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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems21
Seats and Seat Controls22
Power Seats22
Power Lumbar Control23
Memory Seat and Mirrors (if Equipped)23
Reclining Front Seatbacks24
Head Restraints25
Seatback Latches26
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone26
Why Safety Belts Work28
About Safety Belts and the Answers31
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly32
Driver Position32
Lap-Shoulder Belt32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy39
Right Front Passenger Position40
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System40
HOW the Air Bag System Works42
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle45
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions46
Center Passenger Position49
Smaller Children and Babies50
Child Restraints53
Where to Put the Restraint57
Top Strap58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position63
Larger Children65
Safety Belt Extender68
Checking Your Restraint Systems68
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash68
Section 2 Features and Controls71
Door Locks74
Central Door Unlocking System74
Power Door Locks75
Automatic Door Locks75
Anti-Lockout Feature75
Leaving Your Vehicle76
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System76
Operation77
Battery Replacement78
Trunk Lock Release80
Key in the Ignition83
Parking at Night83
Parking Lots83
Testing the Alarm85
Ignition Positions87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)88
Starting Your Engine89
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)90
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater91
Automatic Transaxle Operation91
Parking Brake95
Shifting into PARK (P)96
Console Shift Lever96
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running97
Torque Lock98
Shifting out of PARK (P)98
Parking over Things that Burn99
Engine Exhaust99
Running Your Engine While You're Parked100
Power Windows101
Tilt Wheel102
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever102
Turn and Lane-Change Signals102
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer103
Flash-To-Pass103
Windshield Wipers104
Windshield Washer105
Cruise Control106
Exterior Lamps109
Lamps on Reminder110
Daytime Running Lamps110
Fog Lamps111
Twilight Sentinel111
Cornering Lamps111
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver112
Interior Lamps112
Instrument Panel Brightness Control112
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror118
Convex Outside Mirror118
Storage Compartments119
Convenience Net120
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter120
Sun Visors121
Cellular Telephone (Option)121
Assist Handles121
Garment Hooks121
Floor Mats122
Universal Transmitter (Option)122
Programming the Transmitter123
Operating the Transmitter124
Erasing Channels125
Instrument Panel126
Speedometer and Odometer129
Trip Reset129
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators131
Safety Belt Reminder Light131
Airbag Readiness Light132
Brake System Warning Light132
Park Brake133
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light134
Traction Control134
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light135
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage135
Oil Pressure Light138
Driver Information Center (DIC)140
Oil Life Indicator155
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems157
Comfort Controls158
Climate Control Panel158
Electronic Solar Sensor162
Air Conditioning162
Ventilation System163
Rear Window Defogger164
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls165
Audio Systems165
Setting the Clock165
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player166
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (if Equipped)184
CD Adapter Kits188
Radio Personalization (if Equipped)188
Theft-Deterrent Feature189
Audio Steering Wheel Controls189
Understanding Radio Reception190
Tips about Your Audio System190
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player191
Care of Your Compact Discs192
Care of Your Compact Disc Player193
Power Antenna Mast Care193
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road199
Defensive Driving200
Drunken Driving201
Control of a Vehicle204
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)205
Traction Control System207
Braking in Emergencies208
Steering Tips209
Steering in Emergencies210
Off-Road Recovery211
Loss of Control213
Driving at Night214
Night Vision215
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads216
Driving through Deep Standing Water218
City Driving218
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips218
Freeway Driving219
Before Leaving on a Long Trip220
Highway Hypnosis221
Hill and Mountain Roads222
Winter Driving223
Driving on Snow or Ice224
If You're Caught in a Blizzard226
Loading Your Vehicle228
Electronic Level Control229
Towing a Trailer230
Weight of the Trailer231
Weight of the Trailer Tongue232
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires233
Safety Chains233
Trailer Brakes234
Driving with a Trailer234
Following Distance234
Making Turns235
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer235
Driving on Grades235
Section 5 Problems on the Koad241
Hazard Warning Flashers242
Jump Starting243
Other Warning Devices243
Towing Your Vehicle248
Front Towing251
Rear Towing253
Engine Overheating255
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode255
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine256
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine257
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank260
If a Tire Goes Flat264
Changing a Flat Tire264
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools265
Removing the Wheel Cover267
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire268
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools273
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools273
Compact Spare Tire274
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow275
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out276
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care281
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle283
Fuels in Foreign Countries285
Filling Your Tank285
Filling a Portable Fuel Container288
Checking Things under the Hood288
Hood Release289
Underhood Lamp291
Checking Engine Oil292
When to Add Engine Oil292
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use293
Engine Oil Additives294
When to Change Engine Oil294
What to Do with Used Oil295
Air Cleaner295
Automatic Transaxle Fluid298
When to Check and Change298
How to Check299
How to Add Fluid300
Engine Coolant302
What to Use303
Checking Coolant304
Surge Tank Pressure Cap305
When to Check Power Steering Fluid306
Windshield Washer Fluid306
Adding Washer Fluid307
Brake Fluid308
Brake Wear310
Brake Pedal Travel310
Brake Adjustment310
Replacing Brake System Parts311
Vehicle Storage311
Bulb Replacement312
Halogen Bulbs312
Front Turn Signal Lamps315
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)316
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement318
Tire Inspection and Rotation320
Buying New Tires322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading323
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance324
Wheel Replacement325
Tire Chains326
Appearance Care327
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle327
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems328
Cleaning Vinyl328
Cleaning Leather329
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components329
Care of Safety Belts329
Cleaning Glass Surfaces330
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades330
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle330
Finish Care331
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels (if Equipped)332
Cleaning Tires332
Sheet Metal Damage332
Finish Damage332
Underbody Maintenance333
Chemical Paint Spotting333
Appearance Care Materials Chart334
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)335
Electrical System335
Service Parts Identification Label335
Headlamp Wiring336
Windshield Wiper Fuses336
Power Windows and Other Power Options336
Fuses and Circuit Breakers338
Replacement Bulbs344
Capacities and Specifications344
Air Conditioning Refrigerants345
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts345
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information347
Customer Satisfaction Procedure348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users350
Roadside Service351
Cadillac Owner Privileges351
Roadside Service Availability353
Reaching Roadside Service353
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired353
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation354
Transportation Options355
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program357
Warranty Information358
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government358
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government359
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors359
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada359
Section 8 Index363

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