2010 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

{ WARNING

Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.

Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

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Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. (Continued)

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{ WARNING

Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.

For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.

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Child Restraint Systems

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.

(A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat

A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.

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(B) Forward-Facing Child Seat

(C) Booster Seats

A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.

A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by

the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑51 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

{ WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint.

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Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

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A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

{ WARNING

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

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WARNING (Continued)

Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑35 for additional information.

When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.

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Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).

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Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.

To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For a wagon the lower anchors are beneath zippers, located near the labels. Open the zippers to access the lower anchors.

To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover.

Sedan

Wagon

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The top tether anchors for a sedan are located under the tether covers, on the rear seatback filler panel. For the wagon, the outboard top tether anchors are located under the tether covers behind the rear seatback. The wagon's center top tether anchor is under the tether cover, located on the vehicle floor, behind the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑49 for additional information.

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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

{ WARNING

If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

{ WARNING

Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety (Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.

Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.

If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Press the ribbed area of the cover to open the cover and expose the anchor.

2.3. If you have an adjustable

head restraint, raise the head restraint.

1. Attach and tighten the lower

2.

attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for

the desired seating position.

1.2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

1.3. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

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2.4. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:

If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback.

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If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.

If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.

If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING

A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer/retailer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash.

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.

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If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑51 for how and where to install your child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑51 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.

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If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑49. 1. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑51 for more information.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

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Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑49
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑35 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑22 for more information, including important safety information.

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

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A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

{ WARNING

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

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WARNING (Continued)

Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑35 for additional information.

If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑51 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑51 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.

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4. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it

will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑22.

2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑35 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position.

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6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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Storage Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 3-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 3-1

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Cargo Management System

(Wagon Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Cargo Net (Wagon) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Convenience Net (Sedan) . . . . . 3-6

Roof Rack System

Roof Rack System (Wagon) . . . 3-6

Storage Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage area located below the climate control systems. To access, push on the cover.

Glove Box To open, press the button. Use the key to lock and unlock. The glove box has a shelf that can be removed by pulling it out.

Storage

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Cupholders The vehicle has cupholders located in front of the center console. Push down on the cover to open. There are also cupholders in the rear center armrest. Pull the armrest down to use.

Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console with an upper and lower storage area. To access the upper storage area, lift the driver side lever on the front of the console and lift the cover. To access the lower storage area, lift the passenger side lever on the center console. There is an additional storage area behind the center console. To access, push the cover.

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Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the cargo area of the vehicle.

3. Make sure the cartridge is

properly installed by pulling it slightly up, it should be firmly fitted.

4. Grasp the handle and unroll the

cover. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it.

To remove the cargo cover, do the following: 1. Release the cover from the latch

posts and carefully roll it back up.

2. Pull the handle (A) back and

remove it from the pin (B) on the trim panel. Repeat this on the other side.

To install the cargo cover: 1. Hold the cartridge so that the

pull out shade faces backwards.

2. Align the cartridge over the

pin (B) on both sides. Press the cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks.

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Cargo Management System (Wagon Only)

An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

The cover can be opened to two positions to allow access to the storage area. Some items may be stored in the cargo area when the cover is closed.

Press on the bottom of load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the handle. Pull up on the handle to open the cargo management system.

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D-Ring Sliders There are four D-Ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of the cargo management area. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo.

Installing D-Ring Sliders

The loop of the D-Ring slider must be facing inward towards the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usage. Push the button to move the D-Ring slider either towards the front or the rear of the vehicle. The rings can be locked into various positions along the rail.

To install the D-Ring slider (A), insert it into the channel (B) located in the middle of each rail.

Cargo Net (Wagon) { WARNING

Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle. You or other could be injured. Always store items behind the net.

For vehicles equipped with a cargo net, it can be used to store light loads, keeping them from falling over or being thrown into the cabin during heavy braking. The net should not be overloaded or used to store heavy loads.

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2. There are four tether positions

for the lower hook straps. In the front position, the seat backs should be down for the net to properly hold items.

1. There are four installation

openings in the roof, two located in front of and two behind the rear seats. Insert the top corners of the cargo net into the large opening in the roof and secure by sliding them into the small opening.

3. Mount the cargo net to the rear seat tethers located on the front of the bottom cushions.

4. The net can also be mounted to

the tethers on the back of the rear seats when the seats are upright.

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5. Pull on the straps to tighten

the net. Put light loads behind the net to keep them from falling over or being thrown into the cabin during heavy braking. The net should not be overloaded or used to store heavy loads.

Convenience Net (Sedan) Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items. The net is not for heavier loads. Store items as far forward as you can.

Roof Rack System

Roof Rack System (Wagon)

{ WARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM Certified accessory carrier.

For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer/retailer for additional information. Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 8‑12.

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Installation of Crossrails

A. Crossrails B. Crossrail End C. Siderail Cover 1. Siderail covers (C) must be

removed for installing the crossrails (A).

2. To remove siderail covers, start

at the back of the vehicle and pull straight up.

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3. Store the siderail covers in a

place where it can be laid flat. Do not stack any items on top of the cover.

6. The crossrail supports are

labeled with an arrow that needs to point toward the front of the vehicle. When the lever on the crossrail support is in the down position a pin (A) will be visible on the bottom of the assembly. To install the crossrail support, move the lever into the forward upper position. The pin (A) should no longer be visible.

8.

7. Locate the forward or rearward most cut-out (A) in the siderail channel. Insert both crossrail ends into the cut-outs, making sure the arrows on the crossrail ends are pointed towards the front of the vehicle.

4.

Identify front and rear crossrail by the size of the crossrail support.

5. The front crossrail support (A) is

smaller than the rear crossrail support (B).

10. Move the levers on both

crossrail supports to the down position. Slide the crossrail assembly back and forth until the crossrail pin engages.

11. Push back and forth again to

make sure the pins have engaged into the slots. Make sure both crossrails are locked into the same hole position on each side of the vehicle.

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Removing the Crossrails 1. Start with either crossrail

assembly, slide both levers into the upper most position, moving the lever from the rear to the front of the vehicle.

2. Slide the crossrail assembly until

it is in the cut-out area or the siderail channel.

3. Remove the crossrail from the

vehicle.

4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the other

crossrail assembly.

5. Reinstall the siderail covers

making sure they are fully seated in the siderail channel.

9. Levers must still be in the

forward up position. For front crossbar, slide the crossrail assembly (A) forward until the crossrail end is past the channel cut-out area (B). For rear crossbar, slide the crossrail assembly (A) rearward until the entire crossrail support is in first position to the rear of the channel cut-out area (B).

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Instruments and Controls

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Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 4-6
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 4-7
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 4-8
Rear Window Wiper/

Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Headlamp Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Fuel Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Boost Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Engine Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . 4-19
Engine Oil Pressure Gage . . . 4-19
Engine Coolant

Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 4-21
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 4-21
Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Charging System Light . . . . . . 4-23

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 4-28

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 4-30
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
High-Beam on Light . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Lamps on Reminder . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

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Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Brake System Messages . . . . 4-38
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 4-39
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 4-40
Engine Power Messages . . . . 4-41
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 4-42

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 4-42
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Airbag System Messages . . . . 4-48
Anti-Theft Alarm System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 4-48
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Transmission Messages . . . . . 4-49
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 4-50
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 4-50

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 4-51

OnStar® System

OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59

Universal Remote System

Universal Remote System . . . 4-61
Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65

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2 NOTES

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Instrument Panel Overview

CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar

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A. Air Vents on page 7‑6. B. Driver Information Center (DIC)

C.

on page 4‑31 . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑5.

D. Turn and Lane-Change Signals

E.

on page 5‑4 . Instrument Cluster on page 4‑15 .

F. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 4‑8 . Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑9
(If Equipped).

G. Navigation Button (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.

H. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 8‑37 . Magnetic Ride Control on page 8‑40 (CTS-V Model Only).

I. Clock on page 4‑12. J. Passenger Sensing System on

page 2‑35 .

K. Hazard Warning Flashers on

R. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑4 .

page 4‑6 .

L. Navigation Display Brightness

Control (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual. M. AM-FM Radio on page 6‑9

(Base Audio System) or Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.

N. Parking Brake (Manual) on

page 8‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8‑35.

O. Hood on page 9‑5. P. Cruise Control on page 8‑41 . Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 8‑37.

Q. Tap Shift Controls (CTS-V Model

Only). See Automatic Transmission on page 8‑26.

S. Horn on page 4‑7. T. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 4‑7 .

U. Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats on page 2‑9.

V. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 7‑1.

W. Parking Brake (Manual) on

page 8‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8‑35.

X. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 8‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 8‑30 . Instrument Panel Storage on page 3‑1 . Power Outlets on page 4‑12 .

Y.

Z. Glove Box on page 3‑1 .

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Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Power Tilt Wheel

The tilt and telescope lever is on the left side of the steering column. To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull the lever down. Then move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

For vehicles with this feature, the power tilt wheel control is on the left side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

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Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Controls that can be adjusted at the steering wheel may include: SRCE (Source): Press to switch between the radio AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, HDD (if equipped), auxiliary input jack, DVD (if equipped), and USB (if equipped).

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y / c z (Previous/Next): Press to go to the previous or next radio station stored as a favorite, or the previous or next track of a CD. Press to interact with the Bluetooth® system. See Bluetooth on page 6‑37 for more information.

+ e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume. b g (Mute/Speech Recognition/ Push to Talk): Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if the vehicle has these features, does not mute. Press and release b g again, to turn the sound on.

For vehicles with a navigation system, press and hold g for two seconds to initiate speech recognition. See “Speech Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information.

For vehicles without a navigation system, press and hold g for two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth. See the OnStar® System on page 4‑59 , or Bluetooth on page 6‑37 for more information about these features. For vehicles with a navigation system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, press and hold g for two seconds and say “hands free” to interact with OnStar or Bluetooth. See the OnStar® System on page 4‑59 , or Bluetooth on page 6‑37 for more information about these features.

Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Sedan Model shown

Wagon Model shown

Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. For more information, see Wiper Blade Replacement on page 9‑33. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to the OFF position. This disables the windshield wipes and/or rear wipers, if equipped. The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased.

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 7 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the lever down and release. Several wipes, hold the lever down. T (Off): Turns the wipers off. & (Adjustable Interval Wipes): For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the adjustable interval wiper band to set the frequency of wipes. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wiper Band): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See “Wiper Activated Headlamps” for more information.

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Windshield Washer

{ WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Sedan Model K (Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbol, on the end of the windshield washer lever, to wash the windshield. The washer fluid sprays onto the windshield and the wipers run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. Press and hold K for more wash cycles. Wagon Model Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times.

Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid is low. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑31. See Washer Fluid on page 9‑25 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. If the headlamps are on while the windshield is being washed, the headlamp washers, if the vehicle has them, will also turn on. See “Headlamp Washer” following for more information. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO. The wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off, when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF or the windshield wiper control is turned off.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer For vehicles with a rear window wiper/washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay. The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.

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Z (Rear Wiper Delay Short): Sets a five second delay between wipes. 5 (Rear Wiper Delay Long): Sets a ten second delay between wipes. = (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid on page 9‑25 .

Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses.

Press the washer button at the end of the windshield wiper lever, to wash the headlamps. Both the headlamps and the windshield will be washed. After the first wash, the headlamps will not be washed until the fifth press of the windshield washer button. The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 4‑8 for more information.

{ WARNING

The headlamp washers are beneath the headlamps.

In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

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Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure:

Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone

when the vehicle is moving. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is stopped. Press the vehicle information button until Press To Change Compass Zone displays.

2. Find the vehicle's current

location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.

3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.

4. Press the trip/fuel button until

the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC.

5. Calibrate the compass. See

“Compass Calibration Procedure” following.

Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL appears in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.

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To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:

Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, check that the compass is set to the correct variance zone. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure.

2. Press the vehicle information button until Press To Calibrate Compass displays.

3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration.

4. The DIC will display Calibrating

Drive In Circles. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display Calibration Complete for a few seconds when the calibration is complete. The DIC display will then return to Press To Calibrate Compass.

Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: 1. Locate the adjustment buttons

directly below the clock face.

2. Push and hold the right

adjustment button to move the clock hands forward or the left adjustment button to make the clock hands go backward.

Holding either button down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before the desired time is reached.

3. Push and release either button

to adjust the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached.

Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. There are three accessory power outlets. There is an outlet located in the front storage area below the climate control system, one inside the center console storage bin, and one on the rear of the center console. For CTS Wagon model only, there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net.

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Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only.

Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times. Notice: If electrical devices are left plugged into a power outlet, the battery may drain causing the vehicle not to start or damage to the battery. This would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off the vehicle. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets.

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When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle.

Ashtrays The vehicle may have two removable ashtrays. One ashtray can be placed into the instrument panel storage compartment and the other into the center console rear compartment. To empty the ashtrays, hold on to the edges of the bin and pull straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray.

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United States Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown, Canada and Manual Similar

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United States V-Series Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown, Canada and Manual Similar

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Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph).

Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. If this vehicle has to have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. This is because the vehicle computer has stored the mileage in memory.

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles or kilometers traveled for up to two trips. The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC), for more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑31 .

For vehicles that have the navigation system, see your Navigation System manual for more information.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that follow the movement of the tachometer indicator. The tracer lights also flash when it is time to up-shift to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission on page 8‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 8‑30 for more information.

Fuel Gage

When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There is still a little fuel left in the vehicle, but the fuel tank should be filled soon.

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The Fuel Level Low message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 4‑42 for more information. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: . At the service station, the fuel

pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.

The gage moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and will go back to empty when the ignition is turned off.

Boost Gage

Canada

For the CTS-V, this gage is located in the instrument panel cluster. This gage indicates positive manifold pressure which is the induction air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the combustion chamber. This gage reads zero under light throttle before boost is generated. This gage automatically resets to zero every time the engine is started.

United States

Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to a safe level. Throttle operation and fuel supply returns to normal when engine speed is lowered. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to reaching engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gage

United States

Canada

For vehicles with an engine oil pressure gage. It shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside the normal operating range, the oil pressure light will come on. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 4‑30 for more information.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

United States

Canada

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant overheats the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4‑29 and Engine Overheating on page 9‑23 for more information.

A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Oil should be checked as soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑31 and Engine Oil on page 9‑10 .

{ WARNING

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

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Safety Belt Reminders

Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the engine is started this light and the chime comes on and stays on for several seconds to remind the passenger to fasten their safety belt. The light also begins to flash. This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.

When the engine is started this light and a chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind drivers to fasten their safety belts. The light also begins to flash. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor chime come on.

The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.

Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 2‑27 .

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The airbag readiness light comes on and stays on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light goes out.

{ WARNING

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

Passenger Airbag Status