Cadillac DeVille (2001) manual

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Every 2001 DeVille under warranty is backed with the following services: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing 1-800-882-1112 that provides in an emergency: 1-800-882-1112[...]

Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 25711109 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved 2001 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual i[...]

ii Table of Contents Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (Option) HomeL[...]

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 4 Section 5 Table of Contents (cont'd) Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deter[...]

Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents (cont'[...]

Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Section 7 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Informat[...]

vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & W reath and the name DEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, sub[...]

vii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickl y . Safety W arnings and Symbols [...]

viii V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell you what [...]

ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTER Y ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTER Y These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: CHILD RESTRAINT TOP STRAP ANCHOR DOOR LOC[...]

For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Alternate Fuel Door[...]

1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 9 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 14 Here Are Questions Many People[...]

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about the reclining front seatbacks, memory seats, lumbar adjustments and heated seats. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. Move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the [...]

1-3 Massaging Lumbar (If Equipped) Push the top of the lumbar control located on the outboard side of the seat where it is marked AUTO briefly to activate the massage feature. The massage cycle will run continuously for up to 10 minutes and can be interrupted by pushing the lumbar control down briefly . The lumbar support can be adjusted during the[...]

1-4 Adaptive Seat Control (Option) The adaptive seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver ’ s seat. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. When the ignition is turned to ON, press the top of the power lumbar control where it is marked AUTO to activate the adaptive feature. The seatback and cushion will infla[...]

1-5 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel (Option) The controls for these features are located on the driver ’ s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver ’ s seating positions. Adjust the driver ’ s seat (including the seatback recliner, lumbar and shoulder belt height adjustments), both the outside mirr[...]

1-6 If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle, automatic seat and mirror movement will occur . The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 and 2, correspond to the numbers on the buttons on the door panel. When the key is placed in the ignition in OFF or when the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry tr[...]

1-7 Y our vehicle may have heated front and rear seats. The buttons are located on the armrests. The HEA T/OFF button controls the temperature settings HI, MED and LO. The other button is to choose BACK ONL Y heating. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The MED and HI settings heat the seatbac[...]

1-8 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other i[...]

1-9 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be adjustable. They work the same as the front seat head rest[...]

1-10 CAUTION: It is extremely danger ous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas ar e more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and[...]

1-1 1 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.[...]

1-12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...[...]

1-13 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense.[...]

1-14 Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and af[...]

1-15 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are dif ferent rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules fo[...]

1-16 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap - shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long [...]

1-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, press down on the power seat recliner control and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the power seat recliner control. After you move t[...]

1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt i[...]

1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply t[...]

1-21 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

1-22 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupa[...]

1-23 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position T o learn how to wear the right front passenger ?[...]

1-24 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. W earing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are “[...]

1-25 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great for ce, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injur e you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety be[...]

1-26 United States Canada (Analog Only) There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG or an air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. How the[...]

1-27 The right front passenger ’ s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. The driver ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver ’ s seatback closest to the door .[...]

1-28 The right front passenger ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger ’ s seatback closest to the door . The side impact air bags for the rear seat outboard passenger positions are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the doors.[...]

1-29 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air ba[...]

1-30 In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near - frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, infl[...]

1-31 CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing pr oblems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing tr ouble. T o avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing pr oblems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag infla[...]

1-32 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger ’ s air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver’s, right fr ont passenger’ s or rear seatback, the bag may not work pr operly . Y ou may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the r[...]

1-33 Safety Belt Pretensioners Y our vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Y ou’ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger . They help the safety belts reduce a person’ s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something. Pretensioners work only once[...]

1-34 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuck[...]

1-35 Lap - Shoulder Belt All three rear seating positions have lap - shoulder belts. Here’ s how to wear one properly . 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pul[...]

1-36 3. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the bel[...]

1-37 The safety belt locks if there’ s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could incr ease injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . T o unlatch the belt, just[...]

1-38 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each o[...]

1-39 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.[...]

1-40 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Slide the guide into its storage pocket on t[...]

1-41 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240[...]

1-42 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young childr en and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them[...]

1-43 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’ s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed acr oss the stron[...]

1-44 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’ s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating[...]

1-45 A forward - facing child seat (C - E) provides restraint for the child’ s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner , and s[...]

1-46 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’ s owner . For many years[...]

1-47 CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secur e a r ear - facing child r estraint in a r ear seat. Y ou may secure a forward - fac[...]

1-48 T op Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether .” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufa[...]

1-49 Anchor the top strap to one of these anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready[...]

1-50 Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and [...]

1-51 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down[...]

1-52 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the bac[...]

1-53 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.[...]

1-54 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle[...]

1-55 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older c[...]

1-56 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder[...]

1-57 If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’ s face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt. CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child we[...]

1-58 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for [...]

2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 W indows 2 - 4 Key[...]

2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be over come by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather .[...]

2-3 Power Windows The power window controls are located on the armrest near each window . Press the up or down arrows on the controls to raise or lower the windows. Express - Down Window All power windows have this feature. Pressing the control rearward to the second detent then releasing it, will lower a window completely . If you want to stop the[...]

2-4 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of P ARK (P), that would release the par[...]

2-5 Master Key V alet Key There is a master key that works all of the lock cylinders (driver ’ s door, trunk, ignition and glove box). There is also a V ALET key which only operates the driver ’ s door and the ignition. Y our vehicle has the P ASS - Key III vehicle theft system. Both the master and V ALET key have a transponder in the key head [...]

2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be danger ous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. Y ou incr ease the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock t[...]

2-7 Central Door Unlocking System Y our vehicle has a central door unlocking mode and a theft - deterrent system. When unlocking the driver ’ s door , you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder . Power Door Locks Press the bottom part of [...]

2-8 Rear Door Security Locks Y our vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. T o use this lock: 1. T urn the knob on the passenger ’ s side rear door clockwise all the way down to the ENGAGED position. 2. Close the door . 3. T urn the knob on the dri[...]

2-9 Leaving Y our V ehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door , set the locks from the inside, get out and close the door . Remote Keyless Entry System W ith this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your [...]

2-10 Operation Whe n you pr ess t his symbol to unlock the driver ’ s door , the parking lamps on your vehicle will flash twice. Y ou can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. (For more information, see “Lock/Unlock Confirmation” in the Index.) The parking lamps will also not flash if they have been turned on manually . Pr[...]

2-1 1 Matching T ransmitter(s) to Y our V ehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer . Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer . When the dealer matche[...]

2-12 1. Use a coin to pry open the transmitter . 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil (or similar object) to remove the old battery . Do not use a metal object. 3. Replace the battery . Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter . [...]

2-13 T runk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and[...]

2-14 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped) The rear seat pass - through release button is located in the trunk. T o release the pass - through door , press the PUSH button located in the center of the trunk panel. The rear - seat armrest must be down for the pass - through door to open. The rear seat pass - through door can also be opened from [...]

2-15 T runk Lid Tie Down CAUTION: Driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid open, then: Make sur e all windows, the r ear seat pass - thr ough and sunr oof are closed.[...]

2-16 T runk Release Handle (If Equipped) NOTICE: The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it. There is a glow - in - the - dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch. This handle [...]

2-17 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s still best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave[...]

2-18 Remember , the theft - deterrent system won’ t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock button or the remote keyless entry transmitter . T o avoid activating the alarm by accident, do the following: Always unlock a door with a known key or use the remote keyless ent[...]

2-19 V alet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switch is located inside the glovebox. Pushing the V ALET lockout switch to ON will disable the use of the power trunk, fuel door and garage door openers. Pushing the switch to OFF again will make these features reusable. Locking the glove box with the key will also help to secure your vehicle. The remot[...]

2-20 This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an au[...]

2-21 Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service P ASS - Key III to have new keys made. T o program additional keys you will require two current driver ’ s keys (black in color). Y ou must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 2 repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver ’ s key . Then con[...]

2-22 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. A void making hard stops for the first 200 miles (3[...]

2-23 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could br eak the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works[...]

2-24 Starting Y our Engine Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Y our engine won’t start in any other position -- that’ s a safety feature. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P ARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to P ARK [...]

2-25 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. T ry pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST AR T for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. NOTICE: Y our engine is de[...]

2-26 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (C) and next to the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord int[...]

2-27 Column Shifter (Digital and Analog Cluster similar) P ARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily . CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehi[...]

2-28 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle has stopped. Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow , ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See “Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ic[...]

2-29 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power . NOTICE: If your vehi[...]

2-30 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2). Y ou can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’ t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.) NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if y[...]

2-31 Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot to set the parking brake. If the ignition is on, the BRAKE indicator light on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it doesn’t, you need to have your vehicle serviced. When you move out of P ARK (P) or NEUT[...]

2-32 Reach under the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever , which is located above the parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does not release, your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Y ou may have to replace them and you could also da[...]

2-33 Shifting Into P ARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can r oll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re [...]

2-34 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. W ith your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. T urn the ignition key to OFF . 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Console Shift Lever (If Equipped) 1. Hold the brak[...]

2-35 Leaving Y our V ehicle W ith the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Y our vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Y ou or other[...]

2-36 Shifting Out of P ARK (P) Y our vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. See “Automatic T ransaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the[...]

2-37 The following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to OFF and for key removal in case of a dead or low voltage battery . 1. V erify that the shift lever is in P ARK (P). 2. Locate the override access slot underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder . 3. Remove the override access slot cap. 4. Insert a screwdriver into the acce[...]

2-38 4. Press the shift lock release toward the front of the vehicle and hold it there. 5. While applying the brakes, shift the transaxle from P ARK (P) as needed. 6. Reinstall the shift lock release hole cover and the rubber mat. Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite[...]

2-39 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y our vehicle w[...]

2-40 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can r oll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be s[...]

2-41 Power Tilt and T elescopic Wheel (If Equipped) The power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. T o operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down. If the power tilt control is pressed up or down and held in t[...]

2-42 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: T urn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer Flash - To - Pass W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher T urn and Lane Change Signals T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatical[...]

2-43 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low . This light located on the instrument panel cluster will come on to indicate high - beam usage. Flash-T o-Pass This feature lets you use the high - beam headlamps to signal the driv[...]

2-44 DELA Y : Turn the band to one of the DELA Y positions to set the wiper speed for a long or a short delay between wipes. The closer you move it to LO, the shorter the delay . OFF: T urn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully [...]

2-45 The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper band to one of the five sensitivity levels indicated on the wiper stalk. The position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. T urning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity level[...]

2-46 Windshield W asher CAUTION: In freezing weather , don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. T o spray washer fluid on the windshield, press and release this[...]

2-47 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use crui[...]

2-48 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the RES/ACC (resume/accelerate) button briefly to return to your desired p[...]

2-49 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Press the SET/CST button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. T o slow down in very small amounts, push the SET/CST button briefly . Each time you do this, the vehicle will slow down approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h)[...]

2-50 Exterior Lamps This control on the left side of the instrument panel operates the following: Headlamps T aillamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamps Parking Lamps T urn the knob clockwise to the first stop, to turn on the parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and license plate lamps. If it is night, the instrument panel switch b[...]

2-51 When the ignition is turned to OFF , the wiper - activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper - activated headlamps will also turn off if the T wilight Sentinel or the windshield wipers are turned off. Lamps on Reminder If the manual headlamp control is left on and a door is opened, a warning chime will sound. An exception is when [...]

2-52 If it’ s dark enough outside and the T wilight Sentinel control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the DRL are still illuminated (it’ s become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and[...]

2-53 Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with the multifunction lever . They provide more light for cornering. T wilight Sentinel This control is located next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. T o operate th[...]

2-54 Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and the T wilight Sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor , it will read “dark” and the lamps or the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be on whenever the ignition is on. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the headlamp or manual parking lamp control has[...]

2-55 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness Control The displays automatically dim when it becomes dark outside and your lights are on. The displays automatically brighten when it becomes light outside. Backlighting will only remain active as long as the parking lamps are on and it is dark outside. The brightness of the backlighting c[...]

2-56 Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the T wilight Sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the [...]

2-57 If the battery continues to discharge, even with the engine idling at a higher RPM setting, some electrical loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs, the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm as they usually do and the fan blower may cut back to a lower speed. For mo[...]

2-58 This is the on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror for the electrochromic and compass functions of the rearview mirror . The mirror also includes an eight - point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. When cleaning the mirror , [...]

2-59 Compass V ariance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory . It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross - country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the diff[...]

2-60 Power Remote Control Mirr or (Heated) The control on the driver ’ s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Press (R) on the control switch to choose the right mirror or (L) to choose the left mirror . The center switch position is off and will not move the mirrors if the control pad is touched. T o adjust the mirror , push the [...]

2-61 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Che[...]

2-62 Full Floor Console Storage (If Equipped) The full floor console has an upper and lower storage area. The lower storage area has two removable bins that can hold tapes and/or CDs. There is also a removable coinholder that attaches to the side of one of the bins. The upper storage area is available for the optional cellular telephone. A dual cup[...]

2-63 When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment as shown. Convenience Net The convenience net is located inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for[...]

2-64 Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray . Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back out by itself when it’ s ready to light. Y ou may also have a lighter located at the rear seat air outlet. Cigarette lighters can be used to provide electrical power to accessories. See “Accessory Power Outlets” in [...]

2-65 Rear Power Sunshade (If Equipped) The rear power sunshade helps to reduce the amount of heat and light entering the rear window . The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf. T o raise the power sunshade, press and release the REAR SHADE switch located on the front overhead console. T o close the power sunshade, press and release the [...]

2-66 Cellular T elephone (Option) W ith this option, your vehicle is equipped with a portable cellular telephone system. The system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the Driver Information Center (DIC). V oice activation with remote record and hands - free operation are standard features. For more information, see[...]

2-67 OnStar System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands - free communication link between you and the OnStar Center . A service subscription agreement and fee are required in order to receive OnStar service. Services are available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week. For more info[...]

2-68 V olume Control: Y ou can control the volume of the OnStar System using the steering wheel volume control. T elltale Light: This light will indicate the status of the system. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive calls. If the light blinks green it mean[...]

2-69 OnStar MED - NET -- Med - Net can store your personal medical history and provide it to emergency personnel if necessary . (Requires activation and additional fee.) Accident Assist -- An advisor can provide step - by - step guidance following an accident. Remote Door Unlock -- T o contact the center, call 1 - 888 - 4 - ONST AR. Y ou will be re[...]

2-70 OnStar System Limitations Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber Services Agreement. OnStar Service is: available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Canada; available when the vehicle is within the operating range of a cellular provider; subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions, such as severe we[...]

2-71 Sunr oof (Option) The two control switches to operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console and include VENT , ROOF , open and close. The control switches work only when the ignition is on or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. T o open the glass panel and sunshade, press and[...]

2-72 HomeLink T ransmitter (If Equipped) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS - 2[...]

2-73 Y our vehicle’ s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter . Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink T ransmitter until the indicator light begins to flash rapidly (after [...]

2-74 Operating the HomeLink T ransmitter Press and release the appropriate button on the HomeLink T ransmitter . The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. The HomeLink T ransmitter is disabled when the V ALET lockout switch inside the glove box is activated. For more information, see “V alet Lockout Switch” in the Inde[...]

2-75 3. Return to the HomeLink T ransmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the HomeLink T ransmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds. Press and release the button again (you may need to do this step up to three times) to make sure that the HomeLink T ransmitter has been trained to the garage door opener mot[...]

2-76 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System[...]

2-77 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. HV AC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular T elephone Controls, If Equipped) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls F . Driver Information Center Buttons G. Electronic Climate Controls H. Lamp Controls I. N[...]

2-78 Digital Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically . United States version shown, Canada similar[...]

2-79 Analog Cluster (If Equipped) United States version shown, Canada similar[...]

2-80 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Y ou may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed. The ne[...]

2-81 V ehicle Speed Limiter This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for . When this happens, the engine’ s fuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. T achometer (Analog Cluster Only) This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). [...]

2-82 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages [...]

2-83 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the cras[...]

2-84 Charging System Light When you turn the key to ON, this light will come on briefly to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working. If this light stays on, you need service and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. T o save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. Brake System W arning and P[...]

2-85 CAUTION: Y our brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped car efully , have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light[...]

2-86 T raction Control System W arning Light United States Canada (Analog Only) This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’ s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your [...]

2-87 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage United States (Analog Only) Canada (Analog Only) This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Digital Cluster That reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant has overheated. See “Engine Overheating” in the In[...]

2-88 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States Canada (Analog Only) Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is in[...]

2-89 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tir es with other than those of the same Tir e Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’ s emission controls and may cause the SER VICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to[...]

2-90 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. A voiding hard accelerations. A voiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady , see “If the Light Is [...]

2-91 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. Y ou may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or s[...]

2-92 Oil Pressur e Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to ON. It goes off once you start your engine. That’ s a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When[...]

2-93 Security Light For information regarding this light, see “Theft Deterrent - System” in the Index. Fog Lamp Light (If Equipped) This light will come on when the fog lamp button is pressed. For more information about the fog lamps, see “Fog Lamps” in the Index. Lights On Reminder United States Canada (Analog Only) This light comes on as [...]

2-94 Fuel Gage Analog (United States) Analog (Canada) Digital The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in ON. If the fuel supply gets down to approximately three gallons (1 1.4 L) of fuel remaining in the tank, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). On[...]

2-95 Fuel Data Display (Digital Cluster) The fuel data display tells you all you about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. The average fuel economy (A VG) display shows the average miles per gallon. T o reset the average fuel economy , press the INFO button until the MPG A VG is displayed on the Driver Information C[...]

2-96 Driver Information Center (DIC) This display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’ s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. DIC Controls and Displays INFO: Pressing this button up or down will display the MILES RANGE (Analog Cluster), MPG A VG, MPG INST , GAL FUEL USED, A[...]

2-97 MPG A VG (Reset): This message shows the approximate fuel economy you have averaged since the last time you reset the value. T o reset the MPG A VG (A verage Fuel Economy), press the INFO button to display the MPG A VG then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0.0 MPG A VG is displayed. MPG INST : This message shows the instantaneous fue[...]

2-98 LF - RF - LR - RR TIRE (If Equipped): On vehicles equipped with the T ire Pressure Monitor , this message shows the tire pressure for each tire (left front, right front, left rear and right rear). Pressing the INFO button will scroll through the tire pressure for each of the four tires, such as: 34 PSI LF TIRE OK or 234 kPa LF TIRE OK If a tir[...]

2-99 Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle’ s systems. V ehicles that are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message. This number helps to identify the problem. Y ou must then press INFO or INFO RESET to clear the display screen for further use. Howe[...]

2-100 BA TTER Y V OL T AGE LOW - 6: This message will appear when the electrical system is char ging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery . The battery should rechar ge while driving but may take a few hours to do s[...]

2-101 CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on a grade. The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and the oil level is never[...]

2-102 Once the TPM system detects the low or high tire pressure condition, the message “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” will be displayed whenever you start the engine or the ignition is in the ON position. T o remove or clear the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you will need to set the tire(s) to the proper tire pressure. See “Inflation -- T ire Pressure?[...]

2-103 ENGINE HOT - AC OFF - 16: This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. T o avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the A/C operation will automatically resume. Y ou can continue to dri[...]

2-104 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE - 35: If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed. P ASSENGER DOOR AJAR - 141: The right front passenger ’ s doo[...]

2-105 SER VICE ST ABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see the SER VICE ST ABILITY SYS message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SER VICE ST ABILITY SYS message still comes on, it means there is a problem[...]

2-106 SER VICE TPM SYSTEM - 51: When this message is displayed, the T ire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working properly . See your dealer for service. SER VICE TRANSMISSION - 100: See your dealer for repair . SER VICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: This message is displayed when a non - emissions related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle [...]

2-107 TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs the driver that the traction control system is available. This occurs when the traction control switch on the console has been returned to on (pressing the button once turns the traction control system off: pressing the button again turns the system back on). This message will automatically disappear [...]

2-108 V ehicle Programming and Personalization Features (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, you can program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. If your vehicle does not have personalization then some of the features on your vehicle have been programmed for all drivers. On all vehicles, other fea[...]

2-109 Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped) T o enter feature programming, follow the instructions listed previously , then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN RECALL MEMOR Y prompt appears on the DIC display . T o turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears. The seat and mirror memory settings [...]

2-1 10 Lights Flash at Lock T o enter feature programming, follow the instructions listed previously , then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS FLASH A T LOCK prompt appears on the DIC display . T o turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the parking lamps wi[...]

2-1 1 1 Driver Unlock in P ARK (P) T o enter feature programming follow the instructions listed previously , then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the DRIVER UNLOCK IN P ARK (P) prompt appears. This feature will automatically unlock only the driver ’ s door when the vehicle is shifted into P ARK (P). T o turn the fe[...]

2-1 12 Mirror to Curb In Reverse (If Equipped) Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the MIRROR TO CURB IN REV prompts appears on the DIC display . This feature will move the passenger ’ s outside rearview mirror to a curb view position when the shifter is placed in REVERSE (R) and it will return the mirror to the last k[...]

2-1 13 Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization These features allow both drivers to personalize their own climate control settings as well as their radio settings. For more information, see “Climate Control Personalization” and “Radio Personalization” in the Index. Continuous V ariable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (If Equipped)[...]

2-1 14 The DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more information, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away . The system doesn’t check how much oil you have, s[...]

2-1 15 Use this system as an aid to help you in seeing objects beyond the headlamps. Do this by occasionally glancing at the image as you would a rearview mirror . Do not stare at the image. The Night V ision System can be operated if: The brightness control is in any position except OFF it is dark enough outside, the headlamps or fog lamps (if equ[...]

2-1 16 Remember that the Night V ision System can only help you see objects that are warmer or colder than the surroundings. It can’t sense things like brake lights, turn signals or emergency flashers, traf fic lights or signs. In dry , clear weather, the system can see pedestrians, animals and the direction of the road ahead. In light rain, ligh[...]

2-1 17 Navigation (Option) Navigation Display Controls The display screen is located in the center on the instrument panel. There are seven “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen. Y our vehicle may be equipped with a turn by turn navigation guidance system that includes a CD ROM map media covering nine regional areas throughout the contigu[...]

2-1 18 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) (Option) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier . The URP A display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window . It has three color - coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirro[...]

2-1 19 A chime will sound the first time an object is detected. URP A can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider , and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above trunk level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range. If the URP A system is not functioning properl[...]

3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 2 Climate Control Panel 3 - 6 Electronic Solar Sensor 3 - 6 Air Conditioning 3 - 6[...]

3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. W ith this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has a flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Climate Control Panel Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan spe[...]

3-3 Outside T emperature Display The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. Y ou can change it from Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the left side of the instrument panel cluster . The outside temperature sensor is located near the front grille. The sensor can be affected by roa[...]

3-4 W ith the automatic setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air . In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. T o maintain interior comfort, th[...]

3-5 DEFROST : Press this button to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets. F AN SPEEDS: Press the AUTO. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan spe[...]

3-6 Electronic Solar Sensor The sensor monitors the sun’ s solar radiation and is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield. The ECC panel uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot in[...]

3-7 Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use defog HEA TER/DEFROST to keep the windshield and side windows clear . Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. Press the DEFROST button to select DEFROST . Adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you select DEFROST[...]

3-8 Rear Climate Control Y our vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control. W ith this system, the rear passengers can control the temperature of the air flow for his/her own zones. The climate control has three buttons: MODE: Press this button to adjust the direction of the airflow . If you press down until “AUTO” is displayed, automatic m[...]

3-9 V entilation System Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. Y ou can adjust the direction of a[...]

3-10 HV AC Steering Wheel Contr ols (If Equipped) Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See “Audio Steering Wheel Controls” in the Index. F AN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase the fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease fan speed. TEMP: Press [...]

3-1 1 Audio Systems Y our audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went[...]

3-12 SOURCE: Press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play . A vailable loaded sources are shown on the display . If a source is being used, it will be underlined on the display . If none of the audio sources are loaded, NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display . Press th[...]

3-13 Setting the T one TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS or TREBLE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, each preset and each source. LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) or minus ( - ) symbol on this button to select the desired level. T o save the ton[...]

3-14 RW: Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly . The radio will play while the tape rewinds. Y ou may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in R W mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. FF: Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the tape. The radio will play while the t[...]

3-15 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player Playing the Radio PWR/V OL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. HR or MN: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. SO[...]

3-16 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a bee[...]

3-17 Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. If you want to insert a cassette tape when the ignition is off, first press the eject button. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, TONE, LEVEL, and SPEAKER controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions [...]

3-18 EJECT : Press the upward triangle button to the right of the cassette tape player to remove a tape. The radio will play . Eject may be activated with the radio off and/or the ignition off. CLEAN T APE: If this message appears on the display , the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soo[...]

3-19 RW: Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. FF: Press and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed, it has two positions. This button works the same, whether it is pressed to t[...]

3-20 HR or MN: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. SOURCE: Press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play . A vailable loaded sources are shown on the display . If a source is being used, it will be underlined on the display . If none of the audio [...]

3-21 Using RDS Mode Y our audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. When RDS is on, the radio can: seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, seek to stations with traffic announcements, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, receive an[...]

3-22 REGION: Y ou can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent. Each network breaks down into regions. W ith regions, local new[...]

3-23 MSG (3): When RDS is on, if the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display . Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display , parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. T o see the parts of the message fast[...]

3-24 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program T ypes (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. See “Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections” in the Index. Y ou can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn PTY on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 3. T une in an RDS[...]

3-25 Setting the T one TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS or TREBLE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset (except weather band presets) and source. LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) or minus ( - ) symbol on this button to select the desired lev[...]

3-26 Adjusting the Speakers TONE: Press and release this button until the desired BALANCE or F ADE control is found. LEVEL: After selecting the desired BALANCE or F ADE control, press the plus (+) or minus ( - ) symbol on this button to select the desired level. Playing a Cassette T ape W ith the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begi[...]

3-27 TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed, it has two positions. This button works the same, whether it is pressed to the first or second position. Press this button to seek to the next or previous selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for TUNE SEEK to work. The sound will mute while [...]

3-28 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display , the disc will begin playing. Compact discs may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. If you wan[...]

3-29 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and MiniDisc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR/V OL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. [...]

3-30 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to select AM, FM1, FM2 or weather . TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed it has two positions. Press this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations. If this button is held at the first position for a few seconds, the radio will continue tuning until this button is rele[...]

3-31 PRESET SCAN: Press and hold SCAN for more than two seconds until you hear a beep to listen to each of your preset stations for five seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for five seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak rece[...]

3-32 REGION: Y ou can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent. Each network breaks down into regions. W ith regions, local new[...]

3-33 MSG (3): When RDS is on, if the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display . Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display , parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. T o see the parts of the message fast[...]

3-34 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program T ypes (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. See “Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections” in the Index. Y ou can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn PTY on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 3. T une in an RDS[...]

3-35 Setting the T one TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS, TREBLE or MIDRANGE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset (except weather band presets) and source. LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) or minus ( - ) symbol on this button to select the d[...]

3-36 Playing a Cassette T ape W ith the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. If you w[...]

3-37 FF: Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. Y ou may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FF mode. Press the right arrow again to return to playing speed. TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed, it has two positions. This button works the [...]

3-38 Playing a MiniDisc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined MiniDisc symbol appears on the display , the disc will begin playing. MiniDiscs may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. If you want to insert [...]

3-39 Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections PTY List Description Adlt Hit Adult Hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any Any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classicl Classical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cls Rock Classical Rock . . . . . . .[...]

3-40 Navigation/Radio System (Option) Navigation/Radio Display and Contr ols The display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are seven “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen. Y our vehicle may be equipped with an AM - FM stereo navigation radio system that includes digital sound processing (DSP), a Radio Data Sys[...]

3-41 Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer (Option) W ith the compact disc changer , you can play up to 6 discs continuously . Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The smaller discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. Y ou must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Eac[...]

3-42 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded. T o eject the magazine from the player , slide the CD changer door all the way open. Press the EJECT button and [...]

3-43 TUNE - SEEK: Press the upward arrow to the first detent to seek to the next selection on the compact disc. If playing last track of disc, pressing the upward arrow will seek to the first track of disc. Press the downward arrow to the first detent to seek to the previous selection on the compact disc. If playing the first track of disc, pressin[...]

3-44 Radio Personalization with Home and A way Feature (If Equipped) If DRIVER 1 (HOME or A W A Y) PRESETS or DRIVER 2 (HOME or A W A Y) PRESETS appears in the display when the radio is first turned on, your vehicle is equipped with this feature. W ith this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest radio settings as adjusted the last time your v[...]

3-45 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: VOL: Press the up arrow button to increase volume and the down arrow button to decrease volume. SEL: When listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow button to tune to the next or previous preset radio station. When liste[...]

3-46 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. T ry reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give [...]

3-47 T o help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly . NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player , CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’ s very i[...]

3-48 When using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a broken tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. T o prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps. 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y[...]

3-49 Care of Y our Compact Discs Handle discs carefully . Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without [...]

4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 9 T raction Control System 4 - 10 Steering 4 - 1[...]

4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See “Safety Belts” in the Index. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.?[...]

4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records show that al[...]

4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. W omen g[...]

4-5 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply[...]

4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than t[...]

4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow re[...]

4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work th[...]

4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti - lock[...]

4-10 The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. Y ou should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and r[...]

4-1 1 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’ s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’ s why: Experienced driver or beginner , each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road su[...]

4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. Y ou can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop i[...]

4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle straddles the ed[...]

4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks lik[...]

4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less d[...]

4-16 Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety , you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduce[...]

4-17 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Y our headlamps can light u[...]

4-18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be cautious if [...]

4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. Y o[...]

4-20 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Thr ough Deep Standing W ater NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water , water can come in through your engine’ s air intake and badly damage you[...]

4-21 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unk[...]

4-22 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. To o - [...]

4-23 Once you are moving on the freeway , make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway , move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, som[...]

4-24 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of[...]

4-25 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The mos[...]

4-26 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of refle[...]

4-27 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’ s the worst time for this? “W e[...]

4-28 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. W atch for slippery spo[...]

4-29 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Y ou can [...]

4-30 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. T o help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises eve[...]

4-31 The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle W eight Ratin[...]

4-32 If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things i[...]

4-33 Y our vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “W eight of the T railer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. T railering[...]

4-34 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’ s tires. W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). These are total maximum weights including the load. But even that ca[...]

4-35 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you tow a trailer , [...]

4-36 Hitches It’ s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, lar ge trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper - type hitches to it. Use only a frame - [...]

4-37 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not[...]

4-38 Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road sign[...]

4-39 Parking on Hills CAUTION: Y ou really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’ s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do[...]

5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 9 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 12 Cooling System 5 - 18 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 19 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 30 Compact Spare[...]

5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning button is located on the center of the instrument panel between the two air vents. Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal l[...]

5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to remove your key from the ignition, see “Shift Lock Release” in the Index. If your battery has run down, you may want to use anot[...]

5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set[...]

5-5 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 4. Lift and move the red positive (+) terminal cover away from the relay center . CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing t[...]

5-6 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part. Don’t connect pos[...]

5-7 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end of the negative ( - ) cable touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’ t go to the dead battery . Y our vehicle has a remote negative ( - ) terminal, marked “GND ( - )” located[...]

5-8 1 1. Remove the cables in reverse order (as shown in the following procedure) to prevent electrical shorting. T ake care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Return the red positive (+) remote terminal cover to its original position. Jumper Cable Removal Procedur e A. Remote Positive (+) T erminal B. Good Battery C. Heavy , Un[...]

5-9 T owing Y our V ehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See “Roadside Assistance” and “Recreational V ehicle T owing” in the Index. Engine Overheating Y ou will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT , IDLE ENGINE message or an ENGINE OVERHEA TED, STOP ENGINE message on the Driver Informat[...]

5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e you open the [...]

5-1 1 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, [...]

5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood el[...]

5-13 A low coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center . If it is, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do,[...]

5-14 If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the proper [...]

5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’ s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. W ith plain water or the wrong mixtur e, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t g[...]

5-16 1. Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hi[...]

5-17 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the base of the filler neck. 4. W ith the coolant surge tank pressure cap of f, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lowe[...]

5-18 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does not appear on the Driver Information Center , coolant is at the proper fill level. If a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does appear , repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pre[...]

5-19 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tir[...]

5-20 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk. T o gain access to the instructions, spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the b[...]

5-21 3. Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack. 4. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See “Compact Spare T ire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare tire. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).[...]

5-22 Removing the Wheel Cover Models with Center Wheel Cover For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover , use the flat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don’t try to remove it with your hands. For models having wheel nuts exposed, use the wheel wrench[...]

5-23 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The notches may be labeled “JACK” with an arrow pointing to the jacking location on the vehicle.[...]

5-24 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid perso[...]

5-25 7. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove [...]

5-26 10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 1 1. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely .[...]

5-27 12. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw them on with your fingers, then tighten one - quarter turn with the wheel wrench. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lea[...]

5-28 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. 13. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the tru[...]

5-29 Storing the Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire with a full[...]

5-30 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The[...]

5-31 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can expl[...]

6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 Service 6 - [...]

6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own Service W o[...]

6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “Eng[...]

6-4 Be sure the posted octane for regular is at least 87 (at least 91 for premium). If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’ s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t w[...]

6-5 NOTICE: Y our vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty . Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the pro[...]

6-6 The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the headlamp knob. The button only works when the vehicle is in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), when the key is in the ignition and the V ALET lockout button is in OFF . An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk on the driver ’ s side. Pull it to r[...]

6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unsc[...]

6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. D[...]

6-9 Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. With Night V ision Without Night V ision Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever . The lever is located under the front edge of the grille on vehicles with Night V ision and under t[...]

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir B. Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center C. Engine Coolant Surge T ank D. Power Steering Fluid E. Engine Oil Fill Cap F . Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. T ransaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill Location I. Engine Air Cleaner Fi[...]

6-1 1 Underhood Lamp The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened and the parking lamps are turned on. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Checking Engine Oil” in the Index. Y ou should check your engine oil[...]

6-12 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil t[...]

6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the star[...]

6-14 As in the chart shown previously , SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute [...]

6-15 How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE message by pressing the INFO button. Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE. This resets the oil life index. The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the INFO button several time[...]

6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air cleaner filter: For more information on location, see “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index. 1. Loosen both wing screws on the top of the engine air cl[...]

6-17 Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner cover to the engine air cleaner/filter housing: 1. When installing the engine air cleaner/filter cover , be sure to align the three tabs located on the back of the cover with the three slots on the back of the housing. 2. After aligning the tabs with the slots, push the cover slightly down and to[...]

6-18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’ s air cleaner filter, it may need to be changed periodically . For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter , see your Maintenance Schedule booklet. The access panel[...]

6-19 2. Then, insert the flat tip of the screwdriver behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. T o remove the air filter , insert the flat tip of the screwdriver between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin h[...]

6-20 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly rea[...]

6-21 W ait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather . While pulling a trailer . T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F [...]

6-22 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the engine air cleaner/filter assembly on the driver ’ s side of the engine. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 1. After removing the air cleaner/filter assembly t[...]

6-23 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If the fluid level is low , add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross - hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Usin[...]

6-24 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX - COOL extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low . If[...]

6-25 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before [...]

6-26 Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger’ s side of the engine. For more information on location, see “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index. The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you will need to add coolant.[...]

6-27 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the sur ge tank , but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When replac[...]

6-28 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid T urn the key off, let the engine compartme[...]

6-29 Adding W asher Fluid The CHECK W ASHER FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the fluid is low . The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in front of the fuse block relay center on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see “Engine Compartment Overview” in the[...]

6-30 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an accepta[...]

6-31 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the re[...]

6-32 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). CAUTION: The br[...]

6-33 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings we[...]

6-34 T o be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery , and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E). V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ([...]

6-35 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer ’ s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Y ou or others could be inj[...]

6-36 2. Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp assembly . 3. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly to gain access to the bulb socket. 4. Use a screwdriver to help pry the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle.[...]

6-37 5. Firmly grasp the outboard side of the headlamp assembly with both hands and pull hard enough so that the whole assembly opens freely . 6. Use a screwdriver to remove the bulb socket dust cover . 7. T urn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.[...]

6-38 8. Pull the old bulb out of the socket. 9. Install the new bulb into the socket. Make sure that the bulb is locked firmly into the bulb socket. 10. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly . 1 1. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by reversing Steps 2 through 6. T o reinstall the filler panel: 1. Place the filler pane[...]

6-39 Headlamp Aiming Y our vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been pre - set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on their scales. If your vehicle is damaged [...]

6-40 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface. The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular[...]

6-41 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming T urn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. Headlamp V ertical Aiming 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the lamps. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on each lamp; if left low beam, subtrac[...]

6-42 3. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the floor to the recorded distance and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle. 4. T urn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being dimed. This should allow the beam cut - off of the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the f[...]

6-43 5. T urn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Front Cornering Lamps 1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 in “Headlamps” described previously . 2. Disconnect the cornering lamp bulb by pulling the bulb out of the socket. Do not twist or turn the bulb. 3. Replace cornering lamp bulb by pushing th[...]

6-44 Front T urn Signal Lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located beside the headlamps. T o access, lift off the bulb socket dust cover . See Step 1 under “Headlamps” described previously . 2. Press the tab down and turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and r[...]

6-45 Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. It’ s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or w[...]

6-46 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your V ehicle W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a [...]

6-47 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver ’ s side rear door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you’ll be drivin[...]

6-48 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t for get your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re u[...]

6-49 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If the TPM system detects low tire pressure, below 24 psi (165 kPa), or high tire pressure, above 36 psi (248 kPa), a message, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE, will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . By [...]

6-50 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’ s Time for New T ires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for mor[...]

6-51 When It’ s Time for New T ires One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. [...]

6-52 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number . That way your vehi[...]

6-53 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades ti[...]

6-54 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and redu[...]

6-55 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. CAUTION: Using the wrong r eplacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect[...]

6-56 T ire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/55R17 size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’ s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer r ecommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’ s instructi[...]

6-57 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ’ s warnin[...]

6-58 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the en[...]

6-59 Cleaning W ood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Cleaning Speaker Covers V acuum around a speaker cover gently , so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . CAUT[...]

6-60 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and W iper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer , or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM W indshield Cleaner , Bon Ami Powder (non - scratching glass cleaning [...]

6-61 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “W ashing Y our V ehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Y ou can get GM - app[...]

6-62 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome - Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,[...]

6-63 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corre[...]

6-64 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and bra[...]

6-65 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certif[...]

6-66 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Y our [...]

6-67 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad[...]

6-68 Minifuses Usage 1 Assembly Line Diagnostic Link 2 Accessory 3 Windshield W ipers 4 Not Used Minifuses Usage 5 Headlamp Low Beam Left 6 Headlamp Low Beam Right 7 Instrument Panel 8 Powertrain Control Module Battery 9 Headlamp High Beam Right 10 Headlamp High Beam Left 1 1 Ignition 1 12 Fog 13 T ransmission 14 Cruise Control 15 Coil Module 16 In[...]

6-69 Minifuses Usage 20 Oxygen Sensor 21 Injector Bank #1 22 Cigar Lighter #2 23 Cigar Lighter #1 24 Daytime Running Lamps 25 Horn 26 Air Conditioner Clutch Micro Relays Usage 27 Headlamp High Beam 28 Headlamp Low Beam 29 Fog Lamps 30 Daytime Running Lamps 31 Horn 32 Air Conditioner Clutch Mini Relays Usage 33 Not Used 34 Accessory Mini Relays Usag[...]

6-70 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE: The battery and main fuse blocks are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery’ s ground terminal and some relay wir es are exposed. T o help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when r emoving or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove covers fr om covered parts. Do not store a[...]

6-71 CAUTION: A safety belt that isn’t properly r outed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed thr ough the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger . The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After r einstall[...]

6-72 Minifuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Heater, V entilation and Air Conditioning Battery 3 Memory Seat, Tilt and T elescoping Steering Minifuses Usage 4 RR Lumbar, Antenna 5 Driver Door Module 6 Heated Seat Left Rear 7 Power Tilt and T elescoping Steering 8 Supplemental Inflation Restraint 9 Not Used 10 Lamps Park Right 1 1 Fuel T ank V entilation Sole[...]

6-73 Minifuses Usage 20 Park/Reverse 21 Audio 22 Retained Accessory Power for Sunroof 23 Lamps, Parking Left 24 Night V ision 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Body 27 Export Lights, Power Locks 28 Rear HV AC Blower 29 Ignition Switch 30 Hazard Signal 31 Reverse, Locks 32 Continuous V ariable Road Sensing Suspension 33 Heating, V entilation, Air Conditio[...]

6-74 Micro Relays Usage 47 Reverse Lockout 48 CVRSS Dampers 49 Ignition 3 50 Fuel T ank Door Release 51 Interior Lamps 52 T runk Release 53 Not Used 54 Lock, Cylinder 55 Electronic Level Control Compressor Circuit Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power W indows Mini Relays Usage 58 Cigar Lighter 59 Right Rear Defog MaxiFuses Usage 60 Park Brake 61 [...]

6-75 Replacement Bulbs Application Number Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer Low Beam 9006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front T urn Signal 3157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornering Lamps 3157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacitie[...]

6-76 Wheel Nut T or que 100 lb - ft (140 N·m) Capacities T ransaxle (4T80 - E) 15.0 quarts (14.2 L) . . . . . . . . . . Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change) 7.5 quarts (7.1 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Cooling System 12.5 quarts (1 1.8 L) . . . . . . . . Fuel T ank 18.5 U.S. gallons (70.1 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditio[...]

7- 7-1 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 7 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 - 3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 7 - 4 Customer Assistance Office[...]

7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstanding[...]

7-3 When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer ’ s facility . That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. STEP THREE -- Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However , if you continue to r[...]

7-4 Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to Cadillac’ s Customer Assistance Center . United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P .O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 1[...]

7-5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as ar[...]

7-6 Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1 1 12, 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . This service is provided at no charge for any warranty - covered situation[...]

7-7 T rip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car . Roadside Service A vailability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you [...]

7-8 Courtesy T ransportation Cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease c[...]

7-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $37.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet[...]

7-10 General Motors r eserves the right to unilaterally modify , change or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to r esolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described her ein at its sole discr etion. W arranty Information Y our vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detail[...]

7-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS T O THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify T ransport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Y ou may write to: T ransport Canada 330 Sparks Street T ower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 REPOR TING SAFET[...]

7-12 2001 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING INFORMA TION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order , or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below .) CURRENT PUB[...]

7-13 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On returns, a re-sto[...]