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Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of Warning messages found on vehicle could result in property or vehicle text. Symbols are shown along with labels and in this manual describe damage.
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more : Heated Steering Wheel information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals...
In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown, Metric Similar...
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In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 7. Power Assist Steps on 12. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 2-18 (If Equipped). page 6-1. 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-30 (If Equipped). Pedal Adjust Switch. See 13. Electric Parking Brake on page 9-39 (If Equipped).
In Brief 20. Steering Wheel Controls on Initial Drive page 5-2. Information Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver This section provides a brief Information Center (DIC) on overview about some of the page 5-27. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks : Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on. The doors will be vehicle locate. The turn signal To lock or unlock the doors from locked and the climate control lamps flash and the horn sound inside the vehicle: system may come on.
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In Brief Power Door Locks passenger doors and liftgate will lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry unlock. See Keyless Access (RKE) System Operation on Operation in Remote Keyless Entry page 2-3. (RKE) System Operation on Use the pull cup to lower and close page 2-3.
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In Brief If equipped, the front and rear To adjust the seat: To close, press on the bottom windows have an express-down of the liftgate next to the latch. Move the seat forward or feature. The front windows have an rearward by sliding the control To disable the power liftgate express-up feature.
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In Brief Press and hold the control up to Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-6.
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In Brief Move Feature Select (1) to Uplevel Seat Adjustment Massage display seat adjustments on the If equipped, the ignition must be on center stack. Press and release to use all uplevel seat features. or hold to scroll through features. Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature.
1-10 In Brief Massage On/Off (6) may be used See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Heated and Cooled Front for a limited amount of time with the Vehicle Personalization on Seats ignition in OFF. page 5-46. See Massage on page 3-9. Second Row Seats Memory Features The second row seatbacks can be...
In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Press to cool the driver or passenger seat. System See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-10. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints United States for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
1-12 In Brief The passenger airbag status Exterior Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors indicator will light on the overhead Power Mirrors console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-17. Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
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In Brief 1-13 See Rear Window Defogger under Throttle and Brake Pedal See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Dual Automatic Climate Control Pedal on page 9-19. Adjustment System on page 8-1. The vehicle may have a memory If equipped, the position of the function, which lets pedal settings Steering Wheel throttle and brake pedals can be...
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1-14 In Brief To change the dome lamp settings, must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY Exterior Lighting press the following: or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP). OFF: Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open. DOOR: The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened.
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In Brief 1-15 The windshield wipers are controlled : Turns on the parking lamps INT: Turn the FRONT including all lamps, except the by turning the band with band on the wiper lever to adjust the headlamps. sensitivity. FRONT on it. : Turns on the headlamps : Fast wipes.
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1-16 In Brief more or less frequent wipes. A DIC 3. OFF (Fan) 4. SYNC (Synchronized message may be displayed when Temperature) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated Rainsense is turned on or off. and Cooled Seats (If Equipped) 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) See Windshield Wiper/Washer on 5.
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In Brief 1-17 1. To enable the Range Selection Four-Wheel Drive : This setting is used for driving feature, move the shift lever to in most street and highway If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, the M (Manual Mode) position. situations.
1-18 In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control SET : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is Infotainment System already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio : Press to disengage cruise players, phone, navigation system,...
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In Brief 1-19 Forward Collision Alert change to amber and flash. In addition, the driver seat will pulse or (FCA) System beeps will sound. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) reduce the harm caused by on page 9-68.
1-20 In Brief Surround Vision See Assistance Systems for Parking addition, multiple beeps or seat or Backing on page 9-56. pulses may occur if very close to an If equipped, views around the object. vehicle are displayed to aid with Rear Cross Traffic Alert The vehicle may also have a higher parking and low-speed maneuvers.
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In Brief 1-21 One inside the center console. Active Emergency devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and One on the rear of the center Braking System home automation devices. console. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise See Universal Remote System on One in the third row seat on the Control (ACC) it also has the Active page 5-54.
1-22 In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is active. When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and See Retained Accessory Power deflector will automatically raise. Maintenance (RAP) on page 9-24. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Vent: From the closed position, Traction Control/ press the rear of switch (2) to vent...
In Brief 1-23 To turn off both traction The TPMS does not replace normal control and StabiliTrak, press monthly tire maintenance. Maintain and hold until the correct tire pressures. illuminate in the instrument See Tire Pressure Monitor System cluster and the appropriate DIC on page 10-47.
TTY Users (U.S. Only): abrupt stops. 1-888-889-2438 The oil life system can also be reset Avoid idling the engine for long New Cadillac owners are as follows: periods of time. automatically enrolled in the 1. Turn the ignition on with the Roadside Service Program.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-23 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-23 Keys Folding Mirrors .
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be The transmitter has a button on the blocking the signal.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry when is pressed again within (RKE) System Operation three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46. The Keyless Access system allows Pressing arms the alarm system. for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See See Vehicle Alarm System on Keyless Access Operation later in page 2-19.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, memory seat positions Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Press and hold for more than may be recalled when unlocking the the Driver Door three seconds to activate the panic vehicle if enabled. See Vehicle alarm. The turn signal lamps flash When the doors are locked and the Personalization on page 5-46 and and the horn sounds repeatedly for...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If passive locking is enabled, the the Passenger Doors doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do When the doors are locked and the not leave the RKE transmitter in an RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) unattended vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Liftgate Opening Programming Transmitters to 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. the Vehicle Press the touch pad on the rear of See Door Locks on page 2-11. the liftgate above the license plate Only RKE transmitters programmed Insert the vehicle key into the to open the liftgate when all doors...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 8. Put the key back into the 2. Remove the key lock cylinder transmitter. cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks on page 2-11. Programming without a Insert the vehicle key into the Recognized Transmitter key lock cylinder on the driver If there are no currently recognized door handle;...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Repeat Step 2 two additional The storage area will need to be Starting the Vehicle with a Low times. After the third time all opened to access the transmitter Transmitter Battery previously known transmitters pocket/insert. If the transmitter battery is weak or if will no longer work with the 6.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control Remote Vehicle Start system malfunction and the If equipped with the remote start malfunction indicator lamp is on. feature, the climate control system The engine will turn off during a will come on when the vehicle is remote vehicle start if: started remotely depending on the...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The vehicle's ignition must be 2. Immediately press and hold Warning (Continued) turned on and then back off to use until the turn signal lamps flash remote start again. or for at least four seconds. thrown out of the vehicle in a Canceling a Remote Start crash is increased if the...
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock the doors from inside the Key Cylinder Access Free Turning Locks vehicle: The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, Press on a power door lock or the correct key is not fully switch.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 The doors will lock automatically Lockout Protection five seconds after all doors are If the vehicle is off and locking is closed. If a door is reopened before requested while a door is open, that time, the five-second timer will when all doors are closed the reset when all doors are closed vehicle will check for RKE...
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Warning (Continued) The rear door safety locks prevent Liftgate Adjust the climate control passengers from opening the rear system to a setting that doors from inside the vehicle. brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are Warning in motion. You, or others, could be injured if Use the pull cup to lower and close caught in the path of the power the liftgate.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The modes are: vehicle can be opened if the Do not manually force the liftgate to RKE transmitter is within 1 m open or close during a power cycle. MAX: Opens to maximum (3 ft) of the touch pad. height.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Obstacle Detection Features direction and open fully. The liftgate Manual Operation will remain open until it is activated If the liftgate encounters an obstacle Select OFF to manually operate the again or closed manually. during a power open or close cycle, liftgate.
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature may be temporarily To operate, kick your foot straight up disabled under some conditions. in one swift motion under the center If the liftgate does not respond to of the rear bumper, then pull it back. the kick, open or close the liftgate by another method or Caution...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 If equipped, the power assist steps There are two other modes of Vehicle Security will deploy when the door is opened operation: This vehicle has theft-deterrent and automatically retract Deploy Mode: To extend both power features;...
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2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Unlock the vehicle using the Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. The vehicle alarm system will not Keyless Access system. A door, the liftgate or the hood arm if the doors are locked with is open. the key.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Power Sounder, Inclination Before arming the theft-deterrent Inclination and Intrusion system and activating the intrusion Sensor and Intrusion Sensor Sensors Disable Switch sensor: In addition to the standard Make sure all doors and theft-deterrent system features, this windows are completely closed.
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer The security light in the instrument If the engine does not start with the cluster comes on if there is a other transmitter or when the See Radio Frequency Statement on problem with arming or disarming transmitter is in the pocket/insert, page 13-12.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. The indicator light goes off. Convex Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Warning If equipped, the driver outside mirror A convex mirror can make things, automatically adjusts for the glare of like other vehicles, look farther headlamps behind.
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows They are accidentally manually Folding Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors folded/unfolded. If equipped with memory seats, the Power Folding The mirrors will not stay in the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts unfolded position. to a preselected position when the The mirrors vibrate at normal vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Interior Mirrors Child-View Mirror Windows Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, vehicle.
2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are Express Down Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows that have the performance. This may result in a express-down feature allow the pulsing sound when either rear windows to be lowered without window is down and the front holding the switch.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 window will need to be window returns to normal operation In this mode, the window can still reprogrammed for the express-up once the obstacle or condition is close on an object in its path. Use feature to work.
2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Sunroof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
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Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System ..... 3-35 Safety Belts ....3-19 Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped How to Wear Safety Belts...
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
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Seats and Restraints Move Feature Select (1) to Lumbar and Bolster Support To adjust bolster support, display seat adjustments on the if equipped: To adjust lumbar support, center stack. Press and release if equipped: or hold to scroll through features. Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature.
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Seats and Restraints Upper Shoulder Support Power Seat Adjustment To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
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Seats and Restraints Press and hold the control up to To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment increase upper lumbar support Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-6. and decrease lower lumbar Some vehicles are equipped with a support. feature that activates a vibrating Press and hold the control down pulse alert in the driver seat to help to increase lower lumbar support...
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Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward Memory Seats to raise. Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
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Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions If the Auto Memory Recall feature is 3. Immediately press and hold enabled in the vehicle until two beeps sound. To store positions to the 1 and 2 personalization menu, then do one buttons: Manually Recalling Memory of the following to recall the 1 or 1.
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Seats and Restraints The vehicle is turned off with the RKE transmitters are not labeled Massage driver door open. with a number. If your memory seat position is stored to 1 or 2 but Obstructions this position is not automatically If something has blocked the driver recalling, then change the stored seat, power tilt and telescoping...
3-10 Seats and Restraints Press Massage On/Off (6) to recall Heated and Cooled Front the last massage type and intensity. Seats 1. Move Feature Select (1) to display seating adjustments on Warning the center stack. Press and release or hold forward or If you cannot feel temperature rearward to scroll to massage change or pain to the skin, the...
Seats and Restraints 3-11 When this feature is off, the heated cooled seats are canceled when the Rear Seats and cooled seat symbols on the ignition is turned on. Press the buttons are white. When a heated heated or cooled seat button to use Heated Rear Seats seat is turned on, the symbol turns the heated or cooled seats after the...
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3-12 Seats and Restraints The buttons are on the rear of the Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright center console. position: To recline the seatback: With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Warning press to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and If either seatback is not locked, it seatback.
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Seats and Restraints 3-13 Manual Fold and Tumble 2. Lift the lever on the outboard Caution (Continued) side of the seat to release the Feature seatback. belts and return them to their Warning normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the Folding and Tumbling the Seat...
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3-14 Seats and Restraints 2. Pull the strap on the bottom rear Warning (Continued) of the second row seat to release the seatback. The the seat to the passenger seating seatback will fold forward. position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
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Seats and Restraints 3-15 Automatic Fold and Tumble Warning (Continued) Feature Always make sure there is no one Warning sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button. Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion.
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3-16 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat 2. Press the button (1) on the side To return the seat to the sitting from the Cargo Area trim of the cargo area to fold the position from the tumbled position: seatback.
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Seats and Restraints 3-17 2. Third Row Power Seat 4. Disconnect the rear safety belt Caution (Continued) Buttons mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the To fold the seatback: belts. Always unbuckle the safety belt retract into the headliner.
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3-18 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the To return the seatback to the upright 3. Reconnect the center safety belt position: mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do Upright Position not let it twist. 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
3-20 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. position with a detachable safety the belt across you. Do not let it These parts of the body are best belt, and the safety belt is not get twisted.
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3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. For front seating positions, if the 3.
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Seats and Restraints 3-23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt desired position. height adjuster for the driver and Move the adjuster up by pushing up front outboard passenger positions.
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3-24 Seats and Restraints Electronic Stability Control on other parts of the vehicle's safety Rear Outboard Seating Positions page 9-42. If there is a problem with belt system will need to be replaced. There are comfort guides for the the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening See Replacing Safety Belt System rear outboard seating positions for System, a message displays on the...
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Seats and Restraints 3-25 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not 4. Buckle, position, and release the and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The safety belt as described belt into the slots of the guide.
3-26 Seats and Restraints Third Row Center Seating Position Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Comfort guides for the third row belt is worn properly, it is more likely center seating position are available that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety System Check Warning Warning (Continued) Now and then, check that the safety Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary belt reminder light, safety belts, It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following attached label near the deployment airbags: opening.
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Seats and Restraints 3-29 Warning Warning (Continued) Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side an eye, anyone who is up windows in seating positions with against, or very close to any seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light...
3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger The front center airbag is in the frontal airbag is in the passenger inboard side of the driver seatback. side instrument panel. The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
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Seats and Restraints 3-31 Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
3-32 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag is designed direction of the impact, and how to inflate in moderate to severe side Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. crashes depending upon the location of the impact, when either This vehicle is equipped with...
Seats and Restraints 3-33 roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many inflate during a rollover or in a types of collisions, primarily Restrain? severe frontal impact. Roof-rail because the occupant's motion is airbags are not designed to inflate in not toward those airbags.
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3-34 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag system, brake and steering be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek systems, etc.
Seats and Restraints 3-35 crash. A new system will include certain conditions. No other airbag airbag modules and possibly is affected by the passenger other parts. The service manual sensing system. for the vehicle covers the need The passenger sensing system to replace other parts.
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3-36 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing Warning Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag as a reminder that the airbag is off.
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Seats and Restraints 3-37 has outgrown child restraints should If the On Indicator is Lit for a lock-off, make sure the safety wear a safety belt belt retractor is locked by pulling Child Restraint properly whether or not there is the shoulder belt all the way out The passenger sensing system is an airbag for that person.
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3-38 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system may If a person of adult size is sitting in passenger sensing system to or may not turn off the airbag for a the front outboard passenger seat, turn the airbag off for some child in a child restraint depending but the off indicator is lit, it could be adult-sized occupants.
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering System Operation handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13-10. Safety belts help keep the or other electronic device, is put on passenger in position on the seat an unoccupied seat.
3-40 Seats and Restraints The operation of the airbag system of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check can also be affected by changing interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need any parts of the front seats, safety passenger sensing system.
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
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3-42 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
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3-44 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
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Seats and Restraints 3-45 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
3-46 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
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Seats and Restraints 3-47 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
3-48 Seats and Restraints Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. front passenger airbag inflates availability in Canada, check with The vehicle is equipped with a front and the passenger seat is in a Transport Canada or the Provincial...
Seats and Restraints 3-49 When securing a child restraint in a properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle s rear seating position, study the the vehicle even when no child is safety belts to secure the child in instructions that came with the child in it.
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3-50 Seats and Restraints anchorage system once the Lower anchors (1) are metal bars forward movement and rotation of combined weight is more than built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint during driving or in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). lower anchors for each LATCH a crash.
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Seats and Restraints 3-51 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
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3-52 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats, the top tether anchor symbol is on the flipper panel.
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Seats and Restraints 3-53 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, children and infants are safer when following the instructions that properly restrained in a child came with the child restraint and...
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3-54 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make Warning Caution installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts. or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the Instead use the vehicle's anchors wrapped around their neck.
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Seats and Restraints 3-55 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to your child restraint 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower instructions and the attachments on the child following instructions: restraint to the lower anchors.
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3-56 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using move it side to side and back has an adjustable head has a fixed head restraint and forth. There should be no restraint and you are using and you are using a single more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of a single tether, raise the...
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Seats and Restraints 3-57 3. When the child restraint is Replacing LATCH System removed, reinstall the head Parts After a Crash restraint before the seating position is used. Warning Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged With head restraints that are not LATCH system may not properly installed and adjusted properly,...
3-58 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that be removed. See Head forward-facing child restraints have Restraint Removal and (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be Reinstallation under Lower attached. Anchors and Tethers for When securing a child restraint in a Children (LATCH System) on rear seating position, study the...
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Seats and Restraints 3-59 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
3-60 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top seating position is used. See Head Never put a rear-facing child seat in tether, follow the child restraint Restraint Removal and the front. This is because the risk to manufacturer s instructions Reinstallation under Lower Anchors the rear-facing child is so great if the...
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Seats and Restraints 3-61 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through will not deploy under some or around the restraint.
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3-62 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
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Seats and Restraints 3-63 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
Storage Glove Box Cupholders Sunglasses Storage To open, press the button. Close the To access the cupholders, press the If equipped, sunglasses storage is glove box manually. cover and release. on the overhead console. Press the fixed button on the cover and There is storage in front of the release to access.
Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the loop at the top of the armrest down to access the Cargo Cover cupholders. Warning Rear Storage An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
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Storage To return the cover to the retracted To put the cover in the vehicle: Roof Rack System position: 1. Make sure the cover slot in the 1. Pull up on the cover handle to holder faces rearward with the Warning release the cover posts from the round surface facing down.
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Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 100 kg Load Limits on page 9-14. (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp sides of the vehicle may damage...
Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ....5-41 The infotainment system can be Airbag System Messages ..5-42 Steering Wheel operated by using the steering Safety Belt Messages .
Instruments and Controls Horn OFF: Turns the windshield If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers off. wipers are performing wipes due to To sound the horn, press on the windshield washing or Rainsense, (Mist): For a single wipe, turn the wipers continue to run until they steering wheel.
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Instruments and Controls Turn the band up for more The wiper operations return to AUTO is on when the ignition sensitivity to moisture. normal when the transmission is no is turned on, or if the ignition is in longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle Turn the band down for less ON/RUN and the FRONT band...
Instruments and Controls activated. See Washer Fluid on The wiper operations return to REAR (Rear Wiper Wash): page 10-17 for information on filling normal when the transmission is no Press this button on the end of the the windshield washer fluid longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle lever to spray washer fluid on the reservoir.
Instruments and Controls Compass Clock Date To set the date: The vehicle may have a compass The infotainment system controls display on the Driver Information are used to access the time and 1. Press the SETTINGS screen Center (DIC). The compass receives date settings through the menu button and press Time and Date.
Instruments and Controls One on the rear of the center The power outlets inside the If auto timing is on, the time console. center console and on the rear displayed on the clock may not of the center console are update immediately when driving One in the third row seat on the powered when the ignition is in...
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Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on Caution Caution when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from into the outlet. plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause If equipment is connected using of time while the vehicle is off will...
Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays the following, and may not work For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, For vehicles with an ashtray, it is in properly if they are plugged in: it is located in the center console the center console cupholder.
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
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5-12 Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration The Performance configuration has The Balanced configuration has two interactive display zones: one in three interactive display zones: one the center of the speedometer and in the center of each of the gauges.
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Instruments and Controls 5-13 Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays or scroll through contacts. If there is side of the steering wheel to move an active call, mute the phone or The cluster can display information between the different display zones switch to handset operation.
5-14 Instruments and Controls Display Layout: Press SEL while Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge Display Layout is highlighted to The trip odometer shows how far change the configuration of the the vehicle has been driven since cluster. See Reconfigurable the trip odometer was last reset. Instrument Cluster earlier in this section.
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
5-16 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder on if an object is put on the seat There is a passenger safety belt Light such as a briefcase, handbag, reminder light near the passenger...
Instruments and Controls 5-17 The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after for several seconds when the several more seconds, the status Indicator vehicle is started. If the light does indicator will light either ON or OFF, not come on then, have it fixed or the on or off symbol, to let you The vehicle has a passenger...
5-18 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to Warning It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The started. malfunction indicator lamp comes If the airbag readiness light ever on when the vehicle is placed in If the light stays on, or comes on comes on and stays on, it means...
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Instruments and Controls 5-19 Avoid hard accelerations. assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) correctly diagnosing any Avoid steep uphill grades. malfunction. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as emission controls and can cause Caution soon as it is possible.
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5-20 Instruments and Controls on page 9-71. The diagnostic proper test equipment and The vehicle may not pass system can detect if the adapter diagnostic tools to fix any inspection if: has been left installed in the mechanical or electrical problems The malfunction indicator lamp is vehicle, allowing fuel to that might have developed.
Instruments and Controls 5-21 system readiness, your dealer This light comes on briefly when the Electric Parking Brake can prepare the vehicle for vehicle is turned on. If it does not Light inspection. come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a Brake System Warning problem.
5-22 Instruments and Controls Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light the antilock brakes are not functioning. If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem...
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Lane Departure Warning If equipped, this indicator will This light and the StabiliTrak OFF display green when a vehicle is light come on when StabiliTrak is (LDW) Light detected ahead and amber when turned off. you are following a vehicle ahead If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not much too closely.
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, message may display. Check the If it does not, have the vehicle the system does not assist in DIC messages to determine which serviced by your dealer. If the controlling the vehicle.
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
5-26 Instruments and Controls This light is near the fuel gauge and If the light stays on and the engine This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the ignition is does not start, there could be a IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is turned on as a check to show it is problem with the theft-deterrent...
Instruments and Controls 5-27 The cruise control light is white Door Ajar Light Information Displays when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the Driver Information cruise control is set and active. Center (DIC) See Cruise Control on page 9-45. The DIC is displayed in the Adaptive Cruise Control Light instrument cluster.
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5-28 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is the approximate average fuel : Press to move between highlighted to select or deselect economy that the vehicle has right the interactive display zones in the that item. When an item is now, and will change as driving cluster.
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Instruments and Controls 5-29 gallon (mpg). This number reflects Turn Arrow: Shows the next Cruise Set Speed: Shows the only the approximate fuel economy maneuver when using route speed the cruise control or Adaptive that the vehicle has right now and guidance.
5-30 Instruments and Controls to the engine oil life system transmission fluid in either degrees Warning (Continued) monitoring the oil life, additional Celsius (°C) or degrees maintenance is recommended. See Fahrenheit (°F). dark outside. Be sure to keep the Maintenance Schedule on Tire Pressure: Shows the HUD image dim and placed low in page 11-3.
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Instruments and Controls 5-31 The HUD information can be The HUD may display some of the displayed in various languages. The following vehicle information and speedometer reading and other vehicle messages or alerts: numerical values can be displayed Speed in either English or metric units. Tachometer The language selection is changed Audio...
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5-32 Instruments and Controls (Image Brightness): Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off. The HUD image will automatically Metric Metric dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting.
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Instruments and Controls 5-33 Incoming phone calls appearing in Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth the instrument cluster may also sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe display in any HUD view. the lens gently, then dry it. HUD Troubleshooting Check that: Metric Nothing is covering the...
5-34 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Charging Messages This message is displayed when the Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle is in transport mode. Some indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in some action that may be needed to this mode, including Remote...
Instruments and Controls 5-35 STEP ON BRAKE TO SERVICE PARKING BRAKE ADAPTIVE CRUISE RELEASE PARK BRAKE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking This message is displayed if you This message displays when brake.
5-36 Instruments and Controls NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System PEDAL APPLIED Messages DOOR OPEN This message displays when A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH A door open symbol will be Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is ENGINE TEMP displayed on the DIC showing which active and the driver is pressing the door is open.
Instruments and Controls 5-37 idle until it cools down. See Engine page 10-8, Driver Information of the low oil pressure has been Coolant Temperature Gauge on Center (DIC) on page 5-27, Engine corrected. Check the oil as soon as page 5-15. Oil on page 10-6, and Maintenance possible and have the vehicle Schedule on page 11-3.
5-38 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Transmitter Battery under Remote REPLACE BATTERY IN Keyless Entry (RKE) System REMOTE KEY FUEL LEVEL LOW Operation on page 2-3. This message displays when the This message displays when the NO REMOTE DETECTED battery in the RKE transmitter needs vehicle is low on fuel.
Instruments and Controls 5-39 TURN SIGNAL ON AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP entire front and/or rear of the vehicle. For cleaning REDUCED This message is displayed if the instructions, see Exterior Care turn signal has been left on. Turn off This message displays when the on page 10-79.
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5-40 Instruments and Controls the Active Emergency Braking REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC System may not work or may not PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP work as well. This message displays when If this message displays, take the LANE DEPARTURE WARNING attempting to activate the parking vehicle to your dealer to repair the and backing features of the Driver...
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Ride Control System features. Take the vehicle to your SYSTEM Messages dealer. If this message remains on after SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM SERVICE PARK ASSIST continued driving, the vehicle needs service.
5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL ON SERVICE AUTOMATIC CONTROL SEATBELT TIGHTENING This message displays when the SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS) has This message displays when there been turned on. See Traction is a problem with the Traction If this message displays, take the Control/Electronic Stability Control Control System (TCS).
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Steering System Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Messages Messages This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See STEERING ASSIST IS PRESS BRAKE TO START Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE VEHICLE page 10-48.
5-44 Instruments and Controls You can receive more than one tire FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO GRADE BRAKING OFF pressure message at a time. The NEUTRAL This message displays when grade DIC also shows the tire pressure braking has been disabled with the If a four-wheel drive shift into 4 values.
Instruments and Controls 5-45 DIC display. If the message is still TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW displayed or appears again when TO XXX This message will display if the you begin driving, the vehicle is driven in 4 for about If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4 four-wheel-drive system needs...
5-46 Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD be available: FLUID Use the audio system controls to Time and Date access the personalization menus This message may display when the Language (Language) for customizing vehicle features.
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Instruments and Controls 5-47 Language (Language) Teen Driver (If Equipped) Select Off or On. Select Language, then select from Press and the following may Teen Driver Speed Limiter the available language(s). display: If equipped, this allows the The selected language will display View Report Card maximum speed limit of the vehicle on the system, and voice...
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5-48 Instruments and Controls Clear All Teen Keys/PIN Select the desired number or select adjusted to this level. To set the Auto and the infotainment system maximum startup volume, press + This allows all Teen Driver keys and will automatically adjust the number to increase or decrease.
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Instruments and Controls 5-49 Auto Defog Collision/Detection Systems capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. With the Alert Auto Rear Defog Select the Collision/Detection and Brake setting, both Forward Systems menu and the following Auto Fan Max Speed Collision Alert as well as the may display: automatic braking capability of the This feature will set the maximum...
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5-50 Instruments and Controls complete stop behind another Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume stopping vehicle, and then that This allows the selection of the Select the Comfort and vehicle drives on. chime volume level. Convenience menu and the Select Off or On. following may display: Press + or to adjust the volume.
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Instruments and Controls 5-51 Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Lock menu will be available. When on and the front wiper is on, the rear wiper will automatically Select On or Off.
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5-52 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Select Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. Passive Door Lock If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the cooled seats on Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Left in Vehicle Alert when using remote start on This feature sounds an alert when...
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Instruments and Controls 5-53 Device Management Confidence Threshold Mode Select to connect to a different This feature allows the adjustment Select to change the display of the phone source, disconnect a phone, of the sensitivity of the speech infotainment system. or delete a phone.
5-54 Instruments and Controls Guidance Lines Clear All Private Data Universal Remote Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to clear all System Assistance Systems for Parking or private information from the vehicle. Backing on page 9-56. See Radio Frequency Statement on Select Delete or Cancel.
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Instruments and Controls 5-55 Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the reverse feature.
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5-56 Instruments and Controls programming is complete. does not flash, press and hold There is no need to the same button a second time complete Steps 4 6. for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move If the indicator light does or the garage door lamp does not come on or the garage...
Instruments and Controls 5-57 enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote System Operation programming. Button Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, To reprogram any of the system System replace Step 2 under Programming buttons:...
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Lighting ® For vehicles first sold in Canada, IntelliBeam System high-beam on light appears on the the off position only works when the instrument cluster when the high If equipped, this system turns the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) beams are on.
Lighting The vehicle's speed drops below The vehicle is being driven on The high beams may not turn off 20 km/h (12 mph). winding or hilly roads. automatically if the system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps The turn signal lever is moved The automatic high-beam because of any of the following: forward to the high-beam...
Lighting The exterior lamp control is Headlamp High/ to pass. It works even if the in AUTO. headlamps are in the automatic Low-Beam Changer position. The transmission is not in (Headlamp High/Low-Beam P (Park). To use it, pull the turn signal lever Changer): Push the turn signal toward you, then release it.
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Lighting brightness, along with the taillamps, The system may also turn on the is in the full bright position. See sidemarker, parking lamps, and the headlamps when driving through a Instrument Panel Illumination instrument panel lights. The radio parking garage, heavy overcast Control on page 6-7.
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn signals to flash until the lever is Signals released. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out.
Lighting Cornering Lamps Interior Lighting Dome Lamps For vehicles equipped with Instrument Panel cornering lamps, they automatically come on when all of the following Illumination Control occur: The low-beam headlamps are on. The turn signals are activated or the steering wheel is at a calibrated angle.
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the dome lamps and puddle lamps come on if the dome lamp control is in the Press next to each reading DOOR position.
Lighting Exit Lighting When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this The headlamps, taillamps, parking to quickly bring the charge back up. by balancing the generator's output lamps, back-up lamps, license plate When the state of charge is high, and the vehicle's electrical needs.
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Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
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Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Seats (If Equipped) Systems 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Climate Control Systems 6. Defrost Dual Automatic Climate Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System 7. Rear Window Defogger System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control 8.
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Climate Controls 4. SYNC (Synchronized Climate Control Status Screen When the indicator light is on or Temperature) AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) automatic operation. If the air 6. Climate Control Selection delivery mode or fan setting is (Application Tray Button) manually adjusted, the auto...
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Climate Controls English units can be changed to to change the linked temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: When metric units through the instrument When the passenger settings are the climate information is displayed, cluster. See Cluster Settings Menu adjusted, the SYNC button is press the desired air delivery mode under Instrument Cluster on displayed when the temperatures...
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Climate Controls recirculation, the air quality control control system may adjust to (Defrost): Clears the system may operate. To adjust the outside air supply and turn on the windshield of fog or frost more sensitivity of the air quality sensor, air conditioner.
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Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Sensor Caution Operation: If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate Do not try to clear frost or other control system may run when the material from the inside of the vehicle is started remotely. The front windshield and rear window system uses the driver s previous with a razor blade or anything...
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic (On/Off) Operation) System 6. Temperature Control 7. Front (Front Climate Control If equipped with a rear climate Touch Screen) control system, the settings can be 8. Rear Control Lockout adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch 9.
Climate Controls The SYNC button will be lit. Press Air Vents airflow. Pressing when the the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button system is off will turn the system on. Adjustable air vents are in the twice to unlink the set driver and The air delivery mode remains in its center and on the side of the rear temperatures.
Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at Passenger Compartment the base of the windshield that Air Filter could block the flow of air into the vehicle. The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from When you enter a vehicle in cold outside air that is pulled into the...
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Climate Controls 2. Open the glove box completely 4. Release the two tabs holding the and remove the two upper service door. Open the service screws. door and remove the old filter. 3. Disconnect the electrical plug 5. Install the new air filter. and remove the entire glove box.
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Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-24 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-25 Stability Control .
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Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-69 distractions.
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time, power There are some situations when normally but do not pump the assist may be reduced.
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
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Driving and Operating One of the best ways for successful To gain more ground clearance if Warning (Continued) off-road driving is to control the needed, it may be necessary to speed. remove the front fascia lower Keep cargo in the cargo area air dam.
Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further.
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Driving and Operating When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking down. Use a low gear because brake, shift into P (Park), and If driving uphill when the the engine will work with the...
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Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in mud vehicle could fall through the ice; with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the lower you and your passengers could...
9-10 Driving and Operating suspension, wheels, tires, and Caution Warning (Continued) exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling Do not drive through standing After driving through a large system for any leakage. water if it is deep enough to cover puddle of water or a car/vehicle More frequent maintenance service the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust...
Driving and Operating 9-11 Check all fluid levels and brakes, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and hydroplaning. The best advice is to transmission. slow down when the road is wet. loss of steering. Always have the Shift to a lower gear when going Other Rainy Weather Tips engine running and the vehicle...
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9-12 Driving and Operating Wet ice can occur at about 0°C curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning (32°F) when freezing rain begins to when the surrounding roads are fall, resulting in even less traction. clear. Avoid sudden steering Snow can trap engine exhaust Avoid driving on wet ice or in maneuvers and braking while...
Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you...
9-14 Driving and Operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Tire and Loading Information Warning the forward and reverse directions Label causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it Vehicle Weight Rating...
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Driving and Operating 9-15 positions (1), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (2) in 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) kilograms and pounds. = 650 lbs.) Locate the statement "The combined weight of The Tire and Loading Determine the combined...
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9-16 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Example 2 = 453 kg Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) (1,000 lbs) 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 2.
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Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers, GVWR includes the weight of Warning and cargo should never exceed the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, your vehicle's capacity weight. and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label Vehicle Weight Rating...
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9-18 Driving and Operating weight ratings. Ask your dealer Add-On Equipment Warning (Continued) to help you load your vehicle the When you carry removable right way. Never stack heavier items, you may need to put a If you put things inside your things, like suitcases, limit on how many people you inside the vehicle so that...
Driving and Operating 9-19 Automatic Level Control Starting and Caution (Continued) See Automatic Level Control on Operating broken in. Hard stops with page 9-44. new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In If a weight-distributing hitch is premature wear and earlier being used, it is recommended replacement.
9-20 Driving and Operating No adjustment to the pedals can be The vehicle may have a memory The transmitter must be in the made when the vehicle is in function, which lets pedal settings vehicle for the system to operate. D (Drive), R (Reverse), or while be saved and recalled.
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Driving and Operating 9-21 Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning See Transmission Messages on emergency: page 5-44. When the vehicle is 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while shifted into P (Park), the ignition pressure.
9-22 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Caution ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be If you add electrical parts or rundown.
Driving and Operating 9-23 is low, the Driver Information try, to allow the cranking motor To Use the Engine Coolant Center (DIC) will display a to cool down. When the engine Heater message. See Key and Lock starts, let go of the button, and 1.
9-24 Driving and Operating The length of time the heater should Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the by a ground fault detection vehicle. Possible heater cord area where you will be parking the function.
Driving and Operating 9-25 door is opened. The radio continues Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) to work for up to 10 minutes or until Engine Running the driver door is opened. case is in a drive gear. If towing a Warning trailer, see Driving Characteristics Shifting Into Park...
9-26 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move If the vehicle has an uncharged the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before battery or a battery with low voltage, vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Driving and Operating 9-27 ® Parking over Things Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust That Burn This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its Warning cylinders, depending on the driving Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon conditions.
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic in the vehicle body from engine running. shift lever position indicator within damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine the instrument cluster.
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Driving and Operating 9-29 increase in the effort to shift out of To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning P (Park). See Torque Lock under get out of snow, ice, or sand without Shifting Into Park on page 9-25. damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13.
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9-30 Driving and Operating Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to Caution when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally. Shifting out of P (Park) or or driving off-road.
Driving and Operating 9-31 M (Manual Mode): This position The first time the system engages Manual Mode allows selection of a range of gears for each ignition cycle, a DIC Range Selection Mode appropriate for current driving message will be displayed. See conditions.
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9-32 Driving and Operating When the shift lever is moved from Gear before D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a shifting from D number displays next to the M, (Drive) to M indicating the current transmission (Manual Mode) range. Range after This number is the highest gear that shifting from the transmission will command while...
Driving and Operating 9-33 Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is on the end of Caution (Continued) the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the the vehicle warranty. If you are button. When the Tow/Haul Mode is stuck, do not spin the tires.
9-34 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Tow/Haul Drive Systems Warning Grade Braking within the current ignition cycle, press and hold the Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to Tow/Haul button for five seconds. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle When the button is released, the If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is...
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Driving and Operating 9-35 ignition is turned on and one will Shifting into 4 will turn Traction 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use stay on. If the lights display ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See for driving on most streets and momentarily when the ignition is in Traction Control/Electronic Stability highways.
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9-36 Driving and Operating Shifting into 4 will turn Traction To shift into 4 : case will shift to 4 . Turn the knob Control and StabiliTrak off. See to 4 to display the indicator. With 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN Traction Control/Electronic Stability the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h and the vehicle must be stopped...
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Driving and Operating 9-37 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Caution N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on Shifting the transmission into gear 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . page 10-74. before the requested mode 6.
9-38 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Driving and Operating 9-39 Parking Brake Electric Parking Brake Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
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9-40 Driving and Operating and Service Electric Parking Brake EPB and try to apply it again. If the If the EPB fails to apply, the rear Light on page 5-22. There are also light does not come on, or keeps wheels should be blocked to parking brake-related Driver flashing, have the vehicle serviced.
Driving and Operating 9-41 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade...
9-42 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak selectively applies See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on braking pressure to any one of the page 9-13 and Turning the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the Systems Off and On later in this Traction Control/ driver in keeping the vehicle on the section.
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Driving and Operating 9-43 Turn on and stay on when either Turning the Systems Off press and release the button. The system is not working. and On traction off light displayed in the If either system fails to turn on or to instrument cluster will turn off.
9-44 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on Tour: Use for normal city and The Driver Information Center (DIC) if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h highway driving. This setting briefly displays the appropriate (35 mph). Traction control will provides a smooth, soft ride. message on vehicle startup or when remain off.
Driving and Operating 9-45 An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control control, the cruise control rear shocks will raise or lower the automatically disengages. See rear of the vehicle to maintain Traction Control/Electronic Stability Warning proper vehicle height. The system is Control on page 9-42.
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9-46 Driving and Operating To set cruise control: Increasing Speed While Cruise (On/Off): Press to turn the Control is at a Set Speed system on and off. A white indicator 1. Press appears in the instrument cluster If the cruise control system is 2.
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Driving and Operating 9-47 To decrease the vehicle speed in Using Cruise Control on Hills For other forms of Grade Braking, small increments, press SET see Automatic Transmission on How well the cruise control works down briefly. For each press, the page 9-28, and Tow/Haul Mode on on hills depends on the vehicle vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h...
9-48 Driving and Operating Adaptive Cruise Control automatically disengage. See Warning Traction Control/Electronic Stability If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-42. When road Adaptive Cruise Control will not Control (ACC), it allows the driver to conditions allow ACC to be safely detect or brake for children, select the cruise control set speed used, the ACC can be turned...
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Driving and Operating 9-49 SET (Set/Coast): Press the To set ACC: control down briefly to set the speed 1. Press and activate ACC. If ACC is already active, use to decrease vehicle 2. Get up to the desired speed. speed. 3.
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9-50 Driving and Operating Be mindful of speed limits, When the accelerator pedal is Reducing Speed While ACC is at a surrounding traffic speeds, and pressed, ACC will not brake Set Speed weather conditions when selecting because it is overridden. If ACC is already activated, do one the set speed.
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Driving and Operating 9-51 Selecting the Follow Distance Gap Changing the gap setting Collision/Detection Systems under automatically changes the alert Vehicle Personalization on When a slower moving vehicle is timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, page 5-46. detected ahead within the selected or Near) for the Forward Collision following gap, ACC will adjust the See Defensive Driving on page 9-3.
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9-52 Driving and Operating speed increases or decreases to Notification to Resume ACC Warning (Continued) follow the vehicle in front of you, but ACC will maintain a following gap will not exceed the set speed. It may behind a detected vehicle and slow when using ACC.
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Driving and Operating 9-53 Brake on page 9-39. To resume Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) ACC and release the EPB, press the accelerator pedal. Warning vehicle while it is being held at a A DIC warning message may stop by ACC. Always place the On curves, ACC may not detect a display indicating to shift to P (Park) vehicle in P (Park) and turn off...
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9-54 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes Warning (Continued) attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. ACC may operate differently in a ACC may detect a vehicle that is sharp curve.
Driving and Operating 9-55 Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The camera sensor on the Systems ACC will not detect a vehicle in the windshield ahead of the rearview lane while driving on steep hills.
9-56 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Detect children, pedestrians, beeping.
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Driving and Operating 9-57 1. View Displayed by the Rear changes from amber to red and Vision Camera increases in size the closer the object. Surround Vision If equipped, Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle, along with the front or rear camera views in the center stack.
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9-58 Driving and Operating Front View Camera clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and Warning (Continued) slush; and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures. outside of the cameras fields of view, below the bumper, or under Warning the vehicle.
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Driving and Operating 9-59 times. Beeps for Front Parking Warning Assist are higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. The Backing Warning System Backing Warning and Rear only operates at speeds greater Automatic Braking than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise bicyclists, animals, or objects...
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9-60 Driving and Operating may automatically brake hard to a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system. Before releasing the area around the vehicle the brakes, check the RVC Warning before and while backing.
Driving and Operating 9-61 Use caution while backing up when Park Assist under Vehicle Assistance Systems for towing a trailer, as the RCTA Personalization on page 5-46. If the Driving detection zones that extend out parking assist is turned off through from the back of the vehicle do not vehicle personalization, the park If equipped, when driving the...
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9-62 Driving and Operating above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the FCA can be disabled with the FCA Warning vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control steering wheel control, or if your (ACC), it can detect vehicles to vehicle is equipped with Adaptive FCA does not provide a warning distances of approximately 110 m Cruise Control (ACC), through...
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Driving and Operating 9-63 When your vehicle approaches Selecting the Alert Timing vehicle speed, the farther away the another detected vehicle too rapidly, alert will occur. Consider traffic and the red FCA display will flash on the weather conditions when selecting windshield.
9-64 Driving and Operating mirror, and cleaning the front of the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Automatic Collision vehicle where radar sensors are Preparation (ACP) System IBA may activate when the brake located, may correct the issue. pedal is applied quickly by providing When driving in a forward gear For cleaning instructions, see a boost to braking based on the...
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Driving and Operating 9-65 Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) If ACP detects it is about to crash with the vehicle you are following Detect a vehicle ahead on It could respond to a turning that is moving or has come to a winding or hilly roads.
9-66 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding Alert (SBZA) outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. If equipped, the SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that Warning occur with vehicles in the side blind...
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Driving and Operating 9-67 How the System Works lane over in that blind zone or detection zones that extend back rapidly approaching that zone. If the from the side of the vehicle do not The LCA symbol lights up in the turn signal is activated in the same move further back when a trailer is side mirrors when the system...
9-68 Driving and Operating instructions, see "Washing the Lane Departure Warning (Continued) Vehicle" under Exterior Care on Warning (LDW) page 10-79. If the DIC still displays proper condition; or if the sun the system unavailable message If equipped, LDW may help avoid shines directly into the after cleaning both sides of the crashes due to unintentional lane...
Driving and Operating 9-69 How the System Works When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the Use of the recommended fuel is an windshield ahead of the rearview The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper mirror.
9-70 Driving and Operating higher. Regular unleaded gasoline available in some cities. If these malfunction indicator lamp may turn rated at 87 octane or higher can be gasolines comply with the on. If this occurs, see your dealer used, but acceleration and fuel previously described specification, for service.
Driving and Operating 9-71 Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at Countries your dealer. Keep children away from the If planning to drive in countries fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank outside the U.S.
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9-72 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling the Tank With a Portable top off or overfill the tank and wait a Gas Can few seconds after you have finished If the vehicle runs out of fuel and pumping before removing the must be filled from a portable nozzle.
Driving and Operating 9-73 3. Remove and clean the funnel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) adapter and return to the storage location. General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container Information Filling a Portable Fuel before dispensing fuel, and Container Only use towing equipment that has keep it in contact with the fill...
9-74 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Towing a trailer requires a certain Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent amount of experience. The damage to the engine, axle, combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts.
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Driving and Operating 9-75 Passing Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if More passing distance is needed the transmission shifts too often when towing a trailer. The The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly combination will not accelerate as Avoid making very sharp turns...
9-76 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during Warning the trip.
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Driving and Operating 9-77 To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer Warning (Continued) the vehicle, read the information in How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer later in this the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer section.
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9-78 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Escalade 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.23/3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Escalade 4WD Short Wheelbase 3.23/3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Escalade 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.23/3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb)
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Driving and Operating 9-79 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) Do not exceed the maximum After loading the trailer, weigh the allowable tongue weight for the trailer and then the tongue, vehicle.
9-80 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's vehicle and trailer combination, fully Weight-Distributing Hitch loaded for the trip, getting individual Tires Adjustment weights for each of these items. Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures Towing Equipment found on the Certification label on the center pillar or see Vehicle Load...
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Driving and Operating 9-81 the trailer to help prevent the tongue Since the vehicle is equipped with This will boost the vehicle system from contacting the road if it StabiliTrak, the trailer brakes cannot voltage and properly charge the becomes separated from the hitch. tap into the vehicle's hydraulic battery.
9-82 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul at all will not cause damage. Mode on page 9-33.
Driving and Operating 9-83 If TSC is enabled, the Traction Conversions and Warning (Continued) Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Add-Ons warning light will flash on the unrestrained cargo, improper instrument cluster. Vehicle speed must be reduced. If trailer sway trailer hitch configuration, Add-On Electrical continues, StabiliTrak can reduce excessive vehicle-trailer speed,...
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release. To open the hood: The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood.
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Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
10-6 Vehicle Care Always dispose of engine oil 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See properly. See What to Do with Starting on page 10-71. Brake Fluid on page 10-19. Used Oil in this section. 2. Battery on page 10-20. 11.
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Vehicle Care 10-7 and then recheck the level. See See Engine Compartment Overview Warning Selecting the Right Engine Oil in on page 10-5 for the location of the this section for an explanation of engine oil fill cap. The engine oil dipstick handle what kind of oil to use.
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, Do not add anything to the oil. The into sewers, or into streams or recommended oils meeting the bodies of water.
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Vehicle Care 10-9 Change the oil as soon as possible How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). accurately until the next oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under change.
10-10 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission When to Inspect the Engine Air Caution Cleaner/Filter Fluid Use of the incorrect automatic Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the When to Check and Change scheduled maintenance intervals transmission fluid may damage Automatic Transmission Fluid and replace it at the first oil change the vehicle, and the damage may after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
Vehicle Care 10-11 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ 3. Disconnect the electrical Warning (Continued) Filter connector (2) and the connector harness from the cover. helps to stop flames if the engine 4. Remove the four screws (1) on backfires. Use caution when top of the cover of the housing working on the engine and do not and lift up the cover.
10-12 Vehicle Care Warning Caution (Continued) Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle. you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant leak.
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Vehicle Care 10-13 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. engine cooling parts. The repairs This mixture: Adding only plain water or some would not be covered by the...
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10-14 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Warning (Continued) The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the and it will burn if the engine parts passenger side of the vehicle. See are hot enough. Do not spill Engine Compartment Overview on coolant on a hot engine.
Vehicle Care 10-15 If no coolant is visible in the surge 4. With the coolant surge tank Caution tank, add coolant: pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the If the pressure cap is not tightly engine coolant temperature installed, coolant loss and gauge indicates approximately...
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10-16 Vehicle Care In addition, there are ENGINE If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS Warning ENGINE or the ENGINE REDUCED messages in the Driver...
Vehicle Care 10-17 2. Turn the heater on to the highest as normal idle speed for at least fans will change to low speed when temperature and to the highest five minutes while the vehicle is additional cooling is no longer fan speed.
10-18 Vehicle Care displays, washer fluid will need to Caution (Continued) Warning be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will parts of the washer system.
Vehicle Care 10-19 proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. specifications. See Capacities and Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Specifications on page 12-2. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid Brake pads should be replaced as when new brake linings are complete sets.
10-20 Vehicle Care Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Caution to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the brake fluid. See Maintenance level is above MIN but not over the Using the wrong fluid can Schedule on page 11-3.
Vehicle Care 10-21 Refer to the replacement number on Infrequent Usage: Remove the the original battery label when a black, negative ( ) cable from the new battery is needed. See Engine battery to keep the battery from Compartment Overview on running down.
10-22 Vehicle Care Front Axle 1. Fill Plug heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and 2. Drain Plug When to Check and Change repaired. When the differential is cold, add Lubricant All axle assemblies are filled by enough lubricant to raise the It is not necessary to regularly volume of fluid during production.
Vehicle Care 10-23 How to Check Lubricant Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Warning Function Check When you are doing this Warning inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this moves, you or others could be inspection, the vehicle could injured.
10-24 Vehicle Care normal effort. If the shift lever pressure from the regular brake moves out of P (Park), contact pedal. Do this until the vehicle is your dealer for service. held by the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check...
Vehicle Care 10-25 warranty. Do not allow the wiper 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming blade arm to touch the disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and windshield. the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment.
10-26 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement License Plate Lamp For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-27. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting 1.
Vehicle Care 10-27 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System Headlamp Wiring straight into the bulb socket and An electrical overload may cause turn the bulb socket clockwise to Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in install it into the lamp assembly.
10-28 Vehicle Care Fuses Engine Compartment Caution Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Spilling liquid on any electrical protected from short circuits by The engine compartment fuse block component on the vehicle may fuses. This greatly reduces the is in the engine compartment, on chance of fires caused by electrical damage it.
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10-30 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage ALC Exhaust Trailer Brakes Electric Running Boards Solenoid Upfitter 3 Relay Antilock Brake Integrated Chassis Trailer Stop/Turn System Pump Control Module Right Interior BEC LT1 Real Time Trailer Stop/ Dampening MBS Passenger Turn Left Fuel Pump Power Suspension...
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Vehicle Care 10-31 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Euro Trailer RC Auxiliary Interior Parking Lamp Relay Heater Run/Crank Relay Euro Trailer Starter Engine Air Conditioning Aero Shutter Injector A Control Police Upfitter Injector B Even Upfitter 1 Starter Relay Oxygen Sensor B Trailer Battery Front Windshield...
10-32 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
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Vehicle Care 10-33 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Instrument Cluster Not Used Not Used Ignition/Sensing Not Used Not Used Diagnostic Module Accessory Power Not Used Ignition Outlet 1 Discrete Logic Ignition Tilt Column/SEO, Tilt Retained Accessory Sensor Column Lock 1/SEO Power/Accessory Data Link Connector/ APO/BATT...
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10-34 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block (Right) Not Used Not Used Miscellaneous R/C Accessory Power Outlet 2 Heated Steering Wheel Not Used Steering Column Lock Retained Accessory 2 (if equipped) Power/Accessory Relay Instrument Cluster Battery Run/Crank Relay Not Used Not Used...
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Vehicle Care 10-35 Number Usage Not Used Not Used Accessory Power Outlet 4 Not Used Not Used Not Used Glove Box Not Used Not Used Not Used Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module 8 Not Used Not Used Not Used The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage...
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10-36 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Amplifier Not Used Body Control Not Used Right Front Seat Module 4 Not Used Accessory Power Rear Seat Outlet 3 SEO B2 Entertainment Not Used Sunroof Retained Accessory Body Control Not Used Power/Accessory Module 2...
Vehicle Care 10-37 Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear Defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated Second Row Seat Left Heated Second Row Seat Right Heated Mirrors Liftgate Glass Breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftglass behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment.
10-38 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Liftgate Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Third Row Seat page 9-14. high-quality tires made by a Rear Accessory Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Vehicle Care 10-39 See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-39. page 10-47 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
10-40 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the All-Terrain Tires Caution same size, load range, and This vehicle may have all-terrain speed rating as the original Low-profile tires are more tires. These tires provide good equipment tires. susceptible to damage from road performance on most road surfaces, Winter tires with the same speed hazards or curb impact than...
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Vehicle Care 10-41 criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
10-42 Vehicle Care (7) Maximum Cold Inflation would mean that the tire's Load Limit Maximum load that sidewall is 75 percent as high as can be carried and the it is wide. maximum pressure needed to (4) Construction Code A letter support that load.
Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
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10-44 Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
Vehicle Care 10-45 Speed Rating determined by tire See Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9-14. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
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10-46 Vehicle Care example of the Tire and Loading the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle for at least three hours or no Load Limits on page 9-14. How more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can...
Vehicle Care 10-47 Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P265/65R18 or P285/ the inflation pressure recommended 45R22 size tires require inflation by the vehicle manufacturer on the High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving vehicle placard or tire inflation the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h pressure label.
10-48 Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tires and transmits the tire substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure readings to a receiver maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction located in the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care 10-49 pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details tire pressure condition but it does Message about the DIC operation and not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly displays see Driver Information maintenance.
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10-50 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Vehicle Care 10-51 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info 7. Place the relearn tool against 12. Set all four tires to the display option is turned on. The the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure info displays on the DIC can be stem.
10-52 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, alignment. See When It Is Time the tires have been rotated. See or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-53 Tire Pressure on page 10-45 be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on and Vehicle Load Limits on the size or location of the...
Vehicle Care 10-53 maintenance affect how fast aging Warning (Continued) takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if an emergency, a cloth or a paper equipped, be replaced after six towel can be used; however, use years, regardless of tread wear. The a scraper or wire brush later to tire manufacture date is the last four remove all rust or dirt.
10-54 Vehicle Care driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's necessary to replace only one at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the axle set of worn tires, place the raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread new tires on the rear axle.
Vehicle Care 10-55 low-pressure warning if non-TPC Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a suddenly and cause a crash. System on page 10-47. different size spare than the Use only radial-ply tires with road tires originally installed the wheels on the vehicle.
10-56 Vehicle Care or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of of these systems can also be 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading affected. or to some limited-production Quality grades can be found tires.
Vehicle Care 10-57 graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law.
10-58 Vehicle Care surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution (Continued) or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
Vehicle Care 10-59 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blowout Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. If air goes Do not use tire chains.
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10-60 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of 1. Set the parking brake firmly. changing a flat tire. If it is used for the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Changing 3. Wing Nut Retaining the 3. Turn the wing nut retaining the Tool Bag tool bag (3) counterclockwise to Removing the Spare Tire and remove it. If equipped, the tow eye bolt Tools will be in a bag secured to Pull the tool bag toward the front the tool bag.
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10-62 Vehicle Care Use the following tools: To access the spare tire, refer to the 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer following graphics and instructions: 11. Hoist Cable 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6). 1.
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Vehicle Care 10-63 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 3. Assemble the two jack handle 4.
10-64 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-59 for more information. 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer.
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Vehicle Care 10-65 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one the jack handle (2) and both jack jack handle extension.
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10-66 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper improperly positioned can towel can be used; however, use damage the vehicle and even a scraper or wire brush later to make the vehicle fall.
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Vehicle Care 10-67 10. Turn the wheel wrench Warning Caution (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper completely. incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications on come off.
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10-68 Vehicle Care 1. Hoist Assembly Warning (Continued) Caution 2. Hoist Shaft 3. Hoist Shaft Access collision, loose equipment could The tire hoist can be damaged if Cover/Hole strike someone. Store all these in there is no tension on the cable 4.
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Vehicle Care 10-69 3. Assemble the two jack handle 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored extensions (4) and wheel extension (7) through the hole in securely. Push, pull, and then try wrench (5), as shown. the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft to turn the tire.
10-70 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: Full-Size Spare Tire Caution 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, If this vehicle came with a full-size jack handle, and jack handle If the vehicle has four-wheel drive spare tire, it was fully inflated when extensions) to the tool bag.
Vehicle Care 10-71 After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting Caution vehicle, stop as soon as possible For more information about the and check that the spare tire is Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on correctly inflated.
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10-72 Vehicle Care reduce electrical resistance. This 5. Open the hood on the other Caution is located on the passenger vehicle and locate the side, in the rear of the engine positive (+) and negative ( ) If any accessories are left on or compartment.
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Vehicle Care 10-73 6. Check that the jumper cables do Warning not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Using a match near a battery can get a shock. The vehicles could cause battery gas to explode. be damaged too.
10-74 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the black negative ( ) 11. Start the vehicle with the good Towing the Vehicle cable to the negative ( ) terminal battery and run the engine for a of the good battery. Use a while.
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Vehicle Care 10-75 towing is towing the vehicle with two Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not wheels on the ground and two be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles wheels on a dolly. ground. Follow the tow vehicle Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles manufacturer s instructions.
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10-76 Vehicle Care 4. Shift the transfer case to 6. Disconnect the negative battery Warning N (Neutral). See Shifting into cable at the battery and secure N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel the nut and bolt. Cover the Shifting a four-wheel-drive Drive on page 9-34 for the negative battery post with a vehicle's transfer case into proper procedure.
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Vehicle Care 10-77 Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle 9. Release the parking brake. Caution Before disconnecting the towed 10. Reset any lost presets. vehicle: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is The outside temperature towed with the rear wheels on the 1. Park on a level surface. display will default to 32°F but ground, the transmission could be will reset with normal usage.
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10-78 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Rear Towing This vehicle should not be towed 3. Firmly set the parking brake. with any wheels on the ground. See Parking Brake on (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) page 9-39. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dolly Towing Rear Towing 4.
Vehicle Care 10-79 Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
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10-80 Vehicle Care calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum or stainless sap, bird droppings, chemicals from steel. To prevent damage always may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
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Vehicle Care 10-81 Aftermarket appearance caps or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Stripes with glass cleaner. heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap Caution...
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10-82 Vehicle Care can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses page 11-11. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
Vehicle Care 10-83 Control arm ball joints on 1500 clean any areas where mud and Chemical Paint Spotting Series vehicles are other debris can collect. If equipped Airborne pollutants can fall upon maintenance-free. with power running boards, extend and attack painted vehicle surfaces them and then use a high pressure causing blotchy, ring-shaped wash to clean all joints and gaps.
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10-84 Vehicle Care Never use a brush with stiff Your dealer may have products for Caution bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the Never rub any surface To prevent scratching, never use surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive abrasive cleaners on automotive permanent damage.
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Vehicle Care 10-85 Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
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10-86 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and solvents can permanently change Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood detergent. Do not use chlorine the appearance and feel of Surfaces bleach.
Vehicle Care 10-87 Do not use a floor mat if the Floor Mats vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver Warning side floor. Use the floor mat with the If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up.
General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-14 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
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11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
Check the tire inflation Cadillac Premium Care Premium Care Maintenance pressures. See Tire Pressure on Maintenance covers routine services be performed by a Cadillac page 10-45. maintenance services, when authorized service dealer. scheduled in accordance with the Inspect the tires for wear. See owner manual, including: Tire Inspection on page 10-51.
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11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required See Tire Pressure on Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL page 10-45. 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Inspect tire wear. See Tire engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for Inspection on page 10-51.
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Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect exhaust system Check accelerator pedal for and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding. loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. Lubricate body components. See Visually inspect gas strut for Exterior Care on page 10-79. signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
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11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
11-8 Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case output seals. High Services Maintenance and Care pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important case fluid.
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Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
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11-10 Service and Maintenance the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care Windshield of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield when service is needed.
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
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11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in Canada 19300458). ® Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Body Door Hinge Pins, Power Assist Canada 10953474).
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188 Spark Plugs...
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
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Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in)
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12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
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You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800 458 8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
(Live Chat Support): Chat with Users (Maintenance Information): online help representatives. View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, See my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, and OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information. and who use Text Telephones Schedule service appointments.
When calling Roadside Service, General Motors North America and have the following information Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre: Cadillac reserve the right to make ready: any changes or discontinue the Chat live with online help Your name, home address, and Roadside Service program at any representatives.
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It provides every Service is not provided if a vehicle driven. Assistance is not given Cadillac owner in the United States is in an area that is not accessible when the vehicle is stuck in the with the advantage of contacting a to the service vehicle or is not a sand, mud, or snow.
Customer Information 13-7 Service advisor will help you of your transportation needs, your extended powertrain, and/or make arrangements and explain dealer can help minimize your hybrid-specific warranties in both how to receive payment. inconvenience. the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled assistance cannot be provided...
13-8 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include Collision Damage Repair Reimbursement minimum age requirements, If the vehicle is involved in a insurance coverage, credit card, etc. If overnight warranty repairs are collision and it is damaged, have the Additional fees such as fuel usage needed, and public transportation is damage repaired by a qualified...
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Customer Information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the vehicle will be repaired with GM GM also recommends that you parts being recycled are from original equipment collision parts. choose a collision repair facility that undamaged sections of the vehicle.
13-10 Customer Information Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, in the crash. Inflates? on page 3-33.
Customer Information 13-11 Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Identification (RFID) Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees. technical service information RFID technology is used in some needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models vehicles for functions such as tire General Motors cars and trucks.
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Statement Defects problems between you, your This vehicle has systems that dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that To contact NHTSA, you may call complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Center vehicle uses computer modules to Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33169 transmission performance, to...
13-14 Customer Information How far (if at all) the driver was Event Data Recorders To read data recorded by an EDR, depressing the accelerator and/ special equipment is required, and This vehicle is equipped with an or brake pedal; and, access to the vehicle or the EDR is event data recorder (EDR).
Customer Information 13-15 ® OnStar Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with Using the navigation system may ® OnStar and has an active result in the storage of destinations, subscription, additional data may be addresses, telephone numbers, and collected through the OnStar other trip information.
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Be a Good Samaritan or OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. respond to an AMBER Alert. Requires a specific OnStar Get assistance in severe Emergency subscription plan. weather or other crisis and With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, evacuation routes.
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
14-6 OnStar checks the tire pressures, if the OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works vehicle is equipped with the Tire Automatic Crash Response, Information Pressure Monitoring System. If an Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, On-Demand Diagnostics check is Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service needed, press , and an Advisor...
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OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
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14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
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OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
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INDEX Airbag System Alert Check ......3-40 Lane Change ....9-66 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Side Blind Zone (SBZA) .
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Children .....3-43 Power Protection ....6-9 Cadillac Premium Care Lower Anchors and Voltage and Charging Maintenance .
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-38 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-16 Magnetic Ride Control ..9-44 Security .
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Brake ......9-39 Older Children, Restraints ..3-41 Cadillac ..... . . 11-3 Brake and P (Park) Online Owner Center .
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INDEX Program Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Courtesy Transportation ..13-7 Towing ..... . 10-74 Magnetic .....9-44 Proposition 65 Warning, Remote Keyless Entry Messages .
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i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Service Signals, Turn and Canadian Government ..13-13 Accessories and Lane-Change ....6-6 General Motors ... . . 13-13 Modifications .
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INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Tires (cont'd) Pressure Light ....5-25 Armrest ......4-3 Tachometer .
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i-12 INDEX Traction Vehicle Ahead Indicator ..5-23 Control System (TCS)/ Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality ® StabiliTrak Light ... .5-24 Tire Pressure ....10-45 Grading .
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INDEX i-13 Wheels Windshield Alignment and Tire Replacement ....10-25 Balance ....10-57 Wiper/Washer .
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