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CAUTION:
Never
do
this.
Here
a
child
is
sitting
in
a
seat
that
has
a
lap-shoulder
belt,
but
the
shoulder
part
is
behind
the
child.
If
the
child
wears
the
belt
in
this
way,
in
a
crash
the
child
might
slide
under
the
belt.
The
belt’s
force
would
then
be
applied
right
on
the
child’s
abdomen.
That
could
cause
serious
or
fatal
injuries.
The
lap
portion
of
the
belt
should
be
worn
low
and
snug
on
the
hips,
just
touching
the
child’s
thighs.
This
applies
belt
force
to
the
child’s
pelvic
bones
in
a
crash.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Table of Contents
7
Front Seats
8
Power Lumbar
9
Heated and Ventilated Seats
10
Power Reclining Seatback
11
Rear Seats
12
Head Restraints
12
Why Safety Belts Work
15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Driver Position
19
Right Front Passenger Position
26
Rear Seat Passengers
26
Safety Belts
32
Child Restraints
32
Older Children
32
Child Restraint Systems
38
Where to Put the Restraint
41
Top Strap
42
Top Strap Anchor Location
43
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
48
Front Seat Position
48
Airbag System
51
Where Are the Airbags
53
When Should an Airbag Inflate
57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
59
How Does an Airbag Restrain
59
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Restraint System Check
62
Checking Your Restraint Systems
62
Replacing Restraint System Parts
63
After a Crash
63
Section 2 Features and Controls
65
Features and Controls
65
Keys
66
Keyless Access System
67
Keyless Access System Operation
68
Battery Replacement
72
Remote Vehicle Start
73
Doors and Locks
75
Door Locks
75
Power Door Locks
75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
76
Rear Door Security Locks
76
Lockout Protection
77
Trunk
77
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
79
Windows
80
Power Windows
81
Programming the Power Windows
82
Sun Visors
83
Theft-Deterrent Systems
84
Theft-Deterrent System
84
Testing the Alarm
85
Valet Lockout Switch
86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
87
New Vehicle Break-In
87
Ignition Positions
87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
88
Starting Your Engine
88
Engine Coolant Heater
89
Automatic Transmission Operation
90
All-Wheel Drive
93
Parking Brake
94
Shifting into Park (P)
95
Shifting out of Park (P)
96
Parking over Things that Burn
97
Engine Exhaust
97
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
98
Mirrors
99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
99
With Onstar
99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
99
Compass Variance
100
Compass Operation
100
Compass Calibration
100
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
101
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
102
Outside Convex Mirror
102
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror
103
Onstar System
103
Steering Wheel Controls
104
Homelink Transmitter
105
Programming the Homelink
106
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
107
Using Homelink
108
Storage Areas
109
Glove Box
109
Cupholder(S)
109
Center Console Storage Area
109
Convenience Net
109
Sunroof
110
Vehicle Personalization
111
Auto Exit Seat
116
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
128
Section 3 Instrument Panel
133
Instrument Panel Overview
136
Hazard Warning Flashers
138
Horn
138
Other Warning Devices
138
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
138
Steering Column
138
Heated Steering Wheel
139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
140
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
140
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
141
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
141
Other Messages
144
Flash-To-Pass
145
Windshield Wipers
145
Rainsense™ II Wipers
146
Windshield Washer
147
Cruise Control
148
Setting Cruise Control
149
Headlamp Washer
148
Adaptive Cruise Control
151
Headlamps
163
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
167
Light Sensor
168
Headlamps on Reminder
167
Wiper Activated Headlamps
167
Fog Lamps
169
Twilight Sentinel
169
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
170
Entry Lighting
171
Parade Dimming
171
Reading Lamps
172
Battery Load Management
172
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
172
Head-Up Display (HUD)
173
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
176
How the System Works
177
Accessory Power Outlets
178
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
178
Instrument Panel Brightness
171
Climate Controls
179
Cigarette Lighter
179
Dual Climate Control System
179
Defogging and Defrosting
183
Outlet Adjustment
184
Rear Climate Control System
185
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
186
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
188
Instrument Panel Cluster
189
Speedometer and Odometer
190
Tachometer
190
Safety Belt Reminder Light
190
Airbag Readiness Light
191
Charging System Light
192
Brake System Warning Light
192
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
193
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
194
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
194
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
195
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
195
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
196
If the Light Is Flashing
197
If the Light Is on Steady
197
Maintenance Schedule
198
Oil Pressure Light
198
Fog Lamp Light
199
Lights on Reminder
199
Security Light
199
Cruise Control Light
200
Fuel Gage
200
Highbeam on Light
200
DIC Controls and Displays
201
Driver Information Center (DIC)
201
DIC Warnings and Messages
206
Check Gas Cap
209
Check Washer Fluid
209
Check Oil Level
209
Check Tire Pressure
209
Driver Door Ajar
210
Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine
210
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
211
Fuel Level Low
211
Engine Power Reduced
211
Right Rear Door Ajar
214
Service Air Bag
214
Service Theft System
215
Service Transmission
215
Service Vehicle Soon
215
Service Tire Monitor
215
Traction Active
217
Theft Attempted
217
Trunk Open
217
Other Messages
218
Turn Signal on
218
Audio System(S)
219
Setting the Time
219
Radio with CD
220
Playing the Radio
222
Setting Preset Stations
223
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
224
Rds Messages
225
Radio Message
227
Using the Single CD Player
230
Mp3 Format
233
Navigation/Radio System
238
Radio Personalization
239
Theft-Deterrent Feature
242
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
243
Radio Reception
244
Care of Your CD Player
245
Care of Your Cds
245
Diversity Antenna System
246
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
246
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
247
Driving Your Vehicle
247
Defensive Driving
248
Drunken Driving
248
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
248
Braking
251
Control of a Vehicle
251
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
252
Braking in Emergencies
254
Traction Control System (TCS)
254
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
255
Magnetic Ride Control
255
Panic Brake Assist
256
Stabilitrak System
256
Steering
257
Power Steering
257
Steering in Emergencies
258
Off-Road Recovery
259
Passing
259
Loss of Control
261
Driving at Night
262
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
263
Driving through Flowing Water
265
Driving through Deep Standing Water
265
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
265
City Driving
266
Freeway Driving
267
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
268
Highway Hypnosis
269
Hill and Mountain Roads
270
Winter Driving
272
Driving on Snow or Ice
273
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
274
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
276
Loading Your Vehicle
277
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
277
Recreational Vehicle Towing
282
Dolly Towing
283
Dinghy Towing
283
Towing
282
Towing Your Vehicle
282
Towing a Trailer
284
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
285
Weight of the Trailer
285
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
286
Safety Chains
287
Driving with a Trailer
287
Trailer Brakes
287
Following Distance
288
Making Turns
288
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
288
Driving on Grades
289
Parking on Hills
289
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
290
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
290
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
291
Service and Appearance Care
291
Service
293
Doing Your Own Service Work
294
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
295
Your Vehicle
295
Fuel
295
Gasoline Octane
295
Gasoline Specifications
295
California Fuel
296
Additives
296
Fuels in Foreign Countries
297
Filling Your Tank
298
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
300
Checking Things under the Hood
300
Hood Release
301
Engine Compartment Overview
302
Engine Oil
306
When to Add Engine Oil
307
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
307
Engine Oil Life System
309
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
310
What to Do with Used Oil
310
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
311
Automatic Transmission Fluid
312
Engine Coolant
313
What to Use
314
Checking Coolant
315
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
316
Engine Overheating
316
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
317
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
317
Overheated Engine Protection
318
Operating Mode
318
Cooling System
319
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
320
Power Steering Fluid
323
Windshield Washer Fluid
324
Adding Washer Fluid
324
Brakes
325
Brake Wear
327
Brake Pedal Travel
327
Brake Adjustment
327
Battery
328
Replacing Brake System Parts
328
Vehicle Storage
328
Jump Starting
329
All-Wheel Drive
334
Rear Axle
335
Front Axle
336
Bulb Replacement
337
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
337
Halogen Bulbs
337
Front Turn Signal Lamps
338
Sidemarker Lamps
338
Back-Up Lamps
339
Replacement Bulbs
339
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
340
Tires
341
Tire Sidewall Labelling
342
Tire Size
345
Tire Terminology and Definitions
346
Inflation - Tire Pressure
348
How to Check
349
When to Check
349
Tire Pressure Monitor System
350
Tire Inspection and Rotation
353
When It Is Time for New Tires
355
Buying New Tires
355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
357
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
358
Wheel Replacement
358
Used Replacement Wheels
359
Tire Chains
360
If a Tire Goes Flat
361
Changing a Flat Tire
362
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
363
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
365
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
371
Appearance Care
372
Compact Spare Tire
372
Fabric/Carpet
373
Vinyl
374
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
374
Using Cleaner on Fabric
374
Glass Surfaces
375
Instrument Panel
375
Interior Plastic Components
375
Leather
375
Speaker Covers
375
Wood Panels
375
Care of Safety Belts
376
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
376
Washing Your Vehicle
376
Weatherstrips
376
Finish Care
377
Windshield and Wiper Blades
377
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
378
Tires
378
Sheet Metal Damage
379
Finish Damage
379
Underbody Maintenance
379
Chemical Paint Spotting
379
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
380
Vehicle Identification
381
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
381
Service Parts Identification Label
381
Electrical System
382
Add-On Electrical Equipment
382
Headlamp Wiring
382
Windshield Wiper Fuses
382
Power Windows and Other Power Options
383
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
383
Underhood Fuse Block
384
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
387
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
387
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
389
Capacities and Specifications
394
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
395
Introduction
396
Maintenance Requirements
396
Maintenance Schedule
396
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
396
Your Vehicle and the Environment
396
Scheduled Maintenance
398
Additional Required Services
400
Maintenance Footnotes
401
Owner Checks and Services
402
At each Fuel Fill
403
At Least Once a Month
403
At Least Once a Year
404
Underbody Flushing Service
405
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
406
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
408
Maintenance Record
409
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
413
Default Chapter
413
Customer Assistance and Information
413
Customer Assistance and Information
414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
414
Online Owner Center
415
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
416
Customer Assistance Offices
416
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
417
Roadside Service
418
Cadillac Owner Privileges
418
Courtesy Transportation
419
Scheduling Service Appointments
419
Transportation Options
420
Additional Program Information
420
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
421
Reporting Safety Defects
422
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
422
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
423
Service Manuals
423
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
423
Service Publications Ordering Information
423
Service Bulletins
424
Current and Past Model Order Forms
424
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