2004 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

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Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-13 - NOTES 7-14 A Accessing the DIC Main Menu (Base Audio System) ................................... 3-57 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-24 Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM™) ....................................... 3-109 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-40 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-93 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ............. 3-106 Air Bag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-38 Air Bag Systems ............................................. 1-48 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-59 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-55 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-58 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .................... 1-55 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ...... 1-56 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ................... 1-54 Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-50 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-22 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ....... 7-10 AM ............................................................. 3-119 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System .................. 3-120 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........................................ 3-120 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................ 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-40 Anti-Pinch Feature .................................. 2-16, 2-54 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-86 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-88 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-91 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-86 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-89 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-91 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-92 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-25 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-25 Assist Handles ............................................... 2-52 Audio System(s) ............................................ 3-100 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-118 Care of Your CD Player .............................. 3-119 Care of Your CDs ...................................... 3-119 Diversity Antenna System ............................ 3-120 Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-117 Radio with CD ........................................... 3-101 Setting the Time ........................................ 3-100 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-117 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-119 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-120 Automatic Transmission ................................... 2-24 Fluid .......................................................... 5-24 Operation ................................................... 2-26 B Backing Up .................................................... 4-42 Battery .......................................................... 5-44 Battery Not Charging ....................................... 3-61 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-7 Battery Saver Active ........................................ 3-62 Battery Voltage High ....................................... 3-62 Battery Voltage Low ........................................ 3-63 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-23 Brake Panic Assist ................................................ 4-11 Parking ...................................................... 2-34 System Warning Light .................................. 3-39 Brake Adjustment ............................................ 5-43 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-41 Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... 5-43 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-42 Brakes .......................................................... 5-41 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-52 Back-Up and License Plate Lamps ................. 5-55 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-53 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps .................. 5-53 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamps ................................................. 5-52 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-52 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-55 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-54 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-68 Cadillac Owner Privileges™ ............................... 7-6 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-106 Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-26, 4-38, 2-12, 2-38 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-88 Your CD Player ......................................... 3-119 Your CDs ................................................. 3-119 Cassette Tape Player Service ........................... 6-10 CD Messages ............................................... 3-115 Cellular Phone Usage .................................... 3-119 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-52 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-53 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-72 Change Engine Oil .......................................... 3-63 Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 3-64 .................................... 3-39 Charging System Light Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 3-64 Check Coolant Level ....................................... 3-65 Check Engine Light ......................................... 3-42 Check Gas Cap .............................................. 3-65 Check Washer Fluid ........................................ 3-65 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-29 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-16 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-59 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-91 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-35 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-32 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-41 Older Children ............................................. 1-29 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 1-46 Top Strap ................................................... 1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-40 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-38 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-25 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-86 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-89 Cleaning (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...... 5-90 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-89 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-86 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-88 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-88 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-87 Cleaning the Mirror ................................. 2-40, 2-42 Cleaning the Speaker Covers ........................... 5-88 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-87 Cleaning Tires ................................................ 5-91 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-87 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades .............. 5-90 Cleaning Wood Panels .................................... 5-88 Climate Control System Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-32 Dual .......................................................... 3-26 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-31 Steering Wheel Controls ............................... 3-33 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-26 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-85 Compass Calibration ....................................... 2-41 Compass Operation ......................................... 2-41 Compass Variance .......................................... 2-41 Conﬁgurable Radio Display Keys ..................... 3-116 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-53 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-42 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-41 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-30 Cooling System .............................................. 5-33 Cruise Control ........................................ 3-13, 3-19 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-48 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-52 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-13 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ........................................ 7-11 Driver Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-11 Roadside Service .......................................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-12 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-20 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ................................. 3-30 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9 DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions (Base Audio System) ................................... 3-58 Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-32 Diversity Antenna System ............................... 3-120 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-32 Door Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9 Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-15 Driver Door Ajar ............................................. 3-65 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-50 DIC Main Menu ........................................... 3-57 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-79 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-61 Status of Vehicle Systems ............................ 3-52 System Controls .......................................... 3-50 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-17 City ........................................................... 4-21 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-18 Winter ........................................................ 4-26 Winter Mode Light ....................................... 3-47 Driving on Grades ........................................... 4-43 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-27 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-20 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-42 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-26 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-94 Power Windows and Other Power Options ........ 5-94 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion ................ 5-100 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-94 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-13 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................. 3-45 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-22 Battery ....................................................... 5-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-42 Coolant ...................................................... 5-27 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-42 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-41 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-38 Oil ............................................................. 5-16 Overheating ................................................ 5-30 Starting ...................................................... 2-24 Engine Coolant Hot – AC (Air Conditioning) Off .................................... 3-66 Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine ..................... 3-66 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-44 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-19 Engine Overheated – Stop Engine .................... 3-67 Engine Power Reduced ................................... 3-67 Engine Speciﬁcations ..................................... 5-107 Engine Speed Limiter ...................................... 3-37 Entering the Personalization Menu ..................... 3-80 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-23 Erasing HomeLink® Buttons .............................. 2-50 Event Data Records (EDR) .............................. 7-10 Exiting the Personalization Menu ....................... 3-99 Express-Down Window .................................... 2-15 Express-Up Window ........................................ 2-15 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-28 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-20 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-22 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-22 Finding a Station ........................................... 3-103 Finish Care .................................................... 5-89 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-91 Flash-To-Pass Feature ..................................... 3-11 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-73 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-74 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-24 Manual Transmission .................................... 5-25 Power Steering ........................................... 5-39 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-40 FM Stereo .................................................... 3-119 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-48 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-12 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-7 Following Distance .......................................... 4-42 Front Seat Cupholders ..................................... 2-52 Fuel ............................................................... 5-4 Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 Fuel (cont.) Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-6 Gage ......................................................... 3-49 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Fuel Level Low ............................................... 3-67 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-94 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-94 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-42 Fuel .......................................................... 3-49 Speedometer .............................................. 3-36 Tachometer ................................................. 3-37 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-47 Garment Hooks .............................................. 2-52 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-4 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-50 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-52 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-5 H Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ................... 3-10 Headlamp Washers ......................................... 3-19 Headlamps .................................... 3-11, 3-20, 5-52 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps .................. 5-53 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-52 Headlamps Suggested ..................................... 3-68 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-3 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-49 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-24 Hitches .......................................................... 4-41 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-47 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-48 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-7 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ................................................. 5-35 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-26 How to Check ........................................ 5-25, 5-66 How to Check and Add Fluid ............................ 5-27 How to Check Lubricant ................................... 5-51 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-39 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 5-23 How to Reset the Change Transmission Fluid Message and the Transmission Fluid Indicator (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 5-24 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-26 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20 Ice Possible ................................................... 3-68 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-32 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-31 If the Light is Flashing ..................................... 3-44 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-44 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-28 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-30 If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer ...................... 4-39 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-22 Immobilizer .................................................... 2-19 Immobilizer Operation ...................................... 2-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-32 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-66 Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... 3-35 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-22 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-22 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-45 Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) .................................. 2-23 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-20 Interior ....................................................... 3-22 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-15, 1-23 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-41 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-43 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 2-36 Left Rear Door Ajar ......................................... 3-68 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-40 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-39 Charging System ......................................... 3-39 Light (cont.) Cruise Control ............................................. 3-48 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-41 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-48 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-49 Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-48 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-42 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-46 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-37 Security ..................................................... 3-48 Sport Mode ................................................ 3-47 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-41 Winter Driving Mode .................................... 3-47 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror ............................... 2-17 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-33 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-11 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9 Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-11 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-11 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15 Owner Checks and Services ......................... 6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-44 Making Turns ................................................. 4-42 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-42 Manual Passenger Seat .................................... 1-2 Manual Transmission ....................................... 2-24 Fluid .......................................................... 5-25 Operation ................................................... 2-32 Map Pocket ................................................... 2-52 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ................. 2-6 Memory Mirrors .............................................. 2-55 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-55 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-61 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Mirror Operation ............................................. 2-40 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ....... 2-40 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass ........................................... 2-40 Memory ..................................................... 2-55 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-44 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-44 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-44 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-43 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigation/Radio System ................................ 3-117 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15 Odometer ...................................................... 3-36 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-46 Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine ....................... 3-69 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-29 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-46 OnStar® Services ............................................ 2-45 OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) ............. 2-46 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-45 OnStar® Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-46 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-7 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-31 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-44 Curb View Assist Mirror ................................ 2-44 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-44 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-43 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......................................... 5-30 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Owner Checks and Services ............................. 6-10 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12 Panic Brake Assist .......................................... 4-11 Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-23 10 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-35 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-37 Brake ........................................................ 2-34 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-38 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-43 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-37 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-32 Passenger Door Ajar ....................................... 3-69 Passing ................................................. 4-14, 4-42 Personalization Features .................................. 3-81 Personalization Off/Driver Identiﬁcation (Navigation System) ..................................... 3-70 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-8 Playing the Radio .......................................... 3-102 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-24 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ......................................... 5-94 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3 Seat ............................................................ 1-2 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-39 Windows .................................................... 2-15 Power Steering ............................................... 4-11 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-28 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-48 Programming the Power Windows ..................... 2-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13 Radio Data System (RDS) .............................. 3-101 Radio Message ............................................. 3-109 Radios ......................................................... 3-100 Care of Your CD Player .............................. 3-119 Care of Your CDs ...................................... 3-119 Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-117 Radio with CD ........................................... 3-101 Setting the Time ........................................ 3-100 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-117 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-119 RDS Messages ............................................. 3-107 Reaching Roadside Service ............................... 7-7 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-23 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-51 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-26 Rear Seat Cupholders ..................................... 2-52 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-22 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-22 Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) ..................................... 5-104 Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) ....... 5-102 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-31 Rear-Seat Pass Through .................................. 2-13 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® .............................................. 2-40 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass .......................... 2-40 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Reconﬁgureable Steering Wheel Controls ............. 3-8 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-75 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps .......................................... 5-77 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-55 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-43 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .............................................. 1-60 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-11 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-11 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button ....... 2-51 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-51 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-60 11 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-59 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-60 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-24 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-22 Right Rear Door Ajar ....................................... 3-70 Roadside Service ........................................................ 7-6 Roadside Service Availability .............................. 7-7 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ........................................... 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-31 Roof Rack Provisions ...................................... 2-53 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-39 Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-28 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-37 Care of ...................................................... 5-88 Driver Position ............................................ 1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ........ 1-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-26 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-22 12 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-9 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-41 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-3 Manual Passenger ......................................... 1-2 Memory ..................................................... 2-55 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-7 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-43 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-44 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-46 Security Light ................................................. 3-48 Sensors ......................................................... 3-29 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-42 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-12 Service AC (Air Conditioning) System ................ 3-71 Service Air Bag .............................................. 3-71 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-12 Service Charging System ................................. 3-72 Service Electrical System ................................. 3-72 Service Fuel System ....................................... 3-72 Service Idle Control ......................................... 3-72 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-12 Service Stability System Message ..................... 3-73 Service Steering System .................................. 3-75 Service Theft System ...................................... 3-75 Service Transmission ....................................... 3-76 Service Vehicle Soon ...................................... 3-76 Setting Preset Stations ................................... 3-104 Setting the Time ........................................... 3-100 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ........................ 3-105 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-91 Shift Lock Release (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 2-29 Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) .................. 2-33 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-35 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-37 Skidding ........................................................ 4-16 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-20 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-106 Speed Variable Assist Steering ......................... 4-11 Speedometer .................................................. 3-36 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-7 Sport Mode Button (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 2-30 Sport Mode Light ............................................ 3-47 Stabilitrak® System ......................................... 4-10 Stability System Engaged Message ................... 3-73 Stability System Off Message ........................... 3-74 Stability System Ready Message ....................... 3-74 Starting Disabled – Remove Key ....................... 3-76 Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem .................. 3-77 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-24 Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC ........................ 3-52 Steering ........................................................ 4-11 Steering Column Ignition Lock Release (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 2-23 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-13 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-12 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...................... 3-33 Steering Wheel Controls .................................... 3-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-118 Storage Garment Hooks ........................................... 2-52 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-52 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-53 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-52 Glove Box .................................................. 2-52 Map Pocket ................................................ 2-52 Roof Rack Provisions ................................... 2-53 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-83 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-83 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30 13 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-54 System Controls, DIC ...................................... 3-50 Tachometer .................................................... 3-37 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-54 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-41 Testing the Alarm ............................................ 2-19 Theft Attempted .............................................. 3-77 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-117 Theft-Deterrent System .................................... 2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-18 Immobilizer ................................................. 2-19 Immobilizer Operation ................................... 2-20 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 Tire Inﬂation Check ......................................... 6-10 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-59 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-62 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-63 Tires ............................................................. 5-58 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-68 Chains ....................................................... 5-72 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-74 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-85 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-73 14 Tires (cont.) Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-66 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-67 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-69 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-71 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-71 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-68 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-25 Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off ................................ 3-77 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-40 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............... 2-36 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-41 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-31 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-38 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-31 Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-41 Stabilitrak® System ...................................... 4-10 Traction Engaged ............................................ 3-78 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-41 Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine .............. 3-78 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-24 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-25 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-32 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-12 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8 Trip Odometers .............................................. 3-36 Trunk ............................................................ 2-12 Trunk Lock Release ........................................ 2-12 Trunk Open ................................................... 3-78 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......................... 3-10 Turn Signal On ............................................... 3-79 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-9 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-43 Underhood Fuse Block .................................... 5-95 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-119 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-69 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-72 Using DSP ................................................... 3-107 Using HomeLink® ........................................... 2-50 Using the Single CD Player ............................ 3-112 Using the Six-CD CD Changer ........................ 3-113 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Vehicle (cont.) Loading ...................................................... 4-33 Parking Your ............................................... 2-37 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records .............................................. 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-93 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-93 Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions ........ 3-54 Vehicle Information Menu (Base Audio System) ................................... 3-52 Vehicle Information Menu Vehicle Personalization (Navigation System) ..................................... 3-53 DIC ........................................................... 3-79 Memory Seat and Mirrors ............................. 2-55 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-31 Visors ........................................................... 2-17 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-34 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-61 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-7 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv 15 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-18 Fluid .......................................................... 5-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-56 Fuses ........................................................ 5-94 Windshield Wiper Lever ................................... 3-16 Windshield Wipers .......................................... 3-16 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-26 Winter Driving Mode Button (Automatic Transmission) .............................. 2-31 Winter Driving Mode Light ................................ 3-47 Winter Tires ................................................... 5-59 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-120 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ................ 3-102, 3-119 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-89 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-39 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-40 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-18 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-22 What to Use .......................... 5-28, 5-39, 5-40, 5-51 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-71 Replacement ............................................... 5-71 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-17 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-20 When to Check ...................................... 5-25, 5-66 When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-26 When to Check Lubricant ................................. 5-51 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-39 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ........ 5-23 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ......................................... 4-44 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-38 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-10 Window Lockout ............................................. 2-17 Windows ....................................................... 2-14 Power ........................................................ 2-15 16

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