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Antilock Brake System (ABS)

This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an
advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a
braking skid.

When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor
or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going
on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal
moves a little. This is normal.

If there is a problem with
ABS, this warning light
stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on
page 3-39.

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 the wheels are slowing down. If
one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each wheel.

ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as
required, faster than any driver could. This can help
the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.

As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps
receiving updates on wheel speed and controls
braking pressure accordingly.

Remember: ABS does not change the time needed
to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the
brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.

Using ABS

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump
or motor might be heard operating and the brake pedal
might be felt to pulsate, but this is normal.

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Summary of Contents for 2009 CTS

Page 1: ...s and Indicators 3 30 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 Audio System s 3 80 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 26 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 4...

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Page 3: ...words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or...

Page 4: ...something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage There are al...

Page 5: ...ake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i Headlamp...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...1 36 Child Restraint Systems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 8: ...With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all oc...

Page 9: ...raint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place The vehicle s head restraints are not designed to be removed Active Head Restraint System On vehicles with an active head res...

Page 10: ...nt could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving To move a manual seat forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar...

Page 11: ...h to lengthen or shorten it Release the button to lock it in place Power Seats On vehicles with power seats the controls are located on the outboard side of the seats Move the seat forward or rearward...

Page 12: ...Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 10 for more information Power Lumbar The vehicle may have this feature The driver and passenger seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on...

Page 13: ...increase or decrease support in seat cushion bolsters Press the top or bottom of the control C to increase or decrease support in the seatback bolsters Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with thi...

Page 14: ...t speaker to let you know that the position has been stored 3 Repeat the procedure for a second driver using button 2 To recall memory positions the vehicle must be in P Park for an automatic transmis...

Page 15: ...pplied for a manual transmission press the exit button to recall the exit position If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DIC automatic seat and power telescopic steering column movement occurs wh...

Page 16: ...edal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving CAUTION If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause inju...

Page 17: ...ever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If the sea...

Page 18: ...go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could c...

Page 19: ...g a rear seat 2 Fold the seatback down This allows access to the trunk See Trunk on page 2 20 for more information To return the seatback to the upright position CAUTION If either seatback is not lock...

Page 20: ...e more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat a...

Page 21: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 15...

Page 22: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 16...

Page 23: ...el or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make...

Page 24: ...lts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and oth...

Page 25: ...ut of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should kn...

Page 26: ...o loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 27: ...tection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal in...

Page 28: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause s...

Page 29: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and...

Page 30: ...houlder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not a...

Page 31: ...sh you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then...

Page 32: ...ss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 33: ...lt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and...

Page 34: ...atch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety...

Page 35: ...elt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early s...

Page 36: ...how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Place the guide ov...

Page 37: ...on needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bo...

Page 38: ...the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyo...

Page 39: ...oes the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 27 for more informat...

Page 40: ...ety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 27 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint sy...

Page 41: ...properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap...

Page 42: ...ty belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designe...

Page 43: ...ing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a re...

Page 44: ...e a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular ch...

Page 45: ...uld cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rea...

Page 46: ...n the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the...

Page 47: ...Within the Child Restraint CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructio...

Page 48: ...will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you sec...

Page 49: ...ust also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATC...

Page 50: ...hild restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing c...

Page 51: ...e to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if...

Page 52: ...an one child restraint to a single anchor 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 c...

Page 53: ...d the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restrain...

Page 54: ...ion you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a sin...

Page 55: ...es that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints hav...

Page 56: ...o the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retra...

Page 57: ...t as you tighten the belt 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Childre...

Page 58: ...seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inf...

Page 59: ...e using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the fo...

Page 60: ...and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Pus...

Page 61: ...ag for the right front passenger and passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label...

Page 62: ...ety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone...

Page 63: ...rotection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 33 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 36 There is an a...

Page 64: ...airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Sid...

Page 65: ...flating 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 Do not use s...

Page 66: ...hicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts In a...

Page 67: ...airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows that have occupan...

Page 68: ...windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems...

Page 69: ...e Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 18 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 19 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work...

Page 70: ...recommend that children be secured in a rear seat including an infant or a child riding in a rear facing child restraint a child riding in a forward facing child seat an older child riding in a booste...

Page 71: ...at is unoccupied The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint A right front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time Or if there is a critical problem wit...

Page 72: ...e airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 35 for more information including important safety information If t...

Page 73: ...e vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint See Head Restraints on page 1 2 6 Restart the vehicle The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in...

Page 74: ...eration Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts...

Page 75: ...for important safety information CAUTION Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensin...

Page 76: ...ehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing...

Page 77: ...the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 34 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 113 Airbags The airbag system d...

Page 78: ...y belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH syste...

Page 79: ...2 27 Immobilizer 2 28 Immobilizer Operation Key Access 2 29 Immobilizer Operation Keyless Access 2 30 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 31 New Vehicle Break In 2 31 Ignition Positions Key Access...

Page 80: ...Detection Systems 2 54 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 2 54 OnStar System 2 57 Universal Home Remote System 2 61 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 2 61 Storage Areas...

Page 81: ...window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons children or others could be badly injure...

Page 82: ...press the button A near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter and pull the key out Never pull the key out without pressing the button This vehicle may have the Keyless Access System See Ignitio...

Page 83: ...not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than...

Page 84: ...ay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 71 V Remote...

Page 85: ...e new transmitter is programmed Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it See Relearn Remote Key under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50 Battery Replacement Replace the bat...

Page 86: ...e undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If you ever notice a decrease in...

Page 87: ...n the door All doors will unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver s door With the keyless access transmitter in range pull the rear door handle onc...

Page 88: ...e Customization on page 3 71 K Unlock Press once to unlock only the driver door The turn signal indicators flash twice Press K twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors The interior lamps may...

Page 89: ...ors and Steering Wheel on page 1 8 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 71 for more information Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to the vehicle wi...

Page 90: ...e ignition control knob to exit programming mode 9 Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K on the keyless access transmitter two times 10 To program additional transmitters repe...

Page 91: ...tart Control To Learn Keys again 9 Press the ignition switch in again 10 Repeat Steps 7 8 and 9 11 The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and counts down to zero 12 A beep sounds and the DIC rea...

Page 92: ...vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brake pedal and the ignition control knob See Starting the Engine on page 2 34 for additional information about the vehicle s electronic keyless ignition with...

Page 93: ...the transmitter s for at least four seconds or until the vehicle s turn signal lamps flash The vehicle s doors will be locked When the vehicle starts the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the...

Page 94: ...have been used the vehicle must be started normally before the remote start feature can be used again The remote start feature does not operate if any of the following occur The ignition is in any po...

Page 95: ...al ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From the inside use the manual lock levers located on the door panels near the windows Push down on the manual lock lever to lock the door To unlock the door pul...

Page 96: ...omatic Door Locks If the vehicle has an automatic transmission the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is m...

Page 97: ...he outside To cancel the rear door security lock 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position Lockout...

Page 98: ...anel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with...

Page 99: ...hicle is ever without power the trunk area can still be accessed by using one of the following procedures On vehicles with a rear seat pass through door 1 Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass...

Page 100: ...hout pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items...

Page 101: ...e 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 ve...

Page 102: ...to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition each door has a switch for its own window The front power window switch operates...

Page 103: ...indow to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override CAUTION If express override is activated the window wil...

Page 104: ...ow Lockout o Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls The light on th...

Page 105: ...and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter during the ten second pre alarm the alarm will go off Your vehicle s headlamps will flash and the horn...

Page 106: ...rcuit Breakers on page 5 120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer retailer Immobilizer This device complie...

Page 107: ...key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer retailer who can service the theft deterrent system and have a new key made It is possible for the...

Page 108: ...y again If the ignition control knob does not rotate and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged try another keyless access transmitter Or you may try placing the transmitter in the tra...

Page 109: ...ull throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops...

Page 110: ...nition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles B ACC ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off This position allows you to...

Page 111: ...er on automatic transmission vehicles and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles B ACC ACCESSORY This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wiper...

Page 112: ...icle is already moving use N Neutral only If the vehicle has the keyless access system put your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition control knob to the START position When the engine begins...

Page 113: ...anking the engine for long periods of time by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at leas...

Page 114: ...ar the driver side strut tower Remove the plastic cap to access the plug 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electric...

Page 115: ...u have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the...

Page 116: ...ransmission See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 20 for additional information N Neutral In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when the vehi...

Page 117: ...sing only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Driver Shift Control DSC Notice I...

Page 118: ...r or engine braking The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute RPM The transmission will not automatically shift to th...

Page 119: ...eature the vehicle will have firmer quicker shifting for increased performance You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills to stay in gear longer or to down shift for more...

Page 120: ...hen slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth Shift into 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth the same way you do for 2 Second Slowly le...

Page 121: ...s to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance Up Shift Light CTS vehicles with a manual transmission have an economy up shift light on the instrument panel This light shows when to shi...

Page 122: ...ignition is on the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on If it does not you need to have the vehicle serviced See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 for more i...

Page 123: ...attempting to drive away To avoid unexpected vehicle movement do not partially release the clutch or press the accelerator pedal until you are ready to release the parking brake and drive away Vehicle...

Page 124: ...ehicle comes to a stop the EPB will remain applied If the BRAKE light is on either the EPB is applied or there is a failure in the hydraulic brake system If this light is flashing the EPB is only part...

Page 125: ...ng brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving...

Page 126: ...Trailer CTS V on page 4 29 or Towing a Trailer CTS on page 4 29 Use this procedure to shift into P Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 44 for more in...

Page 127: ...orce on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To preve...

Page 128: ...not move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service Parking the Vehicle Manual Transmission Before you get out of the vehicle place the shift lever in R...

Page 129: ...unnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has b...

Page 130: ...ic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the en...

Page 131: ...time the vehicle is started Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are...

Page 132: ...t Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Out...

Page 133: ...cyclists or pets If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing up While backing be sur...

Page 134: ...ng warmer or humid weather A single beep will sound the first time an object is detected between 23 inches 0 6 m and 8 feet 2 5 m away Beeping will occur for a short time when the vehicle is closer th...

Page 135: ...tem Other conditions may affect system performance such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If the system is still disabled after driving forward at...

Page 136: ...system limitations see the OnStar Owner s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar com U S or onstar ca Canada contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the OnStar...

Page 137: ...tar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle Voice guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system s...

Page 138: ...ity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed areas or at all time...

Page 139: ...on of the device 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 One Tri...

Page 140: ...programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting...

Page 141: ...held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on continuously the programming is c...

Page 142: ...uestions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after sev...

Page 143: ...both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section beginning with...

Page 144: ...l loads behind the net It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items The net is not for heavier loads Store items as far forward as you can Sunroof If the vehicle has a power...

Page 145: ...has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full open position From the comfort stop position press the rear of the passenger side switch a second time to open the sunroof t...

Page 146: ...NOTES 2 68...

Page 147: ...Lighting Battery Saver 3 19 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 20 Entry Lighting 3 20 Parade Dimming 3 20 Reading Lamps 3 20 Electric Power Management 3 21 Battery Run Down Protection 3 21 Accessory Power...

Page 148: ...n Reminder 3 47 Cruise Control Light 3 47 Highbeam On Light 3 48 Fuel Gage 3 48 Boost Gage 3 49 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 DIC Operation and Displays 3 50 DIC Compass 3 55 DIC Warnings and Mes...

Page 149: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 150: ...Instrument Panel Overview CTS Shown CTS V Similar 3 4...

Page 151: ...80 Base Audio System or Navigation Radio System on page 3 109 If Equipped N Parking Brake on page 2 44 O Hood Release on page 5 13 P Cruise Control on page 3 13 Traction Control System TCS Disable But...

Page 152: ...on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted The tilt and telescope lever is located on the left side...

Page 153: ...tilt the steering wheel up or down Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of...

Page 154: ...lb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 120 Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile 1 6 km a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGN...

Page 155: ...h High Intensity Discharge HID headlamps the low beam headlamps must be on to activate the high beam headlamps See High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting on page 5 58 If the headlamps are already in hi...

Page 156: ...ols down Rainsense Wipers Vehicles with Rainsense windshield wipers have a moisture sensor for this feature mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror This sensor automa...

Page 157: ...active the headlamps turn on automatically If it is dark they remain on See Wiper Activated Headlamps under Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3 17 for more information Notice Do not place stickers or...

Page 158: ...ure After the first wipe cycle it can take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles The system will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles have been completed or press _ again to turn...

Page 159: ...CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slipper...

Page 160: ...ontrol will not work if the parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been...

Page 161: ...ched then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press the RES button Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To...

Page 162: ...wheel Press I on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off Headlamps The exterior lamp control is loca...

Page 163: ...On Reminder on page 3 47 for additional information Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional d...

Page 164: ...t be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness lever is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 20 Turning the exterior lamp control to off or to the l...

Page 165: ...ed on the turn signal multifunction lever Fog Lamps Turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to and release it to turn the fog lamps on or off The band will return to its original position The parking l...

Page 166: ...m then turn off if the ignition key is turned to ON RUN They immediately turn off if the power locks are used Parade Dimming This feature does not let the instrument panel backlight dim during dayligh...

Page 167: ...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 generato...

Page 168: ...red by the warranty Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off the vehicle Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown veh...

Page 169: ...o not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Notice If papers pins or other flammable items are put in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly dam...

Page 170: ...e system is in full automatic operation If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings 1 Press the AUTO button 2...

Page 171: ...passenger s climate control system off Manual Operation O Power Press to turn the climate control system on or off When the climate control system is turned off the air inlet defaults to outside air...

Page 172: ...ture is at or below freezing If recirculation is selected while in defog mode it is cancelled after 10 minutes 0 Defrost This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to...

Page 173: ...ear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window It only works when the ignition is in ON RUN Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear wi...

Page 174: ...the vehicle is cooler than 54 F 12 5 C or if the outside temperature is cooler than 48 F 9 C Sensors The solar sensor located on the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat The in...

Page 175: ...your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the dust and pollen from the air entering...

Page 176: ...page 6 16 for the correct part number for the filter 8 Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the cover Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong...

Page 177: ...to indicate how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going how much fuel the vehicle has used and many of the other things needed to drive safely and economically United States Aut...

Page 178: ...United States V Series Automatic Transmission Cluster shown Manual and Canada similar 3 32...

Page 179: ...The trip odometer can record the number of miles or kilometers traveled for up to two trips The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center DIC for more information see DIC Operation and Di...

Page 180: ...elt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt unless the driver safety belt is already buckled The...

Page 181: ...eck includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 1 55 The...

Page 182: ...e word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the...

Page 183: ...at there are problems with a generator drive belt or that there is an electrical problem Have it checked right away If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on turn off accessorie...

Page 184: ...he light stays on after the parking brake is fully released there is a base brake problem For vehicles with the Electric Park Brake EPB if the light continues flashing after the brake is released or w...

Page 185: ...If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes...

Page 186: ...Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 7 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature w...

Page 187: ...comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tir...

Page 188: ...his indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious da...

Page 189: ...llowing Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 5 9 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel...

Page 190: ...N RUN and the light is not on For vehicles with a Keyless Access ignition make sure the transmitter is in the passenger compartment See Ignition Positions Key Access on page 2 32 or Ignition Positions...

Page 191: ...turned on to show that it is working properly If it does not come on with the ignition on there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer Sometimes when...

Page 192: ...rating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Oil should be checked as soon as possible See Oil pressure Low Stop Engine under DIC Warnings a...

Page 193: ...hen the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 19 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3 17 for mor...

Page 194: ...tion Center DIC and a single chime will sound See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 for more information Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations a...

Page 195: ...s appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel The DIC comes on when the ignition is o...

Page 196: ...page 3 71 for more information on the customization features V Set Reset Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display y z...

Page 197: ...ber of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this display was reset To reset this display to zero press the set reset button Timer This display can be used like a stopwatch You can record the time...

Page 198: ...intenance on page 6 4 and Engine Oil on page 5 18 The Oil Life must be reset after each oil change It does not reset itself Avoid accidental resetting of the Oil Life system It cannot be reset accurat...

Page 199: ...n on the DIC This is normal If there is a problem with the battery charging system the charging system light illuminates and or the DIC displays a message See Charging System Light on page 3 37 DIC Wa...

Page 200: ...ned transmitters 5 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF Trans Transmission Temp Temperature CTS V Only This display shows the transmission fluid temperature in either degree...

Page 201: ...matic transmission vehicle only set it when the vehicle is in P Park On a manual transmission vehicle only set it when the vehicle is stopped Press the vehicle information button until Press V To Chan...

Page 202: ...Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating...

Page 203: ...cess system this message displays when the accessory mode is active See Ignition Positions Key Access on page 2 32 or Ignition Positions Keyless Access on page 2 33 for more information AFL Adaptive F...

Page 204: ...tery Voltage is displayed Battery Volts Low This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained If this message appears immediately after st...

Page 205: ...m see Engine Oil Life System on page 5 21 Check Tire Pressure This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to be checked It also displays Left Front Right Front...

Page 206: ...eyless Access System Operation on page 2 9 for more information Electronic Key Not Detected If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presen...

Page 207: ...If you have the keyless access transmitter with you get out of the vehicle and lock the doors If you do not have the keyless access transmitter with you you will be able to start the vehicle again wi...

Page 208: ...ion Operating Mode on page 5 41 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Engine Power Is Reduced This message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine fr...

Page 209: ...ot closed completely Make sure that the door is closed completely Maximum Electronic Keys Learned If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message displays when the maximum number of transmit...

Page 210: ...ing Assist URPA on page 2 54 for more information Passenger Door Open This message displays when the passenger side front door is not closed completely Make sure that the door is closed completely Pre...

Page 211: ...Operation and Displays on page 3 50 for more information Replace Battery In Remote Key This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE or keyless access transmitter needs to be...

Page 212: ...when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems Driving with this problem could drain the battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as...

Page 213: ...e Service Power Steering This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system When this message is displayed you may notice that the effort required to steer t...

Page 214: ...n page 3 41 Several conditions may cause this message to appear See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 76 for more information If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with t...

Page 215: ...vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer Sport Mode This message displays when the vehicle is in sport mode See Driver Shift Control DSC under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 37 for more i...

Page 216: ...has been detected and the vehicle needs service See your dealer retailer The message turns off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present Start Aborted By...

Page 217: ...pen This message displays when the trunk is 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 dr...

Page 218: ...lay Language This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the Display Language screen appears on the DIC display Press the...

Page 219: ...setting is displayed on the DIC Auto Door Unlock This feature allows you to select whether or not the door s will automatically unlock It also allows you to select which doors and when they will autom...

Page 220: ...splay Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button to scroll through the following settings Off There will be no feedback when you press t...

Page 221: ...terior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter No Change No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset but...

Page 222: ...ed or the vehicle is no longer off See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 6 and Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 9 for more information No Change No change will be made to th...

Page 223: ...page 2 9 for more information You may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door Keyless locking will then remain disabled un...

Page 224: ...e driver s door handle is pulled a second time All Doors All doors will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver s door No Change No c...

Page 225: ...l only occur one time after the driver door is opened If the automatic movement has already occurred and you close and then open the driver door the seat and steering column will stay in the original...

Page 226: ...wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall if the vehicle has this option No Change No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press...

Page 227: ...4 2 Notice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could...

Page 228: ...f playing DVD A and DTS encoded discs DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D sy...

Page 229: ...display times out after approximately 10 seconds Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Noise Compensation Technology If the vehicle has the Radio with...

Page 230: ...sh list selection that allows the user to update the list for all available stations that the radio is able to receive at the current location For XM stations the music guide displays a Category list...

Page 231: ...following steps 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to be stored 3 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds When t...

Page 232: ...justs to the middle position To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press the TUNE TONE knob for more than two seconds Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Bala...

Page 233: ...ible sound quality Rear Select to adjust the audio for the rear seat passengers to receive the best possible sound quality Centerpoint Select to enable Bose Centerpoint Centerpoint produces a full veh...

Page 234: ...based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound During you...

Page 235: ...When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the disc number displays on the upper right side of the s...

Page 236: ...iliary Press to automatically search for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device Found displays Playing a DVD A Audio...

Page 237: ...pause or resume playback Finding Songs on DVD Audio TUNE TONE Turn this knob to display a list of all tracks in all groups on the DVD audio disc Stop turning this knob or press the TUNE TONE knob to...

Page 238: ...lable Audio Stream 1 is playing Care of Your CD and DVD A Discs If playing a CD or DVD A disc the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality the method of recording the quality of the music that...

Page 239: ...re capable of playing an MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW disc Radios with the DVD Audio feature are capable of playing MP3 WMA on DVD R discs For more information see Using an MP3 on page 3 104 later in this se...

Page 240: ...has ended The recorded songs are now available Copy Protected CD s Make sure the disc is not copy protected The radio does not copy a copy protected CD to the HDD Deleting a Recorded Song or Category...

Page 241: ...an audio CD that has been recorded If this happens the radio will display MultiHit for the name information when the songs are selected from the HDD With a MuliHit song playing press the button below...

Page 242: ...e and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non commercial use only You agree not to assign copy transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party YOU AGREE NOT TO...

Page 243: ...THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES Recording From MP3 WMA Discs or...

Page 244: ...ent by a selected Artist in alphabetical order Album System is playing back content from a selected album in track order Genre System is playing back content in a selected Genre in alphabetical order...

Page 245: ...ave been added to that favorite playlist Select a song from the list to begin playback of that song and to put the HDD into the Playlist mode See Saving HDD Favorites later in this section for more in...

Page 246: ...torage device is connected The Vehicle Identification Number VIN number is a required in order to activate the vehicle Saving HDD Favorites During HDD playback press the FAV button to change between f...

Page 247: ...buffer a buffer status bar shows below the station number on the left side of screen Press and hold the REV or FWD buttons to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer Hold FWD until the en...

Page 248: ...n a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing until it is stopped CD or CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press again to...

Page 249: ...cted to the vehicle and if the ignition is turned to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN It can also be left connected to the vehicle after the vehicle is turned off With the vehicle turned off the iPod will auto...

Page 250: ...one disc Make sure the CD does not have more than a maximum of 50 folders and playlists and 255 files to read and play Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving Organize...

Page 251: ...lists Px are always accessed after root folders or files The HDD Radio displays the root directory of an MP3 WMA disc as F1 MP3 and the root directory of a USB storage device as F1 USB Empty Directory...

Page 252: ...contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not in the ID3 tag the radio displays the file name without the extension Track names longer than 32 characters are shortened Parts of words on the last p...

Page 253: ...and hold this button for two seconds to eject all discs TUNE TONE Turn to select MP3 WMA files on the CD playing SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 WMA file if more than...

Page 254: ...nother station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working...

Page 255: ...ll phones support all functions and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the in vehicle Bluetooth system See gm com bluetooth for more information on compatible phones Voice Recognition The Blue...

Page 256: ...before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls will be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available Refer to the OnStar owner s guide for more information Pairing Info...

Page 257: ...er the four digit PIN number that was provided in Step 3 5 The system prompts for a name for the phone Use a name that best describes the phone This name will be used to indicate which phone is connec...

Page 258: ...tem responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with OK deleting phone name Linking to a Different Phone 1 Press an...

Page 259: ...er please followed by a tone 3 Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses If the system recognizes the number it responds with OK Storing and repeats the phone number If the sys...

Page 260: ...system will repeat them 4 After the complete number has been entered say Store The system responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone 5 Say a name tag for the phone number The name tag i...

Page 261: ...e deleted The system responds with Would you like to delete name tag Please say yes or no If the name tag is correct say Yes to delete the name tag The system responds with OK deleting name tag return...

Page 262: ...em the system responds with Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds with Ready followed by a to...

Page 263: ...er To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time and the system will repeat them Using the Call Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds For vehicles without a navigat...

Page 264: ...ress c to ignore a call Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is...

Page 265: ...the audio in the vehicle 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Transfer Call The system responds with Transferring call and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the...

Page 266: ...through its cycle according to the phone s operating instructions Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call Th...

Page 267: ...g Name Tags Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are tho...

Page 268: ...the wireless and wired headphones if the vehicle has these features does not mute Press and release b g again to turn the sound on For vehicles with a navigation system press and hold g for two second...

Page 269: ...65 km Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fade in...

Page 270: ...erfering with radio reception Notice Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and or the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered...

Page 271: ...m 4 9 Steering 4 10 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 12 Loss of Control 4 12 Competitive Driving 4 14 Driving at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 16 Hig...

Page 272: ...he vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unex...

Page 273: ...250 000 people injured For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to e...

Page 274: ...or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by h...

Page 275: ...g down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could...

Page 276: ...System The vehicle has an electronic stability control system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving...

Page 277: ...ns the system brakes the spinning wheel s and or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The system may be heard or felt while it is working but this is normal The TCS StabiliTrak warning light will...

Page 278: ...n quickly two times and the STABILITRAK COMPETITVE MODE displays in the Driver Information Center DIC While in the StabiliTrak Competitive Mode TCS does not limit wheel spin and the TCS StabiliTrak wa...

Page 279: ...n Center DIC briefly displays SUSPENSION MODE TOURING or SUSPENSION MODE SPORT on vehicle startup or when a new mode is selected Press and release this button located in the center of the instrument p...

Page 280: ...e vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly there may be a problem with the system You will still have power steering but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow sp...

Page 281: ...mergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on t...

Page 282: ...while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indi...

Page 283: ...the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course...

Page 284: ...nt greater than 534 F 279 C After conversion to the high performance brake fluid follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid manufacturer Do not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fl...

Page 285: ...e After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Flowing or rushing water creates...

Page 286: ...lude Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir full Windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades In good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tire...

Page 287: ...assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so...

Page 288: ...nd polish the surface under the tires even more The Traction Control System TCS on page 4 7 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road condi...

Page 289: ...inued Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about two inches 5 cm on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open th...

Page 290: ...tuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 21 If the vehicle has a tract...

Page 291: ...t does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 26 Loading the Vehicle It is very important to...

Page 292: ...n pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 63 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 72 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tell...

Page 293: ...ge load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the av...

Page 294: ...t Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200...

Page 295: ...includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification label also shows the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Never exce...

Page 296: ...en you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing...

Page 297: ...eady to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 16 Dinghy Towing Notice If the vehicle is towed...

Page 298: ...irst for a manual transmission 5 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly 6 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 7 Turn the igni...

Page 299: ...y the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself Trailering mea...

Page 300: ...n the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on the vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of...

Page 301: ...vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow If towing a trailer the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Lo...

Page 302: ...also prevent dirt and water from entering the vehicle Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent th...

Page 303: ...g Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pas...

Page 304: ...Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would...

Page 305: ...matic transmission do not shift into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel...

Page 306: ...often when pulling a trailer See this manual s Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil...

Page 307: ...l Life System 5 21 Engine Cover 5 23 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 25 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 29 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 29 Hydraulic Clutch 5 29 Cooling System 5 30 Engine Coolant 5 31 Coola...

Page 308: ...Spare Tire and Tools 5 101 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 102 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 106 Compact Spare Tire 5 108 Appearance Care 5 109 Interior Cleaning 5 10...

Page 309: ...Windows and Other Power Options 5 119 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 120 Underhood Fuse Block CTS 5 120 Underhood Fuse Block CTS V 5 124 Rear Compartment Fuse Block CTS 5 127 Rear Compartment Fuse Bloc...

Page 310: ...ld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modificat...

Page 311: ...perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficie...

Page 312: ...Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 118 Gasoline Octane If the vehicle has the 3 6L V6 engine VIN Code V use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octan...

Page 313: ...a 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 emissi...

Page 314: ...al parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain...

Page 315: ...ueling the vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some p...

Page 316: ...If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any...

Page 317: ...not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting o...

Page 318: ...the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Ch...

Page 319: ...of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center Push the release lever...

Page 320: ...Engine Compartment Overview CTS When you open the hood on the 3 6 L engine 2 8 L engine similar you will see the following 5 14...

Page 321: ...page 3 29 F Engine Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 30 G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Under Engine Cover See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 41 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 5...

Page 322: ...CTS V When you open the hood on the 6 2L Super Charged engine you will see the following 5 16...

Page 323: ...ine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Passenger Compartment Air Filter See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 29 H Intercooler System Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 5 30 I Engine Co...

Page 324: ...g Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick...

Page 325: ...nd Specifications on page 5 133 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the proper operating range and into the upper cross hatched area on the dipst...

Page 326: ...ity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container...

Page 327: ...il is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A Change Engine Oil Soon message comes on See DIC Warnings and Messages on p...

Page 328: ...hange Engine Oil Soon message comes back on when the vehicle is started the Engine Oil Life System has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements...

Page 329: ...p A 2 Raise the right front corner of engine cover B to release from the ball stud 3 Pull the engine cover B forward to slide the rear tabs C out from under the retainers 4 Lift and remove the engine...

Page 330: ...to be removed to access the engine oil and power steering fill caps 1 Raise the front of engine cover A to release from the ball studs B 2 Pull the engine cover forward until clear of the smaller pie...

Page 331: ...each 50 000 mile 80 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect...

Page 332: ...ox 4 Loosen the screw on the clamp holding the air outlet duct in place Do not remove the clamp Move the duct aside 5 Remove the hose from the air cleaner housing mounting arm Move the hose aside 6 Re...

Page 333: ...7 Pivot the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing 8 Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner housing 5 27...

Page 334: ...ousing 7 Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct screw clamp 8 Attach the electrical connector to the air box 9 Reinstall the side cover CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can ca...

Page 335: ...ed by the vehicle s warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Requ...

Page 336: ...ck the clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN minimum line on the side of the reservoir The hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed Do not remove the cap t...

Page 337: ...nt other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs...

Page 338: ...uld not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable...

Page 339: ...ocated in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 Check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank If the coolant inside the surge tan...

Page 340: ...can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system ca...

Page 341: ...system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter turn and then stop If you hear a hiss wait...

Page 342: ...time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FROID FULL COLD line on th...

Page 343: ...r and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant fill bottle but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done If the engine is warm or hot the coolant level should be at or above the COLD FILL line on...

Page 344: ...and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer retailer Coolant Surge T...

Page 345: ...rating Mode on page 5 41 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if yo...

Page 346: ...let the engine idle in N Neutral while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overhe...

Page 347: ...ing in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant...

Page 348: ...to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle...

Page 349: ...sher fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 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 pa...

Page 350: ...off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as nec...

Page 351: ...is helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fl...

Page 352: ...ties and Specifications on page 5 133 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or i...

Page 353: ...engine will not run properly 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN Do not start the engine 2 Leave the ignition in ON RUN for at least three minutes so that the electronic throttle control will cycle and re l...

Page 354: ...systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause...

Page 355: ...vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 You should always use this remote ground location instead of the terminal on the battery Notice If you connect a negative cable to the Engine Cont...

Page 356: ...and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not...

Page 357: ...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 t...

Page 358: ...he wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sur...

Page 359: ...an additional system that needs lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusu...

Page 360: ...id unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle sh...

Page 361: ...hat the vehicle is taken to your dealer retailer for service if the headlamps need to be re aimed It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headla...

Page 362: ...beam headlamps are aimed properly To adjust the vertical aim 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 13 for more information 2 Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low beam headlamp 3 Record the d...

Page 363: ...lent in front of the headlamp not being aimed This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface 7 Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws which a...

Page 364: ...dlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 61 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer retailer High Intensit...

Page 365: ...lbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Front Turn Signal and Fog L...

Page 366: ...lamp housing keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 6 Install a new bulb 7 Reinstall the electrical connector by pushing in the two plastic clips 8 Push the bulb socket into the lamp housing an...

Page 367: ...eld wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn For...

Page 368: ...the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 6 Repl...

Page 369: ...on page 4 21 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain...

Page 370: ...climates where snowfall may be significant these tires may be found to provide less traction Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often you may want to get winter tires for...

Page 371: ...the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a...

Page 372: ...grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 84 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maxi...

Page 373: ...on page 5 72 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...

Page 374: ...sents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air ins...

Page 375: ...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...

Page 376: ...page 4 21 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...

Page 377: ...New Tires on page 5 81 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determin...

Page 378: ...m road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label lists your vehicle s original equipment tires and shows the correct inflation pressures for...

Page 379: ...n 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 ont...

Page 380: ...40ZR19 or 285 35ZR19 size tires they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflati...

Page 381: ...l efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibil...

Page 382: ...tem by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is de...

Page 383: ...are cold See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle Also see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 72 Your vehicle s TP...

Page 384: ...d successfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or...

Page 385: ...eed to start over The TPMS matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter s lock a...

Page 386: ...very 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure tha...

Page 387: ...nge a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later...

Page 388: ...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...

Page 389: ...nges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle...

Page 390: ...ssories and Modifications on page 5 4 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum secti...

Page 391: ...marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate...

Page 392: ...inum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load...

Page 393: ...Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts If you do the wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off causing a crash CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh...

Page 394: ...e can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use an...

Page 395: ...sible If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place and stopping 1 Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 2 Park your...

Page 396: ...sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant a...

Page 397: ...sealant and compressor kits The kit includes A Selector Switch Sealant Air or Air Only B On Off Button C Pressure Gage D Pressure Deflation Button If equipped E Tire Sealant Canister Sealant Air Hose...

Page 398: ...anisters are available at your local dealer retailer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and s...

Page 399: ...close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the sealant air hose F onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise...

Page 400: ...compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The t...

Page 401: ...o Inflate a Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire s...

Page 402: ...Goes Flat on page 5 89 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 5 98 2 Unwrap the air only hose G and the power plug H...

Page 403: ...age C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 72 The pressure gage C may read higher than the actual tire pressu...

Page 404: ...m of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister rel...

Page 405: ...wing nut C that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit A in place 4 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit A from the foam container B Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit with Pressure Deflation Bu...

Page 406: ...ng 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even mor...

Page 407: ...tire and jacking equipment do the following 1 Remove the spare tire cover 2 Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod 3 Turn the wing nut A on the compact spare tire B counterc...

Page 408: ...Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet using the wheel wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then return the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lu...

Page 409: ...hicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is pr...

Page 410: ...position the jack so that when the jack head is raised it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head unti...

Page 411: ...an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 100 CAUTION Never use...

Page 412: ...s See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 133 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid ex...

Page 413: ...nt 4 Route the loop end of the strap C through one of the cargo tie downs A located in the rear of the vehicle 5 Route the hook B through the loop C 6 Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie...

Page 414: ...act spare tire at a time If your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It sho...

Page 415: ...mpact spare Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery Di...

Page 416: ...s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle s doors and windows Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Products that remove odors...

Page 417: ...club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes so...

Page 418: ...her Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap...

Page 419: ...ation may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain clean...

Page 420: ...d water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 113 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehic...

Page 421: ...eir luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging prote...

Page 422: ...warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes...

Page 423: ...dealer s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can dev...

Page 424: ...ne Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps identify the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and S...

Page 425: ...ing The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 69 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper mot...

Page 426: ...If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or...

Page 427: ...es Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS Antilock Braking System ABS AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System Mini Fuses Usage AIRBAG IGN Airbag Switch AWD All Wheel Drive BCM 1 Body Control Module...

Page 428: ...EMIS 1 Emission 1 EMIS 2 Emission 2 EVEN COILS Even Coils FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps HDM WASH Headlamp Driver Module Washer Mini Fuses Usage HORN Horn LO BEAM DRL LEFT Low Beam Daytime Running Lamps Left...

Page 429: ...ke SPARE Spare J Case Fuses Usage STRTR Starter SPARE Spare WSW HTR Windshield Washer Heater Relays Usage A C CMPRSR CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch DRL W O HID LO BEAM HID Daytime Running La...

Page 430: ...Right Daytime Running Lamp High Intensity Discharge Circuit Breakers Usage HEAD LAMP WASH Headlamp Washer Underhood Fuse Block CTS V The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the en...

Page 431: ...Fuses Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS Antilock Braking System ABS AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System Mini Fuses Usage AIRBAG IGN Airbag Switch S ROOF Sunroof BCM 1 Body Control Module 1...

Page 432: ...FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps HDM WASH Headlamp Driver Module Washer HORN Horn DRL LT Left Daytime Running Lamps LT HI BEAM Left High Beam Headlamp SPARE Spare LT LO BEAM Left Low Beam Headlamp Mini Fuses...

Page 433: ...2 HI BEAM High Beam Headlamp HORN Horn IGN 1 Ignition 1 Relays Usage LT DRL Left Daytime Running Lamps PWR TRN Powertrain REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger SPARE Spare STRTR Starter WPR Windshield Wiper WPR H...

Page 434: ...Relays Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump LCK Lock Relays Usage LT POS LP Left Position Lamp REAR FOG Not Used 5 128...

Page 435: ...R LCK Door Lock ECM Engine Control Module ECM Mini Fuses Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump LT POS LP Left Position Lamp MSM Memory Seat Module ONSTAR OnStar System PDM Passenger Door Module RDO Audio System R...

Page 436: ...AT Left Front Power Seat PWR CLMN Power Steering Column Circuit Breakers Usage PWR WNDW Power Window RT FRT PWR SEAT Right Front Power Seat LT REAR WNDW Left Rear Window REAR WNDW Right Rear Window Re...

Page 437: ...Relays Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump LCK Lock LT POS LP Left Position Lamp Relays Usage REAR FOG Not Used RT POS LP Right Position Lamp 5 131...

Page 438: ...kers REAR FOG Not Used RKE PASS KEY MDL Remote Keyless Entry System Pass Key Theft Deterrent Feature Module Mini Fuses Usage RT POS LP Right Position Lamp RT POS LP Right Position Lamp RVC SNSR Regula...

Page 439: ...ing system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 3 6L V6 Engine VIN Code 7 10 3 qt 9 7 L 3 6L...

Page 440: ...l Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications E...

Page 441: ...led Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fl...

Page 442: ...to keep this vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle...

Page 443: ...ecommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasolin...

Page 444: ...intenance To maintain the ride handling and performance of this vehicle it is important that the first tire rotation service be performed when the vehicle has 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km C...

Page 445: ...y check for any leaks or damage See footnote k Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 25 See footnote l Rotate tires and check inflation...

Page 446: ...amage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 25 See footnote n Replace passenger compartment air filt...

Page 447: ...CTS V Only Change rear axle fluid severe service only See footnote o CTS V Only Change brake fluid severe service only See footnote o Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling sys...

Page 448: ...ually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pres...

Page 449: ...pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap j If using DOT 4 brake fluid only Drain flush and refill brake hydraulic system at a regular maintenance service every t...

Page 450: ...trol performance Your dealer retailer can assist with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle make sure...

Page 451: ...ular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 44 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 For automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in...

Page 452: ...do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service...

Page 453: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the v...

Page 454: ...rburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 18 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mix...

Page 455: ...021677 in Canada 89021678 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Usage Fluid Lubricant Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 89021677 in Canada 89021678 meet...

Page 456: ...Engine Air Cleaner Filter 3 6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 6 2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 6 2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter E...

Page 457: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS CTS V 6 17...

Page 458: ...f services performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 can be added on the following record pages Yo...

Page 459: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 19...

Page 460: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 20...

Page 461: ...tesy Transportation 7 11 Collision Damage Repair 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7...

Page 462: ...eral manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the United States call the Cadillac Cus...

Page 463: ...te 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...

Page 464: ...is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offe...

Page 465: ...nada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease He...

Page 466: ...mail Cadillac the letter should be addressed to United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 www Cadillac com...

Page 467: ...his program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scoot...

Page 468: ...icle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years 100 000 miles 160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving...

Page 469: ...Change Service is provided to change a flat tire with spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of...

Page 470: ...traction devices Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non public road or highway Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery Reimbursement is approximately 5 Canadian Diesel...

Page 471: ...support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several courtesy transp...

Page 472: ...r the maximum number of days allowed and the allowance per rental day Rental reimbursement must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet s...

Page 473: ...f the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is n...

Page 474: ...iginal Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs He...

Page 475: ...insurance company from the scene of the crash They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day...

Page 476: ...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 contr...

Page 477: ...eral Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engin...

Page 478: ...n residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance a...

Page 479: ...s recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data w...

Page 480: ...other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some...

Page 481: ...AWD System 4 9 Analog Clock 3 23 Antenna Backglass 3 124 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 124 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care Aluminu...

Page 482: ...4 Braking in Emergencies 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 31 Bulb Replacement 5 61 Fog Lamp 3 19 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps 5 59 Halogen Bulbs 5 59 Headlamp Aiming 5 55 Headlamps 5 58 High Intensity D...

Page 483: ...strument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 112 Interior 5 109 Leather 5 112 Speaker Covers 5 113 Tires 5 117 Cleaning cont Underbody Maintenance 5 117 Washing Your Vehicle 5 113 Weatherstrips 5...

Page 484: ...oing Your Own Service Work 5 5 Door Central Door Unlocking System 2 17 Delayed Locking 2 18 Locks 2 17 Power Door Locks 2 18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 18 Rear Door Security Locks 2 19 Driver...

Page 485: ...Light 3 40 Cooling System 5 30 Cover 5 23 Drive Belt Routing 6 17 Exhaust 2 51 Oil 5 18 Oil Life System 5 21 Oil Pressure Gage 3 46 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 41 Engine cont Overheating 5...

Page 486: ...3 33 Gages Boost 3 49 Engine Coolant Temperature 3 41 Fuel 3 48 Garage Door Opener 2 61 Gasoline Octane 5 6 Specifications 5 7 Glove Box 2 65 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Halogen Bulbs 5 59...

Page 487: ...g Children Restraints 1 36 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 72 Inflator Kit Tire 5 90 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 20 Cluster 3 31 Overview 3 4 Storage Area 2 66 J Jump Starting 5 48 K Keyless Access System...

Page 488: ...w Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 17 Limited Slip Rear Axle 4 9 Loading Your Vehicle 4 21 Lockout Protection 2 19 Locks Central Door Unlocking System 2 17 Delayed Locking 2 18 Door 2 17 Lockout Protect...

Page 489: ...54 MP3 3 104 N Navigation System Privacy 7 20 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 109 New Vehicle Break In 2 31 O Odometer 3 33 Odometers Trip 3 33 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 5 18...

Page 490: ...and Side Bolsters 1 6 Lumbar Controls 1 6 Retained Accessory 2 34 Seat 1 5 Power cont Steering Fluid 5 41 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column 3 7 Windows 2 24 Privacy 7 18 Navigation System 7 20...

Page 491: ...ts After a Crash 1 72 Retained Accessory Power 2 34 Roadside Service 7 8 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 21 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 52 S Safety Belt Reminders 3 34 Safety Belts Care of...

Page 492: ...Trak TCS Warning Light 3 40 Start Vehicle Remote 2 15 Starting the Engine 2 34 Steering 4 10 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 122 Steering Wheel Controls Memory 1 8 Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel and...

Page 493: ...ire Terminology and Definitions 5 68 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 84 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 86 Wheel Replacement 5 86 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 81 Winter Tires 5 64 Towing Recreati...

Page 494: ...rnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Safety and Symbols iv Washer Headlamps 3 13 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 86 Different Size 5 84 Replacement 5 86 Where to Put t...

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