Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto XLR-V del fabbricante Cadillac
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Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 8 Safety Belts ............................................ 13 Child Restraints ...................................... 28 Airbag System ..
Service and Appearance Care .................. 36 1 Service ................................................. 36 3 Fuel ...................................................... 36 5 Checking Things Under the Hood ......... 37 2 Rear Axle ...............
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name XLR are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time to the product without notice.
How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: 6.
Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Power Seats ................................................. 8 Power Lumbar .............................................. 9 Heated and Cooled Seats ............................. 9 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel .
Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down.
Power Lumbar The driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support switches are located on the outboard sides of the seats. Use the power seat controls first to get the proper position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment.
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel Your vehicle is equipped with the memory package. The controls for these features are located on the driver’s seat, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating positions. Use the following steps to program each button: 1.
Two personalized exit positions can be set by first recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2), then positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired exit positions and then pressing and holding the exit button until two beeps are heard.
{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away.
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 15.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 16.
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-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 pull the belt across you more slowly.
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 would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You 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 there, not at the pelvic bones.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { CAUTION: You 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.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
To unlatch the belt, 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.
Passenger Position To learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 18 . The passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but.
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
{ CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.
{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck.
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
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.
Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint? 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.
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Some child restraints have a LATCH system. As part of the LATCH system, your child restraint may have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. In addition, your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
CAUTION: (Continued) no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 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.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver, a frontal airbag for the passenger, a side impact airbag for the driver, and a side impact airbag for the passenger. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts.
{ CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes.
{ CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
{ CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In an impact of suff icient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the airbag. The inflator, the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules.
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you will need some new parts for the airbag system.
The passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the passenger’s seat and safety belt.
CAUTION: (Continued) rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat, always move the passenger’s seat as far back as it will go.
The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the passenger’s seat.
{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of an airbag.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle.
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
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Keys .............................................................. 65 Keyless Access System .............................. 67 Keyless Access System Operation .............. 68 Doors and Locks .......................................... 7 3 Door Locks .
Storage Areas ............................................. 12 1 Glove Box ................................................. 12 1 Cupholder(s) .............................................. 12 2 Center Console Storage Area .................... 12 2 Map Pocket .
Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is dangerous, but it is even more dangerous if the keyless access transmitter is also left in the vehicle. 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.
This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, can be used for the glove box and the trunk, if vehicle power is lost. See Trunk on page 77 for more information. To remove the key, press the button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter, and pull the key out.
Keyless Access System Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the following: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
K (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. The indicator light on the door will flash twice. Press the button twice within 10 seconds to unlock both doors.
5. Turn the key five times within five seconds. 6. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display READY FOR FOB #X. X can be 2 ,3o r4 . 7. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the right.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located on the lower rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Trunk on page 77 for more information on the key cylinder. 4. Open the trunk. 5. Turn the key five times within five seconds.
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your keyless access transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
From the inside, use the power door lock buttons located at the top of the door panel near the window. See Power Door Locks on page 75 for more information. To open a door from the inside, press the button in front of the door handle and push the door open.
If you are outside the vehicle, there is a door release tab in the trunk. The tab is located behind a panel on the driver’s side of the trunk. Pull the handle to unlock and unlatch the driver’s door. See Trunk on page 77 for information on opening the trunk during a loss of power.
When the unlock portion of the button is pressed and the door is closed, a beep will sound and the light will flash twice. When the button is pressed and the door is open, a beep will sound and the light will flash.
Lockout Protection Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver’s door when both doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver’s door is opened, a reminder chime will sound continuously.
Trunk Lock Release { CAUTION: Moving parts of the powered trunk lid can be dangerous. You or others could be injured. Keep yourself and others away from the trunk lid and its mechanism while it is closing. The trunk lock release button is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
To stop the trunk lid while it is closing, do one of the following: • Press the trunk lock release button located on the instrument panel. • Use the vehicle key. • Squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the rear of the trunk lid. • Press the button with the trunk symbol on the keyless access transmitter.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Power Windows The power window switches are located on each door near the armrest. Press the up or down arrows on the switches to raise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off.
Express-Up Window This feature is on both power windows. Press the up arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-up feature. If you want to stop the window as it is raising, press the switch again.
Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. Sun Visors Notice: Raising or lowering the retractable hardtop with the visor or the visor vanity mirror cover up, may cause damage to the visor or mirror cover.
Arming the System Use one of the three following items listed here to arm the system: • Press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. • Open the door. Lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should flash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close the door.
Testing the Alarm Do the following to test the system: 1. Make sure the trunk lid is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver’s door. 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the floor.
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Ignition Positions Your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The shifter must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to start the engine and the keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition to work.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if a door is opened.
To start you vehicle, do the following: 1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel. If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle or if there is something causing interference with it, the DIC will display NO FOB DETECTED.
Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down.
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you starting the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 100 .
DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (56km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
The Sport Automatic Mode is selected by moving the shift lever into the DSC area without shifting towards the +(plus) or − (minus) symbols. While in the Sport Automatic Mode, the transmission computer determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner.
Not all manual downshift requests will be allowed by the transmission. To prevent excessive engine RPMs, each gear has a maximum vehicle speed associated with it.
Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on the yellow tab. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service.
Shifting Into Park (P) { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it diff icult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 102 .
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar ® Your vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. The mirror also contains OnStar ® controls. For more information about OnStar ® , see OnStar ® System on page 107 . O (On/Off): This button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is for the automatic dimming functions.
Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located is on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch, located below the four-way control pad, to the left or the right to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The passenger’s side mirror is also capable of performing the curb view assist feature. This feature will cause the mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking.
OnStar ® System OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar ® Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location.
Available Services with Safe & Sound ® Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) (If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roa.
OnStar ® Virtual Advisor OnStar ® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar ® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traff ic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics.
OnStar ® service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar ® has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area.
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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Do not use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter.
Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code.
4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order from left to right, and within two and one-half minutes, enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System. Push one button for each switch as follows: • Left button = “on” switch position.
Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used.
3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves.
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below.
Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds.
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button.
Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1.
Cupholder(s) The cupholders are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically. Center Console Storage Area There is a center console storage area located between the seats.
Rear Storage Area There is a cargo divider located in the trunk to keep cargo from getting in the way of the retractable hardtop. The cargo divider must be in place for the top to move. To install the cargo divider, snap the bottom of the divider onto the snaps (B) located on the floor of the trunk.
Retractable Hardtop The following procedures explain the proper operation of the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtop will not operate if the valet lockout switch is on. If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised multiple times, the engine should be running while doing so to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery.
5. Push and hold the bottom of the retractable hardtop button located on the console behind the shifter lever. The windows will automatically lower and the top will automatically lower into the storage area. A chime will sound when the top has lowered completely.
5. Push and hold the top of the retractable hardtop button located behind the shift lever. The windows will automatically lower and the top will raise. A chime will sound when the top has raised completely. After the top is fully raised, release the retractable hardtop button.
4. Remove the wrench located inside the passenger’s side storage compartment. 5. Find the hydraulic pump under the carpet on the rear driver’s side of the trunk.
7. Move the rear tonneau rearward and up to the stored position. Pull from the center of the tonneau to keep pressure even. The rubber bumper on each corner will fit against the underside of the trunk decklid. 8. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link up until they stop to lock the linkage.
10. Remove the upright center storage compartment. Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage area in place. 11. Reach behind the square hole and push the front tonneau over-center link up. The front tonneau should pull up easily. If it does not, push the over-center link up more.
12. Manually move the front tonneau to the open position. Once the front tonneau is open, fold the side wings in by gently pressing them in. Do not force the wings. If they are hard to move, make sure the front tonneau is open all the way. 13. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the top to remove the headliner plug.
15. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out of the stored position. 16. Hold the top in the front and the rear and lift the top until it is almost closed. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the rear of the top and the rear window.
17. Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position. 18. While sitting in the driver’s seat, pull down on the rear of the top.
19. While holding the rear of the top down, insert the wrench into the bolt in the plug opening in the headliner. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until it stops to fully open the latch jaws around the pins. 20. Pull down on the roof with the latch turned open.
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Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 1 3 8 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 14 0 Other Warning Devices ............................. 1 40 Horn .......................................................... 14 0 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column .
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 18 9 Charging System Light .............................. 1 9 1 Voltmeter Gage ......................................... 192 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 1 9 2 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .
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Instrument Panel Overview XLR shown, XLR-V similar 138.
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel Brightness Controls. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 171 or Instrument Panel Brightness on page 170 . B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.
P. Retractable Hardtop Button. See Retractable Hardtop on page 124 . Q. Cupholders. See Cupholder(s) on page 122 . R. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 178 . S. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control System on page 178 .
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column The power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To 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.
• Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 143 . • I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 147 . • P Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 164 . Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever rearward.
Windshield Wipers Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed.
Rainsense™ Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense™ wipers. The moisture sensor for this feature is mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield.
When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically. If it is dark, they will remain on. See “Wiper-Activated Headlamps” under Exterior Lamps on page 164 for more information. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor.
Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruise control. 9 (Off): This position turns the system off. R (On): This position turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): This position makes the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T (Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed.
Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle’s speed down.
Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traff ic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control.
{ CAUTION: • On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads.
9 (Off): This position turns the system of f. R (On): This position turns the system on. S (Resume/Increase): Push the switch to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active.
3. Get up to the speed you want. 4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower than your vehicle.
Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed. Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control Press in the set/decrease button on the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (1 second to 2 seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back you will follow.
Alerting the Driver The alert symbol will flash on the HUD and a warning beep will sound when driver action is required. Driver action is required when: • Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply suff icient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbol will only appear on the HUD when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects { CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects.
Passing a Vehicle If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While your foot is on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes.
When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD. Adaptive Cruise Control may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
Highway Exit Ramps { CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp.
Using Adaptive Cruise Control on Hills How well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hills depends on your speed, vehicle load, traff ic conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. The lens is located on the driver’s side of the front fascia. Clean the surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened cloth.
O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the band to this position sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode.
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds and the multifunction lever is in the AUTO position.
When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control.
During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 170 for more information. You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside.
Instrument Panel Brightness The button for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. + ! - (Brightness): Press this button to change the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Press the DIMMER button until PANEL DIMMING appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the button for that lamp.
The HUD consists of the following information: • Speedometer • Turn Signal Indicators • High-Beam Indicator Symbol • Tap-Up/Tap-Down Transmission Feature • Check Gages Icon • Adaptive Crui.
The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. + ! - (Brightness): This button is used to adjust the brightness of the HUD and the instrument panel cluster. DIMMER: This button is used to select the HUD or the instrument panel cluster to adjust the brightness.
As light shines out from the HUD, it is possible for light to shine back in. In rare occurrences, when the sun is at a specific angle and position, the sun’s rays can shine back into the HUD. When this occurs, the display device within the HUD will be temporarily illuminated.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) 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. { CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision.
How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system comes on, the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you know that the system is working.
As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically.
Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor and the fan speed. AUTO will appear on the display.
Manual Operation w PWR x (Power/Temperature): Press the PWR button on the left side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle.
A/C OFF (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn off the air conditioning compressor. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The compressor cannot be turned off in either the defrost or floor/defog mode. ( (Heated/Cooled Seat): Press this button to turn the feature on.
There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. The outside temperature will be displayed in the navigation system only when the engine is running.
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel to open or close the outlets. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.
Warning 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. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. Use the Driver Information Center (DIC) controls to switch between mph and km/h. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 204 for more information.
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows a deployed airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbags are off.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s airbags. See Passenger Sensing System on page 53 for more on this, including important safety information.
Voltmeter Gage When the vehicle is in accessory mode, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system.
If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light This light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If you turn off the StabiliTrak ® system, by pressing the front part of the button on the console for five seconds, the TCS light will come on, a chime will sound and the TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF message will be displayed in the DIC. The TCS will also be turned off.
Tire Pressure Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. A LOW TIRE PRESS DIC message will accompany the light, see Other Messages on page 219 for more information.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 366 . Poor fuel quality will cause the engine not to run as eff iciently as designed.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down.
{ CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the headlamps are on. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 143 . Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on.
Here are five things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads the full symbol. • It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads.
DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, near the air outlets.
RANGE xxx MI: This feature shows about how many miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without refilling your fuel tank. Once the range drops below 40 miles (64 km) remaining, the display will show LOW. If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low.
FRONT Lxx Rxx PSI: This feature shows the tire pressure for the front left and right tires. REAR Lxx Rxx PSI: This feature shows the tire pressure for the rear left and right tires. OIL LIFE: This feature shows the estimated oil life remaining. See Oil Life Indicator on page 224 for more information.
BUCKLE PASSENGER This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s safety belt. This message displays and a chime sounds when the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion.
CLEAN RADAR CRUISE If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray.
ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM If this message displays, the control system has determined that continued operation at the existing engine speed may lead to engine overheating. Lower the engine speed by upshifting the transmission or drive at a lower speed.
LEFT DOOR AJAR This message displays anytime the engine is running, the transmission is not in PARK (P), and the driver’s door is open or ajar. A chime sounds when the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). LOW BRAKE FLUID This message displays if the engine is running to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low.
LOW VOLTAGE This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message displays immediately after starting, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving, but may take a few hours to do so.
NO FOB DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed.
NO FOB, OFF OR RUN? This message displays when a keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed.
SERVICE A/C This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning eff iciency.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM This message displays when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. This message will also be displayed when the cluster is not getting fuel information from the PCM.
SHIFT TO PARK This message displays if the vehicle is not in PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. The vehicle will be in accessory mode. Once the shift lever is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will turn off. STABILITRAK ACTIVE You may see this message on the DIC.
SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning comes on in about 30 minutes.
TRAC (Traction) SYSTEM ACTIVE This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message stays on for a few seconds after the TCS stops limited wheel spin.
Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button. • ACCESSORY MODE ON • CHANGE OIL SOON (See Engine Oil on page 377 and Engine Oil Life System on page 380 .
DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers.
Auto Recall This feature allows the steering column, outside mirrors and the driver’s seat to automatically move to the current driver’s set position when the engine starts. The DIC will display AUTO RECALL OFF or AUTO RECALL ON. Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Flash at Unlock This feature activates the front and rear turn signals for two short flashes when the unlock or trunk button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. The DIC will display NO FLASH AT UNLOCK or FLASH AT UNLOCK.
A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle. You may temporarily disable the passive door locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door.
Auto Unlock This feature automatically unlocks either the driver’s door or both doors, depending on the setting, when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P). The DIC will display AUTO UNLOCK OFF, AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER, or AUTO UNLOCK BOTH. Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
The DIC may display a CHANGE OIL NOW message. If you see CHANGE OIL NOW, it means the oil life is gone. For more information, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 465 and Engine Oil on page 377 . When the oil is changed, you will need to reset the system.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: g (Voice Recognition): Your vehicle has the Navigation System. Press this button to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information.
+ u − (Volume): Press this button to increase or to decrease the volume. + 1-6 − (Preset Stations): Press this button to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
Care of the CD Player Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players because the lens of the CD optics can become contaminated by lubricants. Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antennas are located under the decklid surface in the trunk compartment. The antennas are hidden from view and are not accessible.
Overview ..................................................... 23 2 Navigation System Overview ..................... 23 2 Getting Started .......................................... 23 4 Features and Controls ................................ 24 0 Using the Navigation System .
Overview Navigation System Overview 232.
A. BAND Key. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 285 . B. CD Key. See Navigation Audio System on page 285 or CD/DVD Player on page 305 . C. DVD Key. See “Playing a DVD” under CD/DVD Player on page 305 . D. TUNE/SEEK Key.
Getting Started Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See Defensive Driving on page 322 for more information.
{ CAUTION: Looking at the moving map on the navigation screen frequently or for too long while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on the road and avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen.
Setting Radio Station Presets To set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the audio source screen button (AM, FM1, FM2, etc.) and select the desired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped), or WX (weather) (if equipped)).
Setting the Search Area, Entering an Address and Point of Interest, Storing a Home Destination, and Using Your Home or Previous Destinations Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or Preset Destination, select the appropriate region that contains the final destination.
6. Press the Street screen button, then enter the street name using the alpha keypad on the screen. Do not enter directional information or street type, and use the space screen button between street or city names. For example, the street name N. Royal Oak Rd.
Storing a Home Destination 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps” under Maps on page 271 for more information. 3. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen button to proceed. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, press the ROUTE hard key.
Canceling Your Current Route Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final destination. To cancel the current route prior to arrival at the final destination, do the following: 1. Press the ROUTE hard key. 2. Press the Route Preference screen button.
DVD: Press the DVD key to play a DVD. The DVD screen will be displayed. See CD/DVD Player on page 305 . y TUNE/SEEK z : Press the TUNE/SEEK up or down arrows to go to the next or previous radio station and stay there. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 285 .
Alpha-Numeric Keypad Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when available to you, will be displayed on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keypad. The alpha keypad will be displayed when the system needs you to input a city or street name.
Setup Menu MENU: Press the MENU key located to the right of the navigation screen to access the SETUP MENU. The SETUP MENU allows you to adjust such things as map appearance, navigation settings, and voice guidance volume. Navigation Settings This menu allows you to change the following options for the navigation system.
System Configuration This feature allows you to reconfigure the navigation system. If you begin to drive your vehicle during this procedure, the system will not be able to adjust the position or direction of your vehicle.
Quick POI (Point of Interest) Selection This menu allows you to choose a point of interest (POI), such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. to be displayed on the map screen. You can also set a destination to a specific POI. Setting the Quick POI Menu To set the Quick POI list displayed on the map screen, do the following: 1.
Removing Quick POI Icons To remove POI icons from the map screen, do the following: 1. Touch the map screen once. 2. Touch the POI OFF screen button. The current POI icons will be removed from the map screen. Setting a Destination Using Quick POI This feature will allow you to choose a POI as your destination.
Guidance Appearance This menu allows you to set the guidance appearance screen options. This screen is displayed on the map while on a planned route. The current settings will appear as light blue. Split Map: Select this feature to display the guidance screen on the map at all times.
Map Appearance This menu allows you to set the map appearance screen options. The current setting will appear as light blue. 2D: Select this feature to display the map as a two-dimensional view. 3D: Select this feature to display the map as a three-dimensional view.
Voice Guidance Volume Settings This feature allows you to set the voice prompt volume level or to turn voice prompts on or off. Set the voice prompt volume level by touching the numbered buttons to increase or decrease the volume level. You may also choose to turn the voice prompts off.
Edit Memory Point This feature allows you to store, delete, and edit memory points. Touch the Edit Memory Point screen button from the PLAN ROUTE menu to access the EDIT MEMORY POINT screen. You can store memory points in four different categories, personal, business, entertainment, and marked point.
Editing Memory Points This feature allows you to edit the contents stored in memory. The following options are available: Icon Editing of a Memory Point Each memory point is displayed with a default icon. To edit an icon, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point.
Adjusting a Memory Point To relocate a memory point’s location, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the memory point you want to edit. 3. Touch POSITION. A map screen with the position of this memory point will appear.
Deleting All Memory Points To delete all of the memory points in a category, do the following: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch EDIT MEMORY POINT. 3. Select the desired category. 4. Touch the DELETE ALL screen button. A confirmation window will appear.
Previous Destination Memory Each time you select Start from the map screen, that destination will be stored as a memory point under PREVIOUS DESTINATION.
Adding a Waypoint To add a waypoint to your route, do the following: 1. Touch Add Waypoint. 2. Enter a destination. See Enter Destination on page 259 . A map will appear showing the location of the waypoint. 3. Touch Enter to add your waypoint. 4. Touch the ADD screen button to insert the waypoint in the desired order.
Delete All: Touch Delete All to delete all of the waypoints and the final destination. A confirmation window will appear. Touch YES to delete all waypoints or NO to return to the previous screen. Change: Touch Change to change the final destination.
Edit Avoid Point/Area From this menu you can register, edit, and delete an area to be avoided while planning a route. These areas can also be saved so the system can automatically avoid them when planning a route. To access the AVOID POINT/AREA menu, do the following: 1.
Editing an Avoid Point/Area To edit an avoid point/area, do the following: 1. Touch Edit Avoid Point/Area. A list of avoided points will appear. 2. Select the avoided point/area you want to change. A map of the avoided area will appear. 3. Use REDUCE or ENLARGE to edit the avoided point.
Enter Destination The DESTINATION menu will give you several ways to plan a route. Touch the Enter Destination screen button from the PLAN ROUTE menu to display the DESTINATION menu. For destination entry methods listed on the second page of the DESTINATION menu, touch the Next Page arrow.
Easy Planning Route With this destination entry method, you can select a destination using the scroll symbol on the map screen. See Maps on page 271 . To use this destination entry method, do the following: 1. Press the MAP key. 2. Touch the map screen twice for the scroll symbol to appear.
Address This destination entry method allows you to input an address by providing the system with a house number, street name, and city. Select Street to begin entering the desired address. To use this destination entry method, do the following: 1. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad.
All Points of Interest This destination entry method allows you to choose a destination from the point of interest (POI) list. Selecting All Points Of Interest from the DESTINATION menu will bring up the alpha keypad. While inputting a POI or city name, the List option will become available.
The system will list all POIs available. You can sort by name using NAME SORT or touch DIST SORT to list POIs by distance from your current location. Select a location from the list. The system will show the selected POI on the map. If available, a pop-up window will be displayed.
To select a destination using this entry method, do the following: 1. Touch the Memory Points symbol. 2. Select a category. 3. Select a destination. Use the arrows to scroll through the memory points. They can be sorted by date, name, distance, and icon.
Previous Starting Point This destination entry method allows you to select the last start point as your destination. To select the previous start point as your destination, do the following: 1. Touch Previous Destination. 2. Touch the Previous starting point screen button.
Set by Map This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by using the scroll symbol. To use this feature, do the following: 1. Touch the Set By Map symbol. Current vehicle position will be shown on the map screen. 2. Use the scroll symbol to select the desired destination.
To enter a freeway name, do the following: 1. Touch the Freeway Entrance/Exit symbol. 2. Enter the freeway name using the alpha key pad. Freeways sometimes have a name and a number associated with them which you may need to refer to when entering freeway information.
Intersection This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by inputting the intersecting roads you wish to travel to. To enter an intersection, do the following: 1. Touch the Intersection symbol. 2. Using the alpha keypad, enter the name of the first street in the intersection.
Route Preference To change your planning options, use the following instructions. 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch Route Preference. The following options will be available from the ROUTE PREFERENCE menu: Detour This feature allows you to choose a distance in miles/kilometers to detour.
Route Setting This feature allows you to display and change the planning methods used each time you plan a route. With planning method options, you are able to select the fastest route based on time o.
Display Whole Route This feature allows you to display your entire planned route. Total mileage and time to destination for the planned route will be displayed on the map screen. Touch Return to go back to the previous menu. Calculate Route This feature allows you to begin route calculation for the selected destination.
4. Load the map DVD into the slot by inserting it partway. The system will pull it in. 5. Press and release the TILT key to close the faceplate. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) with the system’s faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close automatically.
Setting the Search Area To determine or change the system’s search area, do the following: 1. Press the ROUTE key. 2. Touch the Enter Destination screen button. 3. Touch Change under the Search Area heading. The system will display a map with each region represented.
Map Adjustments The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map. The map will scroll automatically based on the direction you are traveling. Map Scales To view a larger or smaller scale of the map, touch the map scale arrows. You may also adjust the scale of the map by touching the scale on the bar.
Symbols The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and heading direction of your vehicle on the map. This symbol will appear on the map to show your destination after a route has been planned.
This symbol indicates the distance and estimated travel time to your final destination. The Estimated Travel Time feature must be on for estimated travel time to be displayed. This symbol indicates the distance to your final destination in a straight line.
This symbol will appear when the navigation system is unable to receive the GPS signal. See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 281 for more information. When a point of interest (POI) or street address name is too long to be displayed, an arrow will appear.
With these options, you can do the following: Dest (Destination) Map: This option allows you to view the final destination location. The destination’s name or address will be displayed on the map screen. Touch Return when finished. Whole: This option allows you to view the entire planned route.
Turn List: This option allows you to view a step-by-step listing of upcoming street names, the distance that you will travel on the road, and turns you will need to make during your planned route. After touching Turn List, the system may take some time to create the list.
Traveling Across Regions If you plan to drive across several states, you may have to change the selected region to represent the area you are traveling to. There are two ways you can plan a destination when traveling across regions. The following method is suggested and provides the most route guidance and map display functions: 1.
OnStar ® System When using the OnStar ® system, the audio system will be muted and the navigation voice prompts will be disabled during the call. The volume of the OnStar ® call can be adjusted by using the steering wheel volume controls. See OnStar ® System on page 107 for more information.
Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The road system has changed. • The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as in sand, gravel, and/or snow.
Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions: • You have not turned onto the road indicated. • Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn.
Ordering Map DVDs You will receive two free DVD map disc updates with the purchase of your new vehicle. Updates are necessary to make sure that your vehicle’s navigation system has the most accurate information available about streets/roads, points of interest, and business locations.
Navigation Audio System Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Preset Selection: Here you can program the audio system’s presets to recall your home settings by touching HOME. You can also recall the presets you use when traveling to another area by touching AWAY. See “Preset Station Menu” later in this section for more information on how to store preset stations.
This feature is most effective at lower volume settings where background noise can affect how well you hear the music being played through your vehicle’s audio system. At higher volume settings, where the music is much louder than the background noise, there may be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot ® .
GPS TIME: The current GPS time will be displayed to the right of this screen button. Touch GPS TIME to set the navigation system time to match current GPS time. If the seconds for the present minute are greater than thirty when GPS TIME is selected, the clock will round up to the next minute.
AUTO: This setting automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen depending on exterior lighting conditions. DAY: This setting leaves the screen in day mode. Day mode is best suited for daylight conditions. NIGHT: This setting leaves the screen in night mode.
Finding a Station Press the BAND key to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, XM2, or WX, if equipped. Touch the desired audio source to select it. Preset Station Menu Up to 36 stations, 6 AM, 6 FM 1, 6 FM 2, 6 XM 1, 6 XM 2, and 6 WX, if equipped, can be programmed for home and for away.
SCAN: To scan stations, touch SCAN. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Touch SCAN again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, touch and hold SCAN for two seconds. It will only scan the audio source it is in, with the exception of FM 1 and FM 2, which will both be scanned if in that source.
To adjust sound settings, do the following: 1. Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) signs to adjust treble, mid-range, and bass. 2. Touch the L for left or R for right to adjust the balance of the speakers. 3. Touch the F for front or R for rear to adjust the fade of the speakers.
Adjusting the Speakers DSP (Digital Signal Processing): The DSP feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences. DSP can be used while listening to the audio system or the CD player. The audio system can store separate DSP settings for each source and preset station, except WX, which is always set to TALK.
Radio Data Systems (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
If you are tuned to a station broadcasting RDS information, the station’s Program Service (PS) and Program Type (PTY) will replace the station’s frequency on the status line at the top of the display. After about five seconds, if available, the PTY will be replaced on the display by the station’s PTY name.
When a traff ic announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station, you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If the audio system tunes to a related network station for a traff ic announcement, it will return to the original station when the announcement is finished.
PTY (Program Type) Presets: The six presets let you return to your favorite PTYs. These presets have factory PTY preset stations. See “RDS Program Type (PTY) Selections” later in this section. You can set up to 12 PTYs, 6 FM 1 and 6 FM2. To save a PTY preset, do the following: 1.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada. XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s programming.
XL (Explicit Language Channels): XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling; in the U.S. 1-800-852-XMXM (9696) or in Canada 1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required.
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Not Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the category you selected. Your system is working properly. No Information No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
Six-Disc CD Changer With the compact disc changer, you can play up to six normal size discs continuously. When the radio is turned on, the changer will begin checking for discs. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded.
The following features are also available from this screen: • LOAD • EJECT • SCAN THE DISCS or SCAN THE TRACKS • and RANDOM ALL or RANDOM DISC. The numbered buttons (1 through 6) represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer. If there are only two CDs loaded, buttons 1 and 2 will only be available to choose from.
j (Pause): Touch this button to pause CD play. Touch it again to resume play or touch the play button. RANDOM ALL: Touch this button to hear the tracks on all of the discs in the CD changer in random, rather than sequential, order. Press the TUNE/SEEK hard key while RANDOM ALL is on to randomly seek within that disc.
CD Changer Errors CDX ERROR could be displayed for the following: • The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. • The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or not loaded label side up. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
5. Insert the music CD into the slot. The system will pull the CD into the player. 6. Press and release the TILT hard key to close the faceplate. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) with the system’s faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close automatically.
r (Play): Touch this button to begin playing a CD. RANDOM: Touch this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order on the disc. Touch RANDOM again to turn off random mode. SCAN TRACKS: Touch this button to hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
To remove the navigation map DVD and load a video DVD, use the following steps: 1. With the vehicle in PARK (P) and the vehicle running, press the TILT hard key until a beep is heard. The faceplate of the system will open. 2. If a map DVD or a music CD is loaded, the system will automatically eject it.
DVD Menu Options To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing, touch anywhere on the screen and the menu will appear. IMAGE: Touch this button to either start playing a DVD or to remove the DVD menu screen. AUDIO PROGRAM: Touch this button to change the audio language heard.
TITLE: Touch this button to display the title of the DVD. Depending on the type of DVD you are using, this button may or may not be available. If TITLE is available, this button will allow you to navigate through chapters or the DVD features.
SEARCH: Touch this button to search to a certain scene on the DVD. Depending on the type of DVD you are using, this button may or may not be available. r (Rewind): Touch this button to rewind through a scene during playback. r (Resume): Touch this button to resume playing a DVD.
To select HOME and AWAY preset stations, do the following: 1. With the audio system on, touch the Audio hard key and turn the audio system off. 2. Touch the HOME or AWAY button from the main audio screen. The next time the audio system is turned on, the system will recall the last active preset selection.
You can end voice recognition by not speaking any commands. After about five seconds of silence, the system will automatically cancel voice recognition. At times, the system may not understand a spoken command. If this happens, try saying the command again.
Radio Commands Radio: This command will change the audio system to the next radio audio source. AM: This command will change the audio system to the AM audio source. FM1: This command will change the audio system to the FM1 audio source. FM2: This command will change the audio system to the FM2 audio source.
Screen Commands Screen Day Mode, Day Mode On: These commands will adjust the system’s screen setting to the day mode. Screen Night Mode, Night Mode On: These commands will adjust the system’s screen setting to the night mode. Screen Auto Mode, Auto Mode On: These commands will adjust the system’s screen setting to auto mode.
Map Direction, Change Map Direction: These commands will cause the system to change the vehicle’s direction from North Up to Heading Up or Heading Up to North Up on the map screen if the map scale is set to 2 miles (4 km) or less.
Arrow Guidance, Arrow Guide, Change To Arrow Guidance, Change To Arrow Guide: These commands will cause the system to change to Arrow Guidance screen view in the Guidance Menu if a destination has been set.
Point of Interest (POI) Commands The following commands will cause the system to display icons if they are available on the map screen when the map scale is set to a half mile (eight-tenths km) or less. Restaurant, I’m Hungry: These commands will cause the system to display restaurant POI icons.
Rental Car Agency: This command will cause the system to display rental car POI icons. Automobile Club, Triple A: These commands will cause the system to display auto club POI icons. Auto Service And Maintenance, Auto Service, Maintenance: These commands will cause the system to display auto service POI icons.
Court House: This command will cause the system to display court house POI icons. Train Station: This command will cause the system to display train station POI icons. Airport: This command will cause the system to display airport POI icons. Bus Station: This command will cause the system to display bus station POI icons.
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ............................................ 3 2 2 Defensive Driving ...................................... 32 2 Drunken Driving ........................................ 32 3 Control of a Vehicle ..............
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle 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: They Are for Everyone on page 13 .
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year.
According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.
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.
Control of a Vehicle You 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.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traff ic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Remember: ABS does not 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 will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
This warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 194 . When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Magnetic Ride Control Magnetic Ride Control automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system. The controller receives input from various sensors to determine the proper system response.
The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will come on when the system is operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 for more information. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. The instrument panel cluster light will come on and a chime will sound to let you know if there is a problem with the system.
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds.
If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while the front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. Of f-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving.
So here are some tips for passing: • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. • Watch for traff ic signs, pavement markings, and lines.
• Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. • Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively.
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traff ic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water 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 your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traff ic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traff ic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going.
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 traff ic and keep to the right.
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.
• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? • Weather Forecasts: .
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Driving On Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful.
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 327 .
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. { CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close 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.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around the front wheels. You should turn the traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 329 . Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With the driver’s door open, you will find the label attached below the door latch.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 400 lbs (181 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 100 lbs (45 kg) Item De.
Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
{ CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the rear area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
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Service ........................................................ 36 3 Accessories and Modifications ................... 36 3 California Proposition 65 Warning .............. 364 Doing Your Own Service Work .................. 36 4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 42 8 Buying New Tires ...................................... 42 8 Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 43 0 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 431 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 58 . You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 4.6L V8 engine (VIN Code A), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 o.
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier.
Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
An alternate fuel door release is located inside the trunk behind a panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the handle to release the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
The CHECK GAS CAP message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant.
Checking Things Under the Hood { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the hood near the center of the vehicle.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 374.
A. Battery. See Battery on page 402 . B. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 184 . C. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 455 . D. Power Steering Fluid. See Power Steering Fluid on page 396 .
When you open the hood on the 4.4L V8 XLR-V engine, here is what you will see: 376.
A. Battery. See Battery on page 402 . B. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 184 . C. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 455 . D. Power Steering Fluid. See Power Steering Fluid on page 396 .
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 458 .
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.
Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 ® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE OIL NOW message in the DIC will come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 . Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters To inspect the air cleaner/filters, remove the filters from the vehicle and lightly shake the filters to release loose dust and dirt. If the filters remain caked with dirt, new filters are required. To inspect or replace the filters, do the following: 1.
5. Inspect or replace the filter. 6. Repeat the procedure for the second air cleaner/filter. Reverse the above procedure to reinstall the engine air cleaner filter housings. { CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 467 , and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 473 . Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL ® engine coolant.
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 374 .
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { CAUTION: You 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.
If Steam Is Coming From Your 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. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
A low coolant level should be indicated by a LOW COOLANT message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). If it is, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the FULL C.
{ CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
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.
Adding Washer Fluid The LOW WASHER FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the fluid is low. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 374 for reservoir location.
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 374 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above the MIN mark on the reservoir. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak.
Brake Wear Your 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.
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco ® replacement battery. For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual.
Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you.
Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
{ CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( − ) cable does not go to the dead battery.
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
What to Use To add lubricant when the level is low, use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. To completely refill after draining, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part No.
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. • The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall.
Headlamp Vertical Aiming To properly prepare the vehicle for vertical headlamp aiming see Headlamp Aiming on page 408 for more information. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim.
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm male hex. 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line.
Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your dealer. Windshield Replacement Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head-Up Display (HUD) system. If you ever have to get your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus.
Tires Your 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 GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle.
Low-Profile Tires (XLR-V) Notice: If your vehicle has P235/45R19 or P255/40R19 size tires, they are classified as low-profile tires. Low-profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires.
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The example below shows a typical passenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279.
DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards.
Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 354 . Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Some road hazards can damage a tire beyond repair. This damage could occur even before you have driven on the tire in a deflated condition. When a tire has been damaged, or if you have driven any distance on a run-flat tire, check with an authorized run-flat tire service center to determine whether the tire can be repaired or should be replaced.
Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right.
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold.
When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light, located in the instrument panel cluster, and at the same time the LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
TPMS Sensor Identification Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate your vehicle’s tires, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
When rotating P235/50R18 size tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label, see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 422 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 354 .
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is 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. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability. { CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 354 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Th.
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
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 replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts { CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
{ 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.
Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side.
1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). For more information, see Doing Your Own Service Work on page 364 .
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you are driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. See Tires on page 413 for additional information.
{ CAUTION: Special tools and procedures are required to service a run-flat tire. If these special tools and procedures are not used you or others could be injured and your vehicle could be damaged. Always be sure the proper tools and procedures, as described in the service manual, are used.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately.
• Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt.
Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather.
Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap.
Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 450 . Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it.
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 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.
Fuses Usage 4 Spare Fuse 5 Fuse Pull 6 Reverse Lamp 7 Starter/Crank 8 Parking Brake Solenoid A 9 Reverse Lamps 10 BTSI Solenoid, Column Lock 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 GMLAN Devices 14 Rear Park Aid, .
Fuses Usage 42 Driver’s Side Heated Seat 43 Not Used 44 Retractable Hardtop, Trunk Latch 45 Auxiliary Power 46 Cigar Lighter Relays Usage 47 Park Brake Hold 48 Park Brake Release 49 Not Used 50 Not Used 51 Not Used 52 Fuel Door Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located next to the engine on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Fuses Usage 1 Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Suspension Control, Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFS) 2 Horn 3 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Transmission Controls 4 Windshield Wipers 5 Stop/Bac.
Fuses Usage 30 Starter 31 Audio Amplifier 32 Not Used 33 Battery 1 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Not Used 54 Fuse Puller Relays Usage 34 Horn 35 Air Conditioning Compressor 36 Winds.
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 473 for more information.
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.4L V8 D Automatic 0.040 inches (1.02 mm) 4.6L V8 A Automatic 0.050 inches (1.27 mm) XLR-V Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 4.4L V8 (V-Series) 443 hp (330 kW) @ 6400 rpm 414 lb ft (561 N .
✍ NOTES 460.
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 46 2 Introduction ............................................... 46 2 Maintenance Requirements ........................ 46 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 462 Using the Maintenance Schedule .
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details.
Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
{ CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, see your GM Goodwrench ® dealer to have a qualified technician do the work.
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL NOW message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle.
Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE OIL NOW message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed.
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. • Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first).
Maintenance Footnotes (a) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (b) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(h) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (j) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. (k) Drain, flush, and refill intercooler system.
Intercooler Coolant Level Check (4.4L Supercharged Engine) Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 385 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary.
Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Intercooler System (4.4L V8 Supercharged engine) 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL ® Coolant. Hydraulic Brake System Delco ® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Windshield Washer GM Optikleen ® Washer Solvent.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Elements 4.4 L V8 Engine 10342024 A2945C 4.
Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.6L V8 Engine 4.4L V8 Engine 476.
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 462 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 470 can be added on the following record pages.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 478.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 479.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 480.
Customer Assistance and Information ....... 482 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 48 2 Online Owner Center ................................. 4 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 48 5 Customer Assistance Off ices .
Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your 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.
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 remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be found in one place.
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622).
Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-383.
Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service.
Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.
Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes.
A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty.
If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
• Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet.
A Accessories and Modifications ..................... 363 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 17 7 Adaptive Cruise Control ............................... 15 0 Adaptive Forward Lighting System ............... 16 7 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle .
Appearance Care (cont.) Weatherstrips ........................................... 4 45 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 44 7 Wood Panels ........................................... 44 5 Ashtray(s) .......................................
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 1 22 Chains, Tire ................................................. 4 35 Charging System Light ................................ 191 Check Engine Light ............................................ 1 9 6 Checking Things Under the Hood .
Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 4 8 2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 48 6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 49 7 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .
E Edit Avoid Point/Area ...................................... 25 7 Memory Point .......................................... 250 W aypoint .................................................. 25 4 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ......................
Fuel ............................................................ 36 5 Additives .................................................. 36 7 California Fuel .......................................... 36 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 37 1 Filling Y our T ank .
Heated Seats .................................................. 9 Heater ......................................................... 17 8 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 202 Highway Hypnosis ......................................
Light (cont.) Lights On Reminder ................................. 2 02 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 196 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 189 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 187 Security ...
Message DIC W arnings and Messages ................... 2 06 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar ® ................................................ 10 4 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ........... 10 5 Outside Convex Mirror ...............
P Paint, Damage ............................................ 44 9 Park Aid ...................................................... 1 75 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................... 99 Shifting Out of ..........................
Rear Storage Area ...................................... 12 3 Rearview Mirror , Automatic Dimming with OnStar ® ................................................... 10 4 Reclining Seatbacks, Power .......................... 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Service ........................................................ 36 3 Accessories and Modifications .................. 36 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Y our V ehicle ................................................. 36 5 California Proposition 65 W arning .
Tires (cont.) Cleaning .................................................. 44 9 Different Size ........................................... 43 0 If a T ire Goes Flat ................................... 44 0 Inflation - T ire Pressure ..................
V ehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 49 1 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) .......................................... 4 51 Service Parts Identification Label .............. 45 1 V ehicle Personalization DI C .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Cadillac XLR-V è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Cadillac XLR-V - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Cadillac XLR-V imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Cadillac XLR-V ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Cadillac XLR-V, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Cadillac XLR-V.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Cadillac XLR-V. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Cadillac XLR-V insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
