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2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-2

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-5

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-43

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-29

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-20

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-29

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-62

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Voice Recognition .
Page 2 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited Cautions Propriétaires Canadiens to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, A French language copy of this Warning messages found on vehicle ESCALADE, and EXT are...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Symbols : Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING : Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has components and These mean there is something or OnStar® labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with : Brake System Warning Light people.
Page 5 Introduction : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Head Restraint Adjustment ..1-8 Cruise Control ....1-16 Safety Belts ....1-9 Navigation System .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Information on page 6 7. M. Horn on page 5 4. This section provides a brief Windshield Wiper/Washer on N.
Page 10 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Press and hold for lamps will turn on and remain on as three seconds to sound the panic long as the engine is running. The alarm. doors will be locked and the climate Press again to cancel the panic control system may come on.
Page 11: Information
In Brief Door Locks Tailgate There are several ways to lock and Use the Remote Keyless unlock the vehicle. Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock From outside, use the Remote the tailgate. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Windows Press the switch to lower the moving the entire control up window. Pull the switch up to raise or down. it. See Windows on page 2 20 and Power Windows on page 2 21. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
Page 13: Memory Features
In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on Memory Features Storing Memory Positions page 3 4. To save into memory: Reclining Seatbacks 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2 19, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2, and...
Page 14: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief pedals will move to the positions Heated and Ventilated Head Restraint previously stored for the identified Seats Adjustment driver. Do not drive until the head restraints See Memory Seats on page 3 5 and for all occupants are installed and Vehicle Personalization on adjusted properly.
Page 15: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 16: Mirror Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Power Folding Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors To fold the mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Exterior Mirrors package, the driver and/or 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out passenger mirror tilt to a to the driving position.
Page 17: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview To set the memory position, see Interior Lighting Mirror Vehicle Personalization on Dome Lamps page 5 35. The mirror will automatically reduce The dome lamps are located in the the glare from the headlamps from Throttle and Brake Pedal overhead console.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief For more information about interior control to the off position again will lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on. Dome Lamps on page 6 9. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Reading Lamps on page 6 9. the off position only works when the Instrument Panel Illumination vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Fog Lamps on page 6 7. : Push the paddle at the top of the lever, to spray washer fluid on Windshield Wiper/Washer the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 4. The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Driver Shift Control (DSC) this system. The DSC switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the DSC feature: 1. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 3. Press the plus/minus buttons, Vehicle Features Portable Audio Devices located on the steering column This vehicle has an auxiliary input, shift lever, to select the desired Radio(s) located on the audio faceplate, and range of gears for current driving a USB port located on the conditions.
Page 22: Cruise Control
1-16 In Brief The Bluetooth enabled cell phone : Press to go to the next favorite : Press to seek the next radio must be paired with the Bluetooth radio station, track on a CD, station, the next track or chapter system before it can be used in the ®...
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 +RES: Press briefly to make the Driver Information instantaneous economy, and vehicle resume to a previously set average vehicle speed. The Center (DIC) speed, or press and hold to compass and outside air accelerate. temperature will also be shown in The DIC display is located in the the display.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Vehicle Customization navigation screen will go back to the Power Outlets last screen that had been displayed, Some vehicle features can be Accessory power outlets can be after a delay. programmed by using the DIC used to plug in electrical equipment, To clean the camera lens, located buttons next to the steering wheel.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Universal Remote System Sunroof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (A) until the sunroof reaches Vehicles with the Universal Remote...
Page 26: Performance And Maintenance
1-20 In Brief If an object is in the path of the Performance and For more information, see ® sunroof while it is closing, the StabiliTrak System on page 9 36. Maintenance anti-pinch feature will detect the Tire Pressure Monitor object and stop the sunroof.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 When road and weather then turn off. This may be an early See Engine Oil Life System on conditions are appropriate, use indicator that the tire pressures are page 10 9. cruise control. getting low and the tires need to be Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) inflated to the proper pressure.
Page 28: Onstar Overview
1-22 In Brief New vehicles are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program. See Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 10. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to...
Page 29: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-18 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-19 Keys Heated Mirrors .
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. Roadside Service (U.S. and See Battery Replacement later Canada) on page 13 10 for more in this section. information. If the transmitter is still not With an active OnStar subscription, working correctly, see your an OnStar Advisor may remotely dealer or a qualified technician unlock the vehicle.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows three seconds. See Vehicle Pressing on the RKE transmitter Personalization on page 5 35 for disarms the content theft-deterrent additional information. system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 15. Pressing arms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm System on page 2 15.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows labeled 1 , if enabled through the KEY under Key and Lock 2. Remove the old battery. Do not DIC. See Memory Seats on Messages on page 5 30 for use a metal object. page 3 5 for more information. additional information.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows shut off when the key is turned to After entering the vehicle during a (Remote Start): This button will ON/RUN. If the vehicle does not remote start, insert and turn the key be on the RKE transmitter if you have an automatic climate control to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
Page 34: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows The additional 10 minutes are Door Locks WARNING (Continued) considered a second remote vehicle start. WARNING injuries or even death from After the vehicle's engine has been heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 35: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Lockout Protection When locking the doors with the If the driver side power door lock Press on the Remote power lock switch and a door is switch is pressed when the driver Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 36: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) ® Midgate that brings in outside air. This will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic WARNING Climate Control System on page 8 1. It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the If you have air outlets on or ®...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Glass Removal and Although the rear glass can be removed without folding the rear Storage seats, you will not be able to access the rear glass storage WARNING pocket. Be sure to fold the seats before removing the rear glass.
Page 38 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. While holding the rear glass in 4. With the rear glass tilted toward 5. Load the rear glass into the place, press the glass-catch you, lift it out from the lower storage pocket in the Midgate, release button (C) and pull the window frame channel.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), Once both glass lock knobs are located at both top corners of in the locked position, the rear...
Page 40 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). Be sure to align the rear glass 5. Apply a firm downward pressure side-to-side using the glass and then push the rear glass flat alignment arrows (G).
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Lowering the Midgate with the Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its Rear Glass in Normal Position normal position, or it can be...
Page 42 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Raising the Midgate WARNING (Continued) To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a sure everyone in your vehicle is in firm swinging motion until it latches a seat and using a safety belt into place securely.
Page 43: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Power Assist Steps The assist steps cannot be disabled Vehicle Security in the extended position. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle Alarm System Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the delayed locking feature is pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Your If you set off the alarm by accident, turned on, the theft deterrent vehicle's headlamps will flash and press unlock on the RKE transmitter system will not start the arming the horn will sound for about or place the key in the ignition and...
Page 45: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 While the alarm is set, the power Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because door unlock switch will not work. of the high number of electrical key ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ codes. If the alarm does not sound when it (Personalized Automotive Security should but the headlamps flash, If the engine does not start and the...
Page 46: Exterior Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows procedure is for programming 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors additional keys only. If all the programmed and turn it to the currently programmed keys are lost ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors or do not operate, you must see five seconds of turning the your dealer or a locksmith who can...
Page 47: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors See Power Mirrors on page 2 19. To fold the mirrors: Turn Signal Indicator 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out The vehicle has a turn signal to the driving position. indicator on the mirror.
Page 48: Interior Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows glare of the headlamps from behind. Interior Mirrors Windows This feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Automatic Dimming WARNING Rearview Mirror Park Tilt Mirrors Never leave a child, a helpless Adjustment If the vehicle has the memory adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a especially with the windows...
Page 49: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down/Up Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows with the express feature performance. This may result in a allow the windows to be raised and pulsing sound when either rear lowered all the way without holding window is down and the front the switch.
Page 50 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other Override Windows windows. If the battery on the vehicle has WARNING Window Lockout been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to If express override is activated, reprogram each front power window...
Page 51: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Sun Visors Roof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Sunroof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
Page 52 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 54: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 55: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats To adjust a power seat: Move the seat forward or The rear seat has adjustable Power Seat Adjustment rearward by sliding the control headrests in the outboard seating forward or rearward. positions. Raise or lower the front or rear The height of the headrest can be WARNING part of the seat cushion by...
Page 56: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 57: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2 19, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 21.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints brake pedals will move to the If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver positions previously stored for the seat, power steering column, or the seat moves back approximately identified driver. adjustable pedals while recalling a 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering memory position, the recall may column moves up and forward.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Indicator bars next to the symbol on the climate control display show the Front Seats selected setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. WARNING The heated and cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned If you cannot feel temperature off.
Page 60: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats cushion. Tilt the seat cushion 4. Repeat the procedure for the forward toward the front of the other seatback, if desired. The rear seatbacks can be folded to vehicle. To return the seats to the normal provide more cargo space and Notice: Folding a rear seat with position, lift the seatback up and...
Page 61: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual injury to the person sitting there. are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts Always be sure to press the rear injured or killed. Do not allow properly.
Page 62: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 64 3-12 Seats and Restraints Engaging the child restraint Pull up on the latch plate to locking feature may affect the make sure it is secure. If the belt passenger sensing system, is not long enough, see Safety if equipped. See Passenger Belt Extender on page 3 16.
Page 65: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Adjust the height so that the The adjuster can be moved up just shoulder portion of the belt is by pushing up on the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder. The belt guide. should be away from the face and After the adjuster is set to the neck, but not falling off the shoulder.
Page 66 3-14 Seats and Restraints probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 16. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer.
Page 67: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints 3-15 be removed from the guide. Slide WARNING (Continued) the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on and across the chest. These parts the side of the seat. of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 68: Safety Belt Care
3-16 Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety Keep belts clean and dry. portion should be worn as low as belt.
Page 69: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-17 stays on after you start the vehicle Airbag System WARNING (Continued) or while you are driving. See Airbag The vehicle has the following Readiness Light on page 5 13. crash. To help make sure the airbags: safety belt systems are working A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 70 3-18 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Because airbags inflate with great driver and on the instrument panel WARNING force and faster than the blink of...
Page 71: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 72 3-20 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and right front right front passenger, and second passenger are in the side of the...
Page 73: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING (Continued) different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate clear.
Page 74: What Makes An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle has seat-mounted side In any particular crash, no one can inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impact and roof-rail airbags. See say whether an airbag should have impacts, or in many side impacts. Airbag System on page 3 17.
Page 75: What Will You See After
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Frontal airbag modules are located mounted side impact and roof-rail What Will You See after inside the steering wheel and airbags distribute the force of the an Airbag Inflates? instrument panel. For vehicles with impact more evenly over the seat mounted side impact airbags, occupant's upper body.
Page 76 3-24 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to inflate off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING only once. After an airbag warning flashers by using the inflates, you will need some new controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there parts for the airbag system.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger System frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat If the vehicle has the passenger mounted side impact airbags (if airbag status indicator pictured in equipped) and the roof-rail airbags the following illustration, then the are not affected by the passenger...
Page 78 3-26 Seats and Restraints The system determines an infant an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) is present in a child restraint. seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A right front passenger takes Even if the passenger sensing his/her weight off of the seat for A label on the sun visor says, system has turned off the right...
Page 79: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-27 For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a if adjustable, to make sure that children in child restraints, and for the vehicle seatback is not Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger pushing the child restraint into If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 80 3-28 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material If the shoulder portion of the belt is from the seat, such as blankets, pulled out all the way, the child Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat restraint locking feature will be heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-29 an unoccupied seat. If this is not keep the airbag system from WARNING desired, remove the object from working properly. Changing or the seat. moving any parts of the front For up to 10 seconds after the seats, safety belts, the airbag vehicle is turned off and the sensing and diagnostic module,...
Page 82: Airbag System Check
3-30 Seats and Restraints of the seat fabric, could also Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check interfere with the operation of I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need the passenger sensing system. modified.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Replacing Airbag System the vehicle serviced right away. See Child Restraints Airbag Readiness Light on Parts after a Crash page 5 13. Older Children WARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting...
Page 84 3-32 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that position.
Page 85: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 86 3-34 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front and infants. Neither the vehicle's secured in an appropriate seat.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which Instead, it may settle up around are purchased by the vehicle the child's abdomen.
Page 88: Child Restraint Systems
3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 89: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 90 3-38 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child injured or killed if the right front the right front seat, always move riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 91: Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-39 assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. This system is designed to Not all vehicle seating positions or additional passengers or child make installation of a child restraint child restraints have lower anchors restraints. Adjacent seating easier. and attachments or top tether positions should not be used if the anchors and attachments.
Page 92 3-40 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have top Lower Anchor and Top Tether tethers are designed for use with or Anchor Locations without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-41 See Rear Seats on page 3 8. Securing a Child Restraint Be sure to use an anchor located on Designed for the LATCH the same side of the vehicle as the System seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 94 3-42 Seats and Restraints Notice: Do not let the LATCH 1. If the child restraint manufacturer WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the recommends that the top tether vehicle s safety belts. This may be attached, attach the top restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-43 according to your child are using a dual tether, restraint instructions and route the tether around the the following instructions: headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, If the position you are using route the tether over the...
Page 96: Replacing Latch System
3-44 Seats and Restraints 2.1. Find the lower anchors for Replacing LATCH System WARNING the desired seating Parts After a Crash position. If either seatback is not locked, it 2.2. Put the child restraint on could move forward in a sudden WARNING the seat.
Page 97: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 98 3-46 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 39. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee Position) restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 100 3-48 Seats and Restraints secured using a safety belt and it 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run uses a top tether, see Lower the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle's safety belt through (LATCH System) on page 3 39 for or around the restraint.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-49 7. Before placing a child in the To remove the child restraint, child restraint, make sure it is unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and securely held in place. To check, let it return to the stowed position. grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back...
Page 102 3-50 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 103: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Push down and then back to remove the front cupholder to Compartments remove it for cleaning. Storage Compartments Armrest Storage Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 For vehicle with an armrest/storage For vehicles with a storage area Cupholders .
Page 104: Top-Box Storage
Storage Top-Box Storage Luggage/Load Locations Cargo Area All-Weather Cargo Area The vehicle's cargo area can be used in many different configurations cargo panels on or off, Midgate up or down, rear glass in or out. It has features that resist the elements and protect cargo.
Page 105 Storage E. Water drainage area around Top Drain Grates Removal both sides of the box and the and Cleaning tailgate side Rear drains G. Cargo floor H. Cargo mat Maintenance and Cleaning 2. Grasp the edges of the grate To ensure that the water and pull it out from the vehicle.
Page 106 Storage 2. Do not force the grate. If it does Midgate Drain Grate Removal After hauling dirt, wood chips, not clip into place, realign the pebbles etc. the Midgate drain and Cleaning clips with the holes and try should be flushed with water. First again.
Page 107: Additional Storage Features
Storage The cargo mat has cut outs for the Additional Storage the vehicle warranty. Do not put four cargo-area floor drains located anything on top of the cargo Features under the cargo mat near the sides covers over the weight limit. of the cargo area.
Page 108 Storage reference when removing, 4. To remove cargo panel 1, unlock storing and reinstalling the the two rear latches, lift the panels. cover slightly and pull rearward. After each cargo panel has been removed, store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system.
Page 109 Storage Use the following instructions for 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load 3. Place the primary straps over the proper storage sequence the cargo panel with the latches the three cargo covers (A). and location for each panel: facing up toward the side of the Fasten the four strap clips (B).
Page 110 Storage 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure. 4. Tighten all straps by pulling on To reinstall a cargo panel: the free end of each strap. 1. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the unlocked Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded position.
Page 111 Storage to engage the striker pegs (A) to each latch locks. Lock the align with the striker remaining passenger side latch assembly (B). on panel 1. 4. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up.
Page 112: Cargo Tie-Downs
4-10 Storage down making sure that the pegs (A) align with the receivers (B). 6. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle, starting with the driver side latch, to lock the panel in place. A click sounds when each latch locks correctly. Folding and Storage of Straps 2.
Page 113: Roof Rack System
Storage 4-11 If small heavy objects are placed Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the on the roof, cut a piece of 9 mm roof rack that weighs more than or 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING the crossrails and siderails to rear or sides of the vehicle may...
Page 114 4-12 Storage tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged. After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked into the siderail. A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear window glass. Make sure items loaded on the roof of the vehicle do not block or damage the CHMSL.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-12 Vehicle Messages Airbag Readiness Light ..5-13 Vehicle Messages ... 5-27 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 116: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-43 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....5-43 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 117 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating an iPod or USB Device SRCE (Source/Voice on the Music Navigator Screen Recognition): Press to switch To select preset or favorite radio between the radio and CD, and for stations: 1. Press and release equipped vehicles, the DVD, front to select the next or previous auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Page 118: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls 2. To stop the SCAN function, For vehicles with a heated steering The windshield wipers are controlled wheel, the button for this feature is press again. by turning the band with on it. located on the left side of the While listening to a CD/DVD, press (Mist): For a single wipe, turn steering wheel.
Page 119: Compass
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Under certain circumstances, such Press the vehicle information as during a long distance button until PRESS cross-country trip or moving to a WARNING CHANGE COMPASS ZONE new state or province, it will be displays. necessary to compensate for In freezing weather, do not use compass variance by resetting the the washer until the windshield is...
Page 120 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information the vehicle heading, for the compass. Such interference button until PRESS example, N for North, is may be caused by a magnetic CB or CALIBRATE COMPASS displayed in the DIC.
Page 121: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock Power Outlets WARNING The analog clock is located on the Accessory power outlets can be Power is always supplied to the instrument panel above the radio. used to plug in electrical equipment, outlets. Do not leave electrical The clock is not connected with any such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 122: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Damage from overheating can Warning Lights, be sure to follow the proper occur to the lighter or heating Gauges, and installation instructions included with element, or a fuse could be the electrical equipment. See blown.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
Page 124: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 125: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle The trip odometer can show how far speed in both kilometers per hour the vehicle has been driven since (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). the trip odometer was last set to zero.
Page 126: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are some situations owners Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on may experience with the fuel gauge. page 10 17. Temperature Gauge None of these indicate a problem Safety Belt Reminders with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump Driver Safety Belt Reminder shuts off before the gauge Light...
Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is neither the chime nor the light buckled, neither the chime nor the comes on. light comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Safety Belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such...
Page 128: Passenger Airbag Status
5-14 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag symbol to let you know the status of system, a Driver Information Center the right front passenger frontal (DIC) message may also come on. airbag. See Airbag System Messages on If the word ON or the on symbol is page 5 32.
Page 129: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 The light should go out once the on when the vehicle is placed in WARNING (Continued) engine starts. If it stays on, ON/RUN, as a check to show it is or comes on while driving, there working.
Page 130 5-16 Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.
Page 131: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-17 or stumbling on acceleration. happen if the 12-volt battery has These conditions might go away recently been replaced or run once the engine is warmed up. down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical If one or more of these conditions emission control systems during occurs, change the fuel brand used.
Page 132: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-18 Instruments and Controls vehicle. For normal braking on, have the vehicle towed for For vehicles with the Antilock Brake performance, both circuits need to service. See Towing the Vehicle on System (ABS), this light comes on be working. page 10 77. briefly when the engine is started.
Page 133: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® For vehicles with a Driver StabiliTrak OFF Light If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, Information Center (DIC), see Brake the system does not assist in System Messages on page 5 27 for controlling the vehicle. Turn on the all brake-related DIC messages.
Page 134: Tire Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light while driving, and a message This indicates that one or more of displays in the Driver Information the tires are significantly Center (DIC), have the vehicle underinflated.
Page 135: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the light comes on and stays on, it light will flash rapidly if the alarm Front Fog Lamp Light means that oil is not flowing through system is arming and one or more the engine properly. The vehicle of the monitored entry points is not could be low on oil and it might closed.
Page 136: Cruise Control Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls See Exterior Lamp Controls on Information Displays Operation and Displays page 6 1 for more information. The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by pressing Cruise Control Light the DIC buttons located on the Center (DIC) instrument panel, next to the Your vehicle has a Driver...
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-23 DIC Buttons the display. The temperature will be Trip/Fuel Menu Items shown in °C or °F depending on the (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll units selected. through the following menu items: (Vehicle Information): Press Odometer to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with Press the trip/fuel button until the Tire Pressure Monitor System...
Page 138 5-24 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range Average Economy To start the timer, press the set/ reset button while TIMER is Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL Press the trip/fuel button until displayed. The display will show the RANGE displays. This display AVERAGE ECONOMY displays.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Instantaneous Economy Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Items If your vehicle has this display, Maintenance Schedule on press the trip/fuel button until INST (Vehicle Information): Press page 11 3 for more information. ECON displays.
Page 140 5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Battery Voltage Compass Zone Setting On vehicles with the Tire Pressure This display shows the current This display allows for setting the Monitor System (TPMS), the battery voltage. If the voltage is in compass zone. See Compass on pressure for each tire can be viewed the normal range, the value will page 5 5 for more information.
Page 141: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system checked as soon indicate the status of the vehicle or as possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
Page 142: Door Ajar Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls check for the message on the DIC LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN the door for obstructions, and close display. If the message is still the door again. Check to see if the This message displays and a chime displayed or appears again when message still appears on the DIC.
Page 143: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 normal, the air conditioning vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the vehicle to idle until it compressor turns back on. You can to avoid severe damage. This cools down. See Engine Coolant continue to drive your vehicle.
Page 144: Engine Power Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 145: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Object Detection System park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist SERVICE SUSPENSION on page 9 42 for more information. SYSTEM Messages See your dealer for service. This message displays when the PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Ride Control System SEE OWNERS MANUAL system is not operating properly.
Page 146: Airbag System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls ® See StabiliTrak System on STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as page 9 36 for more information. display when the stability control the conditions that caused the If this message continues to be has been automatically disabled.
Page 147: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10 52, checked and set to those shown on Tire Rotation on page 10 52, Tire the Tire Loading Information label. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on See Tires on page 10 39, Vehicle SYSTEM page 10 48, and Tire Pressure on Load Limits on page 9 14, and Tire...
Page 148: Vehicle Reminder
5-34 Instruments and Controls GRADE BRAKING ON This message displays along with Compartment Overview on four chimes if the transmission fluid page 10 5 for the location of the This message displays when the in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Page 149: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Entering the Feature DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to display all DIC Settings Menu Personalization messages in English. 1. Turn the ignition on and place Your vehicle may have DISPLAY LANGUAGE the vehicle in P (Park). customization capabilities that allow This feature allows you to select the To avoid excessive drain on the...
Page 150 5-36 Instruments and Controls ARABIC: All messages will appear Press the customization button until It also allows you to select which in Arabic. AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the doors and when the doors will DIC display. Press the set/reset automatically unlock.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-37 ALL IN PARK (default): All of the Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ doors, including the tailgate, will REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired unlock when the vehicle is shifted the DIC display.
Page 152 5-38 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See is dark enough outside. This lamps will flash when you press the Delayed Locking on page 2 7 for happens after the key is turned from unlock button on the RKE more information.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-39 APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON: The IntelliBeam system will be System Operation on page 2 2 for turned on. This feature allows you to select more information. whether or not to have the exterior NO CHANGE: No change will be lamps turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be...
Page 154 5-40 Instruments and Controls There is no default for chime DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Press the customization button until volume. The volume will stay at the outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT RECALL appears on last known setting. when the vehicle is shifted into the DIC display.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-41 original exit position, unless a Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL memory recall took place prior to EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the This feature allows you to select removing the key again. DIC display. Press the set/reset your preference for the remote button once to access the settings memory seat recall feature.
Page 156 5-42 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. made to this feature. The current setting will remain. setting will remain.
Page 157: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-43 The trip/fuel or vehicle To select a setting, press the set/ Universal Remote information DIC buttons are reset button while the desired System pressed. setting is displayed on the DIC. The end of the feature settings See Radio Frequency Statement on EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS menu is reached and exited.
Page 158 5-44 Instruments and Controls devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the To program up to three devices: openers, security systems, and garage when programming a garage 1. From inside the vehicle, press home automation devices. door. Be sure that people and the two outside buttons at the objects are clear of the garage door Do not use this system with any...
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-45 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 vehicle. Press and hold the than what was used for the garage Universal Home Remote button door opener. that will be used to control the If these instructions do not work, the garage door until the garage garage door opener is probably a...
Page 160 5-46 Instruments and Controls A switch in the down Your hand-held transmitter can position could be labeled as have between 8 to 12 dip Down, , or Off. switches depending on the brand of transmitter. A switch in the middle position could be labeled as The garage door opener receiver Middle, 0, or Neutral.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-47 to right, into the Universal C. Right Button (Down, , 6. Press and hold the button that Home Remote, when or Off) will be used to control the completing Step 4. garage door until the garage 4.
Page 162 5-48 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin Operation to blink rapidly. Press and hold the appropriate 2. Once the indicator lights begin to button for at least half of a second. blink, release both buttons.
Page 163 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry/Exit Lighting ... . . 6-9 Battery Load Management ..6-9 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Power Protection ..6-10 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 164 Lighting ® The exterior lamps control has four IntelliBeam Intelligent (Headlamps): Turns on the positions: High-Beam Headlamp Control headlamps together with the System following lamps listed below. (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Parking Lamps For vehicles with this feature, be Lamps (DRL).
Page 165 Lighting The outside light is bright turned on, it will remain on each When this occurs, IntelliBeam enough that high-beam time the vehicle is started. will be disabled until the control headlamps are not required. Additionally, the IntelliBeam system is turned back to the AUTO must be enabled.
Page 166 Lighting Your vehicle's windshield is IntelliBeam indicator will turn off and Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light covered with ice, dirt, haze or will not come back on until the Sensor other obstructions. IntelliBeam button is pressed again. Your vehicle is loaded such that (Stalk Disable): When IntelliBeam the front end of the vehicle has turned on the high-beams, pull...
Page 167: Reminder
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Daytime Running Reminder Lamps (DRL) If a door is open, a reminder chime Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can sounds when the headlamps or make it easier for others to see the parking lamps are manually turned front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 168: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the when the light sensor sees a exterior lamps control to the OFF change in lighting lasting longer position and then release. For than the delay. vehicles first sold in Canada, the If the vehicle is started in a dark transmission must be in the P (Park) garage, the automatic headlamp...
Page 169: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or Move the exterior lamp control to Signals do not come on, a signal bulb may to disable this feature. be burned out.
Page 170: Exterior Cargo Lamps
Lighting parking lamps and/or low-beam The fog lamps will go off whenever Interior Lighting headlamps must be on for the fog the high-beam headlamps come on. lamps to work. When the high beams go off, the fog Instrument Panel lamps will come on again. Illumination Control The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off.
Page 171: Control
Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamps are located in the Entry/Exit Lighting overhead console. They come on when any door is The vehicle has an illuminated opened and turn off after all the entry/exit feature. doors are closed. The dome lamps come on if the Turn the instrument panel DOME OFF button is in the...
Page 172: Battery Power Protection
6-10 Lighting has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage generate more power, whenever display on the Driver Information needed. It can temporarily reduce Center (DIC), you may see the the power demands of some voltage move up or down. This is accessories.
Page 173 Infotainment System Infotainment Navigation Introduction Using the Navigation System System ..... 7-41 Infotainment Maps ......7-42 Navigation Symbols .
Page 174: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting Use the navigation system to: When the navigation system is favorite stations, setting the turned on, a screen may appear Plan a route. tone, and adjusting the with information that must be read speakers.
Page 175: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 176 Infotainment System Q. AUDIO Edit/View under Configure Menu on (Power/Volume) page 7 62 for deleting information R. FAV (Favorite) (Eject) from the address book. (Phone) C. Mark Touch Screen Button Limit Features While Driving (Sound) (Zoom In) Touch Screen The navigation system may have this feature.
Page 177 Infotainment System Storing Radio Station Presets the time on the analog clock. See 2. A caution may appear. Press OK Clock on page 5 7 to change the to proceed. To set preset radio stations, do the analog clock time. 3.
Page 178 Infotainment System If five or fewer streets are 11. Press Start Guidance. You are If five or fewer names are available for the selected city, now ready to start your route. available, a list displays. If more the system displays the list of than five are available, the List See Address Entry under streets.
Page 179 Infotainment System Enter a destination. See See Destination on page 7 49 See Preset Destination under Destination on page 7 49 for for more information on how to Destination on page 7 49 for more more information on how to add or change preset information.
Page 180: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 3. Press + or screen buttons to Radio replaced or additional equipment increase or to decrease the is added to the vehicle, the volume of the voice prompts. chimes may not work. Make sure AM-FM Radio The system responds with the that replacement or additional adjusted voice level.
Page 181 Infotainment System Finding a Station (Tuning Knob): Turn to go to the next or previous frequency or disc track or chapter. See CD/DVD Player on page 7 17 or MP3 on page 7 25 for more information. AUDIO: Press to display the audio screen.
Page 182 7-10 Infotainment System categories. The station information a station, plays for a few appears on the display. See Radio seconds, then goes to the next Menu in this section to add and station. remove XM categories from the 3. To stop scanning, press either category list.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-11 While the XM audio screen is Add Artist: Press to save the song While a notification popup alert displaying and a song is being that is currently playing by the screen displays, press the screen listened to, press Tune Select to artist's name.
Page 184 7-12 Infotainment System Sound Menu Setting the Tone all source types. The type of DSP selected is displayed on the TREBLE: Press + or to increase status line. or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the Select from the following DSP treble.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-13 2 CH. (Channel): Enhances information displayed or to limit Bose AudioPilot surround sound. features while driving, number of AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot preset pages, XM (if equipped) 5.1 CH. (Channel): Gives a full noise compensation technology. ® categories, and Bose AudioPilot affect of surround sound listening.
Page 186: Satellite Radio
7-14 Infotainment System little or no adjustments by Radio Data System (RDS) Satellite Radio AudioPilot. For more information on The audio system has a Radio Data SiriusXM® Satellite Radio AudioPilot, visit www.bose.com/ System (RDS). RDS features are audiopilot. Service available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS SiriusXM is a satellite radio service Remove/Add XM Categories (US...
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-15 SiriusXM Radio Messages Channel Unavail: This previously vehicles. If this message is received assigned channel is no longer after having your vehicle serviced, XL (Explicit Language assigned. check with your dealer. Channels): XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates No Artist Info: No artist XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,...
Page 188: Radio Reception
7-16 Infotainment System Radio Reception FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause Frequency interference and static 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio the radio has a built-in electronic This interference may occur when reception if items such as cell phone...
Page 189: Satellite Radio Antenna
Infotainment System 7-17 Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. The XM Satellite Radio antenna is CD/DVD Player If an error appears on the display, located on the roof of the vehicle. see CD/DVD Messages in this Keep the antenna clear of The player can be used for CD,...
Page 190 7-18 Infotainment System Playing an Audio CD 2. Press the down arrow to go to (Rewind): the start of the current track, 1. Press and hold this screen if more than eight seconds have button to rewind quickly through played. a track selection.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-19 DVD player can be controlled by the display the menu Options screen 3. Press and hold for more than buttons on the navigation system, button while a DVD is playing, touch two seconds to turn off the the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, anywhere on the screen.
Page 192 7-20 Infotainment System Enter: Press to select the 3. Press this button twice to return Audio: Press to display the audio highlighted option. to the beginning of the DVD. options. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. Return: Press to go back to the This is not available on all DVDs or previous DVD menu.
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-21 you would like to watch or listen to. Night: Press to make the This button does not work when the navigation screen background DVD is stopped. brighten. Setup: Press to display the DVD Day: Press to make the navigation Setup screen.
Page 194 7-22 Infotainment System Menu Language: Press English, Password button. Type in the (Tuning Knob): French, or Spanish to change the password and then change the 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch default language of the DVD video rating level. to go to the start of the current menus.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-23 mild neutral detergent solution CD/DVD Messages If the CD/DVD is not playing mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe correctly, for any other reason, try a If Disc Read Error appears on the the disc from the center to the known good CD/DVD.
Page 196 7-24 Infotainment System AAC files stored on an iPod. OK to disconnect and a GM logo 2. Press the center screen button may appear on the iPod and iPod to enter the music navigator FAT16 appears on the radio's display. The main screen.
Page 197: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-25 or press the top or bottom arrow The iPod or USB storage device to jump 10 percent up or down should not be pulled out from the the list. USB dock. To safely remove it, press Eject. 6.
Page 198 7-26 Infotainment System Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, The files can be recorded on a next and previous folder functions 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, CD-R or CD-RW with a will have no function on a CD that 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-27 radio displays the file name without If an error appears on the display, (Pause/Play): Press to pause the extension (such as .mp3) as the see CD/DVD Messages in this the CD. This button will then change track name. section.
Page 200: Auxiliary Devices
7-28 Infotainment System 2. Release to stop fast forwarding. Drivers are encouraged to set up (Tuning Knob): The display shows the elapsed any auxiliary device while the 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch time of the track. vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive to go to the start of the current Driving on page 9 3 for more (Folder/Artist/Album):...
Page 201: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-29 wired headphones. See the Rear 2. Press AUDIO then press AUDIO Rear Seat Seat Infotainment user guide for again, repeatedly until AUX Infotainment more information. (auxiliary) is selected or press the AUX screen button. An Drivers are encouraged to set up auxiliary device must be Rear Seat Entertainment any auxiliary device while the...
Page 202 7-30 Infotainment System within the operating range. The returns from where it was previously E. Power indicator light operating range for the RSE system left and the padlock icon disappears The RSE includes two 2-channel is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below 60° from the radio display.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-31 Infrared transmitters are located at Do not store the 2. Replace the two batteries in the the rear of the overhead console. headphones in heat or direct compartment. Make sure that The headphones shut off sunlight. This could damage the they are installed correctly, using automatically to save the battery headphones and repairs will not...
Page 204 7-32 Infotainment System White: Left Audio Input device and the video screen power 2. Use the remote control on. If the video screen is in the DVD (navigation) arrows and Red: Right Audio Input player mode, pressing the AUX (enter) button to use the The A/V jacks are color coded to (auxiliary) button on the remote setup menu.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-33 The DVD player is capable of To use the video screen: Avoid directly touching outputting audio to the wired the video screen, as damage may 1. Push the release button located headphone jacks on the RSA occur. See Cleaning the Video on the overhead console.
Page 206 7-34 Infotainment System control does not seem to be If this happens, make sure the (Menu Navigation working, the batteries might need to universal remote control uses a Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to be replaced. See Battery code set of Toshiba®. navigate through a menu.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-35 While the DVD is playing, the DVD press the play/pause button. To stop AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch can be played slowly by pressing fast reversing a DVD audio or CD, the system between the DVD player the play/pause button then pressing release the fast reverse button.
Page 208 7-36 Infotainment System Battery Replacement 2. Replace the two batteries in the If the remote control is to be stored compartment. Make sure they for a long period of time, remove the To change the remote control are installed correctly using the batteries and keep them in a cool, batteries: diagram on the inside of the...
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-37 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 210 7-38 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 211: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-39 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled SRCE button. The iPod or portable by both the RSA and the front radio. audio device can also be connected When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at to the front auxiliary jack or the use only a clean cloth dampened one time.
Page 212 7-40 Infotainment System © ¨ When a DVD video menu is being are loaded. This function is inactive, (Seek): When listening to FM, displayed, press the left or right with some radios, if the front seat AM, or XM (if equipped), press the seek arrow to perform a cursor up passengers are listening to the disc.
Page 213: Using The Navigation
Infotainment System 7-41 Navigation 3. Press and hold for more than FAV (Favorite): Press to access two seconds to turn off the the preset stations. See Storing navigation system, the Rear Radio Station Presets under, Using the Navigation Seat Entertainment (RSE), and Overview on page 7 3.
Page 214: Maps
7-42 Infotainment System button cycles through Full Map and beep sounds. Screen buttons are Backspace: Select if an incorrect the tab that displays the current highlighted when a feature is character has been entered. audio source (AM, FM, XM (if available.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-43 information such as street names, The navigation system informs English or metric, see Driver street address, turn restrictions, etc. through voice prompts when you are Information Center (DIC) on A detailed area includes all major traveling into a limited guidance page 5 22 for more information.
Page 216: Navigation Symbols
7-44 Infotainment System If scrolling while the vehicle is in The stopover symbol displays on motion, there is one scroll speed the map after a stopover has been and a limited distance to scroll. added to the route. Keep pressing on the map screen to The stopover symbols are scroll for a longer distance.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-45 The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode. While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Press this screen symbol to switch between North Up, Heading Up, and 3-D view modes.
Page 218 7-46 Infotainment System Press this screen symbol to switch Press the Mark screen button to between Heading Up, North Up, and store the location on the screen in 3-D view modes. the address book. Three-dimensional (3-D) view mode The system automatically stores the changes the appearance of the map point in the address book.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-47 Franchise Search: Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address book. See Nav 1. Press to display a list of pre-set under Configure Menu on page 7 62 franchise categories near the for information on editing address vehicle's current location.
Page 220 7-48 Infotainment System Clear All: Press this screen button 3-D Lane Guidance to clear all selected POI categories. Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. When approximately 400 m (1/4 mi) from the next maneuver, the screen Some major metropolitan areas may displays the name and a detailed...
Page 221: Destination
Infotainment System 7-49 Dual Mode Destination Press DEST to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other...
Page 222 7-50 Infotainment System Enter the City Name or press the number. This number represents 3. Select the state/province screen Last 5 Cities screen button. the number of available streets. button, if needed, to change the Press this button to view the list. current state or province.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-51 the number of available streets. To enter a destination by entering a available, a list displays. If more Press this button to view the list cross street: than five are available, the List and select a street. screen button displays a 1.
Page 224 7-52 Infotainment System See Getting Started on Your the alpha keyboard, select a 5. Press GO, located next to the Route in this section for more category from the category list, POI. The map screen, with the information. or select the Franchise Search destination marked displays.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-53 5. Press GO, located next to the 5. Press GO, located next to the POI. The map screen, with the POI. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. destination marked displays. 6. Select the route preference for 6.
Page 226 7-54 Infotainment System 3. Press GO, located next to the 3. Select a previous destination destination. The map screen, from the list. Use the arrow to with the destination marked the right of the destination to displays. view the entire destination name as necessary.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-55 Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling. 4. Press once on the area that you would like to set as your destination. The map screen displays the address information. 5. Press GO. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
Page 228 7-56 Infotainment System 5. Press Longitude and select while the vehicle is moving. If a the name that was selected for either E (East) or W (West) next destination is not set for one of the the destination when it was to enter the direction of the screen buttons, the button is stored.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-57 2. Press GO next to the desired downloaded, the navigation system gas station for location will search for the address in the information. mapping disc's database. When the address is found, it will be shown on 3. Press Cancel if the list of Near your navigation system's screen Gas Station is not needed.
Page 230 7-58 Infotainment System Press Map, the navigation Route Guidance Not Active Important Notes regarding OnStar system displays the Destination Destination Download: If an OnStar destination is Map Screen. downloaded while route guidance is If the navigation system is Press Call, the navigation not active, the navigation system turned off when the destination system initiates a call to your...
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-59 Map Destination Screen Functions Press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and If the map screen is used to show to avoid turns on the route. destination, it will have map screen capabilities such as GO, Mark, (Scroll Arrows): Press the Zoom, Scroll, etc.
Page 232 7-60 Infotainment System the whole route if necessary. The the current route between the start (Reverse Skip): Press to go detour option is only available while point and final destination. Once a back to the start point or previous driving on a current planned route. stopover has been added, the stopover.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-61 Press the Add to Address Book 7. Select the route preference for Resume Guidance screen button when available on Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Press this screen button, from the POI information screens, system calculates and highlights Route screen, to resume guidance Destination Entry screens, the route.
Page 234: Configure Menu
7-62 Infotainment System To store the current vehicle position 4. Select the address book entry to Press CONFIG to adjust several of as a preset destination: be stored as the preset the system's features and destination. Press Name to add preferences.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-63 and Bose AudioPilot. See Radio Voice Prompt Allow Ferrys: This feature allows Menu under, AM-FM Radio on the system to use ferries when Press the Voice Prompt screen page 7 8 for more information. calculating a planned route. button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn voice Allow Time and Seasonal...
Page 236 7-64 Infotainment System 5. Press the Phone # screen button 5. The system will ask for you to and use the numeric keyboard to state the name. You will have input or change the phone four seconds to state the name. number.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-65 4. A list of all the address book 1. Press the Map Database When the off-road mode is turned entries will display. Press and Information/Remove Map Data on, the navigation system will show hold Clear All. screen button to display the Map the path being traveled by the Coverage Area screen.
Page 238 7-66 Infotainment System information fully integrated to the Three types of traffic information for A service fee is required in order to navigation system to display current major roadways are displayed on receive the XM NavTraffic service. traffic conditions for a driver s the navigation system: Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off chosen route.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-67 Traffic Icon on a major interstate, the system Traffic lists events immediately ahead on The Traffic Icon appears on the Condition Status Icon the interstate first. Then all other Traffic Tab, next to the word Traffic, traffic events follow. Not all traffic when traffic is found in the conditions may be listed.
Page 240 7-68 Infotainment System An arrow may appear before the Options distance. The arrow indicates the distance is a straight line distance and it shows the direction of the event from the current vehicle's position. If no arrow appears, the distance indicates how far the event is ahead on current Interstate highway or route.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-69 Yellow indicates slightly impaired With route planned, Traffic Event Name traffic flow with average speed on Route screen displays. Press the Name screen button to between 40 km/h (25 mph) and If the Alert for Approaching Traffic display traffic events in the order of 72 km/h (45 mph).
Page 242 7-70 Infotainment System Scrolling to Traffic Events on condition displays. See Scrolling (Accident): Roadway obstructed the Map the Map under Maps on page 7 42 due to accident. for more information. (Road Works): Delayed traffic To display traffic events in another due to construction.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-71 Detailed Traffic Event Screens Back, Map, More, and Avoid Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of an event on the These buttons have common route. If pressed, a new route is functions across all three Detailed calculated and the related traffic Traffic Event screens.
Page 244 7-72 Infotainment System prompts. During a traffic voice The Extended Forecast Weather prompt, if RPT is pressed, the screen displays five days of the current prompt playback cancels. forecasted weather at the vehicle s current position. Traffic prompts are disabled during OnStar (if equipped) or Voice Press the Location button located Recognition activity.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-73 Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode Night: Press to make the map background darker. Day: Press to make the map background brighter. Rear Vision Camera (If Equipped) Press this screen button to change Press CONFIG to enter the the brightness, contrast, and mode configure menu options, then press of the display.
Page 246: Global Positioning
7-74 Infotainment System For more information about the Rear navigation system does not change At times, other interferences such Vision Camera, see Rear Vision the time on the analog clock. See as the satellite condition, road Camera (RVC) on page 9 43 in the Clock on page 5 7 to change the configuration, the condition of the vehicle owner manual.
Page 247: Vehicle Positioning
Infotainment System 7-75 After-market glass tinting has Vehicle is driving on slippery Roof carrier is installed on the been applied to the vehicle's road surfaces such as in sand, vehicle. windshield. gravel, and/or snow. Vehicle is being driven with tire Do not apply after-market Vehicle is traveling on winding chains.
Page 248: Problems With Route
7-76 Infotainment System The route prohibits the entry of a Problems with Route Map Data Updates vehicle due to a regulation by Guidance The navigation map database is time or season or any other stored on a compact flash card. It is regulation which may be given.
Page 249: Database Coverage
Data Updates on page 7 76 on how operation of the navigation system to obtain updated map information. or the update process, contact General Motors of Mexico, Customer Care Center Cadillac toll-free phone number, 01-800-466-0805 or write to cac.cadillac@gm.com. Have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Page 250 7-78 Infotainment System 1. Press and hold SRCE located Issue an error message Did Voice Recognition Commands on the steering wheel until you not recognize. Voice The following list shows all of the hear a beep. The audio system Recognition Canceled. voice commands available for the mutes.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-79 If not currently driving on a route, Display [set] night [mode]: Sets Radio [select] (channel) XM (if the system automatically creates the the display to night mode. equipped), radio [select] voice tag destination as the final (channel) satellite (if equipped): Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets destination.
Page 252: Bluetooth
7-80 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. CD, DVD, Disc select previous Phone The system may not work with folder: Use this command to select all cell phones. See Pairing in the previous folder on the MP3 or Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-81 A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk): Press to Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start receive phone calls.
Page 254 7-82 Infotainment System Up to five cell phones can be 2. Say Bluetooth. This command 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair paired to the Bluetooth system. can be skipped. additional phones. The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-83 4. Say the name of the phone you Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command want to delete. Numbers 1. Press and hold Connecting to a Different Phone The system can store up to 30 two seconds. phone numbers as name tags in the To connect to a different cell phone, 2.
Page 256 7-84 Infotainment System repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call followed by a tone. After the last Command The list command will list all stored digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-85 To ignore the incoming call, no After each digit is entered, the 1. Press and hold action is required. system repeats back the digit it two seconds. heard followed by a tone. Press to disconnect the 2. After the tone, say Re-dial. If an unwanted number is current call and switch to the call Once connected, the person called...
Page 258 7-86 Infotainment System Muting a Call 2. Say Bluetooth. This command 1. Press can be skipped. During a call, all sounds from inside 2. Say Transfer Call. 3. Say Voice. The system the vehicle can be muted so that the Transferring Audio to the responds OK, accessing person on the other end of the call...
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-87 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information.
Page 260 7-88 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 261 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System System ..... . 8-1 The heating, cooling, and ventilation Air Vents in the vehicle can be controlled with...
Page 262 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Knob The driver and passenger side temperature knobs are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger's side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off.
Page 263 Climate Controls When in defrost mode the will normally be set to outside Do not to cover the sensor located passenger temperature setting air. If it is hot outside, the air on the top of the instrument panel cannot be changed. inlet may automatically switch to near the windshield.
Page 264 Climate Controls setting will display and the AUTO second row floor outlets. In this The passenger temperature control light will turn off. The air delivery will mode, the system automatically cannot be activated while in defrost remain in automatic operation. selects outside air.
Page 265 Climate Controls available. If the air conditioning is This mode recirculates and helps to (Rear Window Defogger): on and the outside temperature quickly cool the air inside the Press to turn the rear window drops below a temperature which is vehicle.
Page 266 Climate Controls Adding outside equipment to the Air Vents front of your vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may Use the air outlets located in the affect the performance of the center and on the side of the heating and air conditioning instrument panel to adjust the system.
Page 267 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-23 Ride Control Systems ® Engine Heater ....9-24 StabiliTrak System .
Page 268: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-52 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 269: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
Page 270: Steering
Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost steering wheel allows you to turn include: because the engine stops or 180 degrees without removing because of a system malfunction, Keep enough distance between a hand.
Page 271: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 272 Driving and Operating Read all the information about see the Limited Warranty and Loading the Vehicle for all-wheel-drive vehicles in this Owner Assistance Information Off-Road Driving manual. manual. Make sure all underbody WARNING Controlling the vehicle is the key to shields, if equipped, are properly successful off-road driving.
Page 273 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the For more information about loading WARNING day to make the vehicle more the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits visible. on page 9 14. Many hills are simply too steep Environmental Concerns for any vehicle. Driving up hills WARNING can cause the vehicle to stall.
Page 274 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle 3.2. Stay clear of the path the WARNING around. If the hill is steep vehicle would take if it enough to stall the vehicle, rolled downhill. Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause Avoid turns that take the vehicle a hill can cause your brakes to...
Page 275 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven affects steering, accelerating, and Driving in Water across, and the vehicle starts to braking. Drive at a reduced speed slide, turn downhill. This should and avoid sharp turns or abrupt WARNING help straighten out the vehicle maneuvers.
Page 276: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating While the exhaust pipe is under Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) water, you will not be able to start Rain and wet roads can reduce the engine. When going through happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your water, the brakes get wet, and it occupants could drown.
Page 277: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through equipment in good shape. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Keep the windshield washer fluid or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 278: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 279: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-13 If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 280: Vehicle Load Limits
9-14 Driving and Operating For information about using tire has them. If the vehicle does need Notice: Never use recovery chains on the vehicle, see Tire to be towed out, see Towing the hooks to tow the vehicle. Your Chains on page 10 59. Vehicle on page 10 77.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-15 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the size of the original equipment...
Page 282 9-16 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 284 9-18 Driving and Operating Rating (GVWR). The GVWR WARNING WARNING (Continued) includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and In the case of a sudden stop cause loss of control and a cargo. or collision, things carried in crash.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop Notice: Overloading the WARNING (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a vehicle may cause damage. crash, they will keep going. Repairs would not be covered When you carry something by the vehicle warranty.
Page 286: Truck-Camper Loading
9-20 Driving and Operating (CDC). See Continuous If a weight-distributing hitch is Starting and Damping Control (CDC) on being used, it is recommended Operating page 9 38. to allow the shocks to inflate, thereby leveling the vehicle prior This type of level control is fully New Vehicle Break-In to adjusting the height.
Page 287: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
Driving and Operating 9-21 breaking-in guideline every Ignition Positions time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 55 for the trailer towing capabilities of the The switch used to adjust the vehicle and more pedals is located on the center information.
Page 288 9-22 Driving and Operating will remain active. See Retained 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Accessory Power (RAP) on This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, page 9 25.
Page 289: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-23 for emission inspection purposes. Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is The switch stays in this position turned to the START position, Move the shift lever to P (Park) or when the engine is running. The and then released when the N (Neutral).
Page 290: Engine Heater
9-24 Driving and Operating happens, hold the ignition switch steps. This clears the extra which will prevent engine coolant in the START position to gasoline from the engine. Do not heater operation at temperatures continue engine cranking. race the engine immediately above 18°C (0°F).
Page 291: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-25 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then could be seriously injured. Plug set the parking brake. The following vehicle accessories the cord into a properly grounded can be used for up to 10 minutes 2.
Page 292: Shifting Out Of Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Then, see if you can move the shift in the transmission. Then you WARNING (Continued) lever away from P (Park) without should be able to pull the shift lever first pulling it toward you. If you can, out of P (Park).
Page 293: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-27 If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things or merging onto a freeway, the battery or a battery with low voltage, system will maintain full-cylinder That Burn try charging or jump starting the operation. battery. See Jump Starting on If the vehicle has an Active Fuel WARNING page 10 73 for more information.
Page 294: Engine Exhaust
9-28 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 295: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-29 Automatic When parked on a hill, especially R (Reverse): Use this gear to when the vehicle has a heavy load, back up. Transmission you may notice an increase in the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) effort to shift out of P (Park). See The vehicle has a while the vehicle is moving Torque Lock under Shifting Into...
Page 296 9-30 Driving and Operating Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or instead holds the current gear. WARNING (Continued) more, push the accelerator all In some cases, this may appear to the way down. be a delayed shift, however the firmly on the brake pedal, the transmission is operating normally.
Page 297: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 Downshifting the transmission in using the engine and transmission Manual Mode slippery road conditions could result to slow the vehicle. The first time Driver Shift Control (DSC) in skidding. See Skidding under the system engages for each Loss of Control on page 9 5.
Page 298: Tow/Haul Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating displayed on the second line. The Tow/Haul Mode Also see Tow/Haul Mode under number displayed in the DIC is the Towing Equipment on page 9 58 for highest gear that can be used. more information. However, the vehicle can The Tow/Haul Mode works with the automatically shift to lower gears as Autoride®...
Page 299: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 the Tow/Haul button for Drive Systems Brakes three seconds. A DIC message will be displayed. See Transmission All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake Messages on page 5 33. System (ABS) With this feature, engine power is See Towing Equipment on sent to all four wheels at all times.
Page 300: Parking Brake
9-34 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
Page 301: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-35 brake is fully released and the power brake system under driver completely stops and holds brake warning light is off before conditions where the driver has the vehicle in a complete standstill driving. quickly and forcefully applied the on a grade, HSA will be brake pedal in an attempt to quickly automatically activated.
Page 302: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
9-36 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See Trailer wait 15 seconds, and then turn it Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 61 back on again to reset the system. for more information. If any of the messages still appear ®...
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-37 the appropriate DIC message to turn the system off if the vehicle displays. This will also disable the is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, TSC feature. and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it.
Page 304: Locking Rear Axle
9-38 Driving and Operating engine speed management will be If cruise control is being used when Locking Rear Axle disabled. In this mode, engine the system activates, the StabiliTrak Vehicles with a locking rear axle can power is not reduced automatically light will flash and cruise control will give more traction on snow, mud, and the driven wheels can spin...
Page 305: Automatic Level Control
Driving and Operating 9-39 independently adjust the damping rear of the vehicle to maintain Cruise Control level to provide the optimum proper vehicle height. The system is vehicle ride. activated when the ignition key is WARNING turned to ON/RUN and will Autoride and MagneRide also automatically adjust vehicle height interact with the tow/haul mode that,...
Page 306 9-40 Driving and Operating This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic (Cancel): Press to disengage 6-speed automatic transmission, cruise control without erasing the see Grade Braking under Tow/ set speed from memory. Haul Mode on page 9 32 for an Setting Cruise Control explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection If the cruise button is on when not in...
Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-41 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using hills, pressing the accelerator pedal Cruise Control may be necessary to maintain If the cruise control is set at a vehicle speed. When going desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is downhill, Cruise Grade Braking are applied, the cruise control is...
Page 308: Object Detection Systems
9-42 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How the System Works There are three ways to end cruise URPA comes on automatically when Systems control: the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 309: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-43 When the System Does Not cycle. URPA will return to normal operation after it is determined Seem to Work Properly the object is removed. This The following messages may be could take a few drive cycles. displayed on the DIC: A tow bar is attached to the SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If...
Page 310 9-44 Driving and Operating screen displays the last screen after WARNING (Continued) the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse). or under the vehicle. Perceived To turn the RVC system on or off: distances may be different from actual distances. Do not back the 1.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-45 Symbols 3. Press the CONFIG hard key to 4. Select the Rear Camera Options enter the configure menu screen button. The Rear Camera The navigation system may have a options, then press the CONFIG Options screen displays. feature that allows for viewing hard key to select Display or 5.
Page 312 9-46 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be further or can change or the camera can closer than they appear. The area be affected. Be sure to have the displayed is limited and objects camera and its position and which are close to either corner of mounting angle checked at your the bumper or under the bumper do dealer.
Page 313: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuel Recommended Fuel Use premium unleaded gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an with a posted octane rating of 91 or important part of the proper higher. You can also use regular maintenance of this vehicle. To help unleaded gasoline rated at keep the engine clean and maintain 87 octane or higher, but the...
Page 314: California Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend is caused by the type of fuel used, only the minimum amount of against the use of gasolines repairs might not be covered by the additive required to meet U.S. containing MMT. See Fuel Additives vehicle warranty.
Page 315: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-49 Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ such as ethers and ethanol, and against the use of such gasolines. locator/stations/) that can help you reformulated gasolines might be Fuels containing MMT can reduce find E85 fuel.
Page 316: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating (7 mi) to allow the vehicle to adapt Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) to the change in ethanol concentration. WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel E85 has less energy per liter cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn (gallon) than gasoline, so you will This spray can happen if the...
Page 317: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Driving and Operating 9-51 The tethered fuel cap is located the fuel cap has been left off or light, and could damage the fuel behind a hinged fuel door on the improperly installed. This would tank and emissions system. See driver side of the vehicle.
Page 318: Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (Continued) first 800 km (500 miles) to prevent damage to the engine, General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill axle, or other parts. opening of the container Information Then during the first 800 km before dispensing fuel, and...
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-53 Before starting, check all trailer hitch Backing Up WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety Hold the bottom of the steering chains, electrical connectors, lamps, wheel with one hand. To move the When towing a trailer: tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has trailer to the left, move that hand to electric brakes, start the Do not drive with the liftgate,...
Page 320 9-54 Driving and Operating important to check occasionally to engine overheating. To avoid this, 2. Have someone place chocks be sure the trailer bulbs are still let the engine run while parked, under the trailer wheels. working. preferably on level ground, with the 3.
Page 321: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-55 Maintenance when Trailer section and see your dealer for WARNING important information about Towing towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when To identify the trailering capacity of often when pulling a trailer.
Page 322 9-56 Driving and Operating It depends on how the rig is used. weight the vehicle can carry. See passengers and cargo in the tow Speed, altitude, road grades, Weight of the Trailer Tongue later vehicle must be subtracted from the outside temperature and how much in this section for more information.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-57 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR AWD 6.2L 3.42 3 447 kg (7,600 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 324: Towing Equipment
9-58 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailering Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Combination Vehicle Series Weight It is important that the combination 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) of the tow vehicle and trailer does 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) not exceed any of its weight ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight.
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-59 Weight of the Trailer Tongue under Weight Distributing Hitch the trailer to help prevent the tongue Trailer Towing on page 9 55 for from contacting the road if it Adjustment rating limits with various hitch types. becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 326 9-60 Driving and Operating Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Do not tap into the vehicle's Electric Brake Control Wiring Signal hydraulic system. Provisions Brown: Taillamps Trailer Wiring Harness These wiring provisions are White: Ground included with the vehicle as part of Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness the trailer wiring package.
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-61 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most in unpleasant engine and effective when the vehicle and transmission driving characteristics trailer combined weight is at least and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Haul is recommended only when Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Page 328 9-62 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Page 329: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-19 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-20 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid .
Page 330: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information System ....10-48 Exterior Care ....10-78 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor Interior Care .
Page 331: Materials Requirements
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 332 10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. 1. Pull the handle with this symbol open to within 152 mm (6 in) Before attempting to do your own on it. It is inside the vehicle to from the closed position, pause, service work, see Servicing the the lower left of the steering then push the front center of the...
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 334: Engine Oil
10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 12. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 13. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
Page 336 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the with the dexos1® approved grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
Page 337: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET and, at this time, the system must button on the DIC for more than When to Change Engine Oil be reset. Your dealer has trained five seconds.
Page 338 10-10 Vehicle Care Notice: Use of the incorrect overheat. Be sure to get an 6. Using the TRANS TEMP automatic transmission fluid may accurate reading if checking the reading, determine and perform damage the vehicle, and the transmission fluid. the appropriate check damages may not be covered by procedure.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-11 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only...
Page 340: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-12 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment and 200°F), add or drain fluid as clean and not clogged. If readings Overview on page 10 5 for more necessary to bring the level into are still inconsistent, contact your information. the HOT band. If the fluid level is dealer.
Page 341: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-13 remains covered with dirt, a new WARNING filter is required. Never use compressed air to clean the filter. Operating the engine with the air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or Filter others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 342: Engine Coolant
10-14 Vehicle Care A. Coolant Surge Tank Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) B. Coolant Surge Tank The cooling system in the vehicle is Pressure Cap Do not run the engine if there is a filled with DEX-COOL engine leak. If you run the engine, it coolant.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-15 Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant WARNING (Continued) temperature. The vehicle must be on a level Notice: If improper coolant surface when checking the coolant mixture, the engine could get too mixture, inhibitors, or additives level. hot but you would not get the are used in the vehicle cooling overheat warning.
Page 344 10-16 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) Surge Tank cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling WARNING system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. If no coolant is visible in the surge Coolant contains ethylene glycol tank, add coolant as follows:...
Page 345: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-17 2. Keep turning the pressure cap 6. Verify coolant level after engine slowly and remove it. is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur.
Page 346 10-18 Vehicle Care If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment but instead get service help right See Overheated Engine away. See Roadside Service WARNING Protection Operating Mode on (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside...
Page 347: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 10-19 Tows a trailer. See Trailer vehicle distance from the vehicle in vehicle to be driven to a safe place Towing on page 9 55. front. If the warning does not come in an emergency. Driving extended back on, continue to drive normally. distances and/or towing a trailer in If the ENGINE OVERHEATED the overheat protection mode...
Page 348: Power Steering Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care might be heard. This is normal and How to Check Power Steering Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid indicates that the cooling system is may damage the vehicle and the Fluid functioning properly. The fans damages may not be covered by To check the power steering fluid: change to low speed when the vehicle's warranty.
Page 349: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-21 Fill the washer fluid tank only displays, washer fluid will need to WARNING three-quarters full when it is be added to the windshield washer very cold. This allows for fluid reservoir. The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well.
Page 350: Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir the balance between the front and might go down: Brake Pedal Travel rear brakes...
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-23 Always clean the brake fluid WARNING reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This If too much brake fluid is added, it helps keep dirt from entering the can spill on the engine and burn, reservoir.
Page 352: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be Transfer Case WARNING damaged. Be careful not to If the vehicle is equipped with spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform vehicle.
Page 353: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-25 Front Axle A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug When to Check and Change Lubricant When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the It is not necessary to regularly level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm check front axle fluid unless there is (1/8 in) below the fill a leak suspected or an unusual...
Page 354: Starter Switch Check
10-26 Vehicle Care noise is heard. A fluid loss could How to Check Lubricant What to Use indicate a problem. Have it Refer to the Maintenance Schedule inspected and repaired. to determine what kind of lubricant All axle assemblies are filled by to use.
Page 355: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-27 The ignition should turn to Do not use the accelerator 1. Before starting this check, be LOCK/OFF only when the shift pedal, and be ready to turn off sure there is enough room lever is in P (Park). the engine immediately if it around the vehicle.
Page 356: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-28 Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking. See the parking brake. Maintenance Schedule on To check the parking brake's page 11 3.
Page 357: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally. Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement This is normal. should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 30.
Page 358: License Plate Lamp
10-30 Vehicle Care 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb To replace one of these bulbs: on page 2 14. socket. 1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, 7. Reinstall the socket into the insert the blade end at the back taillamp assembly by turning the edge of the rear license plate...
Page 359: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-31 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Bulb Exterior Lamp Number An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Rear Turn Signal some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Lamp, Taillamp, 3047K headlamp wiring checked right away and Stoplamp...
Page 360: Fuses And Circuit
10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band The Engine Compartment Fuse inside the fuse.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-33...
Page 362 10-34 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Transmission features shown. Lamps Controls (Ignition) Fuses Usage Driver Side Fuel Pump Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Turn Lamp Fuel System Headlamp Control Module...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Amplifier Accessory Power Lamps (DRL) (If Outlet, Cigarette Audio System Equipped) Lighter (If Miscellaneous Equipped) Driver Side (Ignition), Cruise High-Beam Automatic Level Control Headlamp Control Liftgate Release Compressor Relay Daytime Running Airbag System Lamps 2 (If...
Page 364 10-36 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses PRK LAMP Parking Lamps Cooling Fan 2 Power Liftgate REAR Rear Defogger Module Antilock Brake DEFOG System 1 Left Bussed RUN/CRNK Switched Power Electrical Center 2 Starter Stud 2 (Trailer Relays Usage Brakes)
Page 365: Block
Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Pull off the cover to access the fuse Steering Wheel features shown.
Page 366: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Driver Side Turn Interior Lamps Signal, Stoplamp Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit Instrument Panel (Unlock Feature) Breaker Back Lighting Rear Seat Passenger Side Turn Entertainment Harness Signal, Stoplamp...
Page 367: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-39 Top View Wheels and Tires Harness Connector Usage Tires HEADLINER Headliner Harness Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness leading tire manufacturer. See Connector 1 the warranty manual for Special Equipment SEO/ information regarding the tire...
Page 368 10-40 Vehicle Care The low profile, wide tread WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) design is not recommended for off road driving. See Off-Road Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can Driving on page 9 5, for same danger as overloaded cause a crash.
Page 369: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 370: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original of 0310. molded into the sidewall. The equipment tires designed to (D) Tire Identification Number example shows a typical GM's specific tire performance...
Page 371: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-43 resistance. For more would mean that the tire's information, see Uniform Tire sidewall is 75 percent as high as Quality Grading on page 10 56. it is wide. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (D) Construction Code Load Limit Maximum load that letter code is used to indicate can be carried and the...
Page 372: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-45 Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 374: Tire Pressure
10-46 Vehicle Care Speed Rating determined by tire See Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9 14. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-47 Overinflated tires, or tires that vehicle handling and ride Remove the valve cap from the have too much air, can comfort. Never load the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire result in: with more weight than it was gauge firmly onto the valve to designed to carry.
Page 376: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P265/65R18 or P285/ the inflation pressure recommended 45R22 size tires require inflation by the vehicle manufacturer on the High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving vehicle placard or tire inflation the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h pressure label.
Page 377: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Vehicle Care 10-49 Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent Tire Pressure Monitor substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. Operation maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more This vehicle may have a Tire...
Page 378 10-50 Vehicle Care tires to the recommended pressure A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and shown on the Tire and Loading shows the size of the original Message Information label. See Vehicle Load equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly Limits on page 9 14.
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-51 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Page 380: Tire Inspection
10-52 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 381: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-53 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 49. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up.
Page 382: Buying New Tires
10-54 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while equipped, be replaced after six driving.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-55 traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is WARNING (Continued) pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the This vehicle may have a different number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle.
Page 384: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-56 Vehicle Care If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and WARNING (Continued) replaced with a tire that does not Wheels have a TPC Spec number, make developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that sure they are the same size, have them properly installed by a are a different size than the original...
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-57 treadwear, traction, and All Passenger Car Tires Must Traction AA, A, B, C temperature performance. This Conform to Federal Safety The traction grades, from applies only to vehicles sold in Requirements In Addition To highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the United States.
Page 386: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-58 Vehicle Care conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed. laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance high temperature can cause the Each new wheel should have the The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate same load-carrying capacity, and balanced at the factory to...
Page 387: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-59 or odometer calibration, If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) headlamp aim, bumper height, It is unusual for a tire to blow out vehicle ground clearance, and tire proper amount of clearance can while driving, especially if the tires or tire chain clearance to the cause damage to the brakes, are maintained properly.
Page 388 10-60 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the off the jack and roll over or fall...
Page 389: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-61 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (A). Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover 1. Remove the jack cover by A.
Page 390 10-62 Vehicle Care jack (E). Place the wheel blocks To access the spare tire: Spare Tire Lock where needed as indicated in 1. Open the hoist shaft access previously in this section. cover on the bumper to access The tools for changing a flat tire are the spare tire lock (J).
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-63 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10 70 for more information. 4. Insert the open end of the 7.
Page 392 10-64 Vehicle Care tilt the retainer and pull it through 1. Do a safety check before the center of the wheel along proceeding. See If a Tire Goes with the cable and guide pin. Flat on page 10 59 for more information.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-65 WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 394 10-66 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Rear Position 5. Remove all the wheel nuts. Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is 6.
Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-67 WARNING WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts Wheel nuts that are improperly or or nuts because the nuts might incorrectly tightened can cause come loose. The vehicle's wheel the wheels to become loose or could fall off, causing a crash. come off.
Page 396 10-68 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve and Tools stem pointed down, and to the rear. WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-69 Tilt the retainer down through 4. Insert the open end of the the center wheel opening. extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and is centered in the...
Page 398: Secondary Latch System
10-70 Vehicle Care 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and 1. Check under the vehicle to see if WARNING jack together with the wing nut the cable end is visible. If the by reversing Step 2 under cable is not visible proceed to Before beginning this procedure Removing the Spare Tire and Step 6.
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-71 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 400: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-72 Vehicle Care 13. Disconnect the jack handle To continue changing the flat tire, Have the damaged or flat road tire from the jack and carefully see Removing the Flat Tire and repaired or replaced and installed remove the jack. Use one hand Installing the Spare Tire under Tire back onto the vehicle as soon as to push against the spare while...
Page 401: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-73 Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, and the bad grounding could result in costly damage to could damage the electrical For more information about the the vehicle that would not be systems. vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 402 10-74 Vehicle Care accessory power outlets. Turn WARNING off the radio and all the lamps that are not needed. This avoids An electric fan can start up even sparks and helps save both when the engine is not running batteries. And it could save the and can injure you.
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-75 Before you connect the cables, WARNING (Continued) here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go add water to take care of that to positive (+) or to a remote first. If you do not, explosive gas positive (+) terminal if the vehicle could be present.
Page 404 10-76 Vehicle Care battery. Use a remote may occur and damage the C. Dead Battery or Remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle. The repairs would not be Positive (+) Terminal vehicle has one. covered by the vehicle warranty. To disconnect the jumper cables Always connect and remove the from both vehicles do the following:...
Page 405: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-77 Towing Recreational Vehicle Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing Towing Towing the Vehicle All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a vehicle such as behind a disabled vehicle may cause motorhome.
Page 406: Appearance Care
10-78 Vehicle Care Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they To preserve the vehicle's finish, are allowed to dry on the surface, wash it often and out of direct...
Page 407 Vehicle Care 10-79 cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free painted surfaces to remove foreign Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with matter. windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts detergent.
Page 408 10-80 Vehicle Care Tires and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to exposure. leaks. clean the tires. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Notice: Using petroleum-based do not use strong soaps,...
Page 409: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-81 material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being replaced to restore corrosion cleaned for extended periods To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils.
Page 410 10-82 Vehicle Care 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. Notice: Cleaning the windshield Fabric/Carpet/Suede A concentrated soap solution will with water during the first three to Start by vacuuming the surface leave a residue that creates six months of ownership will using a soft brush attachment.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Start on the outside edge of the TEHAMA Leather products, or those containing soil and gently rub toward the organic solvents to clean the The leather surface on the seat was center. Rotate the cleaning cloth interior.
Page 412: Floor Mats
10-84 Vehicle Care thorough cleaning, use a soft If an air freshener comes in Floor Mats microfiber cloth dampened with a contact with any plastic or mild soap solution. painted surface in the vehicle, WARNING blot immediately and clean with a Notice: Soaking or saturating soft cloth dampened with a mild If a floor mat is the wrong size or...
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-85 Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. Do not place one floor mat on top of another.
Page 414 10-86 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 415: Service And Maintenance
General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-15 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
Page 416 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
Page 417: Maintenance
Cadillac Premium Cadillac requires that all Cadillac Maintenance Premium Care Maintenance Care Maintenance Schedule services be performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer. Your vehicle comes with the Owner Checks and Services Cadillac Premium Care At Each Fuel Stop Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select Check the engine oil level.
Page 418 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check engine coolant level. See for more than a year. The engine oil or missing parts or signs of Engine Coolant on page 10 14. and filter must be changed at least wear. See Exterior Care on once a year and the oil life system page 10 78.
Page 419 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 27. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Page 420 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 421 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
Page 422 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 423: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 424 11-10 Service and Maintenance To avoid break down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
Page 425 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Signs of damage include the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care scratches, cracks, and chips. of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise Trained dealer technicians can new, vehicle care products are when service is needed.
Page 426: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 427 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Front and Rear Axle Canada 89021678). Transfer Case DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879, in Front Axle Propshaft Spline Canada 10953511).
Page 428: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Wiper Blades...
Page 429: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 430 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 431: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 432: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the Air Conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 433 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 Automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in)
Page 434 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 435: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 436 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
Page 437: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Did you get the Warranty Extension Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Plan? This plan is recommended by not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), General Motors to supplement the addressed after following the...
Page 438: Customer Assistance Offices
Motors Customer Assistance STEP ONE assistance. However, if a customer Center (CAC) and provide the Explain your case to your dealer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, following information: service agent, service manager, the letter should be addressed to: Name...
Page 439 Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 United States and Canada hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Overseas 1-866-466-8195 and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment Please contact the local General Costa Rica available at its Customer Assistance Motors Business Unit. 00-800-052-1005 Center.
Page 440: (U.s. And Canada)
(U.S. and Canada) Cadillac Owner Centre schedule service appointments. (Canada) cadillacowner.ca (Service History): View Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner printable dealer-recorded service Centre: records and self-recorded service records. Chat live with online help representatives.
Page 441 Roadside Assistance program. The *Emergency Calls: Call for of its term, contact the Cadillac services are available at no cost emergency services. Customer Assistance Center at under the terms and conditions of 01-800-466-0805.
Page 442 Customer Information *Dealership Location If the vehicle cannot be received existing Roadside Assistance Assistance: Information by the nearest Cadillac dealer program guidelines. If the costs regarding addresses and due to scheduling conflicts, the exceed the amount authorized telephone numbers for Cadillac...
Page 443 Cost of towing a trailer when as natural phenomena of an been repaired, Roadside choosing a Cadillac dealer that extraordinary nature, Assistance will provide bus or is nearest to the temporary earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,...
Page 444: And Canada)
13-10 Customer Information Odometer reading, Vehicle Routine vehicle repair costs are not Cadillac reserves the right to make Identification Number (VIN), and covered by the Roadside any changes or discontinue the delivery date of the vehicle. Assistance program. For more...
Page 445 Trip Interruption Benefits and complete with the necessary service station. Service: If your trip is Cadillac parts and tools required to Lock-Out Service: Service to interrupted due to a warranty handle most roadside repairs. unlock the vehicle if you are failure, incidental expenses may locked out.
Page 446: Scheduling Service
13-12 Customer Information Services Specific to Roadside Service. Mechanical If your dealer requests you to bring failures may be covered, the vehicle for service, you are Canadian-Purchased Vehicles however any cost for parts and urged to do so as early in the work Fuel delivery: Reimbursement labor for repairs not covered by day as possible to allow for...
Page 447 Customer Information 13-13 entitled Limited Warranty and Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited Owner Assistance Information Reimbursement and must be supported by original furnished with each new vehicle receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight provides detailed warranty coverage and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public...
Page 448: Collision Damage Repair
13-14 Customer Information General Motors reserves the right to Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ unilaterally modify, change, ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not or discontinue Courtesy appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent Transportation at any time and to are preserved.
Page 449 Customer Information 13-15 Vehicle Identification various insurance policy terms. If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN). Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call reduced protection to the GM Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not vehicle by limiting compensation for number.
Page 450: Service Publications
13-16 Customer Information original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Booklet. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair.
Page 451: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 Or write to: Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Helm, Incorporated Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Attention: Customer Service 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects www.safercar.gov; or write to: Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States Administrator, NHTSA...
Page 452: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Canadian Cadillac Customer Assistance Recording and Center Government Privacy Cadillac Motor Car Division If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33169 The vehicle has a number of believe that the vehicle has a safety Detroit, MI 48232-5169...
Page 453: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information 13-19 Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
Page 454: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-20 Customer Information other trip information. See Using the Communications Commission (FCC) Navigation System on page 7 41 for rules and with Industry Canada information on stored data and for Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310. deletion instructions. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Radio Frequency 1.
Page 455 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 456: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Push the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available 24/ vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency 7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
Page 457: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Push with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
Page 458: Diagnostics
14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call 2. Say Call <name tag>. System Please say the name or number responds: OK, calling Push . System responds: Call to call. <name tag>. ended. 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration Store a Name Tag for Speed pausing, including a 1 and the...
Page 459: Onstar Additional Information
OnStar 14-5 vehicle is equipped with the Tire OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Pressure Monitoring System. If a Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information diagnostics check is needed Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not between e-mails, push , and an Transferring Service all OnStar services are available...
Page 460 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location account information, manages the Advisors provide services to help information about the vehicle cannot OnStar subscription, and allows subscribers with physical disabilities work unless GPS signals are viewing of videos of each service.
Page 461 OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar furnishes detailed warranty dense trees. If GPS signals are Message information. not available, the OnStar system If there is limited cellular coverage should still operate to call Languages or the cellular network has reached...
Page 462 14-8 OnStar Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent.
Page 463 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Ashtrays ......5-8 What Will You See after an Audio Players Accessories and Airbag Inflates? .
Page 464 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo High Intensity Discharge Area ......4-2 Battery ..... . . 10-24 (HID) Lighting .
Page 465 INDEX Cleaning Cruise Control ....9-39 Devices Exterior Care ....10-78 Light .
Page 466 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Emergency Equipment, Towing ... . 9-58 ® Off-Road ..... . 9-5 OnStar .
Page 467 INDEX Front Axle ....10-25 Fuses General Information Front Fog Lamp Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Light .
Page 468 INDEX Heated Instrument Panel Lamps (cont'd) Messages ....5-29 Steering Wheel ....5-3 Storage Area .
Page 469 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Object Detection System ..5-30 High/Low Beam Changer ..6-4 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders ..5-11 Ride Control System ..5-30 Records .
Page 470 INDEX ® OnStar System, In Brief ....1-22 Navigation Park ® OnStar Additional Destination ....7-48 Shifting Into .
Page 471 INDEX Power (cont'd) Radios Reimbursement Program, Seat Adjustment ....3-3 AM-FM Radio ....7-8 GM Mobility .
Page 472 i-10 INDEX Roads Safety Defects Reporting Security Driving, Wet ....9-10 Canadian Government ..13-18 Light ......5-20 Roadside Service .
Page 473 INDEX i-11 Shift Lock Control Function Steering ......9-4 Symbols ......iv Check, Automatic Fluid, Power .
Page 474 i-12 INDEX Tires Tires (cont'd) Towing Terminology and Buying New Tires ... 10-54 Driving Characteristics ..9-52 Chains ..... . 10-59 Definitions .
Page 475 INDEX i-13 Transportation Program, Courtesy ....13-12 Vehicle Warning Trip Odometer ....5-10 Alarm System .
Page 476 i-14 INDEX Windows ..... . 2-20 Power ......2-21 Windshield Wiper/Washer .

Cadillac Escalade EXT 2013 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Storage

Storage Compartments

Roof Rack System

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Security Light

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

7-1 Infotainment System Navigation Introduction

Introduction

Radio

Navigation

Voice Recognition

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Brakes

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

General Information

Quick Links

Chapters

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