2004 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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A

Accessing the DIC Main Menu

(Base Audio System) ................................... 3-57
Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-24
Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations

(RDS and XMâ„¢) ....................................... 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, XMâ„¢ 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
XMâ„¢ 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 Privilegesâ„¢ ............................... 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

XMâ„¢ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-120
XMâ„¢ 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

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