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CAUTION:
Do
not
load
your
vehicle
any
heavier
than
the
GVWR,
or
either
the
maximum
front
or
rear
GAWR.
If
you
do,
parts
on
your
vehicle
can
break,
and
it
can
change
the
way
your
vehicle
handles.
These
could
cause
you
to
lose
control
and
crash.
Also,
overloading
can
shorten
the
life
of
your
vehicle.
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Label
A.
Vehicle
Capacity
Weight
A.
Vehicle
Capacity
Weight
Example
1
Example
2
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
4
Front Seats
7
Safety Belts
7
Child Restraints
7
Front Seats
8
Eight-Way Power Seats
8
Power Lumbar
9
Heated and Cooled Seats
9
Safety Belts
10
Why Safety Belts Work
11
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
15
Driver Position
16
Lap-Shoulder Belt
16
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
22
Safety Belt Extender
23
Passenger Position
23
Safety Belt Pretensioners
23
Child Restraints
24
Older Children
24
Infants and Young Children
26
Child Restraint Systems
29
Top Strap
33
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
35
Air Bag Systems
39
Air Bag Systems
42
Where Are the Air Bags
44
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
48
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
48
Air Bag off Switch
50
Restraint System Check
54
Checking Your Restraint Systems
54
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
54
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
55
Features and Controls
57
Keys
58
Keyless Access System
59
Keyless Access System Operation
60
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
61
Battery Replacement
63
Doors and Locks
64
Leaving Your Vehicle
67
Trunk Lock Release
68
Windows
70
Power Windows
71
Sun Visors
72
Express-Up Window
72
Window Indexing
72
Express-Down Window
72
Theft-Deterrent Systems
73
Testing the Alarm
74
Valet Lockout Switch
74
Disarming the System
74
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
75
Ignition Positions
75
New Vehicle Break-In
75
Starting Your Engine
76
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
76
Engine Coolant Heater
77
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
78
Automatic Transmission Operation
79
Parking Brake
82
Shifting into Park (P)
84
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
85
Torque Lock
85
Shifting out of Park (P)
86
Engine Exhaust
87
Parking over Things that Burn
87
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
88
Mirrors
89
Cleaning the Mirror
89
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
90
Outside Convex Mirror
90
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
90
Onstar System
91
Homelink Transmitter
93
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
95
Using Homelink
96
Resetting Defaults
96
Storage Areas
97
Center Console Storage Area
97
Glove Box
97
Floor Mats
98
Map Pocket
98
Convenience Net
99
Rear Storage Area
99
Retractable Hardtop
100
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
100
Raising the Retractable Hardtop
101
Vehicle Personalization
109
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
109
Section 3 Instrument Panel
111
Instrument Panel
111
Instrument Panel Overview
114
Hazard Warning Flashers
116
Other Warning Devices
116
Horn
117
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
117
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
117
Headlamps on Reminder
118
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
118
Windshield Wipers
119
Rainsense™ Wipers
120
Windshield Washer
121
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
121
Exterior Lamps
134
Wiper-Activated Headlamps
134
Lamps on Reminder
135
Daytime Running Lamps
135
Fog Lamps
136
Twilight Sentinel
136
Interior Lamps
137
Instrument Panel Brightness
137
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
137
Courtesy Lamps
138
Battery Run-Down Protection
138
Exit/Entry Lighting
138
Head-Up Display (HUD)
139
Assist (URPA)
142
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
142
How the System Works
143
Accessory Power Outlets
144
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
145
Climate Controls
145
Dual Climate Control System
145
Automatic Operation
146
Defogging and Defrosting
149
Rear Window Defogger
149
Outlet Adjustment
150
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
151
Instrument Panel Cluster
152
Speedometer and Odometer
153
Trip Odometer
153
Tachometer
153
Safety Belt Reminder Light
153
Air Bag Readiness Light
154
Air Bag off Light
155
Voltmeter Gage
156
Brake System Warning Light
157
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
158
Traction Control System (TCS)
158
Warning Light
158
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
159
Tire Pressure Light
160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
160
Check Engine Light
160
If the Light Is Flashing
161
If the Light Is on Steady
162
Maintenance Schedule
164
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
164
Security Light
164
Fog Lamp Light
165
Lights on Reminder
165
Fuel Gage
166
Driver Information Center (DIC)
167
DIC Controls and Displays
167
DIC Warnings and Messages
169
Other Messages
177
DIC Vehicle Personalization
178
Feature Programming
178
Auto Recall
179
Approach Lights
179
Flash at Unlock
180
Fob Reminder
180
Flash at Lock
180
Auto Lock
181
Park Assist
181
Trip Computer
182
Oil Life Indicator
182
Audio System(S)
182
Navigation/Radio System
183
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature
183
Theft-Deterrent Feature
184
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
184
Understanding Radio Reception
185
Cellular Phone Usage
185
Fm Stereo
185
Care of Your Cds
185
Contiguous Us States
185
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
185
Care of Your CD Player
185
Diversity Antenna System
186
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
186
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
187
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
188
Defensive Driving
188
Drunken Driving
188
Control of a Vehicle
191
Braking
192
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
193
Braking in Emergencies
194
Traction Control System (TCS)
195
Magnetic Ride Control
196
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
196
Stabilitrak System
197
Steering
198
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering
198
Power Steering
198
Steering Tips
199
Steering in Emergencies
200
Off-Road Recovery
201
Passing
201
Loss of Control
202
Driving at Night
204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
206
Driving through Deep Standing Water
208
Driving through Flowing Water
208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
208
City Driving
209
Freeway Driving
210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
211
Highway Hypnosis
212
Hill and Mountain Roads
212
Winter Driving
214
Driving on Snow or Ice
215
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
216
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice
217
Or Snow
217
Towing
218
Towing Your Vehicle
218
Recreational Vehicle Towing
218
Loading Your Vehicle
218
Loading Your Vehicle
221
Loading Your Vehicle
222
Towing a Trailer
223
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
225
Service
227
Doing Your Own Service Work
227
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
228
Fuel
228
Gasoline Octane
228
Gasoline Specifications
229
California Fuel
229
Additives
230
Fuels in Foreign Countries
230
Filling Your Tank
231
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
234
Checking Things under the Hood
234
Hood Release
235
Engine Compartment Overview
236
Engine Oil
237
Engine Oil Additives
240
Gm Oil Life System
240
When to Change Engine Oil
240
What to Do with Used Oil
241
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
242
Automatic Transmission Fluid
243
Engine Coolant
244
What to Use
245
Checking Coolant
246
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
247
Engine Overheating
247
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
248
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
249
Cooling System
250
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
252
Power Steering Fluid
256
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
257
Windshield Washer Fluid
257
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
257
Adding Washer Fluid
258
Brakes
259
Brake Fluid
259
Checking Brake Fluid
260
What to Add
260
Brake Wear
261
Replacing Brake System Parts
261
Battery
262
Vehicle Storage
262
Jump Starting
263
Rear Axle
269
When to Check Lubricant
269
How to Check Lubricant
269
Headlamp Aiming
270
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
271
Bulb Replacement
273
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
273
Tires
274
Tire Size Codes
276
Tire Terminology and Definitions
277
Run-Flat Tires
280
Inflation - Tire Pressure
281
When to Check
282
Tire Pressure Monitor System
282
Tire Inspection and Rotation
284
When It Is Time for New Tires
286
Buying New Tires
287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
289
Wheel Replacement
290
Tire Chains
292
Lifting Your Vehicle
293
Lifting from the Front
294
Lifting from the Rear
296
If a Tire Goes Flat
297
Appearance Care
299
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
299
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
299
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
300
Using Cleaner on Fabric
300
Cleaning Leather
301
Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components
301
Cleaning the Speaker Covers
301
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
301
Cleaning Vinyl
301
Cleaning Wood Panels
301
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
302
Care of Safety Belts
302
Weatherstrips
302
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
302
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
303
Finish Care
303
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
304
Cleaning Tires
304
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
304
Finish Damage
304
Underbody Maintenance
305
Chemical Paint Spotting
305
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
306
Vehicle Identification
307
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
307
Service Parts Identification Label
307
Electrical System
308
Add-On Electrical Equipment
308
Windshield Wiper Fuses
308
Power Windows and Other Power Options
308
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
309
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
309
Underhood Fuse Block
312
Capacities and Specifications
315
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
317
Introduction
318
Maintenance Requirements
318
Maintenance Schedule
318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
318
Your Vehicle and the Environment
318
Scheduled Maintenance
320
Additional Required Services
322
Maintenance Footnotes
323
At each Fuel Fill
324
At Least Once a Month
324
Owner Checks and Services
324
At Least Once a Year
325
Underbody Flushing Service
326
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
327
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
329
Maintenance Record
330
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
333
Customer Assistance Information
334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
334
Online Owner Center
335
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
336
Customer Assistance Offices
336
Canada – Customer Assistance
336
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
337
Roadside Service
337
Cadillac Owner Privileges
338
Reaching Roadside Service
338
Roadside Service Availability
338
Courtesy Transportation
339
Plan Ahead When Possible
339
Transportation Options
339
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
340
Additional Program Information
340
Reporting Safety Defects
342
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
342
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
342
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
343
Service Publications Ordering Information
343
Service Manuals
343
Current and Past Model Order Forms
344
Owner's Information
344
Service Bulletins
344
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