2002 Cadillac Escalade Owners Manual

If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle may need service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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The TRAC OFF light may come on for the following reasons: D If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS on/off

button located to the right of the steering wheel, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again; the light should go off.

D If you move the shift lever to FIRST (1), the light

will come on and stay on to indicate that the Traction Control System is off. This is normal operation. To turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST (1); the light should go off. See “Traction Control System” in the Index.

D The light will come on and stay on if the TCS

automatic engagement feature has been turned off. To turn the system on, press the TCS off/on button; the light should go off. To turn the automatic engagement feature back on, see “Traction Control System” in the Index.

D If the Traction Control System is affected by an

anti-lock brake system, Traction Control System or engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the light will come on. Have your vehicle serviced.

D If the vehicle is driven over an extremely rough road,

the system will turn off and the light will come on. The light will go off a few seconds after the rough road conditions go away or when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This is normal operation. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)

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Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

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NOTICE:

Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.

This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

NOTICE:

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been

detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

D Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: D Reducing vehicle speed. D Avoiding hard accelerations. D Avoiding steep uphill grades. D If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Oil Pressure Gage

CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

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NOTICE:

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

The oil pressure gage 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 readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See “Check Eng Oil Pressure” and “Engine Oil” in the Index.

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Cruise Light

Fuel Gage

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The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” in the Index. Tow/Haul Light

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This light is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” in the Index.

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The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.

Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. D At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before

the gage reads full.

D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the

fuel 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.

D The gage goes back to empty when you turn off

the ignition.

Message Center The message center is located on the left side of the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds. As needed, the message center will display one of the following messages. The message center is capable of alternating among different messages if needed. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts.

Battery Message

If this message is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system.

The battery display will also stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started. If the message stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving with this message displayed could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this message displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and the air conditioner.

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The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: D Towing a trailer D Hot outside air temperatures D Hauling a large or heavy load D Low transmission fluid level D High transmission fluid level D Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary

transmission oil cooler.

A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see “Scheduled Maintenance” in the Index for the proper transmission maintenance intervals.

TRANS FLUID HOT Message Your vehicle has a transmission temperature warning display contained in the message center.

If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high, the message center will display this message.

When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal, the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal.

NOTICE:

If you keep driving your vehicle with the transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message displayed, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty.

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TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE Message Your vehicle has a transmission over-temperature display contained in the message center.

If this warning message is displayed, pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so.

Set the parking brake and place the transmission in PARK (P). Idle the engine until the message center no longer displays a message. If idling the engine does not turn the warning message off after 10 to 15 minutes, contact your nearest dealer or the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See “Roadside Service” in the Index.

NOTICE:

If you keep driving your vehicle with the transmission TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE message displayed, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty.

The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: D Towing a trailer D Hot outside air temperatures D Hauling a heavy load D Low transmission fluid level D High transmission fluid level D Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary

transmission oil cooler.

A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see “Scheduled Maintenance” in the Index for the proper transmission maintenance intervals.

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LOW COOLANT Message

ENGINE OVERHEATED Message

This message is displayed when the cooling system is low on coolant.

This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot.

The engine may overheat. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. CHECK COOLANT TEMP Message

This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets hot.

Check the coolant temperature gage and the coolant level. See “Engine Coolant” and “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index for further information.

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This message will be displayed after the air conditioning system has automatically turned off for the engine coolant protection mode. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index for further information. REDUCED ENGINE POWER Message

This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode.

See “Engine Overheating” in the Index for further information.

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CHECK ENG OIL Message

This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low.

This message is displayed when the engine oil level is low.

See “Oil Pressure Gage” in the Index for more information.

Once oil is added, it may need time to drain and settle in the engine before this message will turn off. It is best to let the engine cool down (if it is hot) or warm up (if it is cold) and cycle the ignition to be sure this message turns off. Refer to the dipstick for the correct level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index on how to check the oil level and for what type of oil to add.

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CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message

LOW WASHER FLUID Message

This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. The message is only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle.

This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid. The message is only displayed for 15 seconds each ignition cycle.

When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Engine Oil Life System. See “Engine Oil, When to Change” in the Index. SECURITY Message

This message is displayed when the content theft-deterrent system has been activated and also monitors the PasslockR System.

If the security message is displayed continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock System. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock, and you should see your dealer.

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For more information, see “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL Message

This message is displayed when a possible problem exists with the Autoridet system.

For more information, see “Autoridet” in the Index.

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SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM Message

This message is displayed when the rear liftglass or liftgate is ajar when the ignition is in RUN.

If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system.

LOW FUEL Message

This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on fuel.

If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.

Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

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STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE Message

STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED Message

You may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the message center.

The STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED message will turn on when you press the Stabilitrak button; see “Instrument Panel” in the Index.

It means that an advanced computer-controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re steering. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. It also activates when it senses that your wheels are spinning, as they might when accelerating on a road surface that provides inadequate traction. When the system is on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. When the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit.

While in “LIMITED” mode, traction control is disabled and the stability system is less likely to activate. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave Stabilitrak in its normal operating mode (not the LIMITED mode). However, you should put Stabilitrak in LIMITED mode if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow and you want to “rock” your vehicle to attempt to free it. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index. To exit the LIMITED mode, press the Stabilitrak button again. The STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED message will be displayed whenever the transmission is in FIRST (1). Traction control will not operate in this gear. This is normal.

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STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED Message

The STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED message indicates that the stability enhancement system has been temporarily disabled.

Secondary Information Center (SIC) This section explains the features of your SIC. The SIC provides instant information about fuel, mileage and vehicle history in addition to allowing you to personalize certain features of your vehicle. If you would like to skip to the section on personalizing your vehicle, see the section under MENU.

There are three conditions that can cause this message to appear. One condition is overheating, which could occur if the stability enhancement system activates continuously for an extended period of time. The STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED message will also be displayed if the brake system warning light is on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. Finally, the message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. The STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED message will turn off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present.

Fuel D Each press of the FUEL button will change the

display between the fuel remaining range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and a blank display.

D The average fuel economy can be reset using the

RESET button.

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Trip D Each press of the TRIP button will change the

display between personal trip computer, business trip computer, timer, vehicle history, annual mileage and a blank display.

Personal Trip Computer and Business Trip Computer D Each press of the arrow button will change the

display between turn on/off, trip odometer, fuel used, average fuel economy and average speed.

D The ON/OFF button will turn the trip computer on and off. The information on the trip computer only gets updated when it is turned on. The personal and business computers are independent, i.e. turning one of them on does not turn the other off.

D All information associated with the trip computer will be reset when the RESET button is pressed. D If the RESET button is pressed and held for more than two seconds, all of the trip computer settings will reset starting from the last ignition cycle (turning the ignition from OFF to RUN). This feature is for someone who has forgotten to reset the trip computer when pulling out of the driveway and does not realize it until after driving for awhile.

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Timer D Each press of the ON/OFF button will turn the timer

on or off.

D The RESET button will reset the timer to 00:00:00. D If turned on, the timer will accumulate whenever the SIC is powered (the engine does not have to be running).

D The timer will rollover after 99:59:59.

Vehicle History Last 15 Days D The first press of the arrow button will display the maximum speed and accumulated mileage for the current day.

D Every press of the arrow button after will display the

maximum speed and accumulated mileage for the previous day.

D This feature requires the date and time to be set

correctly. Refer to the setting of day/date/time under the MENU button explained later in this section.

Annual Mileage D The annual mileage displayed is the mileage

accumulated since the annual mileage was reset. D Pressing the RESET button will reset the annual

mileage to 0.

D Pressing the arrow button will display the ratio of personal trip computer mileage to annual mileage as a percent.

D Pressing the arrow button again will display the ratio of business trip computer mileage to annual mileage as a percent.

Menu Press the MENU button to choose a feature you would like to personalize (the features are listed below). Each press of the button will display a new item that can be personalized. Use the arrow button to choose the setting you would like to use within the chosen feature. For example: Say you would like to personalize the automatic door locks so that the automatic locking feature is disabled. You would do the following: 1. First press the MENU button until you reach the

Automatic Door Lock screen.

2. Next, press the arrow button until you find the

Disabled setting.

3. The setting is now actually set without having to do anything else. You can do one of three things at this point: D You can leave the personalization mode by

pressing FUEL or TRIP.

D You can just let the SIC exit the personalization

mode on its own by waiting approximately 15 seconds without touching any buttons,

D or you can press the MENU key to move on to

the next programmable feature.

The following is a list of the personal settings that can be changed:

Automatic Door Lock D Enabled: Doors automatically lock when transmission is shifted out of PARK (P).

D Disabled: Doors do not lock automatically.

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Automatic Door Unlock D Driver: Driver’s door unlocks when transmission is

shifted into PARK (P).

D All: All doors unlock when transmission is shifted

into PARK (P).

D Disabled: Doors do not unlock automatically.

Remote Lock Feedback D Horn: Horn chirps on second press of the LOCK

button on the keyless entry transmitter.

D Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each press of the

LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.

D Horn and Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each

press, horn chirps on second press of LOCK on the keyless entry transmitter.

D None: No horn or lamp feedback to the LOCK

button on the keyless entry transmitter.

Remote Unlock Feedback D Horn: Horn chirps on second press of the UNLOCK

button on the keyless entry transmitter.

D Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each press of the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.

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D Horn and Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each

press, horn chirps on the second press of the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. D None: No horn or lamp feedback will occur when

the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed.

Headlamp Delay D None: Headlamps do not stay on after the ignition is

turned to OFF.

D 10/20/30/60/120/180 Seconds: Amount of time headlamps stay on after the ignition is turned to OFF when it is dark (switch must be in auto headlamp position).

Perimeter Lamps D Enabled: Parking lamps, headlamps and puddle lamps turn on for 40 seconds with the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. This feature only operates when it is dark.

D Disabled: Feature disabled, no perimeter lamps will

come on.

Seat and Mirror Recall D Remote: When the remote keyless entry transmitters

are programmed for each driver (driver 1 or 2), pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitters will move the seat and mirrors to the stored memory position for the driver associated with that particular transmitter (driver 1 or 2). For more information on seat and mirror recall functions see “Memory Seat and Memory Mirrors in the Index.”

D Key In: Inserting the key into the ignition will cause

the seat and mirrors to move to stored memory position for driver 1 or 2.

D Disabled: Position recall will not work with the

keyless entry transmitter or when key is placed in the ignition. Driver must manually select memory button 1 or 2 to activate the memory seat recall when disable is selected.

Exit Position of Seat D Enabled: Removing the key will cause the seat to

move to the stored driver 1 or 2 exit position.

D Disabled: Seat will not move to exit position when key is removed from ignition. Driver must manually press EXIT button to activate the seat exit position feature when disable is selected.

Mirror Reverse Tilt D Passenger: Mirror on the passenger’s side of vehicle will tilt down to a stored memory position for driver 1 or 2 when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R).

D Driver: Mirror on the driver’s side of the vehicle

will tilt down to a stored memory position for driver 1 or 2 when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R). D All: Both the driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors

will tilt down to a stored memory position for driver 1 or 2 when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R).

D Disabled: No mirrors will tilt when the vehicle is

placed in REVERSE (R).

Alarm Warning D Horn: Horn will sound when the alarm is active. D Lamps: Headlamps and park lamps will cycle on

and off when alarm is activated.

D Horn and Lamps: Horn and lamps will alternate

when the alarm is activated.

D None: No alarm warning will come on.

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Language D English: All information displayed in English. D French: All information displayed in French. D Spanish: All information displayed in Spanish. D Arabic: All information displayed in Arabic.

Display Units D English: Units displayed in English units. D Metric: Units displayed in metric units.

Day/Date/Time D The RESET button will enable the operator to reset the day/date/time. Each press of the RESET button will scroll through the following: set year, set month, set day, set hour, set minutes and set AM/PM.

D Whichever is currently selected (i.e. year, month,

day, etc.) will flash. The arrow button is then used to adjust the value. Each press of the arrow button will change the value by one. If the arrow button is pushed and held, the value will keep changing until the button is released.

D While in menu mode, the SIC will display the

day/date if no buttons have been pressed for more than 15 seconds.

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Language and Personalization Reset D Press and hold the MENU button. After two seconds, the display will begin cycling through the languages at one second intervals. Release the MENU button when the desired language is displayed.

D The previous action will also reset the

personalization values to their factory default settings which are as follows:

1. Automatic Door Lock: Enabled 2. Automatic Door Unlock: All 3. Remote Lock Feedback: Horn 4. Remote Unlock Feedback: Lamps 5. Headlamp Delay: 30 seconds 6. Perimeter Lamps: Enabled 7. Memory Position Recall: Key In 8. Exit Position of Seat: Enabled 9. Mirror Reverse Tilt: Passenger 10. Alarm Warning: Horn and Lamps 11. Display Units: English

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier.

URPA can be disabled by pressing the URPA on/off button located near the climate control system and radio.

The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, on the passenger’s side rear upper trim panel. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around.

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system comes on, the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you know that the system is working. URPA senses how close your vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the rear bumper. When shifting into REVERSE (R) and an object is detected, one of the following will occur:

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If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also flash red while driving if a trailer or trailer hitch ball mount is attached to your vehicle or if a bicycle or object is on the back of, or hanging out of your vehicle. The light will continue to flash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h). It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to flash red, see your dealer. It may also flash red if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. For cleaning instructions, see “Cleaning Your Vehicle” in the Index.

A chime will sound the first time an object is detected. URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above the center of the Cadillac crest badge. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.

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Comfort Controls Electronic Climate Control System Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (BoseR)

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Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Compact Disc Changer Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Control Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of Your Compact Disc Changer Diversity Antenna

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Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel is used to select the desired air temperature in your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the interior air temperature independent of the mode knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward 82 for warmer air. Move the knob counterclockwise toward 66 for cooler air. When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors will control the fan speed. Full Hot: If you turn the temperature knob past 82, the system will go into the “full hot” mode. The system will remain at that maximum heating setting and the fan will blow at the speed to which the fan knob is set. If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at full speed. Full Cold: If you turn the temperature knob past 66, the system will go into the “full cold” mode. The system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and the fan will blow at the speed to which the fan knob is set. If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at full speed.

Comfort Controls Electronic Climate Control System

Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the electronic climate control panel is used to regulate the fan speed. To manually increase airflow, move the knob clockwise. To manually decrease airflow, move it counterclockwise. OFF: If the knob is in OFF, outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob. AUTO: If the knob is in AUTO, the fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature. When both the fan knob and mode knob are in the AUTO position, the system will then automatically maintain the desired cabin temperature as selected by the temperature knob. Manual operation is also available.

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Mode Knob - Automatic Operation The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. When the system is set in AUTO mode, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come primarily from the floor or instrument panel outlets, with some air directed to the windshield to prevent fogging. When the system is in AUTO mode, the air conditioning light will turn on, and the recirculation and outside air lights turn off. With the system in full auto control (both the fan and mode knobs in AUTO), you still have the ability to override any function. However, continually overriding the outside air or the A/C compressor will limit the ability of the system to cool the vehicle quickly. If you push a button for a function which is not available, the light next to that button will flash three times to alert you that it’s not available. To find your comfort zone, start with the 74 setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to adjust the temperature if necessary.

With the automatic setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the fan speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow will adjust between the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets. On bright sunny days in cool weather, the airflow may come out of the air conditioning and floor outlets (bi-level mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the floor outlets, with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located near the center of the instrument panel. This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature.

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Mode Knob - Manual Operation The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. You can choose to set the climate control system operations yourself, or let the system work for you by placing the system in AUTO mode. See “Mode Knob - Automatic Operation” earlier in this section.

(Vent): This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through the floor outlets.

(Bi-level): This setting delivers air through

the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.

(Floor): This setting directs most of the warmed air through the floor outlets and some air through the windshield defroster outlets.

(Blend): This setting divides airflow equally

between the floor outlets and the windshield defroster outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging.

(Defrost): This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through the floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. When using the defrost mode with auto fan speed selected, the fan speed may be higher than normal.

(Outside air): Press this button, located under the fan knob, to use outside air. Using outside air will limit stale air odors and help to prevent excessively humid interior air (from wet boots or clothing or maximum passenger loads) from being redirected onto windows. Pressing the outside air button will cancel the recirculation button and AUTO mode of the airflow. Pressing outside air will return the system to auto mode.

(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the

amount of outside air entering the vehicle to a very small amount. This will be helpful to limit odors entering the vehicle and will assist in reaching comfort in very hot temperature conditions. Pressing recirculation will cause the system to recirculate interior air continuously and may cause the vehicle windows to fog if the passenger compartment floor is excessively wet.

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Pressing the recirculation button will cancel outside air operation. To return to normal system operation and to prevent stale passenger compartment air, be sure to return to the outside air position. Recirculation will not be available in floor, blend or defrost modes. This helps reduce window fogging. If the recirculation button is pressed in theses modes, the LED indicator for recirculation will flash three times indicating that forced outside air is activated and recirculation is not available. If the air conditioning system is activated and system demand is high in situations such as city traffic, idling, or very hot weather, the system will automatically switch from outside air to recirculation. The LED indicator will not change. After the demand on the system is not so great, the system will return to outside air.

(A/C): Press this button to turn the air

conditioning on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle when the A/C light is on. When in AUTO, the A/C is automatically engaged when necessary. Air conditioning will be automatically disabled when the outside temperature drops below a level which air conditioning is ineffective.

Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (With Sunroof) Your vehicle has the rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination. Controls are provided to regulate temperature, location and speed of the airflow.

Front Control

To adjust the airflow speed, turn the fan control knob located on the left side to the desired setting. To regulate the airflow direction, adjust the right knob on the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The knob can be set to any blend setting. To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel. For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward red. For cooler air, turn the knob counterclockwise toward blue. 3-5

To adjust the airflow speed, turn the fan knob located on the left side of the control panel to the desired setting. The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls. Choosing AUTO from the front will control the rear settings. Choosing OFF from the front control will also turn off the rear climate control. When the front control is set to REAR, the rear controls can be used by rear seat passengers. To adjust the air temperature on either control panel, turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel. For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward 82. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward 66
for cooler air. To regulate the airflow direction, adjust the right knob on the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The knob can be set to any blend setting.

Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (Without Sunroof)

Front Control

Rear Control

With this system the rear passengers can control the air temperature, air flow and air speed. The climate control has three knobs.

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Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The A/C button, below the mode knob, allows the air coming into your vehicle to be cooled. This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot days. When you use A/C with the recirculation button pressed in, turn off recirculation as soon as the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature. Using A/C with the recirculation setting active allows the air inside your vehicle to be recirculated. This setting helps to maximize your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy. This setting also cools air the fastest and can be used to keep unwanted odors and/or dust from entering the vehicle. When using the air conditioner, turn off the recirculation setting and use the outside air setting after the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature. When the right knob on the control panel is between floor and defrost, the recirculation feature will not function to reduce window fogging.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger compartment air filter, which filters outside air entering the vehicle. For information on replacing the filter see “Passenger Compartment Air Filter” in the Index. Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. On cold days, use the floor setting with the temperature knob in the red area. On cold days, approximately 32_F (-0_C) or lower, you may experience differences in how the transmission shifts until the engine is warm. This feature automatically reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output. If you use the engine coolant heater before starting your engine in cold weather, 20_F (-8_C) or lower, the heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment. The use of an engine coolant heater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature. For more information, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

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Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use defog to keep the windshield and side windows clear. Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions. Use defrost with the temperature knob toward the red area and the fan control turned all the way to the right. Rear Window Defogger Do not remove the rear window with the rear defogger on. You may see a discharge spark coming from the latch area if you remove the window with the defroster on. The lines running across the rear window are the rear window defogger lines. The lines warm the glass.

The rear window defogger will only work if the ignition is in RUN. For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible first. The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button. If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside mirrors, the rear window defogger button will also activate the heated outside mirrors. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window.

NOTICE:

To turn on the rear window defogger, press this button located below the mode knob.

Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

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Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use outside air to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out of the air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running, unless you have the recirculation button pressed in. For more information on the recirculation button, see “Air Conditioning” earlier in this section.

Your vehicle has air outlets in the center and on the sides of the instrument panel.

You can move the outlets from side-to-side or up and down to direct the flow of air. The driver’s and passenger’s side outlets have shut-off thumbwheels. Turn the thumbwheels to the left to shut off air flow or to the right to allow air flow. When you close an outlet, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any outlets that are open. The center outlet does not completely shut off airflow. Your vehicle also has outlets located on the headliner for the rear seat passengers. To use these vents, press on the individual slats to open the vent. Turn the entire vent in the direction you want to direct airflow. Push the slats to close them and block airflow.

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Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or

any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan knob all the way to the right for a few moments before driving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

D The use of non-GM approved hood air deflectors

may adversely affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system.

Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is off. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index.

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (BoseR)

Included with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player is a six disc CD changer. It is equipped with ten BoseR high performance speakers, an AcoustimassR bass module and a seven channel Bose amplifier. Please see your dealer for details.

Playing the Radio PWR VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of being turned continuously. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. REAR DSPL: When the main radio is turned on, press this button to turn on the rear seat audio display on the main radio. Press it again to turn the rear seat audio display off. PR: Press this button to turn rear seat audio on or off. The light to the right of the button will illuminate to indicate that rear seat audio is on.

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Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it.

Press P. SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning and listen to a specific preset station. P. SCAN will light up on the display while in this mode. If one of the stations stored on a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the radio display will show the channel number (P1 through P6) for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station.

SEEK

: To seek, press the right arrow to tune

to the next station and the left arrow to tune to the previous station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. To scan, press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. Scan allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning. P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P. SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.

Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. The sound

will mute. When it returns, release the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Setting the Tone BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.

Adjusting the Speakers FADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.

Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT. Then, insert the cassette tape. If the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. Once the tape is playing, use the volume, balance, fade, bass and treble controls just as you do for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is being played. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected for play first. The player automatically senses if the cassette tape is metal or CrO2 and adjusts for best playback sound. 1 PREV: Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. 2 PROG: Press this button to switch from one side of the tape to the other.

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3 NEXT: Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. The sound will mute while searching for the next selection. 4 REV: Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to the beginning of the cassette or until you press REV 4
again. The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during the reverse operation. 5 D: Press this button to reduce cassette tape noise. The double-D symbol will appear on the display while the player is in this mode. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 6 FWD: Press this button to rapidly forward the tape to the end of the cassette or until you press FWD again. The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during the forward operation. AM FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio.

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TAPE: Press this button to play a tape if you have a tape loaded in the cassette tape player and the radio is turned on. When a tape is playing, a lighted arrow will appear on the display and show the direction of play. If the radio is turned off, the tape will remain in the player and resume playing at the point where it stopped. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play. Eject can be used with either the ignition or radio off. To load a cassette tape with the ignition or radio off, press EJECT before loading the cassette. CHANGER: Press this button to play a CD if you have a CD loaded in the CD changer. When a CD is playing the disc number and track number will be displayed. Press this button again and elapsed time will appear on the display. See “Compact Disc Changer” later in this section. CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.

CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE button for five seconds.

The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds, indicating the feature is active.

4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will power

up the radio and begin playing.

This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources, including AM FM, cassette tapes and CDs, through the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) controller. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.

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For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones. Be aware that the front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will play the same remote source. The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is turned on. You may operate the RSA functions even when the main radio is off. The following functions are controlled by the buttons on the main radio: REAR DSPL: When the main radio is turned on, press this button to turn on the RSA display on the main radio. Press it again to turn the RSA display off. PR: Press this button to turn RSA on or off. The light to the right of the button will illuminate to indicate that RSA is on. The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR: Press this button to turn RSA on or off.

AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening to AM FM, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency.

SEEK

: While listening to the radio, press the up arrow to tune to the next station and stay there. Press the down arrow to tune to the previous station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. The SEEK button is inactive if the AM FM mode on the front radio is in use. While listening to a cassette tape, press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection. The SEEK button is inactive if the tape mode on the front radio is in use. While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current selection (if more than eight seconds have played). The SEEK button is inactive in the CD mode if the CD changer is in use. Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows until the radio goes into the scan mode. Scan allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press one of the SEEK arrows again. The scan function is inactive if the AM FM mode on the front radio is in use.

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VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. The upper VOL knob controls the upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower headphone. TAPE CD: Press this button to switch between the tape and CD changer if all are loaded. Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: D Press this button to seek through the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.

D When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to

go to the other side of the tape.

D When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this

button to select a disc.

Compact Disc Changer

The compact disc changer plays up to six standard size CDs continuously. Individual CDs may be loaded into or ejected from any position. A green light on each numbered button indicates a CD is loaded in the respective position. An amber light on a numbered button indicates that a CD is playing. When loading CDs, the loading slot indicators turn amber to indicate that the player is ready to accept a CD. CDs can be loaded or ejected with the radio or the ignition being on or off.

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You must load CDs with the label side up. If you do not, the player will automatically eject the CDs.

NOTICE:

Loading CDs with adhesive labels will damage the player.

To load a CD perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will

blink amber.

2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light. If a button is not pressed within five seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position.

3. Load the CD when the loading slot indicators turn

amber. An internal door will open allowing a single CD to be inserted into the changer. After approximately ten seconds the changer will be ready to play.

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To load two or more CDs perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOAD button. The first CD will be loaded into the lowest numbered empty position.

2. Load a single CD when the loading slot indicators

turn amber. After about ten seconds the changer will cycle to the next available position.

3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of the desired positions. If you do not wish to load all of the positions, you can cancel the load all function by pressing a button with a green flashing indicator light or by waiting 20 seconds for the changer to time out.

To eject a single CD perform the following steps: 1. Press the eject symbol (upward pointing arrow

button). The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber.

2. Press one of the amber blinking buttons to select the

location of the CD you want to eject. The changer will move to that location and eject the CD. If you do not remove the CD from the player within ten seconds, it will be reloaded. If the eject button is pressed and a numbered location button is not pressed within five seconds, the current or last played CD will be ejected.

To eject all CDs, press and hold the eject button.

There are two ways to play a CD. Perform one of the following: D Press the desired numbered button with a green

indicator light on the CD changer.

D Press the CHANGER button on the radio. The CD

changer will go to its last played position.

1 PREV: Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV 1
button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. If you hold or press this button more than once, the player will continue moving back through the CD. The sound will mute while seeking. 2 PROG: Press this button to select a CD. The CD number and track number will be displayed. 3 NEXT: Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the CD. The sound will mute while seeking.

SEEK

4 REV: Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. Release it to resume playing. 6 FWD: Press and hold this button to advance quickly through a track selection. Release it to resume playing. : Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection on the CD. Press the left arrow to search for the previous selection on the CD. The sound will mute while seeking. P.SCAN: Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. DSC will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play the tracks on the current CD. Press P.SCAN again to make the radio display ALL, which will randomly play all loaded CDs. Press P.SCAN again to turn off random play, OFF will appear on the radio display. CHANGER: Press this button if you have a CD loaded into the changer and the radio is turned on, to play a CD. Press AM FM to return to the radio when a CD is playing.

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Compact Disc Changer Errors If ERR appears on the display, it could be one of the following: D You are driving on a very rough road. (The CD

should play when the road gets smoother.)

D A CD is upside down. D It is dirty, scratched or wet. D It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and

try again.)

D The CD player is very hot. Press CHANGER to make ERR turn off the display. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.

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When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from

000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle.

2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons together. Hold them

down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down.

5. Press the SEEK right pointing arrow button and

000 will appear on the display.

6. Press the SEEK right pointing arrow button again to

make the last two digits agree with your code.

7. Press the SEEK left pointing arrow button to make

the first one or two digits agree with your code. 8. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the

code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code.

9. Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The LED indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off.

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press the SEEK right pointing arrow button and

000 will appear on the display.

3. Press the SEEK right pointing arrow button again to

make the last two digits agree with your code.

4. Press the SEEK and left pointing arrow button

to make the first one or two digits agree with your code.

5. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is now operable and secure.

If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer. Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons together. Hold them

down until SEC shows on the display.

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4. Press the SEEK right pointing arrow button and

000 will appear on the display.

5. Press the SEEK right pointing arrow button again to

make the last two digits agree with your code.

6. Press the SEEK left pointing arrow button to make

the first one or two digits agree with your code. 7. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the

code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show ---, indicating that the radio is no longer secured.

If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display. To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier in this section.

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Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. You can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.

PROG: Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons on the selected band. If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play the other side of the tape. If a compact disc is playing in the CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD.

SEEK : Press the up arrow to tune to the next

radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station.

If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will advance with the up arrow and reverse with the down arrow.

MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again to turn on the sound.

VOL

: Press the up or down arrow to increase or

decrease volume.

Understanding Radio Reception

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.

FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.

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To help avoid hearing loss or damage do the following: D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably

and clearly.

NOTICE:

Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may also interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears on the display, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer (GM Part No. 12344789).

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When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE button for five seconds.

The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds.

4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s

recommended cleaning time.

When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape detection feature is active again.

You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette is not recommended. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.

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Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Care of Your Compact Disc Changer The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.

Diversity Antenna System Your AM FM antennas are located in the rear side windows. Be sure that the inside surfaces of the rear side windows are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaces are damaged, they could interfere with radio reception.

NOTICE:

Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear side windows with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may affect your radio’s ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, it should be mounted on the drivers side. Be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antennas or place the cellular telephone antenna over the grid lines.

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.

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Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Traction Control System (TCS) (2-Wheel Drive) StabilitrakR System (All-Wheel Drive) Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Operating Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads

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Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Level Control Towing a Trailer

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Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task -- such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the floor -- makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See “Safety Belts” in the Index.

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Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: D Judgment D Muscular Coordination D Vision D Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, about 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.

The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: D The amount of alcohol consumed D The drinker’s body weight D The amount of food that is consumed before and

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consume the alcohol.

According to the American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.

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Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.

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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

CAUTION:

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you’re with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

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Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.

Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.

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Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal.