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Cadillac 2007 CTS Automobile User Manual

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1. 443 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 000 444 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 445 Wheel Replacement ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 445 Tire CRAINS rarest ienaa aeniea 447 Lifting Your Vehicle STS V 0 0e 448 If a Tire Goes Flat 0 451 Tire Inflator Kit cvcceccccsrceccsdstecteseeieortevendsecess 452 Changing a Flat Tire l 464 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 465 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tite escsveeeesacesescecclbeeawevieddonnt 466 360 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 473 Compact Spare Tire cccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 475 Appearance Care ccccceeeeeeeeeteeeees 476 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 476 Fabrie Carpet ariris teinne 477 ECAC I coe enn EEEE ERE 478 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces eeen 479 Wood PaANelS ec rccccctcccintcrecaennctveweentteaenetavices 479 Speaker Covers ccccccssecseceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 479 Care of Safety Belts cc ceeeeeeeees 479 WeatherstripS cee eeeeecseeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneeees 480 Washing Your Vehicle cecce 480 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 480 Finish Care ooo eeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeees 481 Windshield and Wiper Blades 06 481 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 482 WES ssuicisstnntaay ncantdvasnahaddauavktatdecelveraadecsuaden 483 Sheet Metal Damage eceee
2. ccceseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 414 All Wheel Drive AWD System n 327 Antenna Diversity Antenna System 314 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System oo ceeeeeceeeeeecee eee eeeeteeeeeeeeeeaanaaeeeeeeees 314 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 8 321 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 249 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 482 Care of Safety Belts 0 00 0 eee 479 Chemical Paint Spotting ceee 484 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 480 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 476 Fabric Carpet ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeea 477 Finish Cale wzsisscscseescewactsentsiushsesiuncgetetieeees 481 Finish Damage ceeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 483 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic SUMACES esau e ENR 479 Eoee E A A E 478 Sheet Metal Damage n 483 Speaker Covers cccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 479 TOS sevens seiveniesyiheoeeas E needs 483 Underbody Maintenance sce 483 545 Appearance Care cont Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 484 Washing Your Vehicle aeee 480 WeatherstripS c ceececseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 480 Windshield and Wiper Blades 481 Wood Panels scssccdscsseedavieecavneiaiiere 479 Ashtray S ccccccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaneeeeeeeeeeeeeas 229 Audio System S cceeeeeeeecteeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 280 Audio Steering Wheel Co
3. 3 6L V6 Engine shown 4 6L V8 and 4 4L V8 STS V Engines similar A Engine Cooling Fans B Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 396 Some vehicles may have an engine driven fan as well as the electric pusher fans which are located behind the vehicle s grille A 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 When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or slightly above the FULL COLD FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehi
4. 30 Rear Seat Passengers eese 31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 34 Safety Belt Pretensioners acce 37 Safety Belt Extender 37 Child Restraints 0 cceceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 38 Older Children ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 38 Infants and Young Children s e 40 Child Restraint Systems 0 0 0 44 Where to Put the Restraint ee 48 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH seeen 50 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position eerren 57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position eeee 59 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System eeren 64 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 78 Where Are the Airbags csecsen 66 Adding Equipment to Your When Should an Airbag Inflate 70 Airbag Equipped Vehicle occ 79 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 71 Restraint System Check 0 0 0ccccccceeeee 80 How Does an Airbag Restrain 72 Checking the Restraint Systems 80 What Will You See After an Replacing Restraint System Parts Airbag InflateS ccc eeeeeeeteeeeeeee teens 72 After Crash ceccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccceccceseees 81 Passenger Sensing System eeen 74 Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats Le To adjust the seat do any of the following e Move the seat forwa
5. CAUTION Continued 371 Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood A CAUTION release lever with this symbol on it It is located inside An electric fan under the hood can start up the vehicle on the and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan lower left side of the A CAUTION instrument panel 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 372 A M7 NY m SA 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 Move the release lever to the side 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 Your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields which surround the vehicle s engine cover These sight shields will need to be removed in order to access some of the underhood components in your vehicle To remove the sight shields turn the fasteners on each shield to the left un
6. 494 AIR BAG LAMBS OPT Rear Taillamps O Automatic Level Control Option Relays Usage R POSITION Right Rear Taillamp Position Lamps RELAY MICRO Option RUN RELAY ai MICRO ES Rear aia Position Lamps OPT Option Circuit Breakers ELC RELAY Automatic Level Control Compressor SEATS C B MINI OPT Option L POSITION Left Rear Taillamp Position Lamps RELAY MICRO Option SPARE Spare RUNKOA Spare o REL RELAY Trunk Release Motor REV LAMP Reverse Lamps Rear Parking Aid Connector RELAY MICRO Inside Rearview Mirror Relays Usage INTERCOOLER PUMP MICRO Intercooler Pump Option OPT Ghee nes Splice Pack Green 495 Passenger s Side VENT RIM COCO REAR FUEL PUMP winpow SPARE foe Ea MTRS C B TRUNK a MICRO SPARE DIODE INT LAMP RUN CRANK RELAY RELAY MICRO MICRO REAR DEFOG LAMP JC PSGRDR RTTURN INTERIOR CANISTER MOD SUNROOF OPT LT TURN REAR FOG RIM STOP Q er v oz jee o x _ REARFOG STOP LAMP t BE S jaz k l as amp 22 o5 Lampaty RELAY 3 lez led 2 le E 2 jee micro rn micro re oz o JE e o E E E ae AFTERBOIL Q jee z DIFEPUME JOINT CONNECTOR S Jem Micro rn gE SPARE Spare a hi Canister Vent Solenoid RT TURN RIM Right Turn Signal SORT Sunroof Module Option STOP LAMPS Stoplamps FUEL PUMP Fuel
7. cceccecceee seca eeeeeeeenes 388 Transmission Operation Automatic 116 TUT e ee veges EE N EAT A 101 Turn and Lane Change Signals 00 182 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 008 182 Twilight Sentinel 0 cccceceeeeeeeeees 218 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 226 Understanding Radio Reception 312 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0668 444 Universal Home Remote System 135 136 Operation oo eecccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 137 142 Valet Lockout Switch enecens 110 Vehicle CONO atenen aera ce N ENNE 320 Damage Warnings c eseeeesteeeeeeeaeeeeees 5 LOAGING EE E E amolaaeet 349 VIMIDOIS ag a a EE 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ccccccccccecees eee eeeeeeeeeaeees 536 Vehicle Identification Number VIN ssicsstieacassvesseceiceceerietivences 485 Service Parts Identification Label 485 Vehicle Personalization o n 148 Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel 0 cceeeeeeetteeeeees 169 Ventilated Seats cccccceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Ventilation Adjustment eeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 237 VISOMSiiitvietedivocasaeieseciscitevensislddeiie reareeseneuseae 107 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 241 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 0065 264 Hazard Warning Flashers aaee 180 Other Warning Devices eeee 180 Safet
8. 101 Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the trunk lid e Trunk Lid Release Press this button located on the driver s door The vehicle must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the valet mode turned off To disable valet mode see Valet Lockout Switch on page 110 e Press the trunk lid release button on the keyless access transmitter See Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 The vehicle must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the valet mode turned off e Squeeze the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate as long as you have your keyless access transmitter with you Entry occurs when the button 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 has lost battery power you can still access the trunk by unlocking and lowering the rear seat pass through door and pulling the emergency trunk release handle 102 Rear Seat Pass Through Door This feature allows you to access the trunk without opening the trunk lid If the vehicle ever loses power the trunk can be accessed and opened through this door To open the door do the following 1 Pull the rear seat armrest down 2 If the door is locked insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise 3 Press the button above the lock 4 Lower the door To open the trunk lid pull the emergency trunk
9. 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 431 Curb Weight This means 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 DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT motor vehicle safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air
10. alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink 319 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you are driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle See Traction Control System TCS on page 323 and StabiliTrak System on page 326 Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 363 320 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 248 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time 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 frustrati
11. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle LOCK DELAY This feature delays the locking of the vehicle s doors for eight seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed The eight second delay occurs after the last door is closed If the keyless access transmitter is left inside of the vehicle the doors will not lock Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SET
12. Competitive Driving Mode STS V The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the Traction Control button located near the shift lever twice within five seconds Competitive driving mode allows the driver to have control of the power applied to the rear wheels while the StabiliTrak system helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application In competitive mode the levels at which StabiliTrak is engaged have been modified to better suit a performance driving environment When the traction control warning light is on the Traction Control System will not be operating Adjust your driving accordingly When you press the Traction Control button again the Traction Control System will be on The traction engaged symbol will be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information Magnetic Ride Control Your vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives input from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the system the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information See your dealer for service Limited Slip Rear Axle Your limited slip rear a
13. Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation or over inflation is all right It is not If your tires do not have enough air under inflation you can get the following e Too much flexing e Too much heat e Tire overloading e Premature or irregular wear e Poor handling e Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following e Unusual wear e Poor handling e Rough ride e Needless damage from road hazards A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar below the driver s door latch This label lists your vehicle s original equipment tires and shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tire and loading information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 How you load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry 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
14. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the ignition button is pressed to START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 74 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion If the passengers safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 244 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel 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 sensors the airbag modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 64 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready e N If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away A CAUTION If the airbag readiness l
15. in accessory mode Press the button again and the vehicle will return to RAP Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle for the ignition to work Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine To start you vehicle do the following 1 With your foot on the brake pedal press the START button located on the instrument panel If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle or if there is something causing interference with it the DIC will display NO FOBS DETECTED See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information When the engine begins cranking let go of the button and the engine cranks automatically until it starts If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak the DIC displays KEY FOB BATTERY LOW You can still drive the vehicle See Battery Replacement under Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 for more information If the fob battery is dead you need to insert the fob into the fob slot to enable engine starting See No Fobs De
16. 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes from all buttons will be erased 142 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED O Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED next to the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below If your vehicle has three round LED under the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation With three round LED 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 If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels have another person available to assist you in the programming steps Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should
17. And do not connect the negative cable to the Fans or other moving engine parts can negative terminal on the dead battery injure you badly Keep your hands away because this can cause sparks THA LE S amp from moving parts once the engine is running fin 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote Dy positive terminal if the vehicle has one S amp S Dy EB Negative will go to a heavy unpainted EZ DN metal engine part or to a remote negative 2 terminal if the vehicle has one 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one J e 412 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 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
18. BALANCE or FADER 5 Turn the tune select knob to adjust the BALANCE to the right or the left speakers and the FADER to the front or the rear speakers 6 Press the tune select knob to set the adjustment 7 Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out EQO does not appear on the display while in this mode 288 RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local and national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station ALERT displays You will hear the announcement even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play stops during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off If the radio tunes to a related network station for the announcement it returns to the original station when the announcement is finished ALERT is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations MSG Message If the current RDS station has a message MSG displays The message can display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message does not display parts of the message displays every three seconds until the message is complete Once the completed message has displayed MSG disappears from the display until another new message is received To display the last messag
19. Changing seseris 464 Flat Tire Storing sisiiscectessdeeesasviavesiadedeecsaswees 473 Fluid Automatic Transmission aeee 388 Power Steering cccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 403 Windshield Washer oeenn 404 Fog Lamp Light essnee a 256 Fog AMPS sasini eao 217 Forward Collision Alert FAC System 184 Front AXIE scsdscadsderdvataananict ea 417 E EE EET AE E T 365 AGOIIVGS is nice ccsesiecieavireee ns eaa n 367 California Fuel ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeeeees 366 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 371 Filling YOUN TANK wasanciectesente steeacstseiesvahdueess 368 Fuels in Foreign Countries 0 0 0 0 368 GAGE e ncldheutieiie ieee 257 Gasoline Octane eessen 365 Gasoline Specifications cee 366 550 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 00 487 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 08 492 Underhood Fuse Block seeeeeeeeeeees 488 Windshield Wiper ecceeeeeeeetneeeeeeeee 486 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature aaee 251 FUG secede E E E 257 Speedometer rrsan diiine 243 TACNOMOUCR cmenn ne AN 243 Garage Door Opener s es 135 136 Gasoline OCTANG ooo e cece eee aiina onanan 365 SpecificatiONS re 366 GIOVE BOX csiis aeisi na EEN 146 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 530 H Hazard Warning Flashers 180 Head Restraints cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 13 Headlamp Wiring ceecee 486 Headamps sceniniai naa 211 Bul
20. Control System TCS on page 323 for more information This symbol appears with this message 278 TRANS Transmission HOT IDLE ENGINE 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 TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with this message This message displays if the trunk was not closed completely Make sure that the trunk is closed completely TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile 1 6 km with a turn signal on A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed Other Messages e OFF ACC Accessory TO LEARN See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 e READY FOR FOB X See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 e SHIFT TO PARK See Starting the Engine on page 113 and Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center DIC To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time press the reset button e ACCESSORY ACTIVE See Ignition Positions on page 111 e KNOWN FOB See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 MAX FOBS LEARNED See Matching
21. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 393 Engine Overheating 00 ccececeseteeeeeees 393 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ceeceeeeeteteeeeeeeeeees 395 Cooling System s 396 Power Steering Fluid cceeeceeeeeees 403 Windshield Washer Fluid o a 404 BraKOS aor eree ATETA 405 BANGIY siciciicasicidvesitinuscesieiiiteds anaa E 408 JUMP Starting seciniramiaandianani nians 408 All Wheel Drive c 414 Rear Axle ies ssesisnce tenses ceelannncetaesntcrewesvealencte 416 ROME AKG aaa a 417 Bulb Replacement 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 417 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 418 Halogen Bulbs as sciecsicssssssneivavveteceesecsnttaeene 418 Back Up Lamps wis sicteicnitincteds sentbiasieinieeents 418 Replacement Bulbs 0 eee 419 Windshield Replacement 0 419 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 419 359 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care B E E E E T cer reren er T E 421 Winter TOS seruis ir 422 Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 ceceeeeeeees 423 Tire Terminology and Definitions 426 Run Flat Tires STS V eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 429 Inflation Tire Pressure ccce 431 High Speed Operation s es 432 Tire Pressure Monitor System 0066 433 Tire Inspection and Rotation ee 438 When It Is Time for New Tires 0 440 Buying New Tires leccese 441 Different Size Tires and Wheels
22. Cooling System 3 6L V6 11 7 qt 11 44 4 4L V8 V Series 13 4 qt 12 7L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 18L Brake Fluid Capacities 1 0L 498 Application O n 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic V Series Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 Nem All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VINCode Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4a DOHC V8 V Series DO Amomaic 0040 inches 1 02 mm STS V Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 469hp 350 kW 439 Ib ft 595 Nm 6400 rpm 3800 rpm bos 9 0 1 4 4L V8 V Series 499 4 NOTES 500 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 0 502 At Each Fuel Fil ccc stacticessdetccwctdetenelvanecctecsa 513 IMO GUCTION sisane iiaa eaa 502 At Least Once a Month cceeeeeeeee ees 513 Maintenance Requirements 0e 502 At Least Once a Year eee 514 Your Vehicle and the Environment 503 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 516 Using the Maintenance Schedule 503 Normal Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance n s 505 Replacement Parts iaeiei 518 Additional Required Services 008 508 Engine Drive Belt Routing cee 519 Maintenance Footnotes aeren 510 Maintenance Record
23. Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows approximately how It works only when the engine is on much fuel is in the tank If the fuel supply gets low the Fuel Level Low message will appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 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 e At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full e The gage may change when you turn stop quickly or accelerate quickly e ttakes a little more or less fuel to fill the tank than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated that the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank 257 Driver Information Center DIC The Driver Information Center DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is also used to display warning status messages All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster below the tachometer and speedometer The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off Th
24. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle a CAUTION deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag When an airbag inflates there may be e Airbags are designed to inflate only once After 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 Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn the interior lamps on and turn the hazard warning flashers on when the airbags inflate You can lock the doors turn the interior lamps off and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Ve
25. SETUP menu Turn the tune select knob and scroll to DRIVER SELECTION Press the tune select knob to enter the DRIVER SELECTION submenu The following items will appear e DRIVER 1 e DRIVER 2 e RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS e STORE DRIVER SETTINGS Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter that you are using use the following procedure 1 Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Driver Selection Submenu 2 From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu turn the tune select knob to highlight the driver number that you want either DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 3 Set your choice by pressing in the tune select knob If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the selected driver see RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS or STORE DRIVER SETTINGS later in this section If you would like to recall or store exit settings for the selected driver see RECALL EXIT SETTINGS or STORE EXIT SETTINGS later in this section RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS To recall driver settings use the following procedure 1 Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following th
26. There is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel near the windshield There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel on the instrument panel These sensors monitor the solar radiation and the air inside the vehicle then use the information to adjust the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery system in order to maintain the selected temperature The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly Defogging and Defrosting 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 A V Mode Press this button until defog appears on the display 3 Defog This mode directs the air between the windshield and floor outlets with some air supplied to the outboard panel outlets and side window defogging outlets When this mode is selected the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing 235 The recirculation mode is cancelled when the system
27. Usage SC BLOWER HIGH SPEED RELAY MINI Front Blower Motor FAN RELAY Cooling Fan High Speed POWERTRAIN MINI Engine Controls Cooling Fan Series Parallel Ignition 1 Starter Washer Nozzle RELAY MINI I Air Quality Anti lock Brake System HORN RELAY Horn RUN CRANK Climate Control Panel Transmission MICRO RELAY MICRO Control Module Instrument Panel SPARE Spare Cluster Mass Airflow Sensor SPARE Spare Engine Control Module FAN RELAY Cooling Fan Low Speed Breakers Washer Windshield Wiper Washer ao Harness PARK LAMP _ Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Connection RELAY MICRO Dimming Rear License Plate Lamps ENG WH Engine Harness Connection Eyl Run Headlamp High Beam BODY W H __ Body Harness Connection LOW BEAM BODY W H Body Harness Connection RELAY HID Low Beam High Intensity Discharge MINI OPT cesony TEE Wasa FOIE WASH radia washer Equipped ACCESSORY gnition 3 Rain Sensor Headlamp RELAY MINI 491 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts and do not store anything under the seats To remove the rear seat cushion do the following 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
28. When you select this item the following submenu displays e DRIVER 1 e DRIVER 2 e RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS e STORE DRIVER SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION submenu item see Recalling Driver Settings and Storing Driver Settings under Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 169 DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS When you select this item the following submenu displays e RECALL EXIT SETTINGS e STORE EXIT SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu item see Recalling Exit Settings and Storing Exit Settings under Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 169 CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS Base Audio System This item lets you customize the functions of the four configurable keys located to the left and right of the audio display See Configurable Radio Display Keys under Radio with CD on page 282 for programming information Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it does not operate If the radio is removed from your vehicle the original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle With THEFTLOCK activated the radio will not operate if stolen 309 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Left Side Controls For Both STS and ST
29. any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost 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 541 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles
30. assembly They 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 And if your vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 81 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 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 To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender 37 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts 38 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 b
31. braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories 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 363 Doing Your Own Service Work A CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it e Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or
32. can be used to interact with OnStar Hands Free Calling See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 310 for more information On some vehicles you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command ONSTAR in order to activate the OnStar Hands Free Calling feature On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information How OnStar Service Works In order to provide you with OnStar services your vehicle s OnStar system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location 134 and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in e g the direction from which your vehicle was hit When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling your vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we can provide you with location based services 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 ina place where the wirel
33. lower the window all the way without holding the switch down Press the front of the switch to the second position and release If you want to stop the window as it is lowering briefly pull up the switch Express Up Window This feature is on all windows It allows you to raise the window all the way without holding the switch up Lift the front of the switch briefly to activate the express up feature If you want to stop the window as it is raising briefly press the switch 105 Programming the Power Windows If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged disconnected or is not working you will need to reprogram each window for the express up feature to work To program each window follow these steps 1 With the ignition on or in Acc or while RAP is active close all doors 2 Press and hold the power window switch until the window has fully opened 3 Continue holding the switch for approximately two seconds 4 Pull up the power window switch until the window is fully closed The window is now programmed Repeat the process for all windows Express Window Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express up is active the window will stop at the obstruction and auto reverse to a preset factory position Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed
34. o oe ae es ee ee r BLOWER ERAe AX g RELAY POWERTRAIN Sf Ef e 3 z MINI RELAY oY z Sl S S MICRO a J Jel fel Jal Js la alrkusls g S K m x 5 gt a a E g a 3 o lz 5 amp el ju lt lt a lt gt ir a T ie lt lt zi Ist jel Jal Jet JEL Jel Jet Jet Jet Jat Jl jst jz sl Jsl gt ale oF 0 x 2 EOENENE HIGH FAN LOW FAN t z wy JS S a fe a s zl Iz z J J JZ Je LOW SPEED ACCESSORY T BY RYU GV EV c FAN RELAY RELAY MINI HIGH BEAM RELAY LOW BEAM MICRO RELAY HID HIGH SPEED S P FAN MINI OPT FAN RELAY RELAY MINI MINI 488 The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 373 for more information on location and removal procedure for the front compartment underhood sights shields To access the fuses push in the tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover then lift the cover off BLOWER R REAR Passenger s Side Rear Fuse Block I P OUTLET Front Accessory Power Outlet Climate Control Headlamp Leveling P Oxygen Sensor Variable Intake V6 RE 02 CAM Purge Solenoid V6 Camshaft Phasers V6 R REAR Passenger s Side Rear Fuse Block WPR SW Wiper Washer Switch FOG LAMP Fog Lamps OUTLET Rear Accessory Power Outlet Even Ignition Coils Even Fuel Fuses Usage i Washer Climate Control SMT BM OPT IntelliBeam
35. pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire 427 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 Ibs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 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 428 Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturers recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 431 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion
36. punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them See High Speed Operation on page 432 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving A CAUTION e Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous e Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 CAUTION Continued 421 Low Profile Performance Tires If your vehicle has 255 45ZR18 P255 45R18 or P275 40R19 100Y size tires they are classified as low profile performance 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 These performance tires are not rated as all season tires Winter tires are recommended for snow or ice covered roads Notice lf your vehicle has low profile tires they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb Your GM warranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct i
37. the check engine light will light up and the ignition will be on but the engine will not start if you press the bottom of the Acc button only briefly less than five seconds the accessory power mode will be turned on but not the ignition After the bulb check be sure to press and release the Acc button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle s battery Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light A CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for c
38. 106 Express Window Anti Pinch Override A 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 In an emergency the anti pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode Hold the window switch all the way up in the express position The window will rise for as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released the express mode is re activated In this mode the window can still close on an object in its path Use care when using the override mode Window Lockout fa Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the drivers door armrest near the window switches Press this button to disable the rear window controls The light on the button will illuminate indicating that the feature is in use The rear windows can be raised or lowered using the driver s window switches when the lockout feature is on To restore power to the rear windows press the button again The light on the button will go out The front passenger window can be programmed to be disabled using the window lockout button See Vehicle Personalization on page 148 Secure Car Feature The windows can be closed by pressing the lock button on the keyless access transmitter See Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 for m
39. 224 You can also adjust the brightness of the HUD image Press the knob on the center of the DIC control panel in until it pops out and then pull the knob until is completely extended Turn the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the brightness If you turn the knob all the way to the left the HUD image will turn off To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly do the following 1 Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position If you change your seat position later you may have to re adjust your HUD 2 Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the HUD button to center the HUD image in your view The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side 3 Turn the knob on the DIC control panel to adjust the brightness of the HUD image The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD set If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim To turn the HUD image off turn the knob counter clockwise Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see As light shines out from the HUD it is possible for light to shine back in In rare occurrences when the sun is at a specific angle and position the sun s rays can shine back into the HUD When this occurs the display device within the HUD
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41. 87 or higher If 87 octane fuel is used do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such as wide open throttle applications You may also hear audible spark knock during acceleration Refill your tank with premium fuel as soon as possible to avoid damaging your engine If you are using gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service 366 Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 in Canada Some gasolines may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT General Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 367 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 252 If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used
42. Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start the engine and begin to drive away ABS will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 249 321 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 322 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Alw
43. Be sure the hood is not opened when you require the vehicle s wipers out of the park position such as when changing the wiper blades Rainsense I Wipers If your vehicle has this feature the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror It is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build up on the windshield Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting In light rain or snow fewer wipes will occur In heavy rain or snow wipes will occur more frequently The Rainsense wipers operate in a 190 delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed If the system is left on for long periods of time occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense system is activated To activate the Rainsense system turn the wiper band to delay mode and select one of the four sensitivity levels indicated on the wiper stalk The position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting level one This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes Turning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes The highest sensitivity setting level four is closest to low A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper st
44. CO which you cannot see or smell See Engine Exhaust on page 125 cb Power Driver s Temperature Press the power button located on the driver s side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle cb Power Passenger s Temperature Press the power button located on the passenger s side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger s climate control system on if they wish to have a 234 different setting than the driver Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger Turning the passenger s side power button off will not shut off the climate control system for the passenger The system is set to the same setting as the driver Ventilated Seat Press this button to turn on the driver or passenger s side ventilated seat if the vehicle has this feature See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 11 e Heated Seat Press this button to turn on the driver or passenger s side heated seat and seatback if the vehicle has this feature See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 11 X Air Conditioning Press this button to manually turn off the air conditioning compressor Press AUTO to return to automatic operation or press the A C OFF button again To limit fogging on the windshield the air conditioning compressor cannot be off while in the defrost mode Sensors
45. Calling with 30 complimentary minutes e OnStar Virtual Advisor U S Only Available Services included with Directions amp Connections Plan e All Safe and Sound Plan Services e Driving Directions Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation If equipped e RideAssist e Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands Free Calling 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 To find out more refer to the OnStar Owners Guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar com or www onstar ca or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics See the OnStar Owners Guide for more information Only available in the continental U S 133 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk Mute button that
46. Compact Spare Tire on page 475 431 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 Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture 432 High Speed Operation A 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 When speed limits and roa
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48. DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus See Entering the Driver Selection Submenu and Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu later in this section for more information on recalling and programming the memory settings using the base audio system 169 For vehicles with the Navigation system memory features are programmed and recalled through the navigation display See Personalization in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information on programming and recalling the memory settings using the Navigation system For vehicles with the Navigation system you can also recall the memory features by using voice recognition if your vehicle has this feature See Voice Recognition in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information Entering the Driver Selection Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings use the following procedure 1 Be sure the ignition is either on in Acc or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK P or make sure that the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph 9 km h 2 Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2 170 3 4 Turn on the radio by pressing the power volume knob Press the CNFG radio button to enter the main menu of the radio Turn the tune select knob and scroll to SETUP Press the tune select knob to enter the
49. Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds 2 Release both buttons The Universal Home Remote is now in the training learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section Individual buttons cannot be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button following this section 145 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the Universal Home Remote button proceed with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section For additional information on Universal Home Remote see Customer Assistance Offices on page 529 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the
50. If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts 3 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 50 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say k Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 57 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 58 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the
51. If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle use the accelerator pedal While you are doing this the system will not automatically apply the brakes A PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE message will appear on the HUD See Head Up Display HUD on page 223 for additional information Once you pass the vehicle and remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Adaptive Cruise Control will return to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes if needed A CAUTION If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal the system will not automatically apply the brakes You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Do not rest your foot on the accelerator pedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control 207 Curves in the Road A CAUTION Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves it may respond to a vehicle in another lane or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you or lose control of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves When following a vehicle and entering a curve Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in vehicle When this happens the vehicle ahead a sharp curve It may reduce your speed if the symbol will not appear on the HUD curve is too sharp 208 Highw
52. Press the tune select knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to choose the features you would like to have activated when you engage the remote start on your vehicle These features include the climate control system the rear defogger and the seat temperature if your vehicle has this feature Activating these features helps provide a more comfortable vehicle upon entry See Remote Vehicle Start under Keyless Access System Operation on page 88 for more information Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until REMOTE START is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to switch back and forth between on and off When REMOTE START is on a check mark will appear next to the featu
53. Radio with CD on page 282 for more information CAT Category This menu item lets you select radio stations based on preset categories See Activating Program Type PTY Stations under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information TA Traffic Announcement This menu item lets you turn the TA feature on and off See TA Traffic Announcement under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information RECALL RDS MESSAGE This menu item lets you view an RDS radio station message broadcast by a radio station See MSG Message under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information AF Alternate Frequency This menu item lets you turn the AF feature on and off See Activating Program Type PTY Stations RDS and XM under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information SEEK LOCAL DISTANT This feature instructs the audio system to seek only local radio stations with the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong signal in a large area Use LOCAL while in urban areas where there are several strong radio station signals and you want to limit the number of stations to those with the strongest signals only Use DISTANT while in rural areas where there are fewer radio station signals available See Local Distant Selection under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information D SET CLOCK Use this menu item to set the time See Setting the Time on page 281 for more information
54. Relay If Equipped EXT LIGHTS Low Beam Relay High Beam Relay Park Lamp Relay VOLT CHECK Instrument Panel Module ECM TCM Engine Control Module ECM Transmission Control Module TCM Easy Key Module Instrument Panel Cluster SPARE SPARE LT PARK Drivers Side Park Lamp Drivers Side Taillamp 489 License Plate Instrument LIC DIMMING Panel Dimming Instrument Panel Module Assembly IPM ALDL Line Data Link Connector HUD Heads Up Display Column Lock Module Steering Column Switch V8 Engine Control Module ECM V8 ECM Evap Solenoid Vacuum Bypass Anti lock Brake Controller STR RLY Starter Relay WASH Heated Washer Nozzles Air NOZ AQS Quality Sensor Odd Ignition Coils Odd ODD COILS Fuel Injectors Transmission Control Module TCM TCM IPC Instrument Panel Engine Control SPARE Mass Air Flow Sensor V6 HIGH FAN Cooling Fan High Speed LOW FAN Cooling Fan Low Speed Passenger s Side Park Lamp RT PARK Right Taillamp 490 HORN LT HI BEAM Drivers Side Headlamp High Beam LT LOW BEAM Drivers Side Headlamp Low Beam Passenger s Side Headlamp RT HI BEAM _ Right Headlamp High Beam High Feature V6 Engine Control HFV6 ECM Module ECM Mass Air Flow Sensor MAF V8 Headlamp Washer Relays HDLP WASH RELAY JUMPER OPT STARTER RELAY MINI SPARE FOG LAMP RELAY MICRO Fog Lamps CMP CLU Air Conditioning Compressor RELAY MICRO Clutch Relays Usage Relays
55. Replacement Parts on page 518 419 STS V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to the park position if the hood is open Make sure the hood is closed before replacing your windshield wiper blades To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 3 Replace the blade assembly with a new one 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 4 Repeat the steps for the other wiper 2 Squeeze the tabs on each side of the wiper blade assembly and slide the assembly off the end of the wiper arm 420 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires CAUTION Continued made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever e Underinflated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires The to obtain service see your GM Warranty booklet for resulting accident could cause serious details For additional information refer to the tire injury Check all tires frequently to manufacturer s booklet included with your vehicle maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 431 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut
56. a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of liquors like whiskey gin or vodka 318 It is the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent In some other countries the limit is even lower For example it is 0 05 percent in both France and Germany The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we have seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 perc
57. access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle All doors must be closed for this feature to work and the lamps will not flash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on If LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is turned on and either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is turned on the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are passively unlocked See KEYLESS FT Front DOOR UNLOCK and KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK later in this section for more information Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory 158 To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name You can select this feature by itself or you can combine it with Horn Chirps At Lock so that both the exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps when you lock your vehicle The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next fea
58. accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter Notice lf you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Ashtray The ashtray is located under the climate control panel on the center console Press on the door to release the ashtray The ashtray will automatically slide open for use To empty the ashtray with the ashtray in full open position locate the release button to the righ
59. after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on continuously programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons begin with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds then release it Immediately press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds then release it Immediately press and hold the same
60. all four wheel positions and may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 438 513 At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check A CAUTION Starter Switch Check A CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 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 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked room around the vehicle on a level surface 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking regular brake See Parking Brake on Brake on page 121 page 121 Be ready to apply the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be immediately if the vehicle begins to move oe turn off the engine immediately if 3 With the engine off and without applying the Peta regular brake try to move the shift lever out 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The of PARK P with normal effort If the shift vehicle should start only in PARK P or lever moves out of PARK P contact your NEUTRAL N If the vehicle starts in any GM Goodwrench deal
61. allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag CAUTION Continued 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 frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 244 for more on this including important safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system 7 operates Remove any additional material from A CAUTION the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint or small occupant You may want If the airbag readiness light in the to consider not using seat covers or other instrument panel cluster ever comes on aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the and stays on it means that something may passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment be wrong with the airbag system to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 79 for more information about modifications that can CAUTION Continued affect how the system operates 77 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the serv
62. are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments B A top tether A C anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor 51 Some child restraints that have a top tether 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 In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether 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 Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available 52 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations 2 Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors R
63. be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When your vehicle has a flat tire use the following Removing the Spare Tire and Tools example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks The equipment you will need is located in the trunk To gain access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment do the following 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 107 for more information 2 Remove the compact spare tire cover FS a The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire 3 Turn the nut holding the jack package container counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wheel wrench 465 4 aida Sa tire ces ll ea Removing the Flat Tire and pare Tire on page or more information i i about the compact spare tire Installing the Spare Tire Lo The tools you will be using include the jack A 1 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove and the wheel wrench B them yet using the wheel wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn 466 2 Find the vehicle s jacking location using the diagram above and correspon
64. be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 431 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size P225 60R16 97S TI B A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall 425 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 D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply
65. braking skid Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for competitive driving Notice lf 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 380 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving e Drive defensively e Do not drink and drive e Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you e Since you cannot see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your vehicle s headlamps can light up only so much road ahead e In remote areas watch for animals e f you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest 333 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also
66. by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until TWILIGHT DELAY is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to scroll through the available delay settings and set your selection If you choose Mode 1 the exterior lamps will not illuminate when you exit the vehicle Only one mode can be selected at a time The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle DRIVER UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows the driver s door to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until DRIVER UNLOCK AT OFF is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to switch between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions late
67. can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 433 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 431 for more information If the tire pressure is low the low tire pressure warning light comes on See Low Tire Pressure Warning Light on page 249 267 CHECK WASHER FLUID This symbol appears with this message This message displays when your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid Refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 404 for more information CLEAN RADAR This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control system is disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray To clean the system see Cleaning the System under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 197 268 COMPETITIVE DRIVING STS V Only This message displays when the competitive driving mode is turned on with the traction control button The TC traction control light comes on when the competitive driving mode is on The Traction Control System TCS will not operate while in competitive driving mode Adjust your driving accordingly See Competitive Driving Mode STS V on page 325 for more information DRIVER DOOR AJAR This symbol appears with this message This message displays if the driver s door was not c
68. can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter When you have your transmitter with you you may also unlock and open the door by pulling the door handle You do not have to press the unlock button on the transmitter Entry occurs when the door handle is pulled and the vehicle recognizes your transmitter See Vehicle Personalization on page 148 for information on how to program the keyless access feature From the inside use the power door lock switches located on each front door See Power Door Locks on page 99 for more information The rear passenger doors have manual door lock knobs located at the top of the door panel near the window Push down the knob to lock the door Pull up the knob to unlock the door Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the armrest on the front doors A Unlock Press the side of the switch with the unlock symbol to unlock the doors Lock Press the side of the switch with the lock symbol to lock the doors Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle was programmed from the factory so that when the doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK P all the doors will lock The front doors can still be opened from the inside while the doors are locked If a rear passenger needs to exit the vehic
69. cceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 521 Owner Checks and Services o e 512 501 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details 502 Maintenance Requirements Notice Maintenance intervals checks inspections replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty 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 To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long
70. damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 516 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 508 and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 516 Engine Coolant e Protect against rust and corrosion The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with e Help keep the proper engine temperature DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is e Let the warning lights and gages work as designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or they should 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine life coolant heater core or radiator corrosion In addition The following explains your cooling system and the engine coolant may require changing how to add coolant when it is low If you have sooner at the first maintenance service after a problem with engine overheating see Engine each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months Overheating on page 393 whichever occurs first Any repairs A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and would not be covered by your warranty DEX COOL coolant will Always use DEX COOL silicate free i coolant in your vehicle e Give freezing protection down to y 34 F 37 C e Give boiling protection up to 265
71. dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program 527 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center United States only The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle information can be found in one place The Online Owner Center allows you to e Get e mail service reminders e Access information about your specific vehicle including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual e Keep track of your vehicle s service history and maintenance schedule e Find GM dealers for service nationwide e Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members Refer to www MyGMLink com on the web for updated
72. distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM Goodwrench dealer 503 This schedule is for vehicles that e 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 349 e are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits e use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 365 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 505 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 508 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 510 for further information 504 A CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the n
73. ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs on page 313 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD 291 Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs the CD player could be damaged While using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section When a CD is inserted the CD functions display above the pushbuttons in place of the preset stations if programmed F1 lt Reverse Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Release the pushbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track displays 292 F2 gt Forward Press this pushbutton to go to the next track Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a t
74. 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 Full Size Tire and Tools After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you will need to do the following to store the flat tire in your trunk 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 101 2 Store the jack and wheel wrench in the jack container in the trunk When storing the jack in the container it must be raised until the screw end is flush with the edge of the jack 3 Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can 473 Compact Spare Tire and Tools Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk A Compact Spare Tire E Compact Spare Cover Tire Plastic Wing Nut F Foam Support Retainer G Bolt Jack Container Package With Wheel Wrench and Jack 0QW 474 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 101 Make sure the foam support F is in place in the trunk area Reinstall the compact spare tire E making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt G and place on the compartment floor Insert the jack container J with wheel wrench H and jack I into the center of the compact spare tire making sure to line
75. 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 Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles 534 The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so
76. exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out This feature does not function with the XM radio stations Radio Message THEFTLOCK This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has been activated Take the vehicle to the dealer for service Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 303 later in this section for further detail Using the Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in If the ignition and the radio are on the CD begins playing A CD can be loaded with the radio off but it does not start playing until the radio is on If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player While the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When the CD is inserted CD displays As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There can be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and
77. five to 55 seconds 7 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 8 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home lighting repeat Steps 1 8 choosing a different function button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener 140 Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used Programming a rolling code 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 Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Go to the garage Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the learn button After pressing the learn button you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit If you cannot locate the learn button refer
78. for that to stop This allows any pressure still left to be vented Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it Add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the fill neck until the coolant reaches the COLD FILL line on the fill neck With the Intercooler System pressure cap off start the engine and let it run for a couple of minutes Then turn the engine off By this time the coolant level inside the fill neck may be lower If the level drops to where coolant is no longer visible in the horizontal tube section of the fill neck with the engine off add more of the DEX COOL coolant mixture to the fill neck until the level is again visible in the horizontal tube section Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 373 for reservoir location AR When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the ignition off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top
79. heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list 116 everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area 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 A CAUTION It is 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 Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to 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 always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 122 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 357 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift leve
80. if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them 336 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through the engine s air intake and badly damage the engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water A CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry aw
81. in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both 46 Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle A CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 50 for more information A child can be endangered 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 sto
82. information and to register your vehicle 528 My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers My Driveway Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle My Preferences Manage your profile subscribe to E News and use tools and forms with greater ease To sign up to My GM Canada visit the My GM Canada section within www gmcanada com 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 However if a customer wishes to write or e mail Cadillac refer to the addresses below United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Custo
83. instrument panel on the passenger s side is in the side of the drivers seatback closest to the door 67 The seat mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 68 The roof mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows The roof mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows A 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 Never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating airbag will be blocked Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear 69 When Should an Airbag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to i
84. is in the closed position it will open with the sunroof or it can be opened manually Vent Open To open the power sunroof to the vent position from the closed position press and hold the passenger s side sunroof switch forward The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position The sunshade must be opened manually Express Close The express close feature will operate from the open or partially open position To express close the power sunroof fully press the driver s side switch forward once To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than closed press the switch again in either direction The sunshade must be closed manually Close To close the power sunroof operate the controls according to one of the following e From the open position press and hold the driver s side sunroof switch forward The sunshade must be closed manually e From the vent position press and hold the passenger s side sunroof switch rearward 147 Anti Pinch If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof will then return to the full open or vent position To close the sunroof once it has re opened refer to the two options previously described under the Close feature instructions Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization that allows you to p
85. is on your spare tire cover It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the following information e Vehicle Identification Number VIN e Model designation e Paint information e Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle 485 Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Add on equipment can drain your vehicle s battery even if your vehicle is not operating Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 78 486 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow the wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and power seats When the current load is too heavy the circuit bre
86. lever to increase cruise set speed your new set speed must be at least 5 mph higher than current speed for this method to work If it is not 5 mph higher switch cruise switch off then on and then reset your speed using the set button 195 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control e Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed desired then release it e To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the set button Each time you do this you will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier 196 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle 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 to keep the vehicle s speed down Applying the brake will turn off the cruise control If you need to apply the brake due to the grade of the downhill slope you might not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session step lightly on the brake pedal Stepping on the
87. may be a problem with your vehicle If this consistently occurs see your dealer for service ENGINE OIL LIFE If your vehicle has this display it shows the estimated oil life remaining If you see 99 ENGINE OIL LIFE on the display that means that 99 of the current oil life remains When the oil life is depleted the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display Change the oil as soon as possible In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 505 and Engine Oil on page 380 After an oil change reset the ENGINE OIL LIFE display To reset see Engine Oil Life System on page 383 The display will show 100 ENGINE OIL LIFE after it has been reset Also clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message from the display ENGLISH DISPLAY UNITS METRIC DISPLAY UNITS This display allows you to select between English and metric units of measurement if your vehicle has the uplevel DIC Press the reset button to switch between English and metric units Blank Line This display shows no information ENGINE BOOST STS V Only This display shows a graphic that indicates the amount of boost the engine is receiving in either pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE STS V Only This display shows the engine oil temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit F
88. mode cancels automatic operation and allows the operator to manually select the air delivery location Press AUTO to return to automatic operation The outboard air outlets always receive airflow regardless of the mode selected See Outlet Adjustment on page 237 to change this airflow from the outboard outlets To change the current mode select one of the following 74 Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets 74 Bi Level This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets In automatic operation cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets 4 4 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets and a little air directed to the windshield and side windows 232 The mode switch can also be used to select the defog mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section A V Fan Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and allows the operator to manually select the amount of airflow Press AUTO to return to automatic operation If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 23
89. more detailed information m Unlock Press this button once to unlock the driver s door The turn signal indicators will flash twice Press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors If it is dark enough outside your interior lamps will come on You can program your vehicle so the turn signal indicators will not flash and the fog lamps and reverse lamps remain on steady for about 20 seconds when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle See Lights Flash at Lock and Ext Exterior Lights at Unlock under Vehicle Personalization on page 148 If your vehicle has the memory feature you can program and recall memory settings when you press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 169 for more information et Trunk Press and hold this button for about one second to open the trunk while the engine is turned off or the shift lever is in PARK P 2 Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release this button to locate your vehicle The horn will chirp three times and the turn signal lamps will flash three times Press and hold the button for three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will flash for 30 seconds Press and release the button again to cancel the panic alarm 89 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each Keyless Access System is coded to allow on
90. not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M 382 Notice If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty e 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 also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle 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 En
91. 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 The level should be within the HOT mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level within the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 516 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 403 Windshield 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 CHECK WASHER FLUID message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC when the fluid level is low See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 373 for reservoir location 404 Notice e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water e Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of th
92. or degrees Celsius C 263 OIL PRESSURE STS V Only This display shows the oil pressure in either pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa TRANS Transmission FLUID TEMP Temperature STS V Only This display shows the transmission fluid temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C Trip Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip Information button Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the DIC display The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles mi or kilometers km Trip Odometer Press the trip information button until trip odometer A or B appears on the DIC display The trip odometer shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles mi or kilometers km Both odometers can be used at the same time 264 For base level vehicles each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the bottom of the trip information button while the desired trip odometer is displayed For uplevel vehicles reset each trip odometer by pressing the reset button or by pressing and holding the trip information button while the desired trip odometer is displayed DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle s systems The te
93. or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things 2006 General Motors Corporation All Rights Reserved Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning A CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this manual you will find these notices Notice These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicl
94. 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 Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety during normal use as the original tires GM s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 423 for additional information The optional 18 inch performance tires size 255 45ZR18 99Y used on some vehicles me
95. position 456 A 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 7 Move the inflator kit switch to the on position The inflator kit will force sealant and air into the tire Sealant may leak from the puncture hole until the vehicle is driven and the hole has sealed Make sure there is a proper connection between the tire valve stem and the sealant filling hose by looking at the air pressure gage If there is not a pressure reading while the compressor is running the connection between the inflator kit and the tire is bad Check the attachment between the sealant filling hose and the tire valve stem 457 9 Inflate the tire up to the recommended inflation pressure found on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the vehicle s center pillar B pillar below the vehicle s door latch using the air pressure gage on the top of the unit The pressure gage reading is slightly high while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading Notice lf the recommended pressure cannot be reached after 15 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther Damage to the tire is severe and the sealant will not be effective Remove the air compressor plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew
96. preset button No Artist Info Artist Name Feature No artist information is available at this time on this channel not available The system is working properly 303 Radio Display Message Action Required No Title Info Song Program Title No song title information is available at this time on this not available channel The system is working properly No CAT Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel The system is working properly CAT Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category the chosen category The system is working properly No Information No Text Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel The system is working properly XM Theftlocked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 should only be if there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer hardware failure Check XM Recei
97. radio or CD The CD must be loaded to select the source and to play CD displays if a CD is loaded If a CD is not loaded the display does not change from the radio source A Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject can be activated with the ignition and the radio off XM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language XL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No XM Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When the vehicle is moved into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text after 4 second delay data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned longer available Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that
98. received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is CB2SAHL3 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The Canadian Registration ID number is 2791021849A Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED UOC Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting Diode LED under the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions below If there is one triangular LED next to the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation with one triangular LED This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting Do not use this system 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 Read the instructions completely before attempting to
99. recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing e What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations e How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow e Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations e ls your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 340 355 Dinghy Towing Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs woul
100. release handle located in the trunk on the other side of the door opening See Emergency Trunk Release Handle following Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the back of the rear seats This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull down the release handle to open the trunk from the inside of the vehicle 103 Windows A 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 104 Power Windows The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP that allows you to use the power windows once the engine has been turned off For more information see Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 112 Express Down Window This feature is on all windows It allows you to
101. repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Also your dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels 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 emi
102. replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt buckle assemblies even if the frontal airbags have not deployed The driver and front passenger s safety belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light on page 244 81 4 NOTES 82 Section 2 Features and Controls KO YS es 2 i caapeceiiah he a ayednertera 85 Engine Coolant Heater ee 115 Keyless Access System s n 87 Automatic Transmission Operation 116 Keyless Access System Operation 88 Parking Brake ssizicscsestestenenessdenee taraia 121 Doors and LOCKS o 98 Shifting Into Park P s es 122 Door LOCKS apace eee eee eres eer eer 98 Shifting Out of Park P sese 124 POWer Door LOCKS isikie eaea e iges 99 Park
103. saving information see Battery Saver Active Message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center DIC you may see the voltage move up or down This is normal If there is a problem an alert will be displayed 221 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high This is true for all vehicles This is because the generator alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generators output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate m
104. select knob to update the time VEHICLE TIME UPDATED displays If the CLOCK RADIO DISP is configured into one of the configurable keys pressing the key switches the display back to the clock set function The time and date always appears on the radio display See Configurable Radio Display Keys under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information on configuring the keys 281 Setting the Date 1 Press the tune select knob the right knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until SET DATE displays 3 Press the tune select knob to select SET DATE 4 Turn the tune select knob to adjust the date 5 Press the tune select knob to update the time VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays If the DATE is configured into one of the configurable keys pressing the key switches the display back to the date set function The time and date always appears on the radio display See Configurable Radio Display Keys under Radio with CD on page 282 for more information on configuring the keys 282 Radio with CD 2 21 JAN 2004 12 10 P m 103 5 G B 98 5 97 7 102 9 104 4 99 1 Fe T pide E E QO oa Radio with CD shown Radio with Six Disc CD similar Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following e Seek to statio
105. 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 6 If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 50 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect it Unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 48 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag when an infant in a rear facing infant seat or a small child in a forward facing child restraint or booster seat is detected See Passenger Sensing System on page 74 and Passenge
106. that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 54 A CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per anchor A 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 Notice Contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint that there is no contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return
107. that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 330 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing e Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time e Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approachin
108. the IntelliBeam light in the mirror turns off The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO When this occurs IntelliBeam is disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position and the AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON message displays on the DIC The IntelliBeam system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror e The vehicle s speed drops below 15 mph 24 km h IntelliBeam may not turn off the high beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle s lamps because of any of the following The others vehicle s lamp s are missing damaged obstructed from view or otherwise undetected The other vehicle s lamp s are covered with dirt snow and or road spray The other vehicle s lamp s cannot be detected due to dense exhaust smoke fog snow road spray mist or other airborne obstructions Your vehicle s windshield is dirty cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the IntelliBeam light sensor Your vehicle s windshield is covered with ice dirt haze or other obstructions Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward causing the IntelliBeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps You are driving on winding or hilly roads You might need to manually disable or cancel the high beam headlamps by turning the low beam headlamps on if any of the above conditions exist Disabling and Resetting In
109. the buttons for the DIC A IV Information Press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include digital speed display if your vehicle has this feature fuel range fuel economy fuel used average speed timer battery voltage tire pressure if your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system engine oil life if your vehicle has this feature and display units See MPH km later in this section for more information on the digital speed display 260 A Vv _ Head Up Display Press this button to change the position of the HUD on the windshield Press the top part of the button to move the HUD image up Press the bottom part of the button to move the HUD image down To adjust the brightness of the HUD image see Head Up Display HUD on page 223 For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness see Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220 i Reset Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display ZN Trip Information Press this button to scroll through the odometer trip odometer A and trip odometer B To reset each trip odometer either press the reset button or press and hold the trip information button until the trip odometer displayed returns to zero Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the
110. the feature will decrease one setting To turn the feature off keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off The heated or ventilated seats will automatically shut off when the vehicle is turned off Power Reclining Seatbacks The front seats have power reclining seatbacks Use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat to operate them Se e To recline the seatback press the control toward the rear of the vehicle e To raise the seatback press the control toward the front of the vehicle 11 A 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 because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either Ina 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 For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the se
111. the tune select knob to enter the main menu Press the tune select knob to scroll through the settings Turn the tune select knob to increase or to decrease the bass midrange or treble If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble Press the tune select knob to set the adjustment Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out AUDIO EQUALIZER This feature lets you select customized equalization settings To choose an equalization setting EQO through EQ5 perform the following steps 1 Press the tune select knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until EQUALIZER displays 3 Press the tune select knob to set the equalization setting The equalization setting displays 4 Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out The equalization settings are preset to EQO Normal EQ1 Pop EQ2 Rock EQ3 Jazz EQ4 Talk and EQ5 Country 287 Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade To adjust the balance or fade perform the following steps 1 Press the tune select knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until BASS MID TREBLE displays 3 Press the tune select knob to enter the tone settings 4 Press the tune select knob to scroll to
112. through the CD Press and hold the SEEK plus or minus button until a beep sounds The CD fast forwards or fast reverses through the CD Press either button again to play the passage Dl Seek STS V Only Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station and stay there The system will only seek radio stations with strong frequencies While the seek arrow is pressed and held for two seconds the system will scan the radio stations that are in the selected band If listening to a CD the system will advance to the next track of that particular CD While a CD is playing in the six disc CD changer press this arrow to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded 1 6 Preset Stations Press this button to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons The radio only seeks preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band While a CD is playing press this button to go to the next track While a CD is playing in the six disc CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded 311 Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM statio
113. tire cleaning brushes you could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemica
114. to GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 530 General Motors ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 542 Roadside Service ecceri 531 Service Publications Ordering Courtesy Transportation 0 eeeeee 534 INTOFMMATON sorrisu Sas wecescnteleteke 543 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaeeees 536 Collision Damage Repair 0 cceee 538 525 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 If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager 526 STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a day by calling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact the Canadian Cadillac C
115. to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of the CD Player Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players because the lens of the CD optics can become contaminated by lubricants 313 Diversity Antenna System The AM FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger located in the rear window Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Notice Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Any damage caused to your antenna due to meta
116. turning off the engine The heated outside rearview mirrors also heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on See Outside Power Heated Mirrors on page 130 Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow either side to side or up and down Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets to adjust the airflow Turn the thumbwheel towards the center console to open the outlets and allow the maximum amount of air to enter your vehicle Turn the thumbwheel towards the vehicle door to close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle Operation Tips e Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle e Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system e Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively e Ifthe airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced For more information see Passen
117. up the wheel nut hole with the bolt G on the compartment floor Secure the tire and wheel with the retainer C and wing nut B Reinstall the compact spare tire cover A Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire 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 you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced where you want You must calibrate the tire inflation monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 433 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as you can The spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles And do not mix the compact sp
118. up to three hand held radio frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting 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 The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is KOBGTVO6A 135 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A GTVO6A Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held radio frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting 136 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
119. using WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox software can be accessed however they cannot be edited using the radio These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and LOADING CD appears on the display The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol appears on the display If the ignition and the radio are on the CD begins playing A CD can be loaded with the radio off but it does not start playing until the radio is on If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD is in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source 299 As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There can be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play pro
120. vehicle with the dead battery 9 10 11 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Your vehicle s remote negative ground location is for this purpose Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service 413 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 Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal 414 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 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect t
121. window defogger front window defogger and heated or ventilated seats if your vehicle has them See Personal Settings Menu under Vehicle Personalization on page 148 95 Q Remote Start To start the vehicle using the remote start feature do the following 1 Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press the transmitter s lock button release it and then immediately press and hold the transmitters remote start button for at least three seconds or until the vehicle s turn signal lamps flash The vehicle s doors will be locked When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running 3 If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven repeat these steps while the engine is still running to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes Remote start can be extended one time 96 If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following e Aim the keyless access transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off e Turn on the hazard warning flashers e Press the Acc button ignition switch See Ignition Positions on page 111 e Turn on the valet lockout switch See Valet Lockout Switch on page 110 When you enter the vehicle during a remote start press th
122. with the cooling system Driving with engine coolant temperature light on could cause your vehicle to overheat see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 395 See Engine Overheating on page 393 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It can be used to see when your engine has warmed up and to make sure your cooling system is operating properly If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on See Engine Overheating on page 393 for more information 251 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 252 Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a
123. you are too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door 65 The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an A CAUTION electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 244 for more information Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously Where Are the Airbags injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults 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 Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 38 or Infants and Young Children on page 40 There is an airbag readiness light on the e instrument panel cluster r which shows the N airbag symbol The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the The seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver
124. 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 As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They are a big help Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center DIC that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information Center DIC on page 258 for more information 241 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You wil
125. your vision If the fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this message to turn off For information on the correct washer fluid mixture to use see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 404 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 516 191 Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may have headlamp washers The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses The headlamp washers are located to the inside of the headlamps 192 To wash the headlamps press the washer button located at the end of the windshield wiper lever The headlamps will be washed after the fifth press of the windshield washer button The headlamps must be on to be washed If the headlamps are off only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed If the washer fluid is low the headlamp washers will not work See Windshield Washer on page 191 for additional information Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of Off Move to this position to turn the system off the multifunction lever On Move to this position to turn on the system Resume Accelerate Move to this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active Set Decrease Press this button to set the spe
126. 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage To prevent gear damage this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty Stopping Your Engine Move the shift lever to PARK P and press the Acc button located on the instrument panel If the shifter is not in PARK P the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode The DIC displays SHIFT TO PARK Once the shifter is moved to PARK P the vehicle turns off If the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle when it is turned to off the DIC displays NO FOB OFF OR RUN See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle At temperatures above 32 F 0 C use of the coolant heater is not required Your vehicle may al
127. 16 Glove Box See Glove Box on page 146 179 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off The hazard warning flasher button is located on the console near the shift lever See Instrument Panel Overview on page 178 Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in 180 Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column iy A Z The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column To operate the power tilt feature move the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down To set the memory position see Vehicle Personalization on page 148 and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 169 To operate the power telescope feature move the control forward or rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the front or rear of
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