Cadillac ESCALADE ESV 2005, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...cators 3 31 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 Audio System s 3 69 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 53 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 45 Rear Axle 5 46 Front Axle 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Tires 5 60 Appearance Care 5 ...

Page 2: ... is sold leave the manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures...

Page 3: ...ION 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 do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols 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 reference the f...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...t Front Passenger Position 1 41 Center Passenger Position 1 41 Rear Seat Passengers 1 42 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 45 Safety Belt Extender 1 47 Child Restraints 1 48 Older Children 1 48 Infants and Young Children 1 50 Child Restraint Systems 1 54 Where to Put the Restraint 1 57 Top Strap 1 58 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 60 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for ...

Page 8: ...in 1 78 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 79 Passenger Sensing System 1 80 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 85 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Restraint System Check 1 86 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 86 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 87 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: ... control To decrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat on page 2 46 for more information Heated Seats The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front doors The engine must be r...

Page 11: ... the heat levels for the seatback only Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat The heated front seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Your vehicle also has heated rear seats See Heated Seats on page 1 10 Heated and Cooled Seats Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature The buttons used to control this feature are located on the instrument panel und...

Page 12: ... 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 cool the entire seat and cycle through the settings of high medium low and off Red for heat or blue for cool indicator lights will glow for each setting chosen three lights for high two for medium and one for low Reclining Seatbacks You...

Page 13: ...he 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 motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This pos...

Page 14: ...aint farther will release it back to the normal upright position The rear head restraints can be slid up or down just as the front head restraints but they do not tilt Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats Escalade To enter or exit the third row seat you must fold the second row seat down following the instructions later in this section See Folding the Seatback und...

Page 15: ...he third row with no assistance the seat forward until it stops CAUTION If the seatback is not 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 will not provide the protection needed in a crash The p...

Page 16: ...r each heat setting when the feature is operating The heated rear seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Heated and Cooled Seats Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature The buttons used to control this feature are located on the back of the center console With the heated and cooled seats you can choose high medium or low heat or cool settings The seats will only o...

Page 17: ... indicator lights will glow for each setting chosen three lights for high two for medium and one for low 60 40 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 60 40 split bench the seatbacks can be folded to give you more cargo space Folding the Seatbacks 60 40 Split Bench Seat The rear seat may have a 60 40 split seat which may be folded down to create a load floor and give you more cargo space On the Esc...

Page 18: ...res with the cushion try moving the front seat forward and or bringing the front seatback more upright Once the seatbacks are folded down on Escalade ESV models only the rear seat footwell area will be exposed and will have to be covered by the load floor panel s To create a load floor do the following 1 Release the panels from the seatbacks by pushing forward on the latches 2 Then fold the panels...

Page 19: ...t twisted To return the seat 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 3 Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position 4 Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place 5 On Escalade models return the ...

Page 20: ...dden 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 passenger position do the following 1 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 locks into the upright position 2 Push forward...

Page 21: ...ce You will not be able to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the seatback is folded down The seat will now remain locked in the upright position Returning the Seat s to an Upright Position CAUTION If the seatback is not 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 ret...

Page 22: ...ce 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 locks into the upright position Removing the 50 50 Split Bench Seats To remove the 50 50 split bench seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate 2 Fold the seatback forward onto the seat cushion by using the lever labeled 1 The seat cannot be re...

Page 23: ...or 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 17 ...

Page 24: ... place properly when installing it CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not 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 followin...

Page 25: ...at 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 is not 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 26: ... it is locked into place Tilting the Full Bench Seat CAUTION If the seatback is not 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 27: ...ed the folded third row seat could come loose in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to people and damage to your vehicle Always be sure the support rod is properly engaged when the third row seat is folded forward 4 While holding the seat forward 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 positio...

Page 28: ...d you and push firmly down until the seat latches in the floor 4 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 until the seatback locks into the upright position Removing the Bench Seat To remove the bench seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate 2 Fold the seatback forward onto the seat cushion by using the lever la...

Page 29: ... 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 roll the seat out of the vehicle 1 23 ...

Page 30: ...eeded 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 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... 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 26 ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...d 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 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and u...

Page 35: ...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 When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels 1 29 ...

Page 36: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 31 ...

Page 38: ...upside 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 airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags 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 airbag system ev...

Page 39: ... 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 48 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 50 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicl...

Page 40: ...nd of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you will 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 t...

Page 41: ...oo loose It will not 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 35 ...

Page 42: ...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 36 ...

Page 43: ...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 37 ...

Page 44: ...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 are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 38 ...

Page 45: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 39 ...

Page 46: ...t women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not 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 is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in ...

Page 47: ...ntal airbag 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 positions To learn how to wear this belt see Lap Shoulder Belt under Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 42 Third ...

Page 48: ...ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts 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...

Page 49: ...ntil it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock 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 47 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 ...

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: ...oster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each passenger position in the rear seats Here is how to install a comfort 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 from the side of the c...

Page 52: ...orage clip on the side of the seatback 2 Place 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 Third Row Seat 1 46 ...

Page 53: ... you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child s...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...g 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 Children and Small Ad...

Page 56: ...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 be restrained whil...

Page 57: ...oes not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it 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 51 ...

Page 58: ...stem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also wheth...

Page 59: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older chil...

Page 60: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 54 ...

Page 61: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 55 ...

Page 62: ...ch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a ...

Page 63: ... restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off General Motors recomm...

Page 64: ...llow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored do not use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a...

Page 65: ...cle 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 top strap under it See Head Restraints on page 1 7 Once you have the top strap anchored you will be ready to secure th...

Page 66: ...e right front passenger s position or the third row outboard seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in these positions Escalade ESV Second Row Seat Bucket Seats Similar 1 60 ...

Page 67: ...used in the second or third row Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position or the third row driver s side and center seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in these positions Escalade E...

Page 68: ...the LATCH system You will find anchors in the center and right side passenger second row seating 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 and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use ...

Page 69: ...A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system 1 63 ...

Page 70: ...estraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 62 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle The c...

Page 71: ...quires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as ...

Page 72: ...o 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 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 and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be re...

Page 73: ...ow there is no top strap anchor in the center seating position Do not secure a child restraint in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using a lap belt to secure the child restraint in the ce...

Page 74: ...nt in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 57 In addition your vehicle may have the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag when an infant in a rear facing infant ...

Page 75: ...on page 1 62 You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position See Top Strap on page 1 58 if your child restraint has one 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 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal air bag See Passenger Sensing System on page ...

Page 76: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 70 ...

Page 77: ...nt has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle 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 ...

Page 78: ...s inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal airbags 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 crashes or in many side crashes And ...

Page 79: ...taining 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 airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags 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 airbag system is designed for them You...

Page 80: ...irbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 74 ...

Page 81: ...The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 75 ...

Page 82: ... not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag 1 76 ...

Page 83: ...ll deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 10 to 16 mph 16 to 25 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 20 to 30 mph 32 to 48 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can b...

Page 84: ...ough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 18 for tips on off road driving What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash For both frontal and side impact airbags the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the a...

Page 85: ... side impact airbags the side of the seatback closest to the driver s and or right front passenger s door will be hot The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop peo...

Page 86: ...ver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the airbag covering on the driver s and right front passenger s seatback the airbag may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag or both the airbag module and seatback for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact ...

Page 87: ...e presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not 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 seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facin...

Page 88: ...m is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag 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 off...

Page 89: ...bag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag 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 airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should w...

Page 90: ...ing may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more on this including important safety information 1 84 ...

Page 91: ...ehicle should be serviced There are airbag system parts in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 13 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after t...

Page 92: ...ve a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module located under the driver s seat or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone nu...

Page 93: ...e them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If you have had a crash do you need new belts or LATCH system parts After 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...

Page 94: ... NOTES 1 88 ...

Page 95: ...ns 2 18 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 Tow Haul Mode 2 24 All Wheel Drive 2 25 Parking Brake 2 25 Shifting Into Park P 2 26 Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 28 Engine Exhaust 2 28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 29 Mirrors 2 30...

Page 96: ... 2 41 Glove Box 2 41 Cupholder s 2 41 Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 41 Center Console Storage Area 2 42 Luggage Carrier 2 42 Rear Seat Armrest 2 43 Convenience Net 2 43 Cargo Cover 2 44 Sunroof 2 45 Vehicle Personalization 2 46 Memory Seat 2 46 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: ...ecessary See Battery Replacement 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 Press this button once to ...

Page 100: ...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 vehicle can have a maximum of four transmit...

Page 101: ...mation 5 Check 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 trans...

Page 102: ...ildren who get into unlocked vehicles 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 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 un...

Page 103: ...r 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 doors You can tu...

Page 104: ...o RUN then 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 either one or two chimes The number of chimes tells you which lock...

Page 105: ...ll 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 you hear matches t...

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: ...its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 28 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 op...

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: ...ing the switch Press down fully on the window switch then release to activate the express down mode This mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch To open the window partway press the switch to the first position until the window is at the desired position Window Lockout Press the lockout switch to prevent passengers from operating the power windows from their switches A light i...

Page 110: ...oor is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the alarm will go off The headlamps and 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 49 Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock...

Page 111: ... vehicle should be serviced by your dealer Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent 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...

Page 112: ...ngs 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 54 for more information Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions A Lock This position locks the ignition and transmission It is a theft deterrent feature You will ...

Page 113: ...ift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position that is a safety feature To restart when you are 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...

Page 114: ...rk 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 sh...

Page 115: ...ne compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC 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...

Page 116: ...ng 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 You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 26 If you ...

Page 117: ...the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You will shift down to the next gear and have more power DRIVE D can be used when tow...

Page 118: ...hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place On cold days approximately 32 F 0 C or colder your transmission is designed to shift differently until the engine reaches normal operating temperature This is intended to improve heater performance Tow Haul Mode Your vehicle is...

Page 119: ...brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph 5 km h for at least three seconds To release the parking brake hold the regular brake 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...

Page 120: ...e it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overh...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ... a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 41 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 124: ...s Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL the compass needs to be calibrated For more information see Compass Calibration following 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 Pres...

Page 125: ...een indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is 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 ma...

Page 126: ...es not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push the on off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Passenger Air Bag ...

Page 127: ...ess the right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors The mirror will adjust as it folds in and will reposition itself once it is unfolded If the mirrors are accidentally folded unfolded manually they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position If this happens the mirrors need to be reset See Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors n...

Page 128: ... from the driver s seat It makes things in the mirror appear farther away than they really are Outside Heated Mirrors If the vehicle has heated mirrors the button to turn this function on or off is located on the climate control panel Press this button to warm the driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice snow and condensation If the vehicle has a rear window defo...

Page 129: ...y as the tilt position This feature can be enabled disabled through the Driver Information Center See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 49 for more information OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s gu...

Page 130: ...w onstarcanada com or speak to an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up to date weather and traffic reports for your area news and sports updates stock quotes entertainment and more You are also able to listen and reply to E mail through the ...

Page 131: ...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 132: ...er than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 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 releas...

Page 133: ...meLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink You do not want to repeat Step 1 as this will erase all previous programming 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 lon...

Page 134: ...can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button following this section 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 wit...

Page 135: ... 1 Place the provided beverage container in the cup holder 2 Press the top red dot of the switch to heat the cup holder or press the bottom blue dot of the switch to cool the cup holder Press the same switch again to turn off the cup holder If you dim your interior lights to the lowest setting the cupholder will automatically shutoff This prevents the cupholder from being on when the indicator lig...

Page 136: ... 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 luggage and cargo are still securely fastened Be sure the cargo...

Page 137: ... or damage the CHMSL unit 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 open the compartment if equipped push the button on the front of the armrest and pull the top open Convenience Net The convenience net if equipped in the rear of your vehicle helps to keep small loads in place during ...

Page 138: ...d position do the following 1 Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover posts from the retaining sockets 2 Let the cover move forward to the full retracted position To remove the cover from the vehicle 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 shou...

Page 139: ... cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle When not using the tie downs flip them down out of the way Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof To open or close your sunroof the ignition needs to be on or RAP needs to be active See Retained Accessory Power under Ignition Positions on page 2 18 Press and release the rear side of the button located in the front over...

Page 140: ...fully closed position Release and press again to move to the vent position which occurs when the sunroof is fully tilted rearward This will reset the memory and enable the sunroof to function properly Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature the controls for the memory function are located on the driver s door These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings...

Page 141: ...g entering the vehicle The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers To store the seat exit position do the following 1 Press and release the 1 or 2 button 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 control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been...

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Page 143: ... 18 Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 18 Accessory Power Outlets 3 21 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Analog Clock 3 22 Climate Controls 3 22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Rear Climate Control System 3 29 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 31 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 32 Speedometer and Odometer 3 33 Tachometer 3 33 S...

Page 144: ...C Vehicle Customization 3 63 Audio System s 3 69 Setting the Time 3 70 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 70 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 84 Navigation Radio System 3 96 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 97 CD Changer 3 99 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 102 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 102 Radio Reception 3 103 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 104 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 105 Care of Your CD Player 3 105 Ca...

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

Page 147: ... System s on page 3 69 H Dome Override Button See Dome Lamps on page 3 17 I Rear Wiper Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 J Fog Lamps Button See Fog Lamps on page 3 16 K Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 49 L Parking Brake Release See Parking Brake on page 2 25 M Tilt Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 7 N Climate Control System See Dual Automatic...

Page 148: ...o matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m...

Page 149: ...heel 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 G Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Fl...

Page 150: ... or lane change As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help 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 Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5 109 and Underhood Fus...

Page 151: ... symbol on it 8 Mist For a single wiping cycle turn the band to mist Hold it there until the wipers start Then let go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer N Delay You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the leve...

Page 152: ...Washer Wiper If your vehicle has a rear window washer wiper this knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel To turn the rear wiper on turn the knob to either 1 or 2 For long delayed wiping turn the knob to 1 For short delayed wiping turn the knob to 2 9 Off To turn the wiper off turn the knob to this symbol Washer Fluid To wash the window press the knob with this sym...

Page 153: ...ur foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On su...

Page 154: ...ly the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you do not need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at resume accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brak...

Page 155: ...on your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruis...

Page 156: ...ol to this position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode The Daytime Running Lamps DRL will also be activated if it is light enough outside Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps tog...

Page 157: ...er lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at th...

Page 158: ...tely Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 17 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use ...

Page 159: ...ll the way up Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door or the midgate if equipped and will turn off when all doors or midgate are closed You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel located next to the exterior lamp control all the way up In this position the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed E Dome Override Press this button located b...

Page 160: ...ry from running down Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA The Ultrasonic 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 vehicl...

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: ...jects that 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 syst...

Page 163: ... plugs Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray and lighter are located in the center console near the cupholders Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtr...

Page 164: ...elease the button before you get to the desired time 3 Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle You can select different climate control settings for the driver and passengers 3 22 ...

Page 165: ...in this section Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the passenger will be displayed under and to the right of the temperature setting The passenger s temperature setting can be set to match the driver s temperature setting by pressing and holding the AU...

Page 166: ...ary If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield This ...

Page 167: ...e current status of the system H Panel This setting will deliver air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level This setting will deliver warmer air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets 6 Floor This setting will deliver air to the floor outlets Defog See Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Recirculation Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering y...

Page 168: ... temperature is too cool for air conditioning to be effective will make the snowflake symbol flash three times and then turn off to let you know that the air conditioning mode is not available If the air conditioning is on and the outside temperature drops below a temperature which is too cool for air conditioning to be effective the snowflake symbol will turn off to let you know that the air cond...

Page 169: ...ither temperature 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 Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshiel...

Page 170: ...indow with sharp objects Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle Move the louvers up or down Use the thumbwheel next to or underneath the outlet to close the louvers For the most efficient airflow and temperature control keep the outlet in the fully ...

Page 171: ...f the control panel to the desired setting Choose AUTO if you want the system to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain a selected temperature See Auto Mode later in this section for more information on using this feature F C To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel For cooler or warmer air turn the knob counterclockwise toward 66 F 19 C or...

Page 172: ... on using this feature b Temperature Press this button up or down to increase or decrease the temperature setting w9x Fan Press this button up or down to adjust the fan speed Choose AUTO if you want the system to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain a selected temperature See Auto Mode later in this section for more information on using this feature AUTO Mode When using the system in aut...

Page 173: ... 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 when one of the gag...

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: ...total of the old odometer Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more You should buck...

Page 176: ... ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate w...

Page 177: ...ger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or kil...

Page 178: ...son sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 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 m...

Page 179: ...e 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 system warning light ...

Page 180: ...is harder to push or may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 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...

Page 181: ...es and there s a problem with your regular brakes In addition to both lights you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restarted See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 37 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light and a chime will come on along with the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message in the DIC when one or more of your tires...

Page 182: ...tem on page 4 9 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage will read 210 F 100 C or less If you are pulling a load or going up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250 F 122 C mark If the gage reaches the 260 F 125 C mark ...

Page 183: ...sion will return to normal shifting patterns when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260 F 127 C See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 49 for further information If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275 F 135 C or greater the DIC will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe ...

Page 184: ...d 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 Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner env...

Page 185: ...This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases 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 ...

Page 186: ...ould turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditio...

Page 187: ...The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readine...

Page 188: ...ngine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 17 If the light c...

Page 189: ...Cruise Control on page 3 11 for more information Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Tow Haul Mode Light This light is displayed when the tow haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 54 3 47 ...

Page 190: ...s off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little 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 whe...

Page 191: ...so turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3 33 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons A 3 Trip Information Press this button to display the odometer trip odometers tire pressure for vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor timer and engine hours B r Fuel Information Press this button to display ...

Page 192: ...mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information press and hold the select button for one second while in one of the trip m...

Page 193: ...g and holding the reset stem located on the instrument cluster for about four seconds will also display the engine hour information after the odometer is displayed when the vehicle is off Fuel Information Button t Fuel Information Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range fuel used average fuel economy and the engine oil life system Fuel Range Press the fuel information button ...

Page 194: ...e engine oil life system after an oil change To reset the engine oil life system use the fuel button to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold the select button for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed OIL LIFE RESET will appear on the display for 10 seconds to let you know the system is reset See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 16 for more information In addition to ...

Page 195: ...t clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them BATTERY NOT CHARGING On some vehicles if the battery is not charging during operation this message will appear on the DIC Driving with this problem could drain your battery Have the electrical system checked by your GM d...

Page 196: ...inder to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 33 Pressing any of the four DIC buttons if equipped will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display If your vehicle is not equipped with the four DIC buttons pressing the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display CHANGE ENGINE...

Page 197: ...t each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 68 for more information on tires and the correct inflation pressures CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washer fluid will clear the message See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 Pressing any of the four DIC bu...

Page 198: ...e vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 for more information FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Refuel as soon as possible Pressing any of the four DIC buttons if equipped will clear the message from the DIC display If your vehicle is not equipped ...

Page 199: ...sage from the DIC display 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 OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message See Engine Oil Life System under DIC O...

Page 200: ...ay REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message is displayed and you will hear a chime when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 for further information You may also see this message when the vehicle determines a problem with the electronic throttle control See your GM dealer for service REPLACE LIFTGA...

Page 201: ...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 again when you begin driving the brake system needs service See your GM dealer Pressing any of the four DIC buttons if equipped wil...

Page 202: ...it means there is a problem You should see your GM dealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly For more information on the StabiliTrak system see StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message will be displayed if any of the tire monitor sensors have malfunctioned if the tire monitor...

Page 203: ...ons that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present For more information on the StabiliTrak system see StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 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 42 Reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the c...

Page 204: ...on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while transmission temperature warning is displayed TRANSMISSION HOT If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high this message will appear on the DIC display When the transmissio...

Page 205: ...ge from the DIC display DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one setting based on your preference All of the customizable options listed may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available will be displayed on your Driver Information Center DIC The default settings for the customization features were set w...

Page 206: ...S MANUALLY The doors will not be unlocked automatically Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 Door Lock Delay If your DIC does not have this feature you can still program the delayed locking fe...

Page 207: ...ult The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button LOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK FEEDBACK HORN The horn will chirp the second time you press the...

Page 208: ...g the select button will scroll through the following choices HEADLAMP DELAY 10 SEC default HEADLAMP DELAY 20 SEC HEADLAMP DELAY 40 SEC HEADLAMP DELAY 1 MIN HEADLAMP DELAY 2 MIN HEADLAMP DELAY 3 MIN HEADLAMP DELAY OFF The amount of time you choose will be the amount of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off the vehicle If you choose off the headlamps will turn off as soon as you turn o...

Page 209: ...xt feature For more information on seat position exit see Memory Seat on page 2 46 Curb View Press the customization button until CURB VIEW appears in the display To select your preference for curb view press the select button while CURB VIEW 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...

Page 210: ...eterrent on page 2 16 Language To select your preference for display language press the select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following languages ENGLISH FRANCAIS French ESPANOL Spanish Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it If you accidentally choose a la...

Page 211: ...nt to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage th...

Page 212: ... minute buttons at the same time for another two seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for the time to update Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only o...

Page 213: ...nd artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off o VOL p Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time...

Page 214: ...le speed the background noise in your vehicle will increase AudioPilot will adjust your audio system s output for the background noise it hears To turn AudioPilot off press AUTO VOL until AVOL OFF appears on the display For additional information on AudioPilot please visit www bose com Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will ...

Page 215: ...was set will return for that pushbutton 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following 1 Tune to the preset station 2 Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select the equalization setting Once the equalization no longer appears on the display the equalization will be set for that preset station Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO ...

Page 216: ...r The radio can save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIO k...

Page 217: ...stening to SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scann...

Page 218: ...ers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message c...

Page 219: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio 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 available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 220: ...e The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate th...

Page 221: ...pter kits for portable CD players will work in the cassette tape player See CD Adapter Kits later for more information The tape bias is set automatically 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 The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press thi...

Page 222: ...T pushbutton and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio wil...

Page 223: ... to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 104 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter...

Page 224: ...pears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRAC...

Page 225: ...he knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default 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 listening to ...

Page 226: ...return to the last radio source that you were listening to See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 3 84 for more information Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system includes a DVD player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a remote control Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen P...

Page 227: ...ce Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight This could damage the headphones and repairs would not be covered by your warranty Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartmen...

Page 228: ...rrow button to select the desired video format 5 Press the enter button to accept the change Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headph...

Page 229: ...e may also have a video screen for the third row passengers The second row video screen must be in the down position for the wireless headphones and the remote control to work with the third row video screen To use the video screen push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down Adjust the screen s position as desired When the video screen is not in use push it up into its latched ...

Page 230: ...gers use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped you will hear the audio for XM instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE If an error message appears on the video screen see DVD Messages later in this section DVD Player Buttons O Power Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is on X Eject Press this button...

Page 231: ...he factory default setting press this button to display the feature then press and hold this button The default setting will appear on the display While playing an Audio or DVD disc press and hold this button to display and to remove the track and time information n q p o Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu r Enter Press this button to select the choices that ar...

Page 232: ...reload the disc after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control If t...

Page 233: ...g The format and content of this function will vary for each 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 switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source c Stop Press this button to stop playing rewin...

Page 234: ...us menu This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active Camera Angle Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Subtitle Press this button to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function ...

Page 235: ...ght not be in on or accessory The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash Problem Recommended Action Disc will not play The system might be off The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash The system might be in auxiliary mode The disc is upside down or is not compatible The picture does not fill the scree...

Page 236: ...icator light will flash 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 runn...

Page 237: ...rrectly Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not readable or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player Load Eject Error This message will be displayed if the disc is...

Page 238: ... a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen Navigation Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that includes Radio Data System RDS with Program Type PTY selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to and XM Satellite Radio Service capabilities if equipped ...

Page 239: ...ntrol of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the source You can operate the rear seat audio when the main radio is off P Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The rear speakers will be mute...

Page 240: ...more than eight seconds have played This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD PROG Program Press this button to go to the next preset radio station set on the pushbuttons on the main radio This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a cassette tape is playing press this button to go to the other side of the tape This fun...

Page 241: ...ber 2 Select a position by pressing the 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 242: ...o 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 beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the n...

Page 243: ...nactive CD s will remain safely inside the player for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a CD if a CD is loaded in the changer and the radio is on Press this button to switch between playing a tape and a CD in the CD changer if both 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...

Page 244: ... red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated the radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel They include the following g OnStar Voice Recognition If your vehicle has OnStar press this button to interact with the OnStar system See the OnStar manual provided with your vehicle for more information I...

Page 245: ...n arrow to fast forward or reverse Q VOL R Volume Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other Static can occur on AM stations caused by things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce t...

Page 246: ...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 turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non abrasive cleaning cas...

Page 247: ...the tape player is serviced Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully Store them in their 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 d...

Page 248: ... not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antennas or place the cellular telephone antenna over the grid lines XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The 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 the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your veh...

Page 249: ... Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 18 Driving at Night 4 31 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 33 City Driving 4 36 Freeway Driving 4 37 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 38 Highway Hypnosis 4 39 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 39 Winter Driving 4 41 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 45 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 46 Recovery Hooks 4 46 Loading Your Vehicle 4 47 Towing 4 53 Towing Your Veh...

Page 250: ...y and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the 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 wit...

Page 251: ...U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general i...

Page 252: ...person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has...

Page 253: ...ount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I will be careful is not the right answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows...

Page 254: ...h 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether 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 ap...

Page 255: ...39 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 f...

Page 256: ...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 257: ...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 258: ...nt to go The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit For more information on the stability messages see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 49 StabiliTrak and part of the traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the StabiliTrak button located on the instrument panel Wh...

Page 259: ... brake traction control as necessary The traction control system is enabled automatically when you start your vehicle and it will activate and display the TRACTION ACTIVE message in the Driver Information Center DIC if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving If you turn off StabiliTrak only the brake traction control portion of traction control wil...

Page 260: ...ransfer case The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When this happens you may notice a reduction in accel...

Page 261: ...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 262: ...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 263: ...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 264: ...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 265: ...nly the acceleration skid If your traction control 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 skid if it occurs ...

Page 266: ...ards The greatest of these is the 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...

Page 267: ...ngers could be injured 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 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 vehicle rolls over Put h...

Page 268: ...ass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from 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 269: ...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 270: ... 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 Roa...

Page 271: ...e 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 such as boulders trees logs or ruts What is ...

Page 272: ...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 273: ...l 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 274: ...ur vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Q Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill A Yes These are important because if you ignore th...

Page 275: ...ght up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downh...

Page 276: ...I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do A If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you a...

Page 277: ... a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or 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 los...

Page 278: ...stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is ...

Page 279: ...braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be...

Page 280: ...also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshiel...

Page 281: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fille...

Page 282: ...vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning ...

Page 283: ...d drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead an...

Page 284: ...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 37 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 285: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp 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 ...

Page 286: ...ey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is 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 ch...

Page 287: ... 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 service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill...

Page 288: ...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 shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your ow...

Page 289: ...e scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of 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 4 41...

Page 290: ...in begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more See StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice o...

Page 291: ... the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth...

Page 292: ...nd check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as 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 i...

Page 293: ...ast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheel...

Page 294: ...your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hooks are ...

Page 295: ...vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating 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 specific Tire and Loading Informatio...

Page 296: ...ers 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 capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 ...

Page 297: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg 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 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 49 ...

Page 298: ...g 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 3 4 50 ...

Page 299: ...station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or re...

Page 300: ... of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 18 Add On ...

Page 301: ...compressor operating when the height is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the height Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Service on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle...

Page 302: ...le with the trailer attached so that you won t go over the GVWR or GAWR If you are using a weight distributing hitch weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place You ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 54 Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trai...

Page 303: ...efore you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches late...

Page 304: ...when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the vehicle is unloaded Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Tow haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at l...

Page 305: ...easant 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 characteristics and reduced fuel economy To...

Page 306: ...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 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Escalade ESV Platinum AWD 6 0L 3 73 7 400 lbs 3 357 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable ...

Page 307: ... 4 47 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum of 600 lbs 272 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer 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 hi...

Page 308: ...W limit for your vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hi...

Page 309: ...aler about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weig...

Page 310: ...tes the air inside your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 22 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not...

Page 311: ...p 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 trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a ...

Page 312: ...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 26 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer ...

Page 313: ...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 314: ... Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake Electric Brake Control Jumper This harness may be included with your vehicle as part of the heavy duty trailer wiring package This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center 4 66 ...

Page 315: ... Use 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 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 67 ...

Page 316: ... NOTES 4 68 ...

Page 317: ...sure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 All Wheel Drive 5 45 Rear Axle 5 46 Front Axle 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming 5 49 Headlamp Vertical Aiming 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 High Intensity ...

Page 318: ...overs 5 102 Glass Surfaces 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Weatherstrips 5 102 Washing Your Vehicle 5 103 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Finish Care 5 103 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 104 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 104 Tires 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 105 Finish Damage 5 105 Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 106 ...

Page 319: ...want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Page 320: ...ecord on page 6 16 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused ...

Page 321: ...l and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle has the 6 0L HO engine VIN Code N use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance You may also use middle grade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noi...

Page 322: ...ondition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolin...

Page 323: ...nyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the 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 F...

Page 324: ...p fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly Thi...

Page 325: ...an determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sur...

Page 326: ...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 An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things th...

Page 327: ...e 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 grille 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull down the hood and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 328: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC 6000 High Output V8 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 329: ...e Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 41 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 34 K Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 36 L Underhood Fuse Block See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5 113 M Battery See Battery on page 5 40 N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 ...

Page 330: ...ne quart of oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 119 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has 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 ...

Page 331: ...rs on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness 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 5 15 ...

Page 332: ...ehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on 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 th...

Page 333: ...s back 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 c...

Page 334: ...0 miles 83 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect 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...

Page 335: ...e 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 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 5 19 ...

Page 336: ...leaner 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 or higher In hilly or...

Page 337: ...e vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is 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 338: ...vel The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT 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 level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid...

Page 339: ... all the way then flip the handle down 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 five 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 l...

Page 340: ...ine 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 eng...

Page 341: ... 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 are low on engine coolant See LOW COOLANT LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the en...

Page 342: ...occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel cluster See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 40 In addition you will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument panel See DIC Warnings and Messages on...

Page 343: ... Mode on page 5 28 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 be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng...

Page 344: ...g fan idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists an...

Page 345: ...ling Fan If Equipped CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 29 ...

Page 346: ...it is not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine If there seems to be no leak and your vehicle is equipped with an engine driven cooling fan start the engine again and see if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is n...

Page 347: ...cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixt...

Page 348: ...ne 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system 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 349: ...n 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 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 5 33 ...

Page 350: ...e engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages If your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans you may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans may turn off if no cooling is required Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures or if you are operating your air conditioning system the fans change to high speed a...

Page 351: ...Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature...

Page 352: ...hich could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir migh...

Page 353: ... You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Look at the brake fluid reservo...

Page 354: ...k well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake flu...

Page 355: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Page 356: ...ent brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the...

Page 357: ...ystems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parkin...

Page 358: ...stead of the terminals on the battery The remote positive terminal is located near the engine accessory drive bracket On some vehicles the terminal may be covered by a red plastic cover To access the remote positive terminal open the cover The remote negative terminal is located on the engine accessory drive bracket and is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more informatio...

Page 359: ...r missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you...

Page 360: ...ack to the battery is much less Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Your vehicle s remote negative terminal is marked GND 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 will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order elect...

Page 361: ... to its original position All Wheel Drive Transfer Case It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case 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 accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole loca...

Page 362: ... noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 5 8 inch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determi...

Page 363: ...he level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 1 2 inch 12 mm to about 5 8 inch 18 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use ...

Page 364: ...properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle 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...

Page 365: ...dure If you believe your headlamps 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 49 ...

Page 366: ... lamp Record this distance 3 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...

Page 367: ...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 Your vehicle may have HID headlamps After your vehicle ...

Page 368: ...n burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps A Low Beam Headlamp HID B Daytime Running Lamp DRL C Sidemarker Lamp D High Beam Headlamp E Front Parking Turn Signal Lamp 5 52 ...

Page 369: ...page 5 11 for more information 2 Pry up the eight fastener plugs 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 53 ...

Page 370: ...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 54 ...

Page 371: ...nector to the new bulb using care not to touch the bulb with your hands fingers or anything damp or oily 13 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 straight in and then down into position 14 Install the two pins and snap the ends into their locked position 15 Reinstall the grille...

Page 372: ...e 5 52 for more information 2 Remove the rubber circular shaped bulb cap for the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly 3 Press the 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 signa...

Page 373: ... Lamp To replace a taillamp bulb do the following 1 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 57 ...

Page 374: ...tab and therefore will not click when it is installed 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 3157K Daytime Running Lamp DRL 4114K Front Marker Lamp 194 Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps 3157AK High Beam Headlamp 9005 or 9005 LL Rear Turn Signal Stoplamp and Taillamp 3157K Sidemarker Lamp 194 For replacement bulbs not lis...

Page 375: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 15 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 376: ...nger 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 See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old ...

Page 377: ...iance 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 The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Ma...

Page 378: ...ion code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 D DOT Department of Transpor...

Page 379: ...e Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing...

Page 380: ...load range and speed rating of a tire The load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kiloPascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of...

Page 381: ...r air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rati...

Page 382: ...dicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 73 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testi...

Page 383: ...nded cold tire inflation pressures The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tire and loading information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 When to Check Check your tir...

Page 384: ... receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPM system will display the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message on the Driver Information Center DIC and at the same time illuminate the low tire pressure warning symbol For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50 and DIC Warnings and Messa...

Page 385: ...sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order left front LF right front RF right rear RR and left rear LR You will have one minute to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than one minute to match the first tire and wheel or more t...

Page 386: ...t 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 check to see if the TPM warning light is still flashing If yes turn the ignition switch to OFF 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve c...

Page 387: ...ndesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels ...

Page 388: ...page 4 47 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 for more information Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 119 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any r...

Page 389: ...wear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well be...

Page 390: ...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 391: ...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 392: ...der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance 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 p...

Page 393: ... your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision 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 ...

Page 394: ...rear 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 ...

Page 395: ...ther 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 firmly 2 Put the shift leve...

Page 396: ...placement of wheel blocks The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut B Tool Kit and Jack Tools C Jack D Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks E Wheel Blocks Escalade Rear Access Panel 5 80 ...

Page 397: ...ps only for the Escalade 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 Release the jack from its holder by turning the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 3 Remove the wing nut used to retain the tool kit by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 4 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block r...

Page 398: ...sion Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock if your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock J 2 Assemble the wheel wrench H and the two jack handle extensions I as shown 5 82 ...

Page 399: ...til 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 on page 5 90 for instructions on lowering the spare tire 5 Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire 6 Tilt the retainer D a...

Page 400: ...move the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll be using include the jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 5 84 ...

Page 401: ...he wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet These locations for the front A and rear B are the general area of jack placement See text and art following for the exact jack placement Jack Positions Overall View 5 85 ...

Page 402: ...lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack under the vehicle Front Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle you ll need to use the jack handle C and only one jack handle extension D Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension Attach the jack handle to the jack Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sec...

Page 403: ...so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground 5 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time 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 e...

Page 404: ... Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Put the wheel nuts back on after mounting the spare with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub 8 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely 5 88 ...

Page 405: ...ce Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 119 for the wheel nut torque specification 9 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise When you r...

Page 406: ...he 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 If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by ...

Page 407: ...wise until approximately 6 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 A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear...

Page 408: ...ndary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 12 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise 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 o...

Page 409: ...to lower the spare the rest of the way 14 Tilt the retainer D at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle 15 Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or...

Page 410: ...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 Sh...

Page 411: ... with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear of the vehicle 2 Tilt the retainer D downward and through the wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together 5 95 ...

Page 412: ...ng 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 cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock if equipped 5 96 ...

Page 413: ...e ESV do the following 1 Return the tool kit and jack tools to the tool bag 2 Assemble wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook 3 Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear side panel below the wheelbase and tighten adjusting clockwise until 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 ...

Page 414: ...to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 84 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 94 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 soon as you can and installed back onto your ...

Page 415: ... hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage the vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth GM approved cleaning product...

Page 416: ...ds blot with a clean soft white cloth For solids remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush 3 Spray a small amount of the cleaner onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the fabric 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is removed blot the cl...

Page 417: ...t 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 finish it can harm the leather Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the in...

Page 418: ... 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 protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water We...

Page 419: ...oft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 103 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 106 The vehicle has a basecoat c...

Page 420: ...ace blades that look worn Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice If you use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that c...

Page 421: ... 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 the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or repl...

Page 422: ...orations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the followin...

Page 423: ...on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside ...

Page 424: ...add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 85 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will st...

Page 425: ...ou can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is located on the driver s side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block To remove fu...

Page 426: ...y Controller Accessory IGN 3 Rear Heated Seats Module 4WD Four Wheel Drive Switch Air Suspension Switch Module HTR A C Not Used LOCK Power Door Lock Relay Lock Function HVAC 1 Inside Rearview Mirror Climate Control System L DOOR Driver s Door Harness Connection CRUISE Cruise Control UNLOCK Power Door Lock Relay Unlock Function 5 110 ...

Page 427: ...nd Sidemarkers VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module Electronic Throttle Control Module RT TRLR ST TRN Right Turn Signal Stop Trailer RT TRN Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Fuses Usage BODY Harness Connector DDM Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2 Instrument Panel Outlets Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets LOCKS Rear Doors and Liftgate Power Lock Relay Feed ECC Liftgate TBC 2C Truck Body Controller FLASH...

Page 428: ...ad Lamps Harness Connector TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used SL RIDE Ride Control Not Used HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector 2 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 Rear Right Power Window Passenger Door Module SPARE Not Used INFO Not Used ...

Page 429: ... of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on its location 5 113 ...

Page 430: ...5 114 ...

Page 431: ...ry Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed ABS Anti Lock Brakes VSES ECAS Electronically Controlled Air Suspension Fuses Usage IGN A Ignition Switch IGN B Ignition Switch 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 Lamps PARK LP Parking Lam...

Page 432: ...oller TC2 Mode Switch RTD Electronic Brake Controller Battery Feed TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump Fuses Usage F PMP Fuel Pump Relay 02A Oxygen Sensors 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 AIRBAG Supplemental Inflatable Rest...

Page 433: ...r Conditioning Compressor RR WPR Rear Wiper Washer RADIO Audio System SEO B1 Mid Bussed Electrical Center HomeLink Rear Heated Seats LO HDLP LT Headlamp Low Beam Left Fuses Usage BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System CRNK Starting System LO HDLP RT Headlamp Low Beam Right FOG LP Not Used FOG LP Not Used HORN Horn Relay W S WASH Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump Relay W S WASH Windshi...

Page 434: ...nt on the driver s side of the vehicle next to the underhood fuse block Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Fuses Usage COOL FAN Cooling Fan COOL FAN Cooling Fan Relay Fuse COOL FAN Cooling Fan Fuse Relays Usage COOL FAN 1 Cooling Fan Relay 1 COOL FAN 3 Cooling Fan Relay 3 COOL FAN 2 Cooling Fan Relay 2 5 118 ...

Page 435: ...alade Escalade ESV See refrigerant label located in the engine compartment Cooling System Capacity VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 H O V8 17 2 qt 16 8 qt 16 3 L 15 9 L Crankcase Capacity 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank Capacity Escalade Escalade ESV 26 0 gal 31 0 gal 98 0 L 117 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended...

Page 436: ...Capacities and Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 5300 V8 T Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 6000 H O V8 N Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 5 120 ...

Page 437: ...ule 6 2 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 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 438: ...e 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 air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sur...

Page 439: ...quired Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified te...

Page 440: ...ts 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 Life System on page 5 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears certain services ...

Page 441: ...n page 5 18 An Emission Control Service See footnotes and k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 60 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 Ins...

Page 442: ...207 500 150 000 240 000 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 18 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter norm...

Page 443: ...lure to perform 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 gui...

Page 444: ...arts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compart...

Page 445: ...he intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 At Each Fu...

Page 446: ... is stored securely Push pull and then try to turn the spare tire If it moves tighten it See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 79 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch 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 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake...

Page 447: ...mediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to...

Page 448: ...ke 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 check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact yo...

Page 449: ...lant on page 5 23 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Key Lock Cylind...

Page 450: ... Purpose Lubricant Superlube 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 Dielectri...

Page 451: ...n be obtained from your GM dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5300 V8 5300 V8 High Capacity and 6000 V8 25313349 25313348 A1518C A1519C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 0 inches 56 0 cm Rear 14 0 inches 35 5 cm 15153642 22121329 6 15 ...

Page 452: ...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 16 ...

Page 453: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 454: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 455: ...t Program 7 6 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 13 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 13 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Infor...

Page 456: ... TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a day by calling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 888 446 2000 We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquir...

Page 457: ...le Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Progra...

Page 458: ...d States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user ca...

Page 459: ...stance General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 888 446 2000 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Overseas Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and ...

Page 460: ...RIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle com...

Page 461: ...als and rental car Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada an advisor is available to assist you over the phone A dealer technician if available can travel to your location within a 30 mile 50 km radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Serv...

Page 462: ...rchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By sched...

Page 463: ... you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your GM dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept ...

Page 464: ...a Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock brakin...

Page 465: ...t of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once GM collects or receives data GM may use the data for GM research needs make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as ...

Page 466: ...NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 467: ...r write Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manu...

Page 468: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only 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 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Ti...

Page 469: ...ck 3 22 Antenna Diversity Antenna System 3 106 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 106 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care 5 99 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 104 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Fabric Carpet 5 99 Finish Care 5 103 Finish Damage 5 105 Glass Surfaces 5 102 ...

Page 470: ... Seat Split 60 40 1 11 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Emergencies 4 8 Parking 2 25 System Warning Light 3 37 Brake cont Brake Pedal Throttle 2 20 Brakes 5 36 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 18 Bucket Seats Rear 1 25 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 56 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Headlamps 5 52 High Intens...

Page 471: ...curing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 68 Top Strap 1 58 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 60 Where to Put the Restraint 1 57 Chime Level Adjustment 3 106 Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 104 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Fabric Carpet 5 99 Finish Care 5 103 Glass Surfaces 5 102 Instrument Panel 5 101 Interior Plastic Components 5 101 Leather 5 101 Sp...

Page 472: ...porting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 12 Roadside Service 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 13 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 15 Defensive Driving 4 2 Delayed Locking 2 9 Diversity Antenna System 3 106 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamps 3 17 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programma...

Page 473: ... 108 Underhood Fuse Block 5 113 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 108 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 18 Battery 5 40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 42 Engine cont Coolant 5 23 Coolant Heater 2 21 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 40 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 28 Fan Noise 5 34 Oil 5 13 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Overheating 5 26 Starting 2 19 Entry Exit Lighting 3 17 Event Data ...

Page 474: ...40 Fuel 3 48 Oil Pressure 3 45 Speedometer 3 33 Tachometer 3 33 Transmission Temperature 3 41 Gage cont Voltmeter Gage 3 37 Garage Door Opener 2 37 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Glove Box 2 41 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 6 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Horizontal Aiming 5 49 Vertical Aiming 5 50 Headlamps 5 52 Automatic Headlamp System 3 15...

Page 475: ...essure 5 67 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 17 Cluster 3 32 Overview 3 4 Storage Area 2 41 J Jump Starting 5 41 K Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labelling Tire Sidewall 5 61 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Dome 3 17 Exterior 3 14 Fog 3 16 Reading 3 18 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 62 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 64 Liftgate Liftglass 2 13 Liftglass Liftgat...

Page 476: ...ght 3 48 Luggage Carrier 2 42 Lumbar Power Controls 1 4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Schedu...

Page 477: ...ur All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 18 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Outside Outside cont Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist 2 35 Convex Mirror 2 34 Heated Mirrors 2 34 Power Mirrors 2 33 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Park Aid 3 18 Park P Shifting Into 2 26 Shifting Out of 2 27 Parking Ass...

Page 478: ...ated Seats 1 10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 45 Rear Seat Armrest 2 43 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 97 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 84 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 42 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 30 Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Recovery Hooks 4 46 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 53 R...

Page 479: ...regnancy 1 40 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 28 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seats 50 50 Split Bench Seat 1 13 60 40 Split Bench Seat 1 11 Bench Seat 1 19 Bucket Seats Rear 1 25 Head Restraints 1 7 Heated and Cooled Seats 1 5 1 10 Heated Seats 1 4 Heated Seats Rear 1 10 Memory 2 46 Power Lumbar 1 4 Power Seats 1 3 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Second...

Page 480: ...anel Storage Area 2 41 Luggage Carrier 2 42 Rear Seat Armrest 2 43 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 45 Sun Visors 2 15 Sunroof 2 45 T Tachometer 3 33 Taillamps 5 57 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 102 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 Content Theft Deterrent 2 16 Passlock 2 17 Throttle Adjustable 2 20 Tilt Wheel 3 7 Tires 5 60 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 5 104 Buying New Tires 5 74 Chains 5 78 Cha...

Page 481: ...nsion 4 9 Stabilitrak System 4 9 Trailer Recommendations 4 54 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 20 Temperature Gage 3 41 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 22 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 18 Understanding Radio Reception 3 103 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 75 V Vehicle Control 4 6 Damage Warnings iv Symbols iv Vehicle Cu...

Page 482: ...v Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 76 Replacement 5 76 Where to Put the Restraint 1 57 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 104 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 35 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Fuses 5 108 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 41 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 106 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...