2010 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .6-114 Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Speaker Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Climate Control Systems Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Clock, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-107 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 3-38 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-78, 6-87 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 i - 3 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Engine Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Cruise Control, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 8-16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Disc, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 i - 4 Displays Head-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70 DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Other Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93 Driving At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Before a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 In Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 E EDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116 Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Headlamp Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . .6-117 Rear Underseat Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-122 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-118 Windshield Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Enhanced StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 Flat Tire, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Flat Tire, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-105 Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 i - 5 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Fuel Economy Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Rear Underseat Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-122 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-118 Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Headlamp Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Range Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Wiper Activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 2-4 i - 6 Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 High-Speed Operation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Hood Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Keyless Access System, Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Lamps Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Twilight Sentinel® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 LATCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 i - 7 Lights (cont.) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Highbeam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Lockout Switch, Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Locks Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Lumbar Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 i - 8 Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Memory Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Memory Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Message DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 N Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 3-44 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 OnStar, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Operation, Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . 3-49 Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Outlets Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . 6-34 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7 Owners, Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Paint, Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Park Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . .6-5 i - 9 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-113 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column . . . . . . . . 4-3 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 i - 10 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-113 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-130 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-136 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-134 Range Adjustment, Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature . . . .2-7 Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Reclining Seatbacks, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Remote, Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Safety Belts Care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Safety Belts (cont.) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Safety Belts Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-78, 6-87 Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Heated Seats - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 i - 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle . . . 6-6 Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116 Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-107 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-105 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-130 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 i - 12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134 Steering Wheel Controls, Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel . . . . . .4-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 Theft - Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22, 3-24 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Towing Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-114 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-107 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Installing the Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Removing the Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98 Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . 6-78, 6-87, 6-96 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . .6-105 Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Control System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Enhanced StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Transmission Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Transmission Operation, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Twilight Sentinel® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 i - 13 V Valet Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 3-75 Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Ventilation Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Safety and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Washer, Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 i - 14 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Where to Put the Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Wiper Blades, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-117 Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 XM Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-137 2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-108 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-130 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 i-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name STS are registered trademarks and the name STS-V is a trademark of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in the U.S.A. Part No. 25919507 A First Printing ©2009 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iii Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid 2 NOTES vi Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Heated Seats (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Heated Seats (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 1-1 Instrument Panel 1-2 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑48. B. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35 . DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4 . Headlamps on page 4‑27 . Cruise Control on page 4‑12 . Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 (If Equipped) . Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 4‑6 (If Equipped) . Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑52. D. E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10. F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑94 . Navigation/Radio System on page 4‑113 (If Equipped) . G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑134 (If Equipped) . Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 (If Equipped) . Heated Steering Wheel on page 4‑4 (If Equipped) . H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4‑3 . Ignition Positions on page 3‑26. I. Horn on page 4‑3. J. K. Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑44 . L. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. M. Cupholders on page 3‑56. N. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑30 . P. Glove Box on page 3‑56. 1-3 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The keyless access transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold V to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. Press the button (A) to remove the key. The key can be used for all locks. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Press the Acc. button (ignition switch). Turn on the valet lockout switch. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑10. Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside: . Pull the front door handle. If the vehicle has a keyless access transmitter, the vehicle recognizes the transmitter and automatically unlocks the door. . Another way to lock or unlock the vehicle, is to press Q or K on the keyless access transmitter. See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑58 for information on how to program the keyless access feature. From the inside: . Press the power door lock switch located on each front door. See Power Door Locks on page 3‑13 for more information. . Push down or pull up on the manual door lock knob for the rear door. The knob is located at the top of the door panel near the window. Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. " : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. 1-5 Trunk Trunk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. . Press the V button located on the driver door. . Press V on the keyless access transmitter. Windows The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level. Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window. See Windows on page 3‑18 for more information. See Power Windows on page 3‑19 for more information. . Squeeze the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate. See Trunk on page 3‑15 for more information. 1-6 Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat(s). Power Lumbar Adjustment The control is located on the outboard side of the front seat(s). Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. See Power Seats on page 2‑2. Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4. Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the position of the lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑3. 1-7 Heated Seats (Front) Heated Seats (Rear) On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. z : Press the up or down arrow to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting. Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting. Press the down arrow until the indicator on the climate control displays is off. See Heated Seats on page 2‑3 for more information. If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the center console. Press the button to turn the heated seat on. Press the button again to decrease the seat temperature or turn the seat off. The indicator lights represent which setting the heat is on, 3 being the highest. See Heated Seats on page 2‑7 for more information. 1-8 Safety Belt Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. { : Press to ventilate the seat. For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2‑4 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑6 . Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑8. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑13. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑22. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑39 . 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags and the roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑61 for important information. 1. Move the selector switch left or right to choose the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position when finished adjusting. The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the memory option. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75. 1-10 The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑37 for more information. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑37 for more information. Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel: . 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 towards the front or rear of the vehicle. See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4‑3 . 1-11 Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. For more information on interior lamps, see: . Reading Lamps on page 4‑36. . Entry Lighting on page 4‑36. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35. Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O : Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: O : Turns off all lamps and automatic lighting features, including Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and IntelliBeam™. AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending upon how much light is outside of the vehicle. 1-12 ; : Turns on the parking lamps and other lamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps and other lamps. For more information, see: . Headlamps on page 4‑27. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑32. Fog Lamps on page 4‑33. Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to select the wiper speed: 7 : Single wipe, move to 7 and then release it. The lever will return to its original position. For several wipes, hold the lever in this position. 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. & : For a delayed wiping cycle, move the lever to & and turn the delay adjustment band to adjust the frequency of wipes. x : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. The windshield wiper lever must be set to & for this feature to work. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑11. 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Vehicles With Heated and Ventilated Seats Shown, Vehicles Without Similar A. Driver and Passenger Side Power Buttons B. Ventilated Seat C. AUTO D. Air Recirculation E. Air Conditioning F. Heated Seat G. Fan Control H. Defrost I. Rear Window Defogger J. Air Delivery Mode Control See Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑44 and Rear Climate Control System on page 4‑49. Radio with CD O : Press to turn the system on and off. n : Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. SRCE : Press to select between the radio or the CD player. BAND : Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. w : Turn to select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑95. 1-14 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. To program preset stations: 1. Tune to a station and select the equalization, DSP, or PTY (program type) setting if desired. 2. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds. The set preset station number displays above the set pushbutton. If the numbered pushbutton is pressed for less then two seconds, the radio tunes to the station set to that pushbutton. 3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑95. Setting the Clock To adjust the time: 1. Press w , located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME UPDATED displays. To adjust the date: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SET DATE displays. 3. Press w to select SET DATE. 4. Turn w to adjust the date. 5. Press w to update the date and VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays. 1-15 Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle’s options. Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 . ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station or track on a CD. SRCE : Press to select between AM, FM, XM™, or CD. SCAN : Press and hold to scan radio stations. 1-16 Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information. y z : Press to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a favorite or tack on a CD. + e −: Press to increase or to decrease the volume. b g : Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press and release again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with Bluetooth®, OnStar®, or a navigation system, press and hold to interact with those systems. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑113. 1-17 If you have an STS-V, the DIC also has additional vehicle information displays which include engine boost, engine oil temperature, oil pressure, and transmission fluid temperature. AB 3 00 or 3 : Press to scroll through the odometer, trip odometer A and trip odometer B. 4 // : Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. EM : Press this button to change the display from English to metric. « ~ ª : Press to change the position of the HUD on the windshield. For more information about HUD, see Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38. For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness, see Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35 . For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑69. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Without Head-Up Display (HUD) With Head-Up Display (HUD) The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. « 4 ª : Press to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which may include digital speed display, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average speed, timer, battery voltage, tire pressure, engine oil life, and display units. 1-18 Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the buttons on the remote keyless access transmitter and the buttons on the audio system. The features that can be programmed include: Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. . Driver Greeting . Key Fob Reminder . Remote Start . Memory Features Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Features . Door Lock and Unlock Settings . Window Lock . Chime Volume . Suspension Mode See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑58. : Turns the system on. 9 : Turns the system off. + : Use this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or accelerate when cruise is already active. T : Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. [ : Press this button on the steering wheel to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 (If Equipped). 1-19 StabiliTrak® The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold t , located on the console, until i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . . Press and release the button again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 . Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑42. Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release the t button located on the console. i illuminates when the system is turned off. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. 1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23 . You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑62 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑64. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch) on page 6‑78 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch) on page 6‑87 for complete operating information. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. 1-21 Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to show OIL LIFE. 2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the RESET button until the percentage shows 100%. If the percentage does not return to 100% or if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑21. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. 1-22 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Service U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Service and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to get you the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). OnStar® OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation. Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. 1-23 The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑134 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. 1-24 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-59 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-66 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 2-1 Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. . Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. . Use the vertical control to recline the seatback. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4. If the vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for seat positions. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75 . 2-2 Power Lumbar Heated Seats On vehicles with power lumbar, the control is located on the outboard sides of the front seat(s). On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. To increase or decrease support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. To raise or lower the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Vehicles with a memory function allow seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75 for more information. z (Heated Seat and Seatback) : Press the up or down arrow once to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting. Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting. Keep pressing the down arrow until the indicator on the climate control display is off to turn off the heated seat. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting: high, medium, or low. The longest bar shows the high range and the shortest bar shows the low range. The heated seat will automatically shut off when the vehicle is turned off. 2-3 Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with this feature, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback. { (Ventilated Seat): Press to ventilate the seat. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; high, medium, or low. Press either button to start that feature at the highest setting. Each press of the button, decreases the setting. To turn the feature off, press the button until the light turns off. The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle is turned off. Power Reclining Seatbacks The front seats have power reclining seatbacks. Use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat to operate them. To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. 2-4 { WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Do no have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 2-5 Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The front head restraints can also tilt forward or rearward. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 2-6 Rear Seats Heated Seats Pressing this button will turn the heated seat on at the highest setting. Each press of the button will decrease the seat temperature or turn the seat off. The light indicates which setting the seat is on, 3 being the highest. The engine must be running for the seats to operate and will shut off when the ignition is turned off. Rear Seat Pass-Through Door The vehicle has a pass‐through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats. See “Rear Seat Pass‐Through Door” under Trunk on page 3‑15. If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the center console. 2-7 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑53 for additional information. 2-8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 2-9 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 2-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-12 Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 2‑28 or Infants and Young Children on page 2‑31 . Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. 2-13 In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 2-14 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 2-15 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 2-16 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. 2-17 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest. 2-18 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 2-19 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The belt is behind the body. 2-20 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 2-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way, you may engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. 2-22 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2‑28 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section. 4. When the safety belt is unbuckled or when the vehicle is turned off, the tension reducer will deactivate. The belt should go back out of the way. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 6. This safety belt has a feature that will reduce the tension of the safety belt on the occupant's shoulder if the vehicle is on. To set this feature, gently pull on the belt, or lean forward and then sit back. The belt will retract and rest lightly against the occupant. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 2-23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment

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