Cadillac Escalade 2004 Escalade ESV, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...icators 3 31 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 65 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 46 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 8 All Wheel Drive 5 47 Rear Axle 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 61 Tires 5 62 Appearance Care 5 ...

Page 2: ...icle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No S2434 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 23 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when the...

Page 3: ...g CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...abels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator ref...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...n 1 40 Center Passenger Position 1 40 Rear Seat Passengers 1 42 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 45 Safety Belt Extender 1 48 Child Restraints 1 49 Older Children 1 49 Infants and Young Children 1 51 Child Restraint Systems 1 55 Where to Put the Restraint 1 58 Top Strap 1 59 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 61 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 6...

Page 8: ...ee After an Air Bag Inflates 1 80 Passenger Sensing System 1 82 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Restraint System Check 1 87 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 87 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 88 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...hole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle Lower or raise the entire seat cushion by moving the whole control up or down Vertical Control This control adjusts the seatback Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forward by moving the control toward the rear or toward the front of the vehicle This adjusts the angle of the seatback For more information on the reclining sea...

Page 10: ...nction which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat on page 2 47 for more information Heated Seats The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front doors The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work To heat the entire seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of h...

Page 11: ...ose high medium or low heat or cool settings The seats will only operate either in the heat or cool mode for example you cannot cool the seat cushion while heating the seatback To operate the heated and cooled seats do the following 1 Press the red heat button A or the blue cool button B 2 Choose one of the following I Seatback Only This can only be used for the heat feature Press this button to h...

Page 12: ...your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t 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 cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in m...

Page 13: ...of the front head restraints do the following Pull the head restraint toward you until you hear a click Then let go The head restraint will stay in this position unless you pull it forward more until another click is heard There are four positions available initial position first click second click and third click After the third position three clicks is reached pulling the head restraint farther ...

Page 14: ...en pull the seat cushion up and push it forward 2 Next push the seatback forward until it is flat with the floor Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when finished Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place Escalade ESV The passenger s side of the second row 60 40 or rear bucket seat has an easy entry exit feature This makes it easy to get in and ...

Page 15: ...ure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when finished Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature the buttons used to control this feature are located on the back of the center console The engine must be running for the heated s...

Page 16: ...lowing I Seatback Only This can only be used for the heat feature Press this button to heat the seatback and cycle through the heat settings of high medium low and off Red indicator lights will glow for each heat setting chosen three lights for high two for medium and one for low A light in the button will also glow to indicate the seatback heat is on J Entire Seat Press this button to heat or coo...

Page 17: ...1 Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat 2 Pull up on the strap loop located at the rear of the seat cushion and flip the seat cushion forward 3 Escalade Pull the seatback forward and fold it down until it is flat Escalade ESV On the passenger side of Escalade ESV models the lever at the base of the seat must be pulled up to release the seatback Pull the seatback forward and fold ...

Page 18: ... the Seats to an Upright Position CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be se...

Page 19: ...ace 5 On Escalade models return the head restraints to the upright position 6 Check to see that the safety belt buckles on the driver s side seat are accessible to the outboard and center occupants and are not under the seat cushions 50 50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50 50 split bench the seatback s can be folded and the entire seat s tilted or removed from the vehicle Folding the Seatb...

Page 20: ... outboard side of the seat until the seatback locks into the upright position 2 Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position Tilting the 50 50 Split Bench Seat 1 Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions listed previously 2 Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever labeled 2 located on the rear of the seat 3 Lift the rear of the seat up from the flo...

Page 21: ...u 2 While still holding the lever 3 toward you grasp the top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly 3 Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down 4 Push down on the seat firmly Try pulling it up to be sure it is locked into place 5 Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback or the assist strap located on the outboard side of the seat until the seatback loc...

Page 22: ...he seatback is folded 3 To unlatch the rear of the seat from the floor pull up on the release lever labeled 2 at the rear of the seat and lift the rear of the seat up from the floor 4 Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat out 5 While holding the rear of the seat up roll the seat out of the vehicle 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...o place properly when installing it CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To replace the 50 50 split bench do the following ...

Page 24: ...eat is secured to the floor Bench Seat If your vehicle has a full bench the seatback can be folded and the seat can be tilted or removed from the vehicle Folding the Seatback CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked To fold the seatback on th...

Page 25: ...t it is locked into place Tilting the Full Bench Seat CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions listed previously 2 Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever labeled 2 locate...

Page 26: ...ard pull the support rod out from the retainer clips and flip it down until it latches into place The seat will now remain in the upright position Returning the Seat to an Upright Position To return the seatback to the upright position do the following 1 Pull the lever on the support rod bracket until it unlatches from the seat bracket 2 Place the support rod back into the storage position 3 Pull ...

Page 27: ...the rear of the seat from the floor pull up on the release lever labeled 2 at the rear of the seat and lift the rear of the seat up from the floor 4 Pull on the release strap located in the lower middle of the seat to unlatch the seat from the floor and pull the seat out Use one hand to pull the release strap and the other on the handle to pull the seat out 5 While holding the rear of the seat up ...

Page 28: ...ed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To replace the bench seat do the following 1 While holding the rear of the seat up slide the front wheels into the slots on the floor The front latches should lock into place If the latches do not loc...

Page 29: ...calade ESV lever similar 2 Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position Folding the Seatbacks The seatbacks on the bucket seats may be folded forward to give you more cargo space To fold the seatbacks on the bucket seats do the following 1 Pull up on the strap loop located at the rear o...

Page 30: ... first remove the headrest and store it on the top of the seat cushion as shown next Pull the headrest out from the seatback and slide the pins into the holes provided in the top of the seat cushion If the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion try moving the front seat forward and or bringing the front seatback more upright Escalade ESV Only 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked To return the seatbacks to the upright position do the following 1 On Escalade ESV models lift the load floor panels and latch them into the seatback 2 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way On Escalade ESV models move the headrest to th...

Page 32: ...cle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed D...

Page 33: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work Wh...

Page 34: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 28 ...

Page 35: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 29 ...

Page 36: ...ide down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Page 37: ...rious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 49 or Infan...

Page 38: ... see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 48 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickl...

Page 39: ...his applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a c...

Page 40: ...too loose It won t give nearly 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 shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 34 ...

Page 41: ...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 at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 35 ...

Page 42: ...ured 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 at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 36 ...

Page 43: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder 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 aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 37 ...

Page 44: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 38 ...

Page 45: ...ant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a c...

Page 46: ...l the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag If this happens unintentionally just let the belt go back all the way and start again Center Passenger Position Second Row Lap Shoulder Belt When you sit in the center seat position in the second row you have a lap shoulder belt which works the same way as the rear outside seat position...

Page 47: ...l it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 48 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 41 ...

Page 48: ...elts Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Lap Shoulder Belt Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get tw...

Page 49: ...ck If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 48 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 43 ...

Page 50: ... at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash 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...

Page 51: ...s for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head 1 45 ...

Page 52: ...t guide and use the safety belt 1 For the second row remove the guide from its storage clip on the trim panel near the side of the seatback or front the side of the center seat For the third row remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback Second Row Seat Third Row Seat 1 46 ...

Page 53: ...ace the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt Second Row Seat 1 47 ...

Page 54: ...e s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for...

Page 55: ...and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a cr...

Page 56: ...e child is sitting in a rear seat outside position move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Chil...

Page 57: ...belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must ...

Page 58: ...doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to holdit For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...lled Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 53 ...

Page 60: ...t will have 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 child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 61: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 62: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 56 ...

Page 63: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 64: ...on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear se...

Page 65: ...traint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the ch...

Page 66: ...ing a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head restraint and route the...

Page 67: ...strap in the front seat because there s no place to anchor the top strap An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row and for the center seating position in the third row on bench seats Escalade ESV Second Row Seat Bucket Seats Similar Escalade ESV Third Row Bench Seat 1 61 ...

Page 68: ... front passenger s position because there s no place to anchor the top strap An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row and in the outboard passenger position in the third row for 50 50 split seats Escalade Second Row Seat Escalade Third Row 50 50 Split Seat 1 62 ...

Page 69: ...ting positions for bench seats and the outboard passenger positions for bucket seats This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachements to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C 1 63 ...

Page 70: ...atback meets the seat cushion CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instr...

Page 71: ... Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Ch...

Page 72: ... as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulde...

Page 73: ...n different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers ...

Page 74: ...d restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using a lap belt to secure the child restraint in the center seat position in the third row Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restrai...

Page 75: ... on the child restraint If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 69 ...

Page 76: ...ng important safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the air bag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be ver...

Page 77: ...tem on page 1 82 General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the air bag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 1 3 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal air bag the off indicator ...

Page 78: ... portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 72 ...

Page 79: ...cle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure ...

Page 80: ...duce your chance of CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal c...

Page 81: ...ining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Yo...

Page 82: ... bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 76 ...

Page 83: ...The right front passernger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 77 ...

Page 84: ...not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag 1 78 ...

Page 85: ...o severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the ve...

Page 86: ...ward the air bag Side impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s an...

Page 87: ...quipped with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system and when the system commands air bag inflation It records the status ...

Page 88: ...g system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and the side air bags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passeng...

Page 89: ...tem is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes his her weight ...

Page 90: ...ag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the air bag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should ...

Page 91: ... including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 86 for more information about modifications that can affect how the s...

Page 92: ...f the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehic...

Page 93: ...edure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its jo...

Page 94: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired o...

Page 95: ... Starting Your Engine 2 19 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 All Wheel Drive 2 24 Parking Brake 2 25 Shifting Into Park P 2 26 Shifting Out of Park P 2 28 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 29 Engine Exhaust 2 29 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 30 Mirrors 2 31 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and T...

Page 96: ...er s 2 42 Center Console Storage Area 2 43 Luggage Carrier 2 43 Rear Storage Area 2 44 Rear Seat Armrest 2 44 Convenience Net 2 44 Cargo Cover 2 45 Sunroof 2 46 Vehicle Personalization 2 47 Memory Seat 2 47 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 97: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 98: ...ncy subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Indust...

Page 99: ...lacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 100 feet 30 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle K Unlock Pressing this button once will unlock the driver s...

Page 100: ... vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicl...

Page 101: ...eck the operation of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stan...

Page 102: ...cles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and...

Page 103: ...ter and a door or the liftgate if equipped is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doo...

Page 104: ...hen back to LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this the doors will lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door lock feature 3 Press the lock side of the power lock switch once You will hear one two or three chimes The number of chimes tells you which lock mode is...

Page 105: ... this the doors will lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door unlock feature 3 Press the unlock side of the power lock switch once You will hear one two three or four chimes The number of chimes tells you which unlock mode is currently selected Continue to press the door unlock switch until the number of chimes that ...

Page 106: ...ear door The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is engaged unlock the door and open the door from the outside Move the lever rearward to disengage the child security lock feature Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door i...

Page 107: ...ol setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 29 To unlock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside use either the power door locks or the remote keyless entry system The liftgate glass can be open...

Page 108: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Page 109: ...ower the window without continuously pressing the switch Press the top of the window switch down fully to activate the feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pulling up on the top of the switch Lockout Switch Press the lockout switch to prevent passengers from operating the power windows from their switches A light in t...

Page 110: ...parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power You can choose different feedback options for the alarm See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 46 Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with t...

Page 111: ... system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the security light will turn off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN If the engine stal...

Page 112: ...first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 53 for more information Ignition Positions With your key in the ignition switch you can turn i...

Page 113: ...on t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed...

Page 114: ...k with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals This feature is designed for sho...

Page 115: ...outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to ...

Page 116: ...ve the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 26 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 53 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth...

Page 117: ...lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIR...

Page 118: ...ing a Trailer on page 4 53 for more information The tow haul mode also interacts with the Road Sensing Suspension RSS feature to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle See Road Sensing Suspension on page 4 9 All Wheel Drive If your vehicle is equipped with this feature engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time This is like four wheel drive but it is fully automatic an...

Page 119: ...e pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brak...

Page 120: ...gine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 53 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Pull the shift lever toward you 2 26 ...

Page 121: ...h the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you move the shift lever into PARK P hold t...

Page 122: ...ing pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 22 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push th...

Page 123: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 124: ... a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 40 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly Y...

Page 125: ...he far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button for approximately four seconds until either a flashing F or C appears 2 Press the button again to change the display to the des...

Page 126: ...compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compa...

Page 127: ...n Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If your vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an air bag symbol in Canada when the passenger air bag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1 82 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel...

Page 128: ...er Folding Mirrors next Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors You will need to reset the power folding mirrors if They are accidently manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors fold and unfold them at least three times using the mirror controls This will reset them to their norm...

Page 129: ... Temperature Display on page 2 31 Your vehicle s mirrors will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror function This feature will cause the passenger s and or driver s mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE R This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R and a ...

Page 130: ...iption Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a specific duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar You ...

Page 131: ...nStar owner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes o...

Page 132: ...ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLi...

Page 133: ...ttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 ...

Page 134: ...two HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same mann...

Page 135: ... be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progra...

Page 136: ...nt Cupholders If your vehicle is equipped with this feature both front cupholders will be capable of heating or cooling a beverage The heated and cooled cupholders work best when maintaining the temperature of a beverage that is already warm or cold To use the cupholders do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN See Ignition Positions on page 2 18 for more information on ignition po...

Page 137: ...amage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re leaving check now and then to make sure the lugg...

Page 138: ...rea of the vehicle in the driver s side trim panel To open the compartment on standard models press in on the release latch and swing the compartment door open To open the compartment on extended models pull the latch to access the compartment Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle s second row seat may have an armrest storage compartment Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower the armrest To...

Page 139: ...ehicle do the following 1 Let the cover go all the way into the holder 2 Then grasping the passenger s side cover endcap push the cover endcap toward the driver s side of the vehicle The endcap should lock in the compressed position 3 Lift the cover up on the passenger s side swing the cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle To put the cover in the vehicle do the following 1 Make sure the co...

Page 140: ...moving With the sunroof closed press the forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays If a hand arm or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing the glass panel will stop at the obstruction After the obstruction is removed the glass panel can be closed or opened ...

Page 141: ... pedals both of the outside mirrors and the radio station presets to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 for driver 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button Each time button 1 or 2 ...

Page 142: ...le The seat position can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Press and release the 1 or 2 button or press the unlock button on the desired remote keyless entry transmitter The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the exit button of the memory contr...

Page 143: ...enger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 34 Charging System Light 3 36 Voltmeter Gage 3 37 Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 38 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 3 39 Traction Off Light 3 39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 40 Transmission Temperature Gage 3 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 41 Oil Pressure Gage 3 44 Security Light 3 45 Cruise Control Light 3 45 Tow Haul ...

Page 144: ...Your CDs and DVDs 3 98 Care of Your CD Changer 3 98 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 98 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 98 Diversity Antenna System 3 99 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States 3 99 Chime Level Adjustment 3 99 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 145: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 146: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 147: ...page 3 65 H Dome Override Button See Interior Lamps on page 3 16 I Rear Wiper Washer See Rear Window Washer Wiper under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 J Fog Lamps Button See Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 K Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 46 L Parking Brake Release See Parking Brake on page 2 25 M Tilt Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 7 N C...

Page 148: ...n Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off To turn the flashers off press the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them...

Page 149: ... the steering column under the turn signal lever To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Windshield Wip...

Page 150: ...p avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a blown fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 109 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC To turn the chime and message off mov...

Page 151: ...delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay 6 Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings 9 Off To stop the wipers move the band to off Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before us...

Page 152: ...her will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear windows check the fluid level Cruise Control 9 Off This position turns the system off R On This position activates the system Resume Accelerate Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed T Set Press this button to set the speed With cruise c...

Page 153: ... Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the set button at ...

Page 154: ...r then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds cruise control will turn off Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch briefly to resume accelerate Ea...

Page 155: ... Stabilitrak feature cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause Stabilitrak to activate If the accelerator pedal is held for 60 seconds or longer cruise control will turn off Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The control on the driver s side of your instrument panel operates the exterio...

Page 156: ... enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim To turn off the automatic headlamp system turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release Y...

Page 157: ...me Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will come on when the following co...

Page 158: ...en the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle you will need to press the fog lamp button again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the exterior lamps control D Instrument Panel Lights Turn the thu...

Page 159: ... will return to the out position In this position the dome lamps will come on when you open a door Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When a door is opened the dome lamps and puddle lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position If the dome override button is pressed in the lamps will not come on Exit Lighting With exit lighting the int...

Page 160: ...asonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in REVERSE R It operates only at very low speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet 1 5 m behind the vehicle and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper ...

Page 161: ...onic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph 5 km h while parking And the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet 1 5 meters behind the vehicle So unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up you could strike children pedestrians bicyclists or pets behind you an...

Page 162: ...at are above liftgate level In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object it must be within detection range behind the vehicle When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may flash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE R if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Other conditions that may affect system perfo...

Page 163: ...ered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warrant...

Page 164: ...tting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the driver will be displayed under and to the left of the temperature setting Passenger s Side Temperature Knob The passenger s side knob can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger s side of the vehicle The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off This is possible since outs...

Page 165: ...e the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passenger s temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 74 F 23 C temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Turn the driver s or passenger s side temperature knob to adjust...

Page 166: ...the button until the desired mode appears on the display If you press the mode button to select an air delivery mode the display will change to show you the selected air mode delivery The display will then show the current status of the system When the system is turned off the display will go blank after displaying the current status of the system H Panel This setting will deliver air to the instr...

Page 167: ...ure knob Press the up or down arrows on the fan switch the defrost button the AUTO button or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off Display If you press the MODE button to select an air delivery mode the display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode After ten seconds the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the selected mode If y...

Page 168: ...ir entering the vehicle If you select A C off while in front defrost defog or recirculation the A C snowflake symbol will turn off but the A C compressor will still run to help prevent fogging On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best On co...

Page 169: ... a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed If you need additional warming time press the button again If your vehicle is equipped with he...

Page 170: ... equipment to the outside of your vehicle Rear Climate Control System With this system the front or rear passengers can control the air temperature air flow and fan speed for the rear seat passengers The climate control has an overhead control near the driver and a control on the back of the center console Driver Overhead Control To control the rear climate control from the front seat position use...

Page 171: ... the airflow direction adjust the right knob on the control panel Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating The knob can be set to any blend setting Choose AUTO if you want the system to automatically regulate the airflow See Auto Mode later in this section fo...

Page 172: ...wing about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Then adjust the temperature setting as necessary If you choose full cold 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose full hot 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Climate Controls Personalization You can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature air delivery mode and fan s...

Page 173: ...the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or w...

Page 174: ...r is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 32 ...

Page 175: ...al of the old odometer Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area your vehicle could be damaged and the damages would not be covered by your warranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN ...

Page 176: ...or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your ve...

Page 177: ...front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal air bag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Don t use a rear facing child restraint in the right f...

Page 178: ...x Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical ...

Page 179: ...f as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake syst...

Page 180: ... stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 46 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake...

Page 181: ...come on along with the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message in the DIC when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated This light will also come on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle ...

Page 182: ...g on page 5 25 Transmission Temperature Gage Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission temperature gage When your ignition is on the gage shows the temperature of the transmission fluid The normal operating range is from 100 F 38 C to about 265 F 130 C At approximately 265 F 130 C the DIC will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode When...

Page 183: ... at higher temperatures Towing a trailer hot outside air temperatures hauling a large or heavy load low transmission fluid level high transmission fluid level restricted air flow to the radiator Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagn...

Page 184: ...creases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding ste...

Page 185: ...ion on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your deale...

Page 186: ...pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil press...

Page 187: ...problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 16 for additional information regarding the security light Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 Tow Haul Mode Light This light is ...

Page 188: ...e more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank See Fuel on page 5 4 Driver Information Center DIC The DIC display is locat...

Page 189: ...e display Pressing any of the four buttons will acknowledge clear most current warnings or service messages Some warnings that cannot be acknowledged cleared are ENGINE OVERHEATED OIL PRESSURE LOW REDUCED ENGINE POWER TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE These warnings must be dealt with immediately and therefore cannot be cleared until the problem has been corrected The DIC has different modes which can be acce...

Page 190: ...usiness trip odometer in either miles or kilometers BUSINESS XXXX X GAL This shows the amount of fuel used for the business trip BUSINESS XX X MPG This shows the amount of fuel used for the business trip BUSINESS AVG MPH This shows the vehicle s average speed for the business trip BUSINESS ANNUAL This shows the ratio of business trip miles to annual miles as a percent To reset the personal or busi...

Page 191: ...me press the select button briefly while TIMER is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold the select button while TIMER is displayed Fuel Information Button Use the fuel information button to scroll through the range average fuel economy instant fuel economy and the GM Oil Life System Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to display the remaining distance you...

Page 192: ...ar on the display for 10 seconds to let you know the system is reset The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual Also the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil Also the oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you have in your engine So be sure to check yo...

Page 193: ...m is active ALARM WARNING LAMPS The headlamps will flash when the alarm is active Choose one of the four options and press the personalization button while your choice is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on alarm warning type see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 16 Automatic Locking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appe...

Page 194: ...ocking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until five seconds after the last door is closed Press the personalization button until DELAYED LOCKING appears in the display To select your personalization for delayed locking press the select button while DELAYED LO...

Page 195: ...ess the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2 47 Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalization for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed o...

Page 196: ... button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the...

Page 197: ...on to the next feature Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalization for curb view assist press the select button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shif...

Page 198: ...ess the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNITS ENGLISH UNITS METRIC If you choose English all information will be displayed in English units For example distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per g...

Page 199: ...EL LEVEL LOW message and toggle through the languages you can select the DIC to display information in DIC Warnings and Messages Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after ano...

Page 200: ...e will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle LOW COOLANT LEVEL If your vehicle has a low coolant sensor and the engine coolant level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding coolant will clear the message This message will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle ENGINE COOLANT HOT If the cooling system temperature gets hot this message will appear...

Page 201: ...alified technician inspect the system for problems Pressing the select button will clear it from the DIC display SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If a problem occurs with the brake system this message will appear on the DIC If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears agai...

Page 202: ... on in either case TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 41 Reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 6 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installe...

Page 203: ... transmission cool down If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Scheduled Maintenance for the proper transmission maintenance intervals TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE If the transmission fluid gets hot this message will appear on the DIC along with a continuous chime Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damag...

Page 204: ...ear it from the DIC display PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If the passenger s door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the select button will clear it from the DIC display LEFT REA...

Page 205: ... message will appear on the DIC See Stabilitrak System on page 4 9 for more information TRACTION SYS LIMITED If the brake traction control activates constantly or if the brakes have heated up due to high speed braking brake traction control will be disabled and the TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will be displayed For more information on the Stabilitrak system and traction contorl see Stabilitrak Sys...

Page 206: ...tton again There are four conditions that can cause this message to appear One condition is overheating which could occur if Stabilitrak activates continuously for an extended period of time The message will also be displayed if the brake system warning light is on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 37 Brake System Warning Light The message could be displayed if the stability system takes lo...

Page 207: ...o operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 18 Setting the Time Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appe...

Page 208: ...ncorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Serv...

Page 209: ...audio level To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY a...

Page 210: ...will hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You c...

Page 211: ...setting last chosen will appear on the display when you first press AUTO EQ Each time you press this button another setting will appear on the display and AUTO EQ will switch to one of the preset settings listed Your audio system allows you to choose from four different equalization settings normal driver rear and spacious These settings can be used while listening to the radio cassette or the CD ...

Page 212: ...ect mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows to take you to the PTY s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within that PTY and the PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button once If the PTY is not displayed press the SEEK TYPE button twice to displa...

Page 213: ...x FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 3 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton...

Page 214: ...cements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop and TRAF will be displayed When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic...

Page 215: ...ion that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer ...

Page 216: ...ed Your system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternati...

Page 217: ...ly when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the cur...

Page 218: ...the current side of the tape Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when li...

Page 219: ...sed Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing The CD symbol will appear on the display If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button or the DISPL knob If you turn off the ignition or radio with the CD in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or the radio the C...

Page 220: ...ime of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display q SEEK r Press the left arrow to go to the start of the c...

Page 221: ...CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol wil...

Page 222: ...D player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a remote control Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttons on the remote contro...

Page 223: ...twice to return to the beginning of the DVD k Play Pause Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD ...

Page 224: ...wice the movie should resume play from where it was last stopped If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice the disc will resume play at the beginning of the DVD or CD Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player to eject the disc If a disc is ejected from the player but is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time The d...

Page 225: ...nsmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receiver for the remote control If the screen is in the closed position the infrared signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones and the remote control Your vehicle may also have a video screen for the third row passengers This video screen is for viewing purposes only To use the video screen push forward on the release l...

Page 226: ... The format and content of this function is dependent on the disc r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE Source Press this button to toggle between the DVD player and an auxiliary source c Stop Press this button to stop playing rewin...

Page 227: ...ter button This button only operates when using a DVD r Enter Press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button will operate only when a DVD is being played and a menu is active Camera Angle This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is play...

Page 228: ...ontrol is to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless infrared headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in t...

Page 229: ...eeded to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks The yellow connector inputs video and the red and white connectors input right and left stereo audio Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper connection of your auxiliary device To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the R...

Page 230: ...ble of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the Rear Seat Audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 90 for more information Problem Recommended Action No power The ignition might not be in on or accessory Check to make sure the parental control button has ...

Page 231: ... parental control is active Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD The auxiliary source is ...

Page 232: ...audio from the DVD or CD when using the wired headphones The RSE is working correctly Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source Rear Seat Audio RSA This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources radio cassette tapes CDs or DVDs depending on your vehicles options In the event that the front seat passengers are listen...

Page 233: ...s in use you cannot seek through different stations While listening to a cassette tape press the up or the down arrow to hear the next or the previous selection If the cassette tape on the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different selections on a tape While listening to a CD press the up arrow to hear the next track on the CD Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the curren...

Page 234: ...ect a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light If a button is not pressed within five seconds the changer will go to the lowest available position 3 Load the CD when the loading slot indicators turn amber An internal door will open allowing a single CD to be inserted into the changer After approximately 10 seconds the changer will be ready to play To load two ...

Page 235: ...will go to its last played position CD Functions All of the CD changer functions are performed by the radio except for loading and ejecting 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track ...

Page 236: ...adio when a CD is playing TAPE DISC Press this button if you have a CD loaded in the changer and the radio is turned on to play a CD Press this button to switch between playing a tape and the CD changer if all are loaded CD Changer Errors CHK CD Check If this message appears on the display it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD sho...

Page 237: ...rned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls You can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel g OnStar Voice Recognition If you vehicle has OnStar you can press this button to interact with the OnStar system See the OnStar manual provided with your vehic...

Page 238: ...ume DVD Distortion You may experience audio distortion in the IR headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than ...

Page 239: ...s possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette tur...

Page 240: ...heir original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD ...

Page 241: ...age the grid lines for the AM FM antennas or place the cellular telephone antenna over the grid lines XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of your XM system may be affected if your sunroof is open Loading items onto t...

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Page 243: ...l Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 17 Driving at Night 4 31 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 32 City Driving 4 35 Freeway Driving 4 36 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 37 Highway Hypnosis 4 38 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 38 Winter Driving 4 40 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 Towing 4 46 Towing Your Vehicle 4 46 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 46 Loading Your Vehicle 4 47 Trailer Recommen...

Page 244: ... driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 245: ...drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Page 246: ...affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06...

Page 247: ...affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steeri...

Page 248: ...ether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your 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 heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes ...

Page 249: ...8 Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there is a DRP problem both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10 second chime The lights and chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired See your dealer for service Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in fr...

Page 250: ...brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vib...

Page 251: ...ntrol of the vehicle in most driving conditions When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems You may hear or feel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph 32 km h In some cases it may take approxima...

Page 252: ...a result of the brake traction control coming on It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off road conditions where high wheel spin is required Se...

Page 253: ...es have cooled This can take up to two minutes or longer depending on brake usage Notice If you allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively while the traction off ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE are displayed you could damage the transfer case The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while the...

Page 254: ...an control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See Stabilitrak System on page 4 9 What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle ...

Page 255: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 256: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 257: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see it...

Page 258: ...nly the acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second sk...

Page 259: ...terrain itself Off roading means you have left the North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and sugges...

Page 260: ...ured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicl...

Page 261: ...ass or other combustible materials that could catch fire form the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel...

Page 262: ...errain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping slid...

Page 263: ...can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 4 2 Driving on Off Road...

Page 264: ... some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyo...

Page 265: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Page 266: ... with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This will not work Your vehicle will ...

Page 267: ... bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they will not have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This ...

Page 268: ...raight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake Shift to PARK P and w...

Page 269: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes...

Page 270: ...nd the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the r...

Page 271: ... sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving po...

Page 272: ...angerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 32 for more information on driving through water A...

Page 273: ...road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend th...

Page 274: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 275: ...ns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a qu...

Page 276: ...hrough your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your veh...

Page 277: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 36 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 278: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slow...

Page 279: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full A...

Page 280: ...eave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 281: ... downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to sh...

Page 282: ... reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tire...

Page 283: ... You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 44 Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine unt...

Page 284: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep ...

Page 285: ... long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close t...

Page 286: ...nsmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 80 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has the Stabilitrak System turn the system off by pressing the Stabilitrak button so that the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message and the traction off light are il...

Page 287: ...d to some place where you can continue driving CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warran...

Page 288: ...brication while being towed All Wheel Drive Vehicles All wheel drive vehicles are not designed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 46 Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive...

Page 289: ...m front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar near the driver s door latch Vehicles without a center ...

Page 290: ...weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load...

Page 291: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 49 ...

Page 292: ...on Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front a...

Page 293: ...elp you load your vehicle the right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try t...

Page 294: ...o the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height The system is activated when the ignition key is turned to RUN and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter The system may exhaust lower vehicle height for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key has been turned to LOCK You may hear the air compressor operating when the height is being adjust...

Page 295: ...iler correctly follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than jus...

Page 296: ...oads and or hilly conditions See Tow Haul Mode next Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Tow Haul Mode Tow haul is designed to assist while your vehicle is pulling a large or heavy load or trailer Tow haul is most useful while pulling such a load in rolling terrain in stop and go traf...

Page 297: ... will cause reduced fuel economy and unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics but will not cause damage Operating the vehicle in tow haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage However there is no benefit to the selection of tow haul when the vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving ch...

Page 298: ...from the maximum trailer weight Vehicle Axle Ratio Max Trailer Wt GCWR Escalade 2WD 5 3L 3 73 7 400 lbs 3 357 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg Escalade AWD 6 0L 3 73 8 100 lbs 3 674 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Escalade ESV AWD 6 0L 3 73 7 700 lbs 3 493 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Escalade ESV Platinum AWD 6 0L 3 73 7 300 lbs 3 311 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable ...

Page 299: ...iler tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to the maximum of 1 000 lbs 454 kg with a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle A...

Page 300: ...operly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safe...

Page 301: ...owing a trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use the climate c...

Page 302: ...l with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while traile...

Page 303: ...tude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 25 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer ...

Page 304: ...peration are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy Duty Tra...

Page 305: ...ilering package See Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness later in this section If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter may be included See Four Wire Harness Adapter later in this section Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness This harness may be included with your vehicle as part of the heavy duty trailer wiring package This harness is for ...

Page 306: ...this adapter to connect a standard four way round pin connector to the seven wire harness on your vehicle Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up see arrow The flip cap on the vehicle s seven wire harness will lock onto the tab and help hold the adapter in place Plug the four way round pin connector onto the adapter 4 64 ...

Page 307: ... 28 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 All Wheel Drive 5 47 Rear Axle 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming 5 51 Headlamp Vertical Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 53 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Headlamps 5 54 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime ...

Page 308: ... Your Vehicle 5 103 Sheet Metal Damage 5 105 Finish Damage 5 105 Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 107 Vehicle Identification 5 108 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 108 Service Parts Identification Label 5 108 Electrical System 5 108 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 108 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 109 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 ...

Page 309: ... this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 86 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 15 ...

Page 310: ...nleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel...

Page 311: ...ations but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 41 and your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cl...

Page 312: ...life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the...

Page 313: ...r overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle Clean any spilled fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 103 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten...

Page 314: ...cle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel...

Page 315: ...the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 3 Lift the hood 5 9 ...

Page 316: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6000 H O engine 5300 similar you will see 5 10 ...

Page 317: ...n page 5 109 M Battery See Battery on page 5 40 N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 36 Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see CHECK OIL LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 You should check your engine oil level regularly this...

Page 318: ... so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 10 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look ...

Page 319: ...ckness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbo...

Page 320: ... engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL mess...

Page 321: ...ack on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure If it still does not reset see your dealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand clea...

Page 322: ...e it at the first oil change after 25 000 miles 40 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information How to Inspect Vehicles with an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air filter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner filter cover When the indicator turns black or is in the red orange change zone replace the filter and reset the indicator See the steps following t...

Page 323: ... front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle 2 Loosen the screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 17 ...

Page 324: ... engine with the air cleaner filter off Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C...

Page 325: ...he vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine r...

Page 326: ...a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 4 If the fluid leve...

Page 327: ...own to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine o...

Page 328: ...e could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engin...

Page 329: ...t can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If your vehicle is equipped with the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message and it comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine cool...

Page 330: ...lycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properl...

Page 331: ... message is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in t...

Page 332: ...heated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode under Engine Overheating on page 5 25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can b...

Page 333: ...s necessary 2 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push down...

Page 334: ...e coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 28 ...

Page 335: ...shing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator ...

Page 336: ...ap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 21 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued out at high speed Never turn t...

Page 337: ... you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant...

Page 338: ...em including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 5 32 ...

Page 339: ...ff start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this 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 FULL COLD mark 5 33 ...

Page 340: ...economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is...

Page 341: ...r location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down Locate the cap with this symbol See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 10 for more information on location Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the...

Page 342: ...ition cycle When the LOW WASHER FLUID message is displayed you will need to add washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the vehicle on the driver s side Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the m...

Page 343: ... brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Page 344: ...ot over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brake...

Page 345: ...new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in...

Page 346: ...ew approved GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes wi...

Page 347: ...arting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some o...

Page 348: ...es on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid spar...

Page 349: ...add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged to...

Page 350: ...e the engine is running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 44 ...

Page 351: ...ble at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service N...

Page 352: ...hicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positive remote terminal cover to its original position Jumper Cable Re...

Page 353: ...ller plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless ...

Page 354: ...efer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid 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 accur...

Page 355: ...nt to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment This is tr...

Page 356: ...icle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it The vehicle should be...

Page 357: ...s need only vertical V up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw A until the indicator B is lined up with zero Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim 5 51 ...

Page 358: ... At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle 4 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent 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 Notice Do not cover...

Page 359: ...ulbs to use For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting CAUTION The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb ...

Page 360: ...rop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps A Low Beam Headlamp HID B Daytime Running Lamp C Sidemarker Lamp D High Beam Headlamp E Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood of the vehicle 5 54 ...

Page 361: ...s on the radiator cover and pull the fasteners out 3 Lift off the radiator cover 4 Pull the top left or right corner of the grill out so the clips release This will give you the needed clearance for removing the headlamp assembly 5 55 ...

Page 362: ...cal pin from the headlamp assembly by turning the end of the pin away from you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward 7 Remove the headlamp assembly by lifting it up and then pulling it out and away from the front of the vehicle 8 Disconnect the electrical connector from the lower corner of the headlamp assembly This will give you better access to the headlamp assembly 5 56 ...

Page 363: ...he new bulb into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 14 Reinstall the rubber circular shaped bulb cap onto the headlamp assembly 15 Reconnect the electrical connector to the lower corner of the headlamp assembly 16 Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle being sure to align the lower locator tab with the pocket on the vehicle see arrow Push the headlamp assembly...

Page 364: ...he locking release lever turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly There is no lock for the sidemarker lamp 4 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 5 Put the new bulb into the bulb socket 6 Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks There is no lock for the sidemarker lamp 7 Reinstall the rubber circular shaped bulb...

Page 365: ...gnal Taillamp B Stop Taillamp C Back up Lamp D Sidemarker Lamp 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 2 Remove the lamp assembly 3 Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing The sidemarker lamp does not have a release tab 5 59 ...

Page 366: ...fore will not click when it is installed 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamps HID High Beam Headlamps 9005 or 9005 LL Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4114K Front Marker Lamp 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157AK Stop Lamp Taillamp 3157K Side Marker Lamp 194 Rear Turn Lamp 3157K Back up Lamp 3157K For replacement bulbs n...

Page 367: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing ...

Page 368: ...Vehicle in the Index 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 the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a poth...

Page 369: ... molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN...

Page 370: ...rformance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 77 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 70 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 LT Metric Tire 5 64 ...

Page 371: ...sure on page 5 70 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 D Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and pla...

Page 372: ...e height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means b...

Page 373: ...letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire The load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z The light truck tire size example above ...

Page 374: ...e includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehic...

Page 375: ...y tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between ...

Page 376: ...g information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 for the location of your vehicle s tire and loading information label Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If you...

Page 377: ...e tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels If your vehicle has this feature sensors are mounted on each tire and wheel assembly except the spare tire The TPM sensors tr...

Page 378: ...ge 5 74 and Tires on page 5 62 Notice Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle is equipped with Tire Pressure Monitors The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor sensors TPM Sensor Identification Codes Each TPM sensor has a unique identification code Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPM sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to ...

Page 379: ...n use the pointy end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gage or a key 6 Proceed to the right passenger s side front tire and repeat the procedure in step 5 7 Proceed to the right passenger s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in step 5 8 Proceed to the left driver s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in step 5 9 After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the left rear tire che...

Page 380: ...sible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 75 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 78 for more information Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the ratchet wheel wrench to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 81 The purpose of regular rotation ...

Page 381: ...ater if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following stat...

Page 382: ...he same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires If you replace your vehicle s tires with those not having a TPC Spec number the tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low pressure warning Non TPC Spec tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec nu...

Page 383: ...Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General M...

Page 384: ...mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and bal...

Page 385: ...llision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 81 for more information Used Replac...

Page 386: ...ar tires If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blowout while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your fo...

Page 387: ... tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers CAUTION Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake fi...

Page 388: ... how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves B Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut C Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D Wheel Blocks E Bottle Jack Escalade Rear Access Panel 5 82 ...

Page 389: ...ree For Escalade ESV the equipment you ll need is under the storage tray in the left trim panel 1 Remove the tray to access the tools 2 To release the bottle jack from its holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 3 There is a wing nut used to retain the tool kit To remove it turn the wing nut counterclockwise 4 The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer ca...

Page 390: ...sion Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 1 If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock J open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock 2 Assemble the wheel wrench H and the two jack handle extensions I as shown 5 84 ...

Page 391: ...wise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged and preventing the tire from lowering See Secondary Latch System later in this section for instructions on lowering the spare tire The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull ...

Page 392: ...6 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll be using include the bottle jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 5 86 ...

Page 393: ... chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet 5 87 ...

Page 394: ...he jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack under the vehicle J...

Page 395: ...aise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle you ll need to use the jack handle C and both jack handle extensions D Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions Attach the jack handle to the jack Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wrench c...

Page 396: ...ime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the 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 if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose ...

Page 397: ...ure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in th...

Page 398: ...r an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Use the art and text following to help you A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Retainer E Hoist ...

Page 399: ...nderside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together 4 Insert the hoist end F through the hole G in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You...

Page 400: ...l the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket For Escalade ESV do the following 1 Return the tool kit jack tools and gloves to the tool bag 2 Assemble wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook 3 Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear side panel below the ...

Page 401: ...ut Holding Tire Blocks D Wheel Blocks E Bottle Jack A Bottle Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut Holding Wheel Blocks D Mounting Bracket E Removable Tray F Retaining Hook G Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut H Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves Escalade Rear Access Panel Escalade ESV 5 95 ...

Page 402: ...ad all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible 2 If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 If it is visible first try to tighten the c...

Page 403: ...Tire and Tools earlier in this section 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately six inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 5 97 ...

Page 404: ...se Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare 12 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the...

Page 405: ...nd Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 81 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as ...

Page 406: ...e Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vi...

Page 407: ...r Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the fini...

Page 408: ...urfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protect...

Page 409: ... chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be...

Page 410: ...u may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Cleaning the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshie...

Page 411: ...rushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet me...

Page 412: ... frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the p...

Page 413: ... and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping ...

Page 414: ...Label You ll find this label located in the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check...

Page 415: ...oes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the iden...

Page 416: ...mb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sure it is of the correct amperage Fuses Usage RR Wiper Rear Window Wiper Switch SEO ACCY Special Equipment Option Accessory WS WPR Windshield Wipers TBC ACCY Truck Body Controller Accessory IGN 3 Ignition Heated Seats 4WD Four Wheel Driv...

Page 417: ...d Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp LT TRLR ST TRN Left Turn Signal Stop Trailer LT TRN Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Fuses Usage VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module Electronic Throttle Control Module Body Harness Connector RT TRLR ST TRN Right Turn Signal Stop Trailer RT TRN Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers DDM Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets LOCKS Power Door Lock...

Page 418: ...TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used SL RIDE Ride Control Harness Connection HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used CB SEAT Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker CB RT DOOR Right Power Window Circuit Breaker SPARE Not Used INFO Infotainment Harness Connection 5 112 ...

Page 419: ...river s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 10 for more information on its location 5 113 ...

Page 420: ...5 114 ...

Page 421: ...ear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed ABS Anti Lock Brakes VSES ECAS Vehicle Stability Fuses Usage IGN A Ignition Power IGN B Ignition Power LBEC 1 Left Bussed Electrical Center Left Doors Truck Body Controller Flasher Module TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring RR PARK Right Rear Parking and Sidemarker Lamps LR PARK Left Rear Parking and Sidemarker ...

Page 422: ...ng PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP Fuel Pump Relay O2A Oxygen Sensors Fuses Usage B U LP Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger HDLP HI Headlamp High Beam Relay PRIME Not Used O2B Oxygen Sensors SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System FRT PARK Front Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay SEO IGN Rear...

Page 423: ...ts LO HDLP LT Headlamp Low Beam Left BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System CRANK Starting System LO HDLP RT Headlamp Low Beam Right Fuses Usage FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay FOG LP Fog Lamps HORN Horn Relay W S WASH Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump Relay W S WASH Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump INFO OnStar Rear Seat Entertainment RADIO AMP Radio Amplifier RH HID Right Hand High Inten...

Page 424: ...01 mm Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System Capacity VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 H O V8 16 0 quarts 18 0 quarts 15 0 L 17 0 L After refill the level must be rechecked See Cooling System on page 5 28 Crankcase Capacity VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 H O V8 6 0 quarts 6 0 quarts 5 7 L 5 7 L After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the prope...

Page 425: ...0 gallons 98 0 L 117 0 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Escalade Escalade ESV 2 71 lbs 3 0 lbs 1 23 kg 1 36 kg Wheels and Tires Application Capacities English Metric Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y Tire Pressure See the Certification Tire label on the rear edge of the driver s door 5 119 ...

Page 426: ... NOTES 5 120 ...

Page 427: ...dule 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Record 6 15 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 428: ...ary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Page 429: ...imits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 17 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintena...

Page 430: ...aler has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 11 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resett...

Page 431: ...mission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 62 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling sys...

Page 432: ... 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 16 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service ...

Page 433: ...form this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage transmission shift linkage and parking brake cable guides Ball jo...

Page 434: ...air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartment hinges outer tailgate handle pivot points latch bolt fuel door hinge and folding seat hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environ...

Page 435: ...etails Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 21 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check...

Page 436: ...ition contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2...

Page 437: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To chec...

Page 438: ... on page 5 21 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 123462...

Page 439: ... GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No...

Page 440: ...y questions please contact your GM dealer Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part No ACDelco Part No Oil Filter 25010633 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner Filter High Capacity 5 3 and 6 0 Engines 25313349 A1518C Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 3 Engine Only 25313348 A1519C Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Fuel Filter 25121792 GF626 Front W...

Page 441: ...rmed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Page 442: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 443: ...s with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistance an...

Page 444: ... Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at th...

Page 445: ... 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific ...

Page 446: ...nited States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0...

Page 447: ...rket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s el...

Page 448: ...d at no charge for any warranty covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada Cadillac Owner Privileges Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at no charge throughout your Cadillac Warranty Period 48 months 50 000 miles 80 000 km Emergency Road Service is performed on si...

Page 449: ...ch Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone TTY in the Roadside Service Center Any customer who has access to a TTY or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 888 889 2438 daily 24 hours C...

Page 450: ...n of your daily schedule This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or r...

Page 451: ...e terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditi...

Page 452: ...data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Repo...

Page 453: ...s Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 ...

Page 454: ...ically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models Owner s Manual RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE...

Page 455: ...r Engine 5 16 Air Conditioning 3 26 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 7 9 All Wheel Drive 5 47 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 24 AM 3 96 Analog Clock 3 21 Antenna Diversity Antenna System 3 99 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 99 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 38 Appearance Care 5 100 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Cleanin...

Page 456: ...rotection 3 18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 37 Before You Drive 3 80 Before You Go Off Roading 4 17 Bench Seat 1 18 Bench Seat Split 50 50 1 13 Bench Seat Split 60 40 1 10 Brake Parking 2 25 System Warning Light 3 37 Brake Adjustment 5 40 Brake Fluid 5 37 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 20 Brake Pedal Travel 5 40 Brake Wear 5 39 Brakes 5 37 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 1...

Page 457: ...ssenger Position Safety Belts 1 40 Chains Tires 5 80 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 3 57 Charging System Light 3 36 Check Engine Light 3 41 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 58 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 64 CHECK WASHER FLUID 3 60 Checking Brake Fluid 5 38 Checking Coolant 5 23 Checking Engine Oil 5 11 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 8 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 87 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Child Restraints Child Restr...

Page 458: ... Tires 5 105 Cleaning Vinyl 5 101 Cleaning Wood Panels 5 102 Climate Control System Automatic 3 22 Climate Controls Personalization 3 30 Climate Control System cont Outlet Adjustment 3 27 Rear 3 28 Clock 3 21 Compass Calibration 2 33 Compass Variance 2 32 Content Theft Deferrent 2 16 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Convenience Net 2 44 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 40 Heater Engine 2 21 Surge Tank Pr...

Page 459: ...Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 32 DRIVER DOOR AJAR 3 61 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Operation and Displays 3 47 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Driving At Night 4 31 City 4 35 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 36 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 38 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 32 Winter 4 40 Driving Across an Incline 4 27 Driving Downhill 4 25 Driving in Mud Sand Snow or...

Page 460: ...5 Starting 2 19 ENGINE COOLANT HOT 3 58 Engine Oil Additives 5 14 ENGINE OVERHEATED 3 58 Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats 1 8 Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen 3 98 DVD Distortion 3 96 Entry Lighting 3 17 Environmental Concerns 4 19 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 41 Event Data Records EDR 7 9 Exit Lighting 3 17 Extender Safety Belt 1 48 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F Filter Engine Air Clean...

Page 461: ... Breakers 5 109 Windshield Wiper 5 109 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 3 40 Fuel 3 46 Gage cont Oil Pressure 3 44 Speedometer 3 33 Tachometer 3 33 Transmission Temperature 3 40 Voltmeter Gage 3 37 Garage Door Opener 2 38 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Specifications 5 5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming 2 40 Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving 4 19 Glove Box 2 42 GM Mobility Program for Persons wit...

Page 462: ... Steering Fluid 5 35 How to Inspect 5 16 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 31 Hydroplaning 4 34 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 26 If the Light is Flashing 3 42 If the Light Is On Steady 3 43 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard 4 42 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 54 Ignit...

Page 463: ...ing 3 37 Charging System 3 36 Cruise Control 3 45 Light cont Low Fuel Warning 3 46 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 3 39 Malfunction Indicator 3 41 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 34 Safety Belt Reminder 3 33 Security 3 45 Tow Haul Mode 3 45 Traction Off 3 39 Listening to a DVD 3 79 Loading Your Vehicle 4 47 Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving 4 18 Lockout Protection 2 12 Locks Delayed L...

Page 464: ...itter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Seat 2 47 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance 7 5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 31 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist 2 35 Outside Convex Mirror 2 34 Outside Heated Mirrors 2...

Page 465: ...on 7 12 P Park Aid 3 18 Park P Shifting Into 2 26 Shifting Out of 2 28 Parking Assist 3 18 Brake 2 25 Over Things That Burn 2 29 Parking on Hills 4 61 Passenger Air Bag Indicator 2 33 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 34 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 3 62 Passenger Sensing System 1 82 Passing 4 14 4 60 Passlock 2 17 Personalization Button 3 50 Personalization Climate Controls 3 30 Plan Ahead When Possibl...

Page 466: ...ar Heated Seats 1 9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 45 Rear Seat Armrest 2 44 Rear Seat Audio Controls 3 91 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 90 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 80 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 42 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 42 Rear Storage Area 2 44 Rear Window Defogger 3 27 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature Disp...

Page 467: ...turning the Seat to an Upright Position 1 20 Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position 1 25 Returning the Seats to an Upright Position 1 12 Returning the Seat s to an Upright Position 1 15 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 40 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR 3 62 Road Sensing Suspension 4 9 Roadside Service 7 6 Roadside Service Availability 7 7 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impai...

Page 468: ...econd Row Lap Shoulder Belt 1 40 Secondary Latch System 5 96 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position 1 67 Designed for the LATCH System 1 65 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 65 Right Front Seat Position 1 70 Security Light 3 45 Select Button 3 57 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 4 Doing Your Own Work 5 3 Engine Soon Light 3 41 Publications Ordering Information...

Page 469: ...Console Storage Area 2 43 Convenience Net 2 44 Cupholder s 2 42 Glove Box 2 42 Luggage Carrier 2 43 Rear Seat Armrest 2 44 Rear Storage Area 2 44 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Jack and Tools 5 92 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 Sun Visors 2 15 Sunroof 2 46 T Tachometer 3 33 Taillamps 5 59 Temperature and Compass Display 2 31 Testing the Alarm 2 17 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 95 Theft Deterrent Syste...

Page 470: ... 2 24 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 46 Towing a Trailer 4 53 Your Vehicle 4 46 Traction Off Light 3 39 Traction cont Road Sensing Suspension 4 9 Stabilitrak System 4 9 TRACTION ACTIVE 3 63 Traction Control Operation 4 10 TRACTION SYS LIMITED 3 63 Trailer Recommendations 4 52 Trailer Brakes 4 59 Trailer Wiring Harness 4 62 TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE 3 61 Transfer Case 5 47 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5...

Page 471: ...er VIN 5 108 Service Parts Identification Label 5 108 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat 2 47 Vehicle Storage 5 41 Ventilation Adjustment 3 27 Video Screen 3 83 Visors 2 15 Voltmeter Gage 3 37 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 31 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 103 W...

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