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Every 2000 Seville under warranty is backed with the following services: Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing 1-800-8.
i Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 25695352 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved 2000 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual.
ii Table of Contents Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruis.
iii Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Section 5 Table of Contents (cont'd) Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering D.
iv Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fus.
v Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & W reath and the name SEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
vii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickl y .
viii V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly .
ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTER Y ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COUL.
For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Premium Fuel Recommended Use unleaded gas only, 91 Octane or higher.
1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
1-3 Massaging Lumbar (If Equipped) Push or tap the lumbar control, where it is marked AUTO, located on the outboard side of each front seat, up for half a second to activate the massage feature. The massage cycle will run for 10 minutes and can be turned off by pushing the lumbar control down briefly .
1-4 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel (Option) The controls for these features are located on the driver ’ s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings.
1-5 Heated Seats (Option) This option is only available if your vehicle is equipped with the power lumbar control feature. The front seat controls are located in the center console. The rear seat controls are located on the rear door . (Note that only the outboard positions in the rear seats are heated.
1-6 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this.
1-7 Head Restraints The switches to move your head restraints are located on the outboard side of each front seat. Use this switch to move a front head restraint up or down. Lift up on the switch to move the head restraint up. Press down on the switch to move the head restraint down.
1-8 CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt pr operly . If you ar e in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. Y ou can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. Y ou can be seriously injured or killed.
1-9 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels.
1-10 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield .
1-1 1 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense.
1-12 Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
1-13 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are dif ferent rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.
1-14 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
1-15 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury .
1-16 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury .
1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.
1-19 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
1-20 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly .
1-21 CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal air bags for the driver and right fr ont passenger ar e designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the fr ont of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover , rear , side or low - speed frontal crashes.
1-22 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
1-23 How the Air Bag Systems W ork Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side.
1-24 The driver ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver ’ s seatback closest to the door . The right front passenger ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger ’ s seatback closest to the door .
1-25 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear .
1-26 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity , the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator , which inflates the air bag.
1-27 CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. T o avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
1-28 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger ’ s air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver’s and right fr ont passenger’ s seatback, the bag may not work properly .
1-29 Safety Belt Pretensioners Y our vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Y ou’ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger . They help the safety belts reduce a person’ s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something.
1-30 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly .
1-31 3. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
1-32 CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
1-33 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
1-34 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb.
1-35 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types.
1-36 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
1-37 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
1-38 A booster seat (F) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system.
1-39 CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
1-40 In order to get to one of these brackets, you’ll have to open the trim cover . When using a top strap - equipped child restraint in a rear outboard position, be sure to route the top strap under the head restraint. The top strap anchor for the center rear seating position is located at the top of the seat.
1-41 T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
1-42 4. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
1-43 CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
1-44 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
1-45 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
1-46 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
1-47 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen.
1-48 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you.
2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
2-3 Master Key V alet Key There is a master key that works in all of the lock cylinders (driver ’ s door, trunk, ignition and glove box). There is also a valet key which only operates the driver ’ s door and the ignition. Both the master and valet keys have a transponder embedded into the key for security and theft deterrence.
2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be danger ous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
2-5 Central Door Unlocking System When unlocking the driver ’ s door , you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder . Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door .
2-6 Rear Door Security Lock Y our vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. The locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door . T o Use One of These Locks 1.
2-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System W ith this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors, unlock the trunk, open the fuel door and turn on your vehicle’ s interior lamps from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the RKE transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
2-8 Operation When you press this button to unlock the driver ’ s door , the parking lamps on your vehicle will flash twice. (Y ou can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. For more information, see “V ehicle Programming and Personalization Features” in the Index.
2-9 NOTICE: When replacing the battery , use care not to touch any of the circuitry . Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter . 1. Use a coin (or a similar object) to pry open the transmitter . 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil (or a similar object) to remove the old battery .
2-10 Resynchronization Pressing the transmitter buttons numerous times (approximately 250 times) out of the vehicle’ s operating range may cause the transmitter not to work. Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons out of range will also cause the transmitter not to work.
2-1 1 T runk Lock Release The trunk lock release button is located on the left side of the instrument panel below the lamp controls. T o use this feature, your vehicle must be in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (if the ignition is on) and the V ALET lockout button must be in the OFF position.
2-12 T runk Lid Tie Down (If Equipped) CAUTION: Driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle.
2-13 Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
2-14 Theft - Deterrent System If the ignition is off and any door is open, the SECURITY light will flash, reminding you to arm the system. T o arm the system, do the following: 1. Open the door . 2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with the door open or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system.
2-15 T esting the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window , then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the RKE system and close the door .
2-16 P ASS - Key III Y our vehicle is equipped with the P ASS - Key III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft - deterrent system. P ASS - Key III is a passive theft - deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system.
2-17 If the engine does not start and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key . At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the engine still does not start with the other key , your vehicle needs service.
2-18 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
2-19 ACC: This position lets you use things like the radio, windshield wipers, power windows and sunroof (option) when the engine is off. Use ACC if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
2-20 Starting Y our Northstar V8 Engine 1. W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in ST AR T for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner .
2-21 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) A. Engine Oil Dipstick Location B. Engine Coolant Heater Cord C. T ransaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill Location In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up.
2-22 CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Y ou could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly gr ounded three - pr ong 11 0 - volt AC outlet.
2-23 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can r oll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
2-24 Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow , ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See “If Y ou’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
2-25 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however , it offers more power and lower fuel economy than OVERDRIVE (D). Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly , winding roads. When going down a steep hill.
2-26 Performance Shift Display (STS Only) When your vehicle detects a change in driving conditions, it will automatically initiate the appropriate performance shift mode. When this occurs, the gear display on the instrument panel cluster will change to indicate that the transmission has shifted to a different gear .
2-27 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 as shown by the arrow in the illustration. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service.
2-28 Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. W ith your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake.
2-29 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P).
2-30 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A)(Option) Ultrasonic rear parking assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier . The URP A display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window .
2-31 If the URP A system is not functioning properly , the display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also flash red when you are driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or if you have a bicycle or an object hanging out of your trunk.
2-32 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different.
2-33 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can r oll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
2-34 Express - Down Window This feature is on all power windows. Press the down arrow to the second position to activate the express - down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the control again. Rear Window Lockout Press the LOCK button down to disable the rear passenger ’ s window controls.
2-35 T ilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to bring the steering wheel close to you.
2-36 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever T urn and Lane Change Signals T o signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow located on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
2-37 Flash-T o-Pass This feature lets you use the high - beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to flash - to - pass. When you do: If the headlamps are either off or in the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the high - beam headlamps will turn on.
2-38 LO or HI: Move the lever up to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed. Move the lever higher to HI for steady wiping at a high speed. INT (DELA Y): Move the lever up to the INT position, then turn the INT ADJ band, which is located on the lever , to adjust the delay time.
2-39 The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity setting. The MIST and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function.
2-40 Cruise Control The cruise control lever is located on the lower right side of the steering column. W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This can help on long trips.
2-41 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. Y ou could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise contr ol switch off until you want to use cruise control.
2-42 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Move the cruise lever down to SET/CST and hold it there until you reach a desired lower speed, then release it. T o slow down in very small amounts, move the cruise lever to SET/CST briefly .
2-43 Exterior Lamps The control located on the left side of the instrument panel operates these lamp systems: Parking Lamps Headlamps T aillamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Fog Lamps (STS Only) Instrument Panel Lights Instrument panel backlighting will dim only when it is dark outside.
2-44 T o operate the wiper - activated headlamps, the T wilight Sentinel must be on. If the wiper - activated headlamps are on and the ignition key is turned to ACC, the wiper - activated headlamps will continue. When you turn the key to OFF or ACC, the wiper - activated headlamps will immediately turn off.
2-45 When the T wilight Sentinel switch is on and it’ s dark enough outside, the high - beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will turn off and normal low - beam headlamp operation will occur .
2-46 Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn. They provide more light for cornering. T wilight Sentinel This control is located below the exterior lamps control knob. It automatically turns the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.
2-47 Light Sensor The light sensor for the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the T wilight Sentinel is located on the driver ’ s side of the front defogger grille.
2-48 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness Contr ol W ith the parking lamps on, the instrument panel lighting automatically dims when it becomes dark outside and brightens when it becomes light outside.
2-49 Illuminated Entry The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the driver ’ s door switches and to the ignition key when a door is opened or if you press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter unlock button.
2-50 If the battery continues to discharge, even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs, the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm as they usually do and the fan blower may cut back to a lower speed.
2-51 The mirror also includes an eight - point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. When cleaning the mirror , use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner .
2-52 The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine. Compass V ariance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory .
2-53 Power Remote Control Mirr or (Heated) This feature is located on the driver ’ s door armrest. Move the L/R select switch located under the power mirror control to choose the left or right mirror . T o adjust the mirror , move the arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go.
2-54 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. This mirror does not have a dimming feature. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
2-55 Center Console Storage The center console comes with a storage tray , a storage compartment for CDs or tapes, a dual cupholder that unfolds, a coinholder , an optional phone and an armrest. The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest and unfolding it.
2-56 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option) The ashtrays and cigarette lighters may be ordered through your dealer . NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.
2-57 Sun V isors Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can be detached from the center mount and moved to the side. When moved to the side, the sun visor will also move forward and rearward. The sun visors are equipped with a storage flap that can be used for small items such as toll tickets.
2-58 OnStar System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications service. The following services are available through subscription with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day: Emergency Services .
2-59 Sunr oof (Option) There are two control switches to operate the sunroof -- one to open/close or express - open the sunroof and the other for vent open/close. The control switches work only when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
2-60 HomeLink T ransmitter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2-61 1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink T ransmitter until the indicator light begins to flash rapidly (after 20 seconds). Then release the buttons.
2-62 Operating the HomeLink T ransmitter Press and release the appropriate button on the HomeLink T ransmitter . The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. The HomeLink T ransmitter is disabled when the valet lock switch inside the glove box is activated.
2-63 3. Return to the HomeLink T ransmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the HomeLink T ransmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds.
2-64 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System.
2-65 The main components of the instrument panel are: 1. Air Outlets 2. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 3. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever 4. Instrument Panel Cluster 5. W indshield W iper/W asher Lever 6. Cruise Control Lever 7. Ignition Switch 8.
2-66 Instrument Panel Cluster Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically .
2-67 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
2-68 English/Metric Display Y ou can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button. Other readings such as temperature, fuel and trip odometer also go back and forth between English and metric. V ehicle Speed Limiter This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for .
2-69 W a rning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
2-70 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG (United States) or the air bag symbol (Canada). The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
2-71 Charging System Light This light goes on when you turn your key to ON or ST AR T . It goes off once you start your engine. That’ s a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong.
2-72 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully . If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
2-73 The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If there’ s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on.
2-74 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States Canada Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
2-75 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected.
2-76 Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition.
2-77 Oil Pressur e Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or ST AR T .
2-78 Fog Lamp Light (STS Only) This light will come on when the fog lamp button is pressed. For more information about the fog lamps, see “Fog Lamps” in the Index. Lights On Reminder Light United States Canada This telltale comes on whenever the parking lamps are on, so that you know your lights are on.
2-79 Driver Information Center (DIC) This display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’ s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages.
2-80 GAL FUEL USED (Reset): Press the INFO button to display the GAL FUEL USED on the DIC, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0.0 GAL FUEL USED is displayed. A VG MPH (Reset): This message shows the average speed you have traveled at since the last time you reset the value.
2-81 Most messages can be removed from the display by pressing the INFO or INFO RESET button while the message is being displayed. DIC messages can also be displayed in French, German, Spanish and Japanese. Contact your dealer to have the language display adjusted for your vehicle.
2-82 CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter Recommendations” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset.
2-83 DRIVER NO. X (1 OR 2) : This message will be displayed with the key in ON and while entering FEA TURE PROGRAMMING, but only if the vehicle is equipped with memory seats. The message will show which driver is activating the personalization feature.
2-84 HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’ s dark enough outside and the headlamps and T wilight Sentinel controls are off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the DIC. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still illuminated.
2-85 SER VICE ELECTRICAL SYS - 106: This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership. SER VICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears.
2-86 SER VICE SUSPENSION SYS - 84: This message is displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly . T o correct this problem, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership. SER VICE THEFT SYSTEM - 34: This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive Security System (P ASS - Key III).
2-87 TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed after the traction control has been turned off by the button on the center console. TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs the driver that the traction control system is available.
2-88 V ehicle Pr ogramming and Personalization Featur es (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, you can program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. If your vehicle does not have personalization, then some of the features on your vehicle have been programmed for all drivers.
2-89 Key in Recall (If Equipped) Enter FEA TURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions and then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN RECALL prompt appears on the DIC display . T o turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears.
2-90 Lights Flash at Lock Enter FEA TURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions and then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS FLASH A T LOCK prompt appears on the DIC display . T o turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears.
2-91 Doors Lock in Gear Enter FEA TURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions and then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR prompt appears. This feature will automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is shifted out of P ARK (P) and all the doors are closed.
2-92 Mirror T o Curb In Reverse (If Equipped) Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the MIRROR TO CURB IN REV prompts appears on the DIC display .
2-93 The electronic sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling, slow driving or when the engine is first stared after a short trip. T o ensure proper automatic climate control operation, the outside air temperature display may not update as quickly as expected.
2-94 Navigation (Option) Navigation Display and Controls This display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are eight “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen.
3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Climate Control Panel Y our vehicle is equipped with a dual - zone electronic climate control system. This system can automatically adjust and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning operation and air intake.
3-3 Passenger’ s Side T emperature Knob The right front passenger can control the temperature of air for both the front passenger and rear seat area. (The passenger ’ s and driver ’ s knob adjust from 60 F (16 C) to 90 F (32 C) independent of each other .
3-4 If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor outlets for a few seconds. This is normal. This is to remove hot air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will move through the air conditioning outlets.
3-5 A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. When you press the button, an A/C OFF message appears on the climate control panel’ s display . Press the button again and the air conditioner will return to automatic control.
3-6 Electronic Solar Sensor The sensor monitors the sun’ s solar radiation and is located near the end of the instrument panel near the windshield. The climate control panel uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort.
3-7 Defrosting and Defogging Use defrost (front) on cool and humid days to keep the windshield and side windows clear . This setting will remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you desire to have more air on your feet, turn the control to the defog mode.
3-8 V entilation System Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel.
3-9 V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better , reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
3-10 HV AC Steering Wheel Contr ols Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See “Audio Steering Wheel Controls” in the Index. TEMP: Press the up arrow on the control to increase the temperature and the down arrow to decrease temperature.
3-1 1 Audio Systems Y our audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
3-12 SOURCE: Press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play . A vailable loaded sources are shown on the display . If a source is being used, it will be underlined on the display .
3-13 Setting the T one TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS, TREBLE or MIDRANGE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, each preset and each source. LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) or minus ( - ) symbol on this button to select the desired level.
3-14 RW: Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly . The radio will play while the tape rewinds. Y ou may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in R W mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. FF: Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the tape.
3-15 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display , the disc will begin playing. Compact discs may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on.
3-16 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR/V OL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off.
3-17 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to select AM, FM1, FM2 or weather . TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed it has two positions. Press this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations.
3-18 Using RDS Mode Y our audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. When RDS is on, the radio can: seek only to stations with the types of pr.
3-19 REGION: Y ou can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent.
3-20 MSG (3): When RDS is on, if the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display . Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display , parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed.
3-21 3. T une in an RDS station with the PTY you desire. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds, the PTY you set will return.
3-22 LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) or minus ( - ) symbol on this button to select the desired level. T o save the tone settings for your presets, press and hold the numbered button for the desired preset for more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
3-23 Playing a Cassette T ape W ith the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on.
3-24 EJECT : Press the upward triangle button to the right of the cassette tape player to remove a tape. The radio will play . Eject may be activated with the radio off and/or the ignition of f. CLEAN T APE: If this message appears on the display , the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.
3-25 RW: Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. FF: Press and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed, it has two positions.
3-26 A VC: Y our system has a feature called Automatic V olume Control (A VC). W ith A VC, your audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, A VC automatically adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. T o use A VC, press and hold the TONE button until AUT O VOLUME CONTROL OFF appears on the display .
3-27 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds, the station you set will return.
3-28 If the radio is tuned to a station that is not broadcasting RDS information, the station’ s frequency will remain on the display . While RDS is on, the radio will search for a stronger station in the network when a station gets too weak for listening.
3-29 to the original station when the announcement is finished. If the cassette tape or MiniDisc player was being used, the tape or MiniDisc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped. Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button again to turn T A off.
3-30 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program T ypes (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. See “Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections” in the Index. Y ou can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2).
3-31 Setting the T one TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS, TREBLE or MIDRANGE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset (except weather band presets) and source.
3-32 Playing a Cassette T ape W ith the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on.
3-33 SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing. EJECT : Press the upward triangle button to the right of the cassette tape player to remove a tape. The radio will play . Eject may be activated with the radio off and/or the ignition of f.
3-34 RW: Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the MiniDisc. Release it to return to playing speed. FF: Press and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the MiniDisc. Release it to return to playing speed. TUNE SEEK: When this button is pressed, it has two positions.
3-35 A VC: Y our system has a feature called Automatic V olume Control (A VC). W ith A VC, your audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, A VC automatically adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. T o use A VC, press and hold the TONE button until AUT O VOLUME CONTROL OFF appears on the display .
3-36 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds, the station you set will return.
3-37 be the same or different. Press BAND to recall the frequency and program type displays. If the radio is tuned to a station that is not broadcasting RDS information, the station’ s frequency will remain on the display . While RDS is on, the radio will search for a stronger station in the network when a station gets too weak for listening.
3-38 When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station or a related network station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or MiniDisc is playing. If the radio tunes to a related network station for a traffic announcement, it will return to the original station when the announcement is finished.
3-39 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program T ypes (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. See “Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections” in the Index. Y ou can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2).
3-40 Setting the T one TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS, TREBLE or MIDRANGE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset (except weather band presets) and source.
3-41 Playing a Cassette T ape W ith the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on.
3-42 SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing. EJECT : Press the upward triangle button to the right of the cassette tape player to remove a tape. The radio will play . Eject may be activated with the radio off and/or the ignition off.
3-43 Use the network panel to configure your PDA to work with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Consult the information provided with your PDA and e - mail/browser applications for details. Y ou may need to contact your ISP for your Domain Name Service (DNS).
3-44 The Setup W izard will guide you through the steps to create an e - mail service. Y ou may need to contact your ISP for the information required to complete the setup. Receiving and Sending E-Mail Y our radio uses the cellular phone to connect to your ISP .
3-45 Programming for News/Information Updates Y our vehicle is delivered with the Communiport Infotainment radio programmable updates off. Y ou can program the radio to provide two daily updates. T o program the update times follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the INFO button for approximately two seconds.
3-46 While performing the information update, the radio will temporarily disable the RDS buttons. The RDS buttons will be enabled again once the update is completed. When the radio begins an update, the information contained in the radio’ s memory is cleared.
3-47 Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections PTY List Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adlt Hit Adult Hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any Any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-48 Navigation/Radio System (Option) Navigation/Radio Display and Contr ols The display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are eight “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen.
3-49 Console-Mounted CD Changer (Option) W ith the compact disc changer , you can play up to six discs continuously . Normal size discs may be played using the slots supplied in the magazine. Y ou must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc.
3-50 PUSHBUTT ONS: Press buttons one through six to select compact discs one through six. These pushbuttons represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer . RW: Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. FF: Press and hold this button to advance quickly through a track selection.
3-51 Compact Disc Changer Errors CD CHANGER 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 loaded label side down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
3-52 Theft-Deterrent Featur e THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Y our vehicle has a “built - in” theft - deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot be used in any other vehicle.
3-53 SEL: When listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow button to tune to the next or previous preset radio station. When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down arrow button can be used to SEEK forward and rearward through the tape.
3-54 T o help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly . NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player , CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want.
3-55 When using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. T o prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps.
3-56 Diversity Antenna System Y our AM - FM antennas are located in the front windshield and rear window . Be sure that the inside surfaces of the front windshield and rear window are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaces are damaged, they could interfere with radio reception.
4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.
4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.
4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness.
4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer .
4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator .
4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes.
4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
4-10 United States Canada This warning light will come on to let you know if there’ s a problem with your traction control system. See “T raction Control System W arning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
4-1 1 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. Magnasteer (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with GM Magnasteer , a system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds.
4-12 T ry to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. W ait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway . T o help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, gear selection is controlled.
4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy .
4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up.
4-16 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 .
4-17 Y ou can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
4-18 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
4-19 Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low . It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water ’ s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
4-20 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
4-21 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
4-22 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.
4-23 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever .
4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
4-25 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.
4-26 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful.
4-27 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index.
4-28 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
4-29 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
4-30 The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
4-31 If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
4-32 Y our vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “W eight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section.
4-33 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’ s tires. W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 3,790 lbs.
4-34 If you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
4-35 W ill you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index).
4-36 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector , lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
4-37 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer . The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
4-38 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 -.
5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning button is located in the center of the instrument panel, between the two air vents.
5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
5-4 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 - volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other .
5-5 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 6. Start by lifting and moving the red positive (+) remote terminal cover away from the relay center .
5-6 7. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part.
5-7 9. Don’t let the other end of the positive (+) cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 10. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal.
5-8 13. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 14. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. T ake care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
5-9 W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle can be towed with wheel - lift or car - carrier equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed.
5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
5-1 1 If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day . Stop after high - speed driving.
5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
5-13 A low coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center . If it is, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the fill mark at the forward edge of the surge tank, add a 50/50 mixt.
5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’ s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
5-16 1. Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one - quarter turn and then stop.
5-17 4. W ith the coolant surge tank pressure cap of f, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower .
5-18 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
5-19 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. (Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover .) 1. Lift the tire cover to gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment. T o do this: Press the area at the front of the handle so that the back edge raises.
5-20 2. Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack. 3. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and the spare tire from the trunk. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).
5-21 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare Tir e STS Wheel Shown 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
5-22 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding cutouts in the plastic molding. 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.
5-23 3. T urn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the car . 4. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head. 5. Put the compact spare near you. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise.
5-24 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Y our wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Place the spare on the wheel - mounting surface. 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
5-25 12. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. On the STS, screw on the wheel nut covers with your fingers, then tighten one - quarter turn with the wheel wrench. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
5-26 Storing the Flat Tir e and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
5-27 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
5-28 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty .
6-6 The fuel door release button is located on the left side of the instrument panel below the lamp controls. T o open the fuel door , press the fuel door release button upward. The vehicle must be in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the V ALET lockout button must be in the OFF position.
6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather .
6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
6-9 Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located below the front grille. Move the release lever to the left as you raise the hood.
6-10 When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid B. Power Steering Fluid C. Engine Oil Fill Location D. Engine Oil Dipstick Location E.
6-1 1 Underhood Lamp T urn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away .
6-12 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity , see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
6-14 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50.
6-15 The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner .
6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner is located next to the coolant surge tank on the driver ’ s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air cleaner filter: 1. W ith a screwdriver , loosen the air duct clamp, which is located at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct.
6-17 3. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. 4. Move the air cleaner lid out of the way . 5. T ake out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the air cleaner base. 6. Install a new air filter element. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the proper type.
6-18 Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly: 1. Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the bottom of the air cleaner base. 2. Close the cover and make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged. 3. Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow sensor .
6-19 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 mile.
6-20 T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 F (82 C to 93 C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 F (10 C). If it’ s colder than 50 F (10 C), you may have to drive longer .
6-21 4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . Replace the air cleaner/filter assembly .
6-22 How to Reset the T ransaxle Fluid Change Indicator After the transaxle fluid has been changed, display the TRANS FLUID LIFE message by pressing the INFO button. Then press and hold the INFO RESET button until the display shows “100.” This resets the transaxle fluid life index.
6-23 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
6-24 Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located on the driver’ s side of the engine. The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on the Driver Information Center , you will need to add coolant.
6-25 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the sur ge tank , but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
6-26 Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the fuse relay center on the passenger ’ s side of the engine. 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.
6-27 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
6-28 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
6-29 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear . When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
6-30 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
6-31 CAUTION: The CHANGE BRAKE P ADS message or the high - pitched warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When the CHANGE BRAKE P ADS message comes on and stays on, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn - out brake pads could result in costly brake r epair .
6-32 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts.
6-33 T o be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery , and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E).
6-34 Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Y ou or others could be injured.
6-35 4. T o replace the low - beam bulb, first remove the rubber housing cover on the rear of the lamp. 5. Then, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
6-36 6. Remove the headlamp bulb socket. 7. After removing the wiring harness connector from the headlamp bulb socket, replace the bulb assembly . Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp bulb assembly back into the headlamp housing.
6-37 Headlamp Aiming Y our vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been pre - set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on their scales.
6-38 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface.
6-39 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming T urn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. Headlamp V ertical Aiming 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the lamps.
6-40 4. T urn on the low beam headlamps and cover the lamp not being evaluated. The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall. 5. T urn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line. It is recommended to cover the lamp that is not being evaluated to better see the beam being aimed.
6-41 Front T urn Signal Lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard side of the headlamps. T o access, remove the headlamp, (see Steps 1, 2 and 3 under “Headlamps”). 2. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
6-42 5. Remove the three wing nuts that fasten the taillamp to the body . 6. Gently remove the taillamp from the body . The taillamp is on the bottom of the housing and the rear turn signal lamp is on the upper part of the housing. 7. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it.
6-43 Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in your Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information.
6-44 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Cadillac W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous.
6-45 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.
6-46 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t for get your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can’ t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
6-47 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire - Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
6-48 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall.
6-49 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
6-50 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
6-51 Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity , diameter , width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
6-52 T ire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only wher e legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tire s. Install them on the front tire s and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends secur ely fastened.
6-53 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Y our V ehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
6-54 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally . Do not use heat to dry . For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product.
6-55 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
6-56 Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical deter gents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely . Y ou can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer .
6-57 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome - Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
6-58 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets.
6-59 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
6-60 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
6-61 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty .
6-62 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse.
6-63 Minifuses Fuse Usage 1 ALDL 2 Accessory 3 W indshield W ipers 4 Not Used 5 Headlamp Low Beam Left 6 Headlamp Low Beam Right Fuse Usage 7 Instrument Panel 8 Powertrain Control Module Battery 9 Hea.
6-64 Micro Relays Relay Usage 27 Headlamp High Beam 28 Headlamp Low Beam 29 Fog Lamps 30 Daytime Running Lamps 31 Horn 32 Air Conditioner Clutch Mini Relays Relay Usage 33 Not Used 34 Accessory 35 Not.
6-65 Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) The rear BEC is located under the rear seat on the driver ’ s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the BEC.
6-66 Fuse Usage 6 Heated Seat Left Rear 7 Power T ilt and T elescoping Steering 8 Supplemental Inflation Restraint 9 Not Used 10 Lamps Park Right 1 1 Fuel T ank V entilation Solenoid 12 Ignition 1 13 .
6-67 Micro Relays Relay Usage 39 Fuel Pump 40 Parking Lamps 41 Ignition 1 42 Park Brake A 43 Park Brake B 44 Park Shift Interlock 45 Reverse Lamps 46 Retained Accessory Power for Sunroof 47 Rear HV AC.
6-68 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE: The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery’ s ground terminal and some r elay wires are exposed. T o help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be car eful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion.
6-69 CAUTION: (Continued) hasn’t been routed thr ough the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger . The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After r einstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are pr operly routed and ar e not twisted.
6-70 Horsepower SLS 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm STS 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm T orque SLS 300 (lb - ft) @ 4000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7- 7-1 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments.
7-3 When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer ’ s facility . That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. STEP THREE -- Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle.
7-4 Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to Cadillac’ s Customer Assistance Center . United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P .
7-5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.
7-6 Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1 1 12, 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .
7-7 T rip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period.
7-8 Courtesy T ransportation Cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles.
7-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts.
7-10 General Motors r eserves the right to unilaterally modify , change or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to r esolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described her ein at its sole discr etion.
7-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify T ransport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
7-12 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 2000 CADILLAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc.
7-13 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery .
An important point after buying a device GM 2000 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought GM 2000 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data GM 2000 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, GM 2000 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get GM 2000 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of GM 2000, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime GM 2000.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with GM 2000. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device GM 2000 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
