s door edge or the lower center pillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. {CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Dolly Towing • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer/retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations.
3. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in NEUTRAL for a manual transmission. 4. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Release the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
That is the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. • Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted form the maximum trailer weight. You can ask your dealer/retailer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5 for more information.
Hitches Safety Chains It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer/retailer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, change lanes or stop. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............................................................5-3 Accessories and Modifications ..........................5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning .....................5-4 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .....5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...........................................5-5 Fuel ................................................................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-76 Buying New Tires .........................................5-77 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-79 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-80 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-81 Wheel Replacement ......................................5-81 Tire Chains ..................................................5-83 If a Tire Goes Flat ............................
Service Accessories and Modifications For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control and stability control.
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-15. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Gasoline Specifications Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Additives on page 5-6 for additional information.
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
Filling the Tank {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle. This is against the law in some places.
{CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-40. The Tighten Gas Cap message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for more information.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container {CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) • Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. Do not smoke while pumping fuel.
Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center. Push the release lever up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-39. B. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-122. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-44. D. Remote Negative (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-44. E. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-28. F. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on page 5-33. G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover).
Checking Engine Oil Engine Oil There is an oil pressure light in the instrument cluster and an Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the light and/or message appear, check the engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 and Oil Pressure Light on page 3-43. You should check the engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil level is within the add cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-128. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container.
Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM standards are all you need for good performance and engine protection.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a Change Engine Oil Soon message being turned on, reset the system. Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the Engine Oil Life System: 1.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the front. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition off. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from air box. 4. Loosen the screw on the clamp holding the air outlet duct in place. Do not pry the clamp off. position the duct aside. 5. Remove the rubber hose from the air cleaner housing mounting arm. Position the rubber hose aside. 5-22 6. Remove the three air cleaner housing cover screws.
7. Pivot the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. 8. Remove the air cleaner element from the air cleaner housing.
How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Install the air cleaner element to the air cleaner housing. Ensure that the air cleaner element perimeter seal is installed correctly to the air cleaner housing. 2. Align the air cleaner housing cover tabs to the air cleaner housing. 3. Install the air cleaner housing cover. 4. Install the air cleaner housing cover screws. 5. Install the surge tank hose to the air cleaner housing mounting arm. Ensure that the hose is routed correctly. 6.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer/retailer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. To check the fluid level, do the following: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid level is good, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. With either vehicle, be sure the plug is fully seated.
How to Check and Add Fluid Make sure the fluid level is at the MIN (Minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, remove the cap and add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant.
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Checking Coolant {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the surge tank. Follow the arrow from the top of the tank down the side to the horizontal mark.
Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight and fully seated.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
If you get the Engine Overheated Idle Engine warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat setting and fan speed and open the windows, as necessary. If you no longer have the Engine Overheated Idle Engine warning, you can drive.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B.
If the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level should be at or above the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If the engine is cold, the coolant level should be near the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, you could have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 for more information.
{CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter turn and then stop.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose is the top hose coming out of the radiator, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the power steering fluid reservoir. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washer Fluid The Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the fluid level is low.
Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake hydraulic system.
What to Add When you do need brake fluid, DOT-3 brake fluid is recommended for use. DOT-4 brake fluid is also compatible with your vehicle’s brake system parts. However, if you choose to use DOT-4 fluid, it is recommended that you flush the brake hydraulic system and refill it with new DOT-4 fluid at a regular maintenance service every two years. See Additional Required Services on page 6-5. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
Brake Wear Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes.
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When you replace parts of the braking system — for example, when the brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved replacement parts. If you do not, the brakes might not work properly.
Vehicle Storage {CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 5-44 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep the battery from running down.
Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
Notice: If you connect a negative cable to the Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM mounting bracket, or any cables that attach to the ECM bracket, you may damage the ECM. Always attach the negative cable to your vehicle’s remote negative ground location, instead of the ECM, ECM bracket, or any cables attached to the ECM bracket. {CAUTION: Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It is located on the rear passenger side of the vehicle.
{CAUTION: {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery.
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2.
How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B.
How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary.
The vehicle should: • Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall. To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. • Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. • Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall. • Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it. • Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed.
4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. Uplevel 2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam headlamp. 3. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low-beam headlamp. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked it Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming.
Passenger’s Side Shown 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm hex socket. 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 5-54 9.
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-57. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: To replace fog lamp bulb: 1. Pull out the push-pins located on the underside of the protection shield to remove the shield. 2. Reach up behind the front bumper area from under the vehicle to access the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the housing by turning the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by lifting the two plastic clips. 5.
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Front Turn Signal 3157K Fog Lamp (Uplevel Only) H11LL License Plate Lamp W5WLL For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn.
4. Lift up the wiper blade assembly cap. 5. Pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. 6. Replace the blade with a new one. 5-58 7.
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. {CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22.
Low-Profile Tires Winter Tires If your vehicle has 235/50ZR18 or P235/50R18 size tires, they are classified as low-profile tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more road noise with low-profile performance tires and that they tend to wear faster. If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle.
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail.
(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-80. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
(B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. Tire Terminology and Definitions (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “Tire and Loading Information Label” under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22. Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if your vehicle has one. The compact spare should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-111. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated.
High-Speed Operation {CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation.
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster. The Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22, for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle.
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall. To decrease the tire’s air-pressure use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall, to match all four tire/wheel positions.
Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-76 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-128. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. • The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-75 for information on proper tire rotation.
Different Size Tires and Wheels {CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for your vehicle.
Tire Chains {CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions.
If a tire goes flat, and your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-102. This information shows you how to use your vehicle’s tire changing equipment and how to change a flat tire safely. {CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Sealant Selector Switch) Your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a puncture up to 1⁄4 inch (6mm) in the tread area of the tire. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inflates the tire with liquid sealant and air. The tire sealant and compressor kit can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire.
Accessing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit by turning the wing nut (C counterclockwise). 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its foam container (B). Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the sealant canister. The sealant can temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a tire that has unseated from the wheel.
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal a Punctured Tire Follow these directions closely for correct sealant usage. 3. Place the sealant and compressor kit on the ground and unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) hose from the compressor. The sealant/air hose (F) is the top, clear hose. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant filling hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6.
{CAUTION: Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed 36 psi (248 kPa). 8. Turn the selector switch (A) counterclockwise to the sealant and air position. 9. Push the On/Off button (B). The sealant and compressor kit will inject sealant and air into the tire. Sealant may leak from the puncture until the vehicle is driven and the hole has sealed.
13. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (F) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 14. Disconnect the sealant/air hose from the tire valve stem or tire pressure monitoring sensor cap, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. Be careful when handling the tire inflator components as they may be hot after usage. 15. Wrap the sealant/air hose around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 16.
19. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to distribute the sealant evenly in the tire. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure, refer to Steps 1 through 8 under “Using the Air Compressor without Sealant” next in this section. 20. If the tire pressure has fallen more then 10 psi (68 kPa), below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot seal the tire.
{CAUTION: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See Engine Exhaust on page 2-47. 5. Start the vehicle. See Starting the Engine on page 2-34 for more information. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-83. 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) from the bottom of the air compressor. 3.
8. Inflate the tire up to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage (C) on the top of the unit. The pressure gage read high while the compressor is running. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. 9. Turn off the air compressor by pushing the On/Off button (B). 10. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (E) and wrap it back into place. 11. Disconnect the air only hose (G) and wrap the hose in the bottom of the sealant and compressor kit. 12.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Sealant Selector Switch) Your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a small puncture up to 1⁄4 inch (6 mm) in the tread. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inflates the tire with liquid sealant and air. The tire sealant and compressor kit can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire.
Accessing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit strap by squeezing the two tabs of the quick release buckle. To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-20 for more information. 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its foam container. Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the sealant canister. 2.
The sealant can only be used to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced at a dealer/retailer. See “Removal and Installation of Sealant Canister” later in this section. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister, if it has expired, see your dealer/retailer for a replacement. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal a Punctured Tire Follow these directions closely for correct sealant usage. 1.
6. Attach the sealant filling hose (G) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. Make sure the sealant and compressor kit on/off switch (D) is in the O (off) position. 7. Remove the air compressor accessory plug (C) from the unit. 8. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-21 for more information. Do not slam the door or close the window on the air compressor accessory plug.
11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure, found on the Tire and Loading Information label using the air pressure gage on the top of the unit. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67. The pressure gage reads high while the compressor is running. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading. 14. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (C) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
18. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister. Place it in a highly visible location such as the inside of the upper left corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock. The maximum speed label reminds you to drive cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
21. If the tire pressure has fallen more then 10 psi (68 kPa), below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Service on page 7-6 for more information. If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended inflation pressure, you can inflate the tire back up to the recommended inflation pressure. 22.
{CAUTION: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See Engine Exhaust on page 2-47. 8. Start the vehicle. See Starting the Engine on page 2-34 for more information. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. {CAUTION: 5. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B). 6. Push the air only hose (F) onto the tire valve stem and push the lever down to secure in place. 7.
10. Inflate the tire up to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage on the top of the unit. The pressure gage read high while the compressor is running. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 11. Turn off the air compressor by pushing the switch to the O (off) position.
To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 4. Push the air only hose onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down to secure. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place.
{CAUTION: When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod. 3. Turn the wing nut (A) on the compact spare tire (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the flat tire. 5. The tools you will be using next include the jack (C), wheel wrench (D), and extension (E). A. Wing Nut B.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-102 for more information. 3. Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding V-shaped locating notches located in the plastic molding. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then return the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn.
{CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: 4. Insert the hooked end of the extension handle through the jack and the flat end through the wheel wrench. 5-106 Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training.
{CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. Notice: If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you could break the molding and/or cause other damage to your vehicle.
9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
13. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. {CAUTION: Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire in the trunk: {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you will need to store the flat tire in your trunk. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Compact Spare Tire If your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to your home furnishings may also transfer color to your vehicle’s interior. Your dealer/retailer has a product for cleaning your vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can also obtain a product from your dealer/retailer to remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: • For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel.
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended.
Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-115. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get approved cleaning products from your dealer/retailer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-119.
Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Description Usage Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish. Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans, shines, and protects tires. No wiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Spot Lifter Quickly removes spots and stains from carpets, vinyl, and cloth upholstery. Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet.
Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-128 for your vehicle’s engine code. Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Fuses LT LO BEAM RT LO BEAM Usage Left Low-Beam Headlamp Right Low-Beam Headlamp Daytime Running LO BEAM DRL Low-Beam Lamp (DRL) Fuses AIRBAG IGN SPARE BCM 7 PED PROT Usage Airbag Switch Spare Body Control Module 7 Not Used 5-123
Fuses Usage Engine Control Module (ECM), Transmission Control Module (TCM), ECM/TCM IGN IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster), PASS-Key® III+ Module MISC IGN Ignition EMIS 1 Emission 1 DISPLY Display BCM 3 Body Control Module 3 EVEN COILS Even Coils BCM 6 Body Control Module 6 BCM 2 Body Control Module 2 ODD COILS Odd Coils BCM 1 Body Control Module 1 LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp Module, Body Control PWR MODING PassKey Module STR/WHL/ Steering Wheel Illumination ILLUM EMIS 2 Emission 2 AFS Adaptive Forward
J-Case Fuses STRTR TRANS PUMP WSW/HTR BRK VAC PUMP BLWR ABS MTR REAR DEFOG SPARE Usage Starter Transmission Pump Windshield Washer Heater Relays FAN 2 FAN S/P LO BEAM (W/O HID) LT DRL (HID) FAN 1 FOG LAMP SPARE Usage Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Low-Beam (without High Intensity Discharge), Left Daytime Running Lamp (High Intensity Discharge) Cooling Fan 1 Fog Lamps Spare Brake Vacuum Pump Blower Antilock Brake System Motor Rear Defogger Spare Relays IGN 1 STRTR PWR/TRN REAR DEFOG HI BEAM
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery, on the right side of the trunk. The battery access door must be removed to access the fuse block.
Relays LF FRT/ PWR/SEAT RT FRT/ PWR/SEAT PWR/WNDW PWR/CLMN TRUNK/RELSE LCK FUEL/PUMP UNLCK STOP/LP SPARE RT/POS/LP REAR/FOG LT/POS/LP Fuses LT/POS/LP REAR/FOG SPARE RT/POS/LP RVC/SNSR LT/REAR/ WNDW Usage Left Front Power Seat Right Front Power Seat Power Power Steering Column Trunk Release Lock Fuel Pump Unlock Stoplamp Spare Right Position Lamp Not Used Left Position Lamp Usage Left Position Lamp Not Used Spare Right Position Lamp Regulated Voltage Control Sensor Left Rear Window Fuses DR/LCK RDO TRUNK/R
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Cooling System 3.6L HFV6 Engine (LY7) 10.3 qt 9.7 L 3.6L HFV6 Engine (LLT) 10.
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L HFV6 7 Automatic Manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm) 3.6L HFV6 V Automatic Manual 0.043 inches (1.
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Introduction ...................................................6-2 Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Additional Required Services ............................6-5 Maintenance Footnotes ...............................
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated.
Scheduled Maintenance To maintain the ride, handling, and performance of your vehicle, it is important that the first tire rotation service be performed when the vehicle has 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Check tires for inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-59. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-75 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on page 6-8.
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 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. • • • • • • Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. • • • • • • Service and Miles (Kilometers) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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 every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). • Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (m). • If using DOT-4 brake fluid, change brake fluid at a regular maintenance service every two years. See footnote (j).
(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1-70. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all body door hinges.
Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, 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 brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-43. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • With the key access ignition system, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. With keyless access ignition, the ignition key does not come out.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (if equipped) at least once a year. See your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Usage 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Engine Coolant Coolant.
Usage Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Rear Axle Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) 6-12 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. GM Part Numbers ACDelco® Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15875795 — Engine Oil Filter 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 19130403 — Spark Plugs 12597464 41-990 Driver’s Side – 22 inches (56.5 cm) 12487636 — Passenger’s Side – 21 inches (53.
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-16 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6-17
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-18 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................................7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6 Roadside Service ...........................................
Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
STEP THREE (United States Owners): Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to enforce your rights.
For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively you may call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you may write to the Mediation/Arbitration Program at the following address. Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™ The following services are provided in the U.S. and Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever occurs first, and, in Canada only, up to a maximum coverage of $100. These services are provided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is no longer within the Powertrain warranty. • Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 60 months/ 100,000 miles (160 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals, and rental car. • Alternative Service (Canada only): There may be times when Roadside Service cannot provide timely assistance.
Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Service coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Service is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known.
Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts.
• Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O.
Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
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 and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-53 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information.
A Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3 Adaptive Forward Lighting System ..................... 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-69 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-121 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 Air Conditioning ..............................................
Audio System ................................................. 3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-106 Backglass Antenna ..................................... 3-108 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................. 3-106 Radio Reception ........................................ 3-107 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-106 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-108 Audio System(s) ............................
Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-39 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-43 Older Children ............................................. 1-32 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-51 Where to Put the Restraint ...........................
Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Service .......................................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ Coolant ...................................................... Coolant Heater ............................................ Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ Drive Belt Routing ....................................... Engine Compartment Overview ...................... Exhaust ..................................................
G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-39 Engine Oil Pressure ..................................... 3-44 Fuel .......................................................... 3-46 Speedometer .............................................. 3-31 Tachometer ................................................. 3-31 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-56 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Specifications .............................
Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Storage Area .............................................. 2-61 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-19 Cluster ....................................................... 3-30 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-44 K Keyless Access System ..................................... Keyless Access System, Operation ......................
Locks Central Door Unlocking System ..................... 2-17 Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-18 Door .......................................................... 2-17 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-20 Power Door ................................................ 2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-19 Loss of Control ...............................................
Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ............................ 3-44 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-43 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-19 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-32 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...............
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy .... 7-18 Radios .......................................................... 3-79 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-80 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................. 3-106 Reception ................................................. 3-107 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-106 Rainsense™ Wipers ........................................
Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats ........................... 1-6 Memory, Mirrors ............................................ 1-6 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-5 Power Seats ................................................. 1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat ................................ 1-11 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-49 Right Front Seat Position ..........
T Tachometer .................................................... 3-31 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel ...... 3-7 Telescopic Wheel .............................................. 3-6 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-106 Theft-Deterrent System .................................... 2-27 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-27 Immobilizer ................................................. 2-28 Immobilizer Operation ..........................
Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-41 Trip Odometers .............................................. 3-31 Trunk ............................................................ 2-20 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 2-51 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-80 Universal Home Remote System .......................
Windshield Rainsense™ Wipers ..................................... 3-10 Washer ...................................................... 3-11 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-39 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-57 Wiper Blades, Cleaning .............................. 5-117 Wiper Fuses ............................................. 5-121 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9 Winter Driving .........................................