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Caution
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.Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for
fluid expansion if freezing
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occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is
completely full.
Brakes
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Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
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The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will not
work well. That could lead to a
crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
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Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
If equipped with high performance
brake linings, there could be an
increased build-up of brake dust as
well as minor noises as compared to
standard brake linings.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications 0379.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete sets.
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Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does
not return to normal height, or if
there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign that brake
service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes may not
work properly. The braking
performance expected can change in
many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are installed
or parts are improperly installed.
Cold Weather Brake Operation
(CTS-V Model)
High performance brake components
may bind and clunk when moving the
vehicle. This may be noticeable after
parking when the brakes have been
wet, such as when driving in the rain
or after a car wash. This is normal for
brakes with high friction pads and
does not affect the operation of the
brakes. Apply the brakes several times
until the binding or clunking stops.
Drive the vehicle and apply the brakes
several times if it is washed before
long-term storage.
Brake Fluid
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The brake master cylinder reservoir is
filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake
fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0281 for the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
surface, the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and maximum
marks on the brake fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the fluid
level goes back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic
system. Have the brake hydraulic
system fixed. With a leak, the
brakes will not work well.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir
cap and the area around the cap
before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding
fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is
added when the linings are worn,
there will be too much fluid when
new brake linings are installed. Add or
remove fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
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If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and the
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vehicle could be damaged. Add
brake fluid only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light 0133.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at
the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0364.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake
fluid from a clean, sealed container.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0372.
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The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
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If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint
finish can be damaged. Immediately
wash off any painted surface.
Battery - North America
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The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the
cap and do not add fluid.
The battery is in the trunk, behind the
trim panel, on the driver side of the
vehicle. Refer to the replacement
number shown on the original battery
label when a new battery is needed.
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WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0278.
After a power loss, such as
disconnecting the battery or removing
the maxi fuses in the power
distribution fuse block, the following
steps must be performed to calibrate
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the electronic throttle control. If this
is not done, the engine will not run
properly.
1. Turn the ignition on but do not
start the engine.
2. Leave the ignition on for at least
three minutes so that the
electronic throttle control will
cycle and relearn its home
position.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Start and run the engine for at
least 30 seconds.
Vehicle Storage
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Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. See Jump Starting - North
America 0347 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to
keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery or
use a battery trickle charger.
All-Wheel Drive
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If the vehicle is equipped with
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an
additional system that needs
lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check
the transfer case fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and
repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
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1. Fill Plug
2. Drain Plug
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To get an accurate reading, the vehicle
should be on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the
fill plug hole, on the transfer case,
some lubricant will need to be added.
Add enough lubricant to raise the
level to the bottom of the fill plug
hole. Use care not to overtighten the
fill plug.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0372 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.
Starter Switch Check
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{Warning
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When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake. Do
not use the accelerator pedal,
and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check
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{Warning
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When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake 0228.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
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Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
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When you are doing this check, the
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of the
vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
.To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
.To check the P (Park) mechanism's
holding ability: With the engine
running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed
by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Headlamp Aiming
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Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
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Bulb Replacement
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For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0308.
For any bulb-changing procedure not
listed in this section, contact your
dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
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{Warning
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others
could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the
bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
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The High Intensity Discharge (HID)
lighting system operates at a very
high voltage. If you try to service
any of the system components, you
could be seriously injured. Have
your dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has been
replaced, the beam might be a slightly
different shade than it was originally.
This is normal.
LED Lighting
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This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Back-Up Lamps
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1. Back-Up Bulb Socket
2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Reach under the rear fascia and
locate the back-up lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by
turning counterclockwise and
pulling straight out of the lamp
assembly (2).
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
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4. Install the new bulb in the bulb
socket.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning
clockwise.
License Plate Lamp
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Lamp Assembly
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Bulb Assembly
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1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Push the lamp assembly (3)
toward the center of the vehicle.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to
remove.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of
the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb
straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install it into the lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back
into position until the release tab
locks into place.
Replacement Bulbs
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LMD=05-May-2016 LMB=Cusenza, Mark
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921 (W16W)
License Plate Lamp W5W LL
For replacement bulbs not listed here,
contact your dealer.
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Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
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LMD=27-Aug-2015 LMB=Byrne, Matthew
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the
current load returns to normal or the
problem is fixed. This greatly reduces
the chance of circuit overload and fire
caused by electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one of
the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be borrowed.
Choose some feature of the vehicle
that is not needed to use and replace
it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away if
the lamps go on and off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop. Wiper function is
available immediately after the wiper
switch is set to off, and back to on.
To protect the wiper motor from
overheating, the wipers may slow
down when the windshield is dry for a
long period of time. If a period of dry
operation, or little moisture, exceeds
10 minutes, the wipers may switch to
intermittent operation, and remain
there. When moisture is again
detected on the windshield, wiper
operation will return to the operator
selected speed.
Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow or ice may cause wiper
linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield
before using the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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LMD=27-Aug-2015 LMB=Byrne, Matthew
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical
problems.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a
bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can be
temporarily borrowed from another
fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
Replace the fuse as soon as possible.
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To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, see Engine
Compartment Fuse Block 0310,
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0313, and
Rear Compartment Fuse Block 0315.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
Object-ID=4444915 Owner=Byrne, Matthew
LMD=03-Mar-2016 LMB=Byrne, Matthew
The underhood fuse block is on the
passenger side of the engine
compartment.
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Lift the fuse block cover to access the
fuses.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses and relays shown.
Caution
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Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the covers
on any electrical component.
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Fuses Usage
1–
Fuses Usage
2–
Fuses Usage
*3 Passenger motorized
safety belt
4–
5–
6 Driver power seat
7–
9–
10 –
11 –
12 –
13 Passenger power seat
14 –
15 Passive entry/Passive
start/Front wipers
16 –
*17 Headlamp washers
18 –
19 ABS pump
20 ABS valve
*21 –
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Fuses Usage
22 Driver motorized
safety belt
*26 –
27 –/Heated seat 2
28 –/Reverse lock out
*29 AFS AHL/Pedestrian
protection
30 –
31 Passenger window
switch
32 –
33 Sunroof
34 Front wiper
35 Steering column lock
36 RBEC/Ignition
37 –/MIL/Ignition
38 Aeroshutter
39 O2 sensor/Emissions
40 Ignition coil/Injectors
41 –/Ignition coil/
Injectors
Fuses Usage
*42 Engine control
module
43 –
44 –
45 Washer
48 Instrument panel/
Body/Ignition
49 FSCM/Ignition
*50 Heated steering
wheel
*51 Engine control
module/Ignition
*52 TCM/Ignition
53 Coolant pump
55 –
*56 TCM/–
*64 Automatic headlamp
leveling
*65 Left HID headlamp
66 Right HID headlamp
67 High-beam
headlamps
Fuses Usage
68 Headlamp leveling
motor
69 Horn
71 Coolant fan
72 Starter 2
*73 Brake vacuum pump
74 Starter
75 A/C clutch
76 –
Relays Usage
*8 Headlamp washer
23 Wiper control relay
24 Wiper speed
25 Engine control
module
46 Rear washer
47 Front washer
*54 Coolant pump
57 Low-beam headlamp
58 High-beam headlamp
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Relays Usage
59 Run/Crank
60 Starter 2
*61 Vacuum pump
62 Starter
*63 A/C control
70 Horn
* Optional
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
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LMD=03-Mar-2016 LMB=Byrne, Matthew
The instrument panel fuse block is in
the end of the driver side of the
instrument panel.
2856441
To access the fuses, remove the end
panel by gently prying with a plastic
tool near each clip, beginning at the
point shown.
2856457
To install the end cover, insert the
tabs on the back of the cover into the
slots in the instrument panel at the
points shown. Align the clips with the
slots in the instrument panel, and
press the cover into place.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses and relays shown.
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Fuses Usage
2 Motorized cupholder
Fuses Usage
3 Electric steering
column lock
Fuses Usage
4–
5 HVAC control
6 Tilt/Telescoping
steering column
8 Data link connector
9 Glove box release
10 Shunt
11 Body control
module 1
12 Body control
module 5
13 Body control
module 6
14 –
15 Body control
module 7
16 Transmission control
module
17 –
18 –
19 Auxiliary power
outlet
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Fuses Usage
20 Lighter
21 Wireless charger
22 Sensing diagnostic
module/ Automatic
occupant sensing
23 Radio/DVD/HVAC
control
24 Display
25 Heated steering
wheel
26 Wireless charger
27 Steering wheel
switches
28 –
29 Visor
30 –
31 –
32 Retained accessory
power
33 Front HVAC blower
CB1 Accessory power
outlet
Fuses Usage
CB7 –
K10 Retained accessory
power
K605 Logistics
K644 Retained accessory
power/Glove box
release
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block
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The rear compartment fuse block is
behind a cover on the driver side of
the rear compartment.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
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Fuses Usage
*1 Rear driver control
module/DC DC
transformer
2 Left window
3 Body control
module 8
*4 A/C inverter
5 Passive entry/Passive
start/Battery 1
6 Body control
module 4
7 Heated mirror
8 Amplifier
9 Rear defogger
10 Glass break
*11 Trailer connector
12 OnStar (if equipped)
13 Right window
14 Electric parking
brake
15 –
16 Trunk release
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Fuses Usage
*17 RUN relay
*18 Logistics relay
*19 –
20 Rear window
defogger relay
21 Mirror window
module
22 –
23 Canister vent
24 Body control
module 2
*25 Rear vision camera
*26 Front ventilated seats
*27 SBZA/LDW/EOCM
*28 Trailer/Sunshade
*29 Rear heated seats
*30 Semi-active damping
system
*31 Traction control
module/Rear control
drive module
Fuses Usage
32 Theft deterrent
module/Universal
garage door opener/
Rain sensor
*33 UPA
*34 Radio/DVD
35 Exhaust valve
*36 Trailer
37 Fuel pump/Fuel
system control
module
38 Fuel pump
39 –
40 Exhaust valve
41 Run/Crank 2
*42 Memory seat module
43 Body control
module 3
44 –
45 Battery regulated
voltage control
46 Engine control
module/Battery
Fuses Usage
47 –
48 –
*49 Trailer module
50 Door lock security
51 Rear closure release
52 Rear closure
53 –
54 Door lock security
55 –
*56 Fuel door
* Optional
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Wheels and Tires
Tires
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Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See the
warranty manual for information
regarding the tire warranty and
where to get service. For
additional information refer to the
tire manufacturer.
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.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much flexing.
There could be a blowout
and a serious crash. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
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.Underinflated tires pose
the same danger as
overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could cause
serious injury. Check all
tires frequently to
maintain the
recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
are cold.
.Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
or broken by a sudden
impact —such as when
hitting a pothole. Keep
tires at the recommended
pressure.
.Worn or old tires can
cause a crash. If the tread
is badly worn,
replace them.
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.Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.
.Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only
the dealer or an authorized
tire service center should
repair, replace, dismount,
and mount the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in
excess of 56 km/h
(35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
See Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation 0327 for inflation
pressure adjustment for
high-speed driving.
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All-Season Tires
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This vehicle may come with all-season
tires. These tires are designed to
provide good overall performance on
most road surfaces and weather
conditions. Original equipment tires
designed to GM's specific tire
performance criteria have a TPC
specification code molded onto the
sidewall. Original equipment
all-season tires can be identified by
the last two characters of this TPC
code, which will be “MS.”
Consider installing winter tires on the
vehicle if frequent driving on snow or
ice-covered roads is expected.
All-season tires provide adequate
performance for most winter driving
conditions, but they may not offer the
same level of traction or performance
as winter tires on snow or ice-covered
roads. See Winter Tires 0319.
Winter Tires
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This vehicle was not originally
equipped with winter tires. Winter
tires are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice-covered
roads. Consider installing winter tires
on the vehicle if frequent driving on
ice or snow covered roads is expected.
See your dealer for details regarding
winter tire availability and proper tire
selection. Also, see Buying New
Tires 0334.
With winter tires, there may be
decreased dry road traction, increased
road noise, and shorter tread life.
After changing to winter tires, be alert
for changes in vehicle handling and
braking.
If using winter tires:
.Use tires of the same brand and
tread type on all four wheel
positions.
.Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and speed
rating as the original equipment
tires.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
tires with a lower speed rating are
chosen, never exceed the tire's
maximum speed capability.
Run-Flat Tires
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This vehicle, when new, may have had
run-flat tires. There is no spare tire,
no tire changing equipment, and no
place to store a tire in the vehicle.
The vehicle also has a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) that indicates
a loss of tire pressure in any of the
tires.
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on the instrument cluster, the
handling capabilities will be
reduced during severe maneuvers.
Driving too fast could cause loss of
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control and you or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 90 km/h
(55 mph) when the low tire warning
light is displayed. Drive cautiously
and check the tire pressures as
soon as possible.
Run-flat tires can be driven on with
no air pressure. There is no need to
stop on the side of the road to change
the tire. Continue driving; however, do
not drive too far or too fast. Driving
on the tire may not be possible if
there is permanent damage. To
prevent permanent damage, keep
speed below 80 km/h (50 mph). With
a light load the vehicle can be driven
up to 100 km (60 mi); with a
moderate load 80 km (50 mi); and a
heavy load 45 km (25 mi). As soon as
possible, contact the nearest
authorized GM or run-flat servicing
facility for inspection and repair or
replacement.
When driving on a deflated run-flat
tire, avoid potholes and other road
hazards that could damage the tire
and/or wheel beyond repair. When a
tire has been damaged, or driven any
distance while deflated, check with an
authorized run-flat tire service center
to determine whether the tire can be
repaired or should be replaced. To
maintain the run-flat feature, all
replacement tires must be run-flat
tires.
To locate the nearest GM or run-flat
servicing facility, call Customer
Assistance.
The valve stems on run-flat tires have
sensors that are part of the TPMS. See
Tire Pressure Monitor System 0327.
These sensors contain batteries that
are designed to last for 10 years under
normal driving conditions. See your
dealer for wheel or sensor
replacement.
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Using liquid sealants can damage
the tire valves and tire pressure
monitor sensors in the run-flat
tires. This damage is not covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not use
liquid sealants in run-flat tires.
Low-Profile Tires
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If the vehicle has 255/35R19, 265/
35ZR19, or 295/30ZR19 size tires,
they are classified as low-profile
tires.
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susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than
standard profile tires. Tire and/or
wheel assembly damage can occur
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when coming into contact with
road hazards like potholes, or sharp
edged objects, or when sliding into
a curb. The warranty does not cover
this type of damage. Keep tires set
to the correct inflation pressure and
when possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other road
hazards.
Summer Tires
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High Performance Summer Tires
This vehicle may come with 245/
40R18 (front) and 275/35R18 (rear) or
265/35ZR19 (front) and 295/30ZR19
(rear) high performance summer tires.
These tires have a special tread and
compound that are optimized for
maximum dry and wet road
performance. This special tread and
compound will have decreased
performance in cold climates, and on
ice and snow. It is recommended that
winter tires be installed on the vehicle
if frequent driving at temperatures
below approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on
ice or snow covered roads is expected.
See Winter Tires 0319.
Caution
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High performance summer tires
have rubber compounds that lose
flexibility and may develop surface
cracks in the tread area at
temperatures below −7 °C (20 °F).
Always store high performance
summer tires indoors and at
temperatures above −7 °C (20 °F)
when not in use. If the tires have
been subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or
less, let them warm up in a heated
space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for
24 hours or more before being
installed or driving a vehicle on
which they are installed. Do not
apply heat or blow heated air
directly on the tires. Always inspect
tires before use. See Tire
Inspection 0331.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
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Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
examples show a typical passenger
tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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(1) Tire Size :The tire size is a
combination of letters and
numbers used to define a
particular tire's width, height,
aspect ratio, construction type,
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and service description. See the
“Tire Size”illustration later in this
section for more detail.
(2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance
Criteria Specification) :Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall. GM's
TPC specifications meet or exceed
all federal safety guidelines.
(3) DOT (Department of
Transportation) :The
Department of Transportation
(DOT) code indicates that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
DOT Tire Date of Manufacture :
The last four digits of the TIN
indicate the tire manufactured
date. The first two digits represent
the week (01-52) and the last two
digits, the year. For example, the
third week of the year 2010 would
have a four-digit DOT date
of 0310.
(4) Tire Identification Number
(TIN) :The letters and numbers
following the DOT code are the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date
the tire was manufactured. The
TIN is molded onto both sides of
the tire, although only one side
may have the date of
manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material :The type
of cord and number of plies in the
sidewall and under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG) :Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 0335.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit :Maximum load that
can be carried and the maximum
pressure needed to support
that load.
Tire Designations
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Tire Size
The following is an example of a
typical passenger vehicle tire size.
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(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
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vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire and
Rim Association.
(2) Tire Width :The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio :A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect
ratio is 60, as shown in item 3 of
the illustration, it would mean
that the tire's sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.
(4) Construction Code :A letter
code is used to indicate the type
of ply construction in the tire. The
letter R means radial ply
construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction;
and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(5) Rim Diameter :Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description :These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the tire.
The load index represents the load
carrying capacity a tire is certified
to carry. The speed rating is the
maximum speed a tire is certified
to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
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Air Pressure :The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward
on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight :The combined
weight of optional accessories.
Some examples of optional
accessories are automatic
transmission, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio :The relationship of
a tire's height to its width.
Belt :A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead :The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire :A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Cold Tire Pressure :The amount
of air pressure in a tire, measured
in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds
per square inch) before a tire has
built up heat from driving. See
Tire Pressure 0325.
Curb Weight :The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers
and cargo.
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DOT Markings :A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code includes
the Tire Identification Number
(TIN), an alphanumeric designator
which can also identify the tire
manufacturer, production plant,
brand, and date of production.
GVWR :Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0211.
GAWR FRT :Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
GAWR RR :Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
Intended Outboard Sidewall :
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa) :The metric unit
for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire :A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index :An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that
corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure :
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating :The load
rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for
that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight :The sum of curb weight,
accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options
weight.
Normal Occupant Weight :The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits 0211.
Occupant Distribution :
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall :The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a
vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper
than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation
Pressure :Vehicle manufacturer's
recommended tire inflation
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pressure as shown on the tire
placard. See Tire Pressure 0325
and Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
Radial Ply Tire :A pneumatic tire
in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
Rim :A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall :The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating :An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating
the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction :The friction between
the tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread :The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators :Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread of
a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
of tread remains. See When It Is
Time for New Tires 0333.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards) :A tire
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire's
traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined
by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading 0335.
Vehicle Capacity Weight :The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo
load. See Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire :Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard :A label
permanently attached to a vehicle
showing the vehicle capacity
weight and the original equipment
tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label”under
Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
Tire Pressure
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Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate effectively.
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Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that
do not have enough air, can
result in:
.Tire overloading and
overheating which could
lead to a blowout.
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.Premature or
irregular wear.
.Poor handling.
.Reduced fuel economy.
Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can result in:
.Unusual wear.
.Poor handling.
.Rough ride.
.Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tire and Loading Information
label on the vehicle indicates the
original equipment tires and the
correct cold tire inflation
pressures. The recommended
pressure is the minimum air
pressure needed to support the
vehicle's maximum load carrying
capacity. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0211.
How the vehicle is loaded affects
vehicle handling and ride comfort.
Never load the vehicle with more
weight than it was designed to
carry.
When to Check
Check the tires once a month
or more.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check the tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold, meaning
the vehicle has not been driven for
at least three hours or no more
than 1.6 km (1 mi).
Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem. Press the tire
gauge firmly onto the valve to get
the pressure measurement. If the
cold tire inflation pressure
matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label, no further
adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low,
add air until the recommended
pressure is reached. If the
inflation pressure in high, press
on the metal stem in the center of
the tire valve to release air.
Re-check the tire pressure with
the tire gauge.
Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems to keep out dirt and
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
only valve caps designed for the
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
could be damaged and would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
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Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
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Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h
(100 mph) or higher, puts additional
strain on tires. Sustained
high-speed driving causes excessive
heat buildup and can cause sudden
tire failure. This could cause a
crash, and you or others could be
killed. Some high-speed rated tires
require inflation pressure
adjustment for high-speed
operation. When speed limits and
road conditions allow the vehicle to
be driven at high speeds, make sure
the tires are rated for high-speed
operation, are in excellent
condition, and are set to the correct
cold tire inflation pressure for the
vehicle load.
Vehicles with P245/45R17 95V, P245/
40R18 93V, or 255/35R19 96V size
tires require inflation pressure
adjustment when driving the vehicle
at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or
higher. Set the cold tire inflation
pressure to 280 kPa (41 psi).
Vehicles with 245/40R18 93Y and 275/
35R18 95Y or 265/35ZR19 (94Y) and
295/30ZR19 (100Y) size tires require
inflation pressure adjustment when
driving the vehicle at speeds of
160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the
cold tire inflation pressure to
300 kPa (44 psi).
Sustained operation at speeds over
160 km/h (100 mph) requires a load
limit of the driver and one passenger,
with no additional cargo. When loaded
above this level, up to the GVW, do
not operate the vehicle above
160 km/h (100 mph).
Return the tires to the recommended
cold tire inflation pressure when
high-speed driving has ended. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0211 and Tire
Pressure 0325.
Tire Pressure Monitor
System
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The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
technology to check tire pressure
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the
air pressure in your tires and transmit
tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated.
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Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0328.
See Radio Frequency Statement (US/
CAN) 0397 or Radio Frequency
Statement (MEXICO1) 0397 or Radio
Frequency Statement (MEXICO) 0397.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
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This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is
designed to warn the driver when a
low tire pressure condition exists.
TPMS sensors are mounted onto each
tire and wheel assembly, excluding the
spare tire and wheel assembly. The
TPMS sensors monitor the air
pressure in the tires and transmits the
tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
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When a low tire pressure condition is
detected, the TPMS illuminates the
low tire pressure warning light on the
instrument cluster. If the warning
light comes on, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tires to the
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recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
A message to check the pressure in a
specific tire displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The low tire
pressure warning light and the DIC
warning message come on at each
ignition cycle until the tires are
inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure
levels can be viewed. For additional
information and details about the DIC
operation and displays see Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0140.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the air
pressure is getting low and needs to
be inflated to the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label,
attached to your vehicle, shows the
size of the original equipment tires
and the correct inflation pressure for
the tires when they are cold. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0211, for an
example of the Tire and Loading
Information label and its location.
Also see Tire Pressure 0325.
The TPMS can warn about a low tire
pressure condition but it does not
replace normal tire maintenance. See
Tire Inspection 0331,Tire Rotation
0331 and Tires 0318.
Caution
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Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire
sealant could damage the TPMS
sensors. TPMS sensor damage
caused by using an incorrect tire
sealant is not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use only
the GM approved tire sealant
available through your dealer or
included in the vehicle.
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use
a GM approved liquid tire sealant.
Using non-approved tire sealants
could damage the TPMS sensors. See
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0340
for information regarding the inflator
kit materials and instructions.
TPMS Malfunction Light and
Message
The TPMS will not function properly if
one or more of the TPMS sensors are
missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the low
tire warning light flashes for about
one minute and then stays on for the
remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC
warning message also displays. The
malfunction light and DIC warning
message come on at each ignition
cycle until the problem is corrected.
Some of the conditions that can cause
these to come on are:
.One of the road tires has been
replaced with the spare tire. The
spare tire does not have a TPMS
sensor. The malfunction light and
DIC message should go off after
the road tire is replaced and the
sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See “TPMS
Sensor Matching Process”later in
this section.
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.The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the tires. The malfunction
light and the DIC message should
go off after successfully
completing the sensor matching
process. See "TPMS Sensor
Matching Process" later in this
section.
.One or more TPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See your
dealer for service.
.Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. See Buying
New Tires 0334.
.Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly it cannot detect or signal a
low tire condition. See your dealer for
service if the TPMS malfunction light
and DIC message comes on and
stays on.
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more
of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS
sensor matching process should also
be performed after replacing a spare
tire with a road tire containing the
TPMS sensor. The malfunction light
and the DIC message should go off at
the next ignition cycle. The sensors
are matched to the tire/wheel
positions, using a TPMS relearn tool,
in the following order: driver side
front tire, passenger side front tire,
passenger side rear tire, and driver
side rear. See your dealer for service or
to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer,
the matching process stops and must
be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place the vehicle power mode in
ON/RUN/START. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info
display option is turned on. The
info displays on the DIC can be
turned on and off through the
Settings menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0140.
4. Use the five-way DIC control on
the right side of the steering
wheel to scroll to the Tire
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Pressure screen under the DIC
info page. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0140.
5. Press and hold SEL in the center
of the five-way DIC control.
The horn sounds twice to signal
the receiver is in relearn mode
and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
message displays on the DIC
screen.
6. Start with the driver side
front tire.
7. Place the relearn tool against the
tire sidewall, near the valve stem.
Then press the button to activate
the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp
confirms that the sensor
identification code has been
matched to this tire and wheel
position.
8. Proceed to the passenger side
front tire, and repeat Step 7.
9. Proceed to the passenger side
rear tire, and repeat Step 7.
10. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire, and repeat Step 7. The horn
sounds two times to indicate the
sensor identification code has
been matched to the driver side
rear tire, and the TPMS sensor
matching process is no longer
active. The TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC
display screen goes off.
11. Shut the ignition off.
12. Set all four tires to the
recommended air pressure level
as indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
Tire Inspection
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We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected for
signs of wear or damage at least
once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can
be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of the
size or location of the damage.
Tire Rotation
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If the vehicle has non-directional
tires, they should be rotated every
12 000 km/7,500 mi. See
Maintenance Schedule 0364.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The first
rotation is the most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
rotate the tires as soon as
possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
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rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time for
New Tires 0333 and Wheel
Replacement 0337.
Directional tires should not be
rotated. Each tire and wheel
should be used only in the
position it is in. Directional tires
will have an arrow on the tire
indicating the proper direction of
rotation or will have “left”or
“right”molded on the sidewall.
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Use this rotation pattern if the
vehicle has different size tires on
the front and rear and they are
non-directional.
Different tire sizes should not be
rotated front to rear.
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Use this rotation pattern when
rotating tires of the same size
installed on all four wheel
positions.
If the vehicle has a compact spare
tire, do not include it in the tire
rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label after the tires
have been rotated. See Tire
Pressure 0325 and Vehicle Load
Limits 0211.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0328.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque”under Capacities and
Specifications 0379.
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an
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emergency, a cloth or a paper towel
can be used; however, use a scraper
or wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or tire
rotation to prevent corrosion or
rust build-up. Do not get grease
on the flat wheel mounting
surface or on the wheel nuts or
bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
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Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle
loading, and road conditions affect the
wear rate of the tires.
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Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when the
tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or
less of tread remaining. See Tire
Inspection 0331 and Tire
Rotation 0331.
The rubber in tires ages over time.
This also applies to the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is
never used. Multiple factors including
temperatures, loading conditions, and
inflation pressure maintenance affect
how fast aging takes place. GM
recommends that tires, including the
spare if equipped, be replaced after six
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN) which is molded into
one side of the tire sidewall. The first
two digits represent the week (01–52)
and the last two digits, the year. For
example, the third week of the year
2010 would have a four-digit DOT
date of 0310.
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a
vehicle that will be stored for at least
a month in a cool, dry, clean area
away from direct sunlight to slow
aging. This area should be free of
grease, gasoline, or other substances
that can deteriorate rubber.
Parking for an extended period can
cause flat spots on the tires that may
result in vibrations while driving.
When storing a vehicle for at least a
month, remove the tires or raise the
vehicle to reduce the weight from the
tires.
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Buying New Tires
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GM has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. The
original equipment tires installed
were designed to meet General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) system
rating. When replacement tires are
needed, GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC
Spec rating.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec system
considers over a dozen critical
specifications that impact the
overall performance of the vehicle,
including brake system
performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire pressure
monitoring performance. GM's
TPC Spec number is molded onto
the tire's sidewall near the tire
size. If the tires have an all-season
tread design, the TPC Spec
number will be followed by MS for
mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0321, for additional
information.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling performance
may be adversely affected if all the
tires are not replaced at the same
time. If proper rotation and
maintenance have been done, all
four tires should wear out at
about the same time. See Tire
Rotation 0331 for information on
proper tire rotation. However, if it
is necessary to replace only one
axle set of worn tires, place the
new tires on the rear axle.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment
tires may not be available for H, V,
W, and ZR speed rated tires. Never
exceed the winter tire's maximum
speed capability when using
winter tires with a lower speed
rating.
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Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting to
mount or dismount a tire could
cause injury or death. Only your
dealer or authorized tire service
center should mount or
dismount the tires.
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Mixing tires of different sizes (other
than those originally installed on
the vehicle), brands, or types may
cause loss of control of the vehicle,
resulting in a crash or other vehicle
damage. Use the correct size, brand,
and type of tire on all four wheels.
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Using bias-ply tires on the
vehicle may cause the wheel rim
flanges to develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels
on the vehicle.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load
range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure
monitoring system could give an
inaccurate low-pressure warning if
non-TPC Spec rated tires are
installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0328.
The Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the original
equipment tires on the vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
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If wheels or tires are installed that are
a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected.
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If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This increases
the chance of a crash and serious
injury. Only use GM specific wheel
and tire systems developed for the
vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified
technician.
See Buying New Tires 0334 and
Accessories and Modifications 0279.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
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The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
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temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in the
United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must
also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) standards.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
(1½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences
in road characteristics and
climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The
traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
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can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade
for this tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
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The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider
an alignment check if there is unusual
tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
pulling to one side or the other. Some
slight pull to the left or right,
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal.
If the vehicle is vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, the tires and
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
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Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
can be repaired. See your dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors with new GM original
equipment parts.
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Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
can be dangerous. It could affect
the braking and handling of the
vehicle. Tires can lose air, and
cause loss of control, causing a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
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Caution
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The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
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Replacing a wheel with a used one
is dangerous. How it has been used
or how far it has been driven may
be unknown. It could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. When replacing
wheels, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
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If the vehicle has P245/40R18, 245/
40R18, 275/35R18, 255/35R19, 265/
35ZR19, or 295/30ZR19 size tires,
do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used
on a vehicle without the proper
amount of clearance can cause
damage to the brakes, suspension,
or other vehicle parts. The area
damaged by the tire chains could
cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's tire
size combination and road
conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the traction
device if it contacts the vehicle. Do
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not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on
the rear tires.
Caution
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If the vehicle is equipped with a tire
size other than P245/40R18, 245/
40R18, 275/35R18, 255/35R19, 265/
35ZR19, or 295/30ZR19 use tire
chains only where legal and only
when necessary. Use low profile
chains that add no more than
12 mm thickness to the tire tread
and inner sidewall. Use chains that
are the proper size for the tires.
Install them on the tires of the rear
axle. Don't use chains on the tires
of the front axle. Tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer's
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instructions. If the chains contact
the vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels with chains
on will damage the vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
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If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there
is no need to stop on the side of the
road to change a flat tire. See Run-Flat
Tires 0319.
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Special tools and procedures are
required to service a run-flat tire.
If these special tools and
procedures are not used, injury or
vehicle damage may occur. Always
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be sure the proper tools and
procedures, as described in the
service manual, are used.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. See Tires 0318.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if
there is ever a blowout, here are a few
tips about what to expect and what
to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward
that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a
stop, well off the road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction as used in
a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator
pedal and steer to straighten the
vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road, if possible.
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Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the appropriate
safety equipment and training. If a
jack is provided with the vehicle, it
is designed only for changing a flat
tire. If it is used for anything else,
you or others could be badly injured
or killed if the vehicle slips off the
jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire.
If this vehicle does not have run-flat
tires and a tire goes flat, avoid further
tire and wheel damage by driving
slowly to a level place, well off the
road, if possible.
1. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0173.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
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3. Put an automatic transmission in
P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
4. Turn off the ignition.
5. Inspect the flat tire.
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Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash. Never
attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat. Have your
dealer or an authorized tire service
center repair or replace the flat tire
as soon as possible.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit
and the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a puncture larger than
6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too severely
damaged for the tire sealant and
compressor kit to be effective. If the
tire has a puncture less than
6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the
tire, see Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit 0340.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
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{Warning
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Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area
with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Engine exhaust may enter the
vehicle. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area that has no fresh air
ventilation. For more information,
see Engine Exhaust 0223.
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Overinflating a tire could cause the
tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the tire sealant and
compressor kit instructions and
inflate the tire to its recommended
pressure. Do not exceed the
recommended pressure.
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Storing the tire sealant and
compressor kit or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of
the vehicle could cause injury. In a
sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone.
Store the tire sealant and
compressor kit in its original
location.
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If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing equipment,
and on some vehicles there may not
be a place to store a tire.
The tire sealant and compressor can
be used to temporarily seal punctures
up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area
of the tire. It can also be used to
inflate an underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from the
wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has
a large puncture, the tire is too
severely damaged for the tire sealant
and compressor kit to be effective. See
Roadside Service (US/CAN) 0388 or
Roadside Service (MEXICO) 0390.
Read and follow all of the tire sealant
and compressor kit instructions.
The kit includes:
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1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air
or Air Only)
2. On/Off Button
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Pressure Deflation Button
5. Tire Sealant Canister
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
7. Air Only Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
9. Canister Release Button
(Under Sealant/Air Hose)
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling
instructions on the label adhered to
the sealant canister.
Check the tire sealant expiration date
on the sealant canister. The sealant
canister should be replaced before its
expiration date. Replacement sealant
canisters are available at your local
dealer. See “Removal and Installation
of the Sealant Canister”following.
There is only enough sealant to seal
one tire. After usage, the sealant
canister and sealant/air hose assembly
must be replaced. See “Removal and
Installation of the Sealant Canister”
following.
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Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit to Temporarily
Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire
Follow the directions closely for
correct sealant usage.
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1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air
or Air Only)
2. On/Off Button
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Pressure Deflation Button
5. Tire Sealant Canister
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
7. Air Only Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
9. Canister Release Button
(Under Sealant/Air Hose)
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inflate the tire faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0173.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0339 for other
important safety warnings.
Do not remove any objects that have
penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit 0346.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6)
and the power plug (8).
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3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so
the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from
the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6)
onto the tire valve stem. Turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (8) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0116.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor.
8. Press and turn the selector
switch (1) counterclockwise to
the Sealant + Air position.
9. Press the on/off button (2) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gauge (3) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes the
sealant into the tire. Once the
sealant is completely dispersed
into the tire, the pressure will
quickly drop and start to rise
again as the tire inflates with
air only.
10. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gauge (3). The
recommended inflation pressure
can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure 0325.
The pressure gauge (3) may read
higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is
on. Turn the compressor off to
get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned
on/off until the correct pressure
is reached.
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If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant and compressor
kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove
the power plug from the accessory
power outlet and unscrew the
inflating hose from the tire valve.
See Roadside Service (US/CAN)
0388 or Roadside Service
(MEXICO) 0390.
11. Press the on/off button (2) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and will
continue to leak air until the
vehicle is driven and the sealant
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is distributed in the tire,
therefore, Steps 12–18 must be
done immediately after Step 11.
Be careful while handling the tire
sealant and compressor kit as it
could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (8) from
the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle.
13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
14. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
15. Replace the sealant/air hose (6),
and the power plug (8) back in
their original location.
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16. If the flat tire was able to inflate
to the recommended inflation
pressure, remove the maximum
speed label from the sealant
canister (5) and place it in a
highly visible location. Do not
exceed the speed on this label
until the damaged tire is repaired
or replaced.
17. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the
vehicle.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle
8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
19. Stop at a safe location and check
the tire pressure. Refer to
Steps 1–11 under “Using the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below
the recommended inflation
pressure, stop driving the vehicle.
The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant cannot seal
the tire. See Roadside Service (US/
CAN) 0388 or Roadside Service
(MEXICO) 0390.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the tire
to the recommended inflation
pressure.
20. Wipe off any sealant from the
wheel, tire, and vehicle.
21. Dispose of the used sealant
canister (5) and sealant/air hose
(6) assembly at a local dealer or
in accordance with local state
codes and practices.
22. Replace with a new canister
assembly available from your
dealer.
23. After temporarily sealing the tire
using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the vehicle
to an authorized dealer within
161 km (100 mi) of driving to
have the tire repaired or
replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without Sealant
to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate a
tire with air only and not sealant:
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1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air
or Air Only)
2. On/Off Button
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Pressure Deflation Button
5. Tire Sealant Canister
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
7. Air Only Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
9. Canister Release Button
(Under Sealant/Air Hose)
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0173.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0339 for other
important safety warnings.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit 0346.
2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and
the power plug (8).
3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so
the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (8) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0116.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor.
8. Press and turn the selector
switch (1) clockwise to the Air
Only position.
9. Press the on/off button (2) to
turn the compressor on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
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10. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gauge (3). The
recommended inflation pressure
can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure 0325.
The pressure gauge (3) may read
higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is
on. Turn the compressor off to
get an accurate reading. The
compressor may be turned on/off
until the correct pressure is
reached.
If you inflate the tire higher than
the recommended pressure you
can adjust the excess pressure by
pressing the pressure deflation
button (4) until the proper
pressure reading is reached. This
option is only functional when
using the air only hose (7).
11. Press the on/off button (2) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the tire
sealant and compressor kit as it
could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (8) from
the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle.
13. Disconnect the air only hose (7)
from the tire valve stem, by
turning it counterclockwise, and
replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Replace the air only hose (7) and
the power plug (8) and cord back
in its original location.
15. Place the equipment in the
original storage location in the
vehicle.
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The tire sealant and compressor kit
has an accessory adapter located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that may be used to inflate
air mattresses, balls, etc.
Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister
To remove the sealant canister:
1. Unwrap the sealant hose.
2. Press the canister release
button (9).
3. Pull up and remove the canister.
4. Replace with a new canister
which is available from your
dealer.
5. Push the new canister into place.
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
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To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk 044.
2. Lift the cover.
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3. Remove the strap.
4. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit.
To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
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For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0303.
If the battery has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to
use the following steps to do it safely.
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WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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See California Proposition
65 Warning 0278.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
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Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
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1. Good Battery Positive
Terminal
2. Good Battery Negative
Terminal
3. Discharged Battery Remote
Positive terminal
4. Discharged Battery Remote
Negative Ground Terminal
The jump start positive terminal (1)
and negative post (2) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The jump start remote positive
terminal (3) and the remote negative
ground terminal (4) for the discharged
battery are on the passenger side of
the vehicle.
The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a red
cover. Remove the cover to expose the
terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
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If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
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damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the shift lever in P (Park)
with an automatic transmission,
or Neutral with a manual
transmission.
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If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting.
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4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off
all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
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An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
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eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
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Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the remote
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black
negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the good
battery.
8. Connect the other end of the
black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) grounding
terminal for the discharged
battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
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If the jumper cables are connected
or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or
other metal.
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Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it
to idle for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
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Caution
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Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Do not lash or hook to suspension
components. Use the proper straps
around the tires to secure the
vehicle.
Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck
could damage the vehicle.
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Due to low ramp angles on the
V-Series only, use care when loading
the vehicle onto a flatbed carrier.
Front spring spacers were provided for
lifting the front suspension if more
clearance is necessary when towing.
Consult your dealer or a professional
towing service if the disabled vehicle
must be towed.
If the vehicle is equipped with tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from
a flat road surface. Do not use the tow
eye to pull the vehicle from snow,
mud or sand.
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Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use caution
and low speeds to prevent damage
to the vehicle.
Carefully open the cover in the fascia
by using the small notch that conceals
the tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket by
turning it clockwise until it stops.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
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Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home. The
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are known
as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground.
Dolly towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a
dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read the
tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
.What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
.Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your dealer
or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
.Is the vehicle ready to be towed?
Just as preparing the vehicle for a
long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed.
Dinghy Towing
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If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not be
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covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
not tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be towed,
a dolly should be used. See the
following information on dolly towing.
Caution
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the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would not
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be covered by the vehicle warranty.
If using a shield, only use one that
attaches to the towing vehicle.
Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles)
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To dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle
from the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow
vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer instructions.
2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.
3. Shift the transmission to
P (Park).
4. Firmly set the parking brake.
5. Use an adequate clamping device
designed for towing to ensure
that the front wheels are locked
into the straight-ahead position.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly
following the manufacturer
instructions.
7. Release the parking brake only
after the vehicle being towed is
firmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
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8. Turn the ignition to OFF.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles)
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Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot
be dolly towed.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
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Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0372.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash
it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
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Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint,
metal, or plastic parts. If damage
occurs, it would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Approved
cleaning products can be obtained
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from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.
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Avoid using high-pressure washes
closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the
surface of the vehicle. Use of power
washers exceeding 8,274 kPa
(1,200 psi) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
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Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this e
symbol.
This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
If using an automatic car wash, follow
the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing
and after, to remove all cleaning
agents completely. If they are allowed
to dry on the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces are
damaged, see your dealer to have the
damage assessed and repaired. Foreign
materials such as calcium chloride
and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc., can damage the
vehicle's finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See your
dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals,
simulated wood, or flat paint as
damage can occur.
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Caution
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Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish may damage
it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings
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Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result in
a hazy white finish or pitting. This
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum, chrome or
stainless steel. To prevent damage
always follow these cleaning
instructions:
.Be sure the molding is cool to the
touch before applying any cleaning
solution.
.Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome or
stainless steel. Some cleaners are
highly acidic or contain alkaline
substances and can damage the
moldings.
.Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
.Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.
.Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.
Carbon Fiber Care
Carbon fiber composite parts can be
washed and waxed like any other
parts. Use a clear or black pigmented
wax. See Composite Materials 0215.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap to
clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems,
decals, and stripes. Follow instructions
under "Washing the Vehicle"
previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and
some have a UV protective coating. Do
not clean or wipe them when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.Abrasive or caustic agents.
.Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
.Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other
harsh cleaners.
.Ice scrapers or other hard items.
.Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive heat
generated.
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Caution
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cause damage to the lamp cover
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
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Using wax on low gloss black finish
stripes can increase the gloss level
and create a non-uniform finish.
Clean low gloss stripes with soap
and water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield
when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the blades.
Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may
cause wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty conditions,
sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from rubber
material on painted surfaces can be
removed by rubbing with a clean
cloth. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0372.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
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products on the vehicle may
damage the paint finish and/or
tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from
all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim —Aluminum or
Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap
and water to clean the wheels. After
rinsing thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
Caution
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Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the vehicle
is not washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with
magnesium, calcium, or sodium
chloride. These chlorides are used
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on roads for conditions such as ice
and dust. Always wash the chrome
with soap and water after exposure.
Caution
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To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes,
or cleaners that contain acid on
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Use only approved cleaners. Also,
never drive a vehicle with
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels
through an automatic car wash that
uses silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur and
the repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel
fuel door hinge, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case
and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to
parts repaired or replaced to restore
corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
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Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See “Finish Care”previously in
this section.
Interior Care
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To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild soap
solution, immediately remove hand
lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.
Use cleaners specifically designed for
the surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage. Apply all cleaners
directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not
spray cleaners on any switches or
controls. Remove cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and follow
all safety instructions on the label.
While cleaning the interior, open the
doors and windows to get proper
ventilation.
To prevent damage, do not clean the
interior using the following cleaners
or techniques:
.Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
.Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
.Never rub any surface aggressively
or with too much pressure.
.Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use
approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L
(1 gal) of water. A concentrated
soap solution will create streaks
and attract dirt. Do not use
solutions that contain strong or
caustic soap.
.Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
.Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial glass
cleaner after cleaning with plain water.
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To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months of
ownership will reduce tendency to fog.
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Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not be
damaged. Clean spots with water and
mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
.When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface using
a soft brush attachment. If a rotating
vacuum brush attachment is being
used, only use it on the floor carpet.
Before cleaning, gently remove as
much of the soil as possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
.For solid soils, remove as much as
possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean:
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free
colorfast cloth with water.
Microfiber cloth is recommended
to prevent lint transfer to the
fabric or carpet.
2. Remove excess moisture by
gently wringing until water does
not drip from the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the
soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to
a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the
soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely
removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely removed,
it may be necessary to use a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
lifter. Test a small hidden area for
colorfastness before using a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean
the entire fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use
a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that
can scratch the surface. Then gently
clean by rubbing with a microfiber
cloth. Never use window cleaners or
solvents. Periodically hand wash the
microfiber cloth separately, using mild
soap. Do not use bleach or fabric
softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry
before next use.
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Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This may
cause damage and would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl,
Other Plastic Surfaces, Low
Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened
with water to remove dust and loose
dirt. For a more thorough cleaning,
use a soft microfiber cloth dampened
with a mild soap solution.
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Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as well
as other interior surfaces, may
cause permanent damage. Wipe
excess moisture from these surfaces
after cleaning and allow them to
dry naturally. Never use heat,
steam, or spot removers. Do not use
cleaners that contain silicone or
wax-based products. Cleaners
containing these solvents can
permanently change the appearance
and feel of leather or soft trim, and
are not recommended.
Do not use cleaners that increase
gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Use of air fresheners may cause
permanent damage to plastics and
painted surfaces. If an air freshener
comes in contact with any plastic
or painted surface in the vehicle,
blot immediately and clean with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap solution. Damage caused by
air fresheners would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Cargo Cover and
Convenience Net
Wash with warm water and mild
detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach.
Rinse with cold water, and then dry
completely.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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Do not bleach or dye safety belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse safety
belt webbing only with mild soap
and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.
Floor Mats
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If a floor mat is the wrong size or is
not properly installed, it can
interfere with the pedals.
Interference with the pedals can
cause unintended acceleration and/
or increased stopping distance
which can cause a crash and injury.
Make sure the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.
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Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
.The original equipment floor mats
were designed for your vehicle.
If the floor mats need replacing, it
is recommended that GM certified
floor mats be purchased. Non-GM
floor mats may not fit properly
and may interfere with the pedals.
Always check that the floor mats
do not interfere with the pedals.
.Do not use a floor mat if the
vehicle is not equipped with a
floor mat retainer on the driver
side floor.
.Use the floor mat with the correct
side up. Do not turn it over.
.Do not place anything on top of
the driver side floor mat.
.Use only a single floor mat on the
driver side.
.Do not place one floor mat on top
of another.
The driver side floor mat is held in
place by two button-type retainers.
Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mats
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1. Pull up on the rear of the floor
mat to unlock the retainers and
remove.
2. Reinstall by lining up the floor
mat retainer openings over the
carpet retainers and snap into
position.
3. Make sure the floor mat is
properly secured in place. Verify
the floor mat does not interfere
with the pedals.
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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . 369
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Maintenance Replacement
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 General Information
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Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes the
required maintenance for the vehicle.
Follow this schedule to help protect
against major repair expenses
resulting from neglect or inadequate
maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it
is sold. It is the responsibility of the
owner to have all required
maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians
who can perform required
maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have
up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
dealers have extended evening and
Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling
to assist with service needs.
Your dealer recognizes the importance
of providing competitively priced
maintenance and repair services. With
trained technicians, the dealer is the
place for routine maintenance such as
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oil changes and tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.
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Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to costly
repairs and may not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Maintenance
intervals, checks, inspections,
recommended fluids, and lubricants
are important to keep the vehicle in
good working condition.
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0211.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0267.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
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be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0279.
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Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance
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Your vehicle comes with the Cadillac
Premium Care Maintenance. It is a
maintenance program that covers
select maintenance services during
the first three years or 58 000 km
(36,000 mi) whichever comes first.
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance
covers routine maintenance services,
when scheduled in accordance with
the owner manual, including:
.Oil changes based on the vehicle's
oil life monitor system.
.Tire rotation every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi).
.Passenger compartment air filter
replacement.
.Multi-point vehicle inspection
(MPVI) performed by a qualified
technician.
Cadillac requires that all Cadillac
Premium Care Maintenance services
be performed by a Cadillac authorized
service dealer.
Maintenance Schedule
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Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0288.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0325.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0331.
.Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0300.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and the
oil life system must be reset. Your
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trained dealer technician can perform
this work. If the engine oil life system
is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System 0291.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See Tire Rotation 0331.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil 0288
and Engine Oil Life System 0291.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0296.
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0300.
.Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0353. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See CELL
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.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0325.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0331.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0292.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0353.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0353.
.Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 075.
.Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for loose
or damaged parts.
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0353.
.Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0305.
.Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0305.
.Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0306.
.Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
.Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. See your dealer if service is
required.
.Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof 055.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
12 000 k m /7,5 0 0 mi
24 000 k m /15, 0 00 mi
36 000 k m /22, 5 00 mi
48 000 k m /30, 0 00 mi
60 000 k m /37, 5 00 mi
72 000 k m /45, 0 00 mi
84 000 k m /52, 5 00 mi
96 000 k m /60, 0 00 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed. (1)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. (2.0L
LTG and 3.6L LF3 Turbo Engines) @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. (3.6L
LGX and 6.2L LT4 Engines) @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with electronic
limited slip differential. (3.6L V6 Turbo LF3 and 6.2L
V8 LT4 Engines only)
@ @ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Footnotes —Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation 0331.
(2) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
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allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System 0294.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0302.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
12 000 k m /7,5 0 0 mi
24 000 k m /15, 0 00 mi
36 000 k m /22, 5 00 mi
48 000 k m /30, 0 00 mi
60 000 k m /37, 5 00 mi
72 000 k m /45, 0 00 mi
84 000 k m /52, 5 00 mi
96 000 k m /60, 0 00 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed. (1)
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Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (Except 6.2L
V8 Engine) (4) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (6.2L V8 Engine) (4) @ @ @ @ @ @
2.0L LTG and 3.6L LF3 Engines: Replace spark plugs.
Inspect spark plug wires. @ @
3.6L LFX Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
spark plug wires. @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (5) @ @ @
Change rear axle fluid. @ @ @
Change front axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. @ @ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @
Replace brake fluid. (8)
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Footnotes —Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation 0331.
(2) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome the seals
and contaminate the transfer case
fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease
the life of the transfer case and should
be replaced.
(6) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System 0294.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0302.
Special Application
Services
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.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior
Care 0353.
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Additional Maintenance
and Care
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Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
.Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking
or splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0372 for GM approved
fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.
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Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway
while braking, longer stopping
distance, or uneven tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage,
and can advise when service is
needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread
or sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also provide
tire/wheel balancing services to
ensure smooth vehicle operation
at all speeds. Your dealer sells and
services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0358 and
Exterior Care 0353.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment may need
to be adjusted include pulling,
improper vehicle handling,
or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper wheel
alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean
and clear.
.Signs of damage include scratches,
cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement if
needed.
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Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and
kept in good condition to provide a
clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and replace
them when needed.
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (Except w/
3.6L LF3 Twin Turbo Engine)
DEXRON
®
-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in
Canada 19300537).
Automatic Transmission (w/3.6L LF3
Twin Turbo Engine)
ATF-WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88863400, in
Canada 88863401).
Electronic Limited Slip Differential
(eLSD) Clutch System Lubricant (CTS-V
and V-Sport Only)
DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant 0296.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0288.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door
Hinges
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in
Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in
Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290.
Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip
Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in
Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Maintenance Replacement
Parts
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Replacement parts identified below by
name, part number, or specification
can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.0L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 22844634 A3185C
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 22935844 A3203C
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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Oil Filter
2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 19330000 PF63E
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 19330000 PF63E
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 12640445 PF64
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs
2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 12646780 41-130
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 12642791 41-118
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 12642722 41-128
Wiper Blades
Driver Side –60 cm (23.6 in) 23144358 —
Passenger Side –45 cm (17.7 in) 23144359 —
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Maintenance Records
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After the scheduled services are
performed, record the date, odometer
reading, who performed the service,
and the type of services performed in
the boxes provided. Retain all
maintenance receipts.
Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
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Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Service Parts Identification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 379
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 381
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
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4103721
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and certificates of title and
registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See “Engine
Specifications”under Capacities and
Specifications 0379 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
Label
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This label, under the floor cover in the
trunk on the passenger side, has the
following information:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
.Model designation.
.Paint information.
.Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications
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The following approximate capacities
are given in metric and English
conversions. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0372 for more
information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System–Engine
2.0L L4 Engine 8.8 L 9.3 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 10.2 L 10.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 12.8 L 13.5 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 12.2 L 12.9 qt
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Application Capacities
Metric English
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L L4 Engine RWD 4.7 L 5.0 qt
2.0L L4 Engine AWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (without oil cooler) 5.2 L 5.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (with oil cooler) 5.7 L 6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) AWD 6.15 L 6.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 9.5 L 10.0 qt
Fuel Tank 72 L 19 gal
Transfer Case –AWD 0.8 L 0.8 qt
Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) X Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) S Automatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 8 Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 6 Automatic 0.725–0.875 mm (0.029–
0.034 in)
Engine Drive Belt Routing
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2.0L L4 Engine
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3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)
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3.6L V6 Engine (LF3)
4491092
6.2L V8 Engine
4055234
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Customer
Information
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
(MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Customer Assistance Offices
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Customer Assistance Offices
(MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Online Owner Center
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Roadside Service (US/CAN) . . . . . . 388
Roadside Service (MEXICO) . . . . . 390
Scheduling Service Appointments
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Courtesy Transportation Program
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Collision Damage Repair
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Service Publications Ordering
Information (US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . 396
Radio Frequency Statement
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Radio Frequency Statement
(MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Radio Frequency Statement
(MEXICO1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure (US/CAN)
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Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and to
Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with
the sales transaction or the operation
of the vehicle will be resolved by your
dealer's sales or service departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur. If your
concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps
should be taken:
STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
with a member of dealership
management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the
matter has already been reviewed with
the sales, service or parts manager,
contact the owner of your dealership
or the general manager.
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STEP TWO : If after contacting a
member of dealership management, it
appears your concern cannot be
resolved by your dealership without
further help, in the U.S., call the
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800–458–8006. In Canada, call
the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Centre at 1-888-446-2000.
We encourage you to call the toll-free
number in order to give your inquiry
prompt attention. Have the following
information available to give the
Customer Assistance representative:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). This is available
from the vehicle registration or
title, or the plate at the top left of
the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.
.Dealership name and location.
.Vehicle delivery date and present
mileage.
When contacting Cadillac, remember
that your concern will likely be
resolved at a dealer's facility. That is
why we suggest following Step One
first.
STEP THREE —U.S. Owners : Both
General Motors and your dealer are
committed to making sure you are
completely satisfied with the new
vehicle. However, if you continue to
remain unsatisfied after following the
procedure outlined in Steps One and
Two, you can file with the Better
Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line
®
Program to enforce your rights.
The BBB Auto Line Program is an
out-of-court program administered by
the Council of Better Business Bureaus
to settle automotive disputes
regarding vehicle repairs or the
interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may
be required to resort to this informal
dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the
program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
40 days. If you do not agree with the
decision given in your case, you may
reject it and proceed with any other
venue for relief available to you.
You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Program using the toll-free telephone
number or write them at the following
address:
BBB Auto Line Program
Council of Better Business Bureaus,
Inc.
3033 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
http://www.bbb.org/council/
programs-services/
dispute-handling-and-resolution/
bbb-auto-line
This program is available in all
50 states and the District of Columbia.
Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
mileage, and other factors. General
Motors reserves the right to change
eligibility limitations and/or
discontinue its participation in this
program.
STEP THREE —Canadian Owners :
In the event that you do not feel your
concerns have been addressed after
following the procedure outlined in
Steps One and Two, General Motors of
Canada Company wants you to be
aware of its participation in a
no-charge mediation/arbitration
program. General Motors of Canada
Company has committed to binding
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arbitration of owner disputes involving
factory-related vehicle service claims.
The program provides for the review
of the facts involved by an impartial
third party arbiter, and may include
an informal hearing before the arbiter.
The program is designed so that the
entire dispute settlement process,
from the time you file your complaint
to the final decision, should be
completed in about 70 days. We
believe our impartial program offers
advantages over courts in most
jurisdictions because it is informal,
quick, and free of charge.
For further information concerning
eligibility in the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
the Cadillac Customer Care Centre,
1-888-446-2000, or write to:
General Motors Cadillac Customer
Care Centre
General Motors of Canada Company
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
The inquiry should be accompanied
by the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure (MEXICO)
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Did you get the Warranty Extension
Plan? This plan is recommended by
General Motors to supplement the
warranty included with the new
vehicle purchase.
See your dealer for details.
Customer Assistance Procedure
Owner satisfaction and goodwill are
very important to your dealer and
General Motors.
Normally, any problem with the
transaction, sale, or usage of the
vehicle must be handled by your
dealer sales or service departments.
However, we recognize that despite
the good intentions of all parties
involved, sometimes a
misunderstanding may occur.
If you have a problem that has not
been satisfactorily handled through
the normal means, we suggest the
following steps:
STEP ONE
Explain your case to your dealer
service agent, service manager, dealer
sales agent, or sales manager,
depending on your case.
Make sure that they have all
necessary information. They are
interested in your continual
satisfaction.
STEP TWO
If you are not satisfied, please contact
the general manager or your
dealership owner to ask for their help.
If they are not able to resolve your
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case, ask them to contact the right
people at General Motors for support,
if needed.
STEP THREE
If your case is not resolved in a
reasonable amount of time by your
dealer, please call the General Motors
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) and
provide the following information:
.Name
.Address
.Phone number
.Model year
.Brand
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.Mileage
.Delivery date
.Description of the problem
.Dealership name
.Dealership address
See Customer Assistance Offices (US/
CAN) 0386 or Customer Assistance
Offices (MEXICO) 0386.
Customer Assistance
Offices (US/CAN)
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Cadillac encourages customers to call
the toll-free number for assistance.
However, if a customer wishes to
write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter
should be addressed to:
United States and Puerto Rico
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
www.Cadillac.com
1-800-458-8006
1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone
devices (TTYs))
Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400
From U.S. Virgin Islands:
1-800-496-9994
Canada
General Motors of Canada Company
Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail
Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gm.ca
1-888-446-2000 (English/French)
Cadillac Roadside Service:
1-800-882-1112
Overseas
Contact the local General Motors
Business Unit.
Customer Assistance
Offices (MEXICO)
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To contact the Customer Assistance
Center (CAC), use the phone numbers
listed in this section. Customer
assistance is available Monday
through Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours,
and Saturdays from 09:00 to
15:00 hours.
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All e-mail inquiries to the Customer
Assistance Center (CAC) should be
sent to: cac.cadillac@gm.com.
Mexico
01-800-466-0805
01-800-212-234-5522
United States
1-866-466-8906
Canada
01-800-268-6800
Costa Rica
0-800-052-1646
Guatemala
1-800-835-0436
Panama
00-800-052-1479
Dominican Republic
1-888-760-1991
Nicaragua
00-1800-226-0510
Honduras
800-2791-9097
Other Central American and
Caribbean Countries
52-722-2360680
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users (US/CAN)
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To assist customers who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Cadillac has TTY equipment available
at its Customer Assistance Center. Any
TTY user can communicate with
Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622.
TTY users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.
Online Owner Center
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Online Owner Experience (U.S.)
my.cadillac.com
The Cadillac online owner experience
allows interaction with Cadillac and
keeps important vehicle-specific
information in one place.
Membership Benefits
E:Download owner manuals and
view vehicle-specific how-to videos.
G:View maintenance schedules,
alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle
diagnostic information. Schedule
service appointments.
I:View printable dealer-recorded
service records and self-recorded
service records.
D:Select a dealer and view
locations, maps, phone numbers, and
hours.
r:Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
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J:View active recalls or search by
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
See Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 0378.
H:View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite
radio (if equipped), and OnStar
account information.
F:Chat with online help
representatives.
See my.cadillac.com to register your
vehicle.
Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada)
cadillacowner.ca
Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre:
.Chat live with online help
representatives.
.Locate owner resources such as
lease-end, financing, and warranty
information.
.Retrieve favorite articles, quizzes,
tips, and multimedia galleries
organized into the Featured
Articles and Auto Care Sections.
.Download owner manuals.
.Find Cadillac-recommended
maintenance services.
Roadside Service (US/CAN)
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U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.
Canada: 1-800-882-1112.
Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.
Only): 1-888-889-2438.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Service
When calling Roadside Service, have
the following information ready:
.Your name, home address, and
home telephone number.
.Telephone number of your
location.
.Location of the vehicle.
.Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle.
.Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle.
.Description of the problem.
Coverage
Services are provided for the duration
of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle
is covered. In Canada, a person driving
the vehicle without permission from
the owner is not covered.
Roadside Service is not a part of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside
Service program at any time without
notification.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
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.Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification before
this service is given.
.Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Cadillac dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
.Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with a spare tire.
The spare tire, if equipped, must
be in good condition and properly
inflated. It is your responsibility
for the repair or replacement of
the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
.Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered
are hotel, meals, and rental car or
a vehicle being delivered back to
the customer, up to 805 km
(500 mi).
Cadillac Technician Roadside
Service (U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service
is more than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the
advantage of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your
location within a 30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each technician
travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and tools
required to handle most roadside
repairs.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Service
.Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
.Legal fines.
.Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires, chains,
or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle is
in an area that is not accessible to the
service vehicle or is not a regularly
traveled or maintained public road,
which includes ice and winter roads.
Off-road use is not covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
.Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is
up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery
may be restricted. Propane and
other fuels are not provided
through this service.
.Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of the
repair orders are required. Once
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authorization has been received,
the Roadside Service advisor will
help you make arrangements and
explain how to receive payment.
.Alternative Service: If assistance
cannot be provided right away, the
Roadside Service advisor may give
you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt to
Roadside Service. Mechanical
failures may be covered, however
any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the
warranty are the owner
responsibility.
Roadside Service (MEXICO)
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The Roadside Assistance program is
not available for any of the countries
in the Central American and
Caribbean region.
As a new owner, your vehicle is
automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program. The services are
available at no cost under the terms
and conditions of the program. The
Roadside Assistance program is not
part of, or included, in the coverage
provided by the new vehicle limited
warranty.
Roadside Assistance provides
assistance to the driver and
passengers while driving the vehicle
within your city of residence or on any
passable road in Mexico, the United
States, and Canada. Services are
subject to the limitations described in
the following pages. Program coverage
varies by country.
Roadside Assistance is available
24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
This program expires two years from
the date of the invoice for the vehicle,
regardless of vehicle mileage and
changes in vehicle ownership.
For more information about the
renewal of this program at the end of
its term, contact the Cadillac
Customer Assistance Center at
01-800-466-0805.
Services Provided
.Flat Tire Change: If unable to
change a flat tire, Roadside
Assistance will provide towing
service to the nearest authorized
Cadillac dealership. It is the
owner's responsibility for the
repair or replacement of the tire.
This service is limited to the
transfer of the vehicle to the repair
facility.
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
.Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if the vehicle has an
active OnStar subscription. For
security reasons, the driver must
present identification before this
service is provided.
.Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
.*Emergency Messages:
Transmission of urgent phone
messages.
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.*Emergency Calls: Call for
emergency services.
.*Dealership Location Assistance:
Information regarding addresses
and telephone numbers for
Cadillac dealers.
.Emergency Towing: Tow to the
nearest dealer for warranty service
if the vehicle cannot be driven.
If the vehicle is involved in an
accident during the commission of
a crime, administrative violation,
or breach of traffic regulations,
Roadside Assistance will not
provide service. When the vehicle
is not accessible to be towed, all
maneuvers required to access it
will be at the owner's expense.
If the vehicle is in another city
outside of your residence,
Roadside Assistance is limited to
moving the vehicle to the nearest
dealer. If you would like the
vehicle moved to a different
dealer, you will be asked to cover
the difference in cost at the time
of the move.
If the vehicle cannot be received
by the nearest Cadillac dealer due
to scheduling conflicts, the vehicle
will be taken to a safe place where
it will remain for up to 48 hours
until it can be taken to the dealer.
If the storage costs exceed the
amount authorized, the owner is
responsible to pay the difference
at the time of service. Contact
Roadside Assistance for more
information on authorized
amounts.
.*Trip Interruption: This service is
provided if you are prevented from
further usage of your vehicle while
traveling and it is not possible for
the nearest Cadillac dealership to
repair the vehicle the same day,
requiring the vehicle to stay at the
dealership for a night or more.
If this happens, in addition to the
previously listed services and prior
to confirmation by the dealership,
you are entitled to choose one of
the following alternatives, within
the limits of existing Roadside
Assistance program guidelines.
If the costs exceed the amount
authorized for these services, you
must pay the difference at the
time of service.
Roadside Assistance will
coordinate hotel accommodations
for all vehicle travelers for up to
two nights.
A rental car will be provided for
up to two days and the vehicle
must be returned to its original
destination, excluding vehicles
with a carrying capacity greater
than 3.5 tons.
Complimentary Transportation: If
you prefer to continue your trip to
the intended destination or return
to your place of residence, and the
trip requires more than eight
hours driving on the road,
transportation for the driver and
passengers by first class bus or
coach commercial airline will be
provided to a location chosen by
Roadside Assistance, depending on
availability at the chosen
destination. Restrictions apply
based on vehicle specifications.
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If you are on the road, taxi service
to the nearest bus station or
airport will be provided.
.*Complimentary Transportation
for Vehicle Pick Up:
Transportation to pick up your
vehicle after repairs are complete.
Once the dealer has reported that
the vehicle has been repaired,
Roadside Assistance will provide
bus or commercial airline one-way
service (subject to availability) for
the person designated by you to
collect your vehicle at the
dealership's location if you or the
designated person are not in the
same town or city as the
dealership.
*These services are not provided for
U.S. or Canada residents. All services
provided in the U.S. and Canada are at
the owner's expense and will be
reimbursed by Roadside Assistance.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Roadside Assistance does not cover or
reimburse services for the following:
.Events caused by fraud or bad
faith by the driver.
.Vehicle immobilization situations
due to a major force or unforeseen
circumstances, such as natural
phenomena of an extraordinary
nature, earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, and other cyclonic
storms.
.Vehicle immobilization situations
arising from car accidents caused
by the driver of the vehicle or
third parties. This means any
occurrence that causes physical
injury to the occupants and/or the
vehicle caused by external forces.
.Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar,
armed forces or police actions
which prevent timely delivery of
assistance services.
.Food service, beverages, telephone
calls, or other extra costs.
Accommodation costs apply only
to Mexico per the terms and
conditions of the Roadside
Assistance program.
.Any damage to the vehicle without
intent, derived from the services
provided.
.Cost of towing a trailer when
choosing a Cadillac dealer that is
nearest to the temporary storage
facility for the disabled vehicle.
.Cost of all maneuvers required to
access the vehicle when it is not
available to be towed.
.Cost of fuel provided.
Routine vehicle repair costs are not
covered by the Roadside Assistance
program. For more information, see
your new vehicle warranty.
Contacting Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance services are of no
cost to you and available 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year. Costs are only
incurred in situations that exceed the
limits of the program, some of which
are listed previously in this section.
To contact Roadside Assistance by
phone, use the following numbers:
Mexico
01-800-466-0805
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United States/Canada
1-800-882-1112
E-mail
asistencia.cadillac@gm.com
Cadillac reserves the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside
Assistance program at any time without
notification.
Scheduling Service
Appointments (US/CAN)
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When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment and
advising the service consultant of
your transportation needs, your dealer
can help minimize your
inconvenience.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
into the service department
immediately, keep driving it until it
can be scheduled for service, unless,
of course, the problem is safety
related. If it is, please call your
dealership, let them know this, and
ask for instructions.
If your dealer requests you to bring
the vehicle for service, you are urged
to do so as early in the work day as
possible to allow for same-day repair.
Courtesy Transportation
Program (US/CAN)
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To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating
dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support
program for vehicles with the
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
Coverage period in Canada), extended
powertrain, and/or hybrid-specific
warranties in both the U.S. and
Canada.
Several Courtesy Transportation
options are available to assist in
reducing inconvenience when
warranty repairs are required.
Courtesy Transportation is not a part
of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
A separate booklet entitled “Limited
Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information”furnished with each new
vehicle provides detailed warranty
coverage information.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be
completed while you wait. However,
if you are unable to do so, your dealer
may offer the following transportation
options:
Shuttle Service
This includes one-way or round-trip
shuttle service within reasonable time
and distance parameters of your
dealer's area.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If overnight warranty repairs are
needed, and public transportation is
used, the expense must be supported
by original receipts and within the
maximum amount allowed by GM for
shuttle service. If U.S. customers
arrange their own transportation,
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limited reimbursement for reasonable
fuel expenses may be available. Claim
amounts should reflect actual costs
and be supported by original receipts.
See your dealer for information.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
For an overnight warranty repair, the
dealer may provide an available
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for
reimbursement of a rental vehicle.
Reimbursement is limited and must
be supported by original receipts as
well as a signed and completed rental
agreement and meet state/provincial,
local, and rental vehicle provider
requirements. Requirements vary and
may include minimum age
requirements, insurance coverage,
credit card, etc. Additional fees such
as fuel usage charges, taxes, levies,
usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental
usage beyond the completion of the
repair are also your responsibility.
It may not be possible to provide a
like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
Additional Program Information
All program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every
dealer. Contact your dealer for specific
availability.
General Motors reserves the right to
unilaterally modify, change,
or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to
resolve all questions of claim
eligibility pursuant to the terms and
conditions described herein at its sole
discretion.
Collision Damage Repair
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If the vehicle is involved in a collision
and it is damaged, have the damage
repaired by a qualified technician
using the proper equipment and
quality replacement parts. Poorly
performed collision repairs diminish
the vehicle resale value, and safety
performance can be compromised in
subsequent collisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new
parts made with the same materials
and construction methods as the parts
with which the vehicle was originally
built. Genuine GM Collision parts are
the best choice to ensure that the
vehicle's designed appearance,
durability, and safety are preserved.
The use of Genuine GM parts can help
maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Recycled original equipment parts
may also be used for repair. These
parts are typically removed from
vehicles that were total losses in prior
crashes. In most cases, the parts being
recycled are from undamaged sections
of the vehicle. A recycled original
equipment GM part may be an
acceptable choice to maintain the
vehicle's originally designed
appearance and safety performance;
however, the history of these parts is
not known. Such parts are not covered
by the GM New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, and any related failures are
not covered by that warranty.
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Aftermarket collision parts are also
available. These are made by
companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for the vehicle.
As a result, these parts may fit poorly,
exhibit premature durability/corrosion
problems, and may not perform
properly in subsequent collisions.
Aftermarket parts are not covered by
the GM New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, and any vehicle failure
related to such parts is not covered by
that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose
a collision repair facility that meets
your needs before you ever need
collision repairs. Your dealer may have
a collision repair center with
GM-trained technicians and
state-of-the-art equipment, or be able
to recommend a collision repair center
that has GM-trained technicians and
comparable equipment.
Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There are
significant differences in the quality of
coverage afforded by various
insurance policy terms. Many
insurance policies provide reduced
protection to the GM vehicle by
limiting compensation for damage
repairs by using aftermarket collision
parts. Some insurance companies will
not specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the
vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current insurance
carrier, consider switching to another
insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have
insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Read
the lease carefully, as you may be
charged at the end of the lease for
poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call
emergency services for help. Do not
leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move
the vehicle only if its position puts
you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved in
the crash.
For emergency towing see Roadside
Service (US/CAN) 0388 or Roadside
Service (MEXICO) 0390.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and
telephone number.
.Driver license number.
.Owner name, address, and
telephone number.
.Vehicle license plate number.
.Vehicle make, model, and
model year.
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
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.Insurance company and policy
number.
.General description of the damage
to the other vehicle.
Choose a reputable repair facility that
uses quality replacement parts. See
“Collision Parts”earlier in this section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 081.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that
you take an active role in its repair.
If you have a pre-determined repair
facility of choice, take the vehicle
there, or have it towed there. Specify
to the facility that any required
replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine
GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will
not be covered by the GM vehicle
warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits, your
insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts.
Discuss this with the repair
professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have
the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM
parts, even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance company
is paying for the repairs, you are not
obligated to accept a repair valuation
based on that insurance company's
collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that
company. In such cases, you can have
control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Service Publications
Ordering Information
(US/CAN)
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Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the engines,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written
specifically for owners and intended
to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
Owner Manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
Owner Manual, and Warranty Manual.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 –
$40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
shipping fees.
Without Pouch: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
shipping fees.
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Current and Past Models
Service and Owner publications are
available for many current and past
model year GM vehicles.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday –Friday 8:00 AM –6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see Helm,
Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
Or write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Prices are subject to change without
notice and without incurring
obligation. Allow ample time for
delivery.
All listed prices are quoted in U.S.
funds. Make checks payable in U.S.
funds.
Radio Frequency
Statement (US/CAN)
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This vehicle has systems that operate
on a radio frequency that complies
with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and with Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/
310, ICES‐001.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. The device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modifications to any of
these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Radio Frequency
Statement (MEXICO)
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This vehicle has systems that operate
on a radio frequency that complies
with NOM-EM-016-SCFI-2015
requirements.
Operation of this equipment is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This equipment or device may
not cause harmful interference.
2. This equipment or device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Radio Frequency
Statement (MEXICO1)
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Long Range Radar
Certificate of homologation:
RVLCOAR10-0980
Continental ARS3-A
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This equipment operates on a
secondary system level, consequently,
must accept harmful interference,
including teams from the same class
and can not cause interference to
systems operating a first level.
Reporting Safety
Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government (US/CAN)
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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or General
Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government (US/CAN)
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If you live in Canada, and you
believe that the vehicle has a
safety defect, notify Transport
Canada immediately, and notify
General Motors of Canada
Company. Call Transport Canada
at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
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Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
80 rue Noel
Gatineau,QC J8Z 0A1
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
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In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000,
or write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
General Motors of Canada Company
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
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The vehicle has a number of
computers that record information
about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven. For example, the
vehicle uses computer modules to
monitor and control engine and
transmission performance, to monitor
the conditions for airbag deployment
and deploy them in a crash, and,
if equipped, to provide antilock
braking to help the driver control the
vehicle. These modules may store data
to help the dealer technician service
the vehicle. Some modules may also
store data about how the vehicle is
operated, such as rate of fuel
consumption or average speed. These
modules may retain personal
preferences, such as radio presets, seat
positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
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This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main
purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR
in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
.How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
.Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
.How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
.How fast the vehicle was traveling.
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These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
Note
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the
EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or
the EDR.
GM will not access these data or share
it with others except: with the consent
of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle
is leased, with the consent of the
lessee; in response to an official
request by police or similar
government office; as part of GM's
defense of litigation through the
discovery process; or, as required by
law. Data that GM collects or receives
may also be used for GM research
needs or may be made available to
others for research purposes, where a
need is shown and the data is not tied
to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
OnStar
®
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If the vehicle is equipped with
OnStar
®
and has an active
subscription, additional data may be
collected through the OnStar system.
This includes information about the
vehicle’s operation; collisions involving
the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
its features; and, in certain situations,
the location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions and
Privacy Statement on the OnStar
website.
See OnStar Additional Information
(MEXICO) 0413 or OnStar Additional
Information (US/CAN) 0409.
Infotainment System
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If the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system as part of the
infotainment system, use of the
system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone
numbers, and other trip information.
See the infotainment manual for
information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview (US/CAN) . . . . . . 401
OnStar Overview (MEXICO) . . . . . 402
OnStar Services
Emergency (US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Emergency (MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Security (US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Security (MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Navigation (US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Navigation (MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Connections (US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Connectivity (MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . 408
Diagnostics (US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Diagnostics (MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . 408
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Information
(US/CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
OnStar Additional Information
(MEXICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview (US/CAN)
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2747093
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that
can connect to an OnStar Advisor for
Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connections, and Diagnostics Services.
OnStar services may require a paid
subscription and data plan. OnStar
requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and
GPS satellite signals to be available
and operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service providers.
OnStar may collect information about
you and your vehicle, including
location information. See OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is next
to the OnStar buttons. If the status
light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is active. Press Q
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.
Press Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Press =to:
.Make a call, end a call, or answer
an incoming call.
.Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
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.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
®
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or
update contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the
vehicle's key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press >to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond
to an AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather
or other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.
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If equipped, this vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that
can connect to an OnStar Advisor for
Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connectivity, and Diagnostics
Services.
2747093
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Emergency Button
This manual describes OnStar´s
functions, which may or may not be
on the vehicle because of optional
equipment that was not purchased on
the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, or features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the functions.
The OnStar system is not available in
any of the countries of the Central
America and Caribbean region.
The OnStar system status light is next
to the OnStar buttons. If the status
light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
Press Qor call 01-800-083-4994 to
speak to an Advisor.
Press =to give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands. This
requires the OnStar Connect Plus
service.
Press Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or
update contact information.
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.Get driving directions. Requires
the OnStar Connect Plus service.
.Receive an On-Demand
Diagnostics check of the vehicle’s
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
Press >to get a priority connection
to an Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help in an emergency.
.Be a Good Citizen and contact an
Advisor to help someone else
in need.
.Get assistance in severe weather
or other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency (US/CAN)
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Emergency Services require an active,
OnStar service plan (excludes Basic
Plan). With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can
automatically alert a specially trained
OnStar Advisor who is immediately
connected in to the vehicle to help.
Press >for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and relay
important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider to
help with a flat tire, a battery jump,
or an empty gas tank.
Emergency (MEXICO)
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With Automatic Crash Response, in
many crashes, built-in sensors can
automatically alert a specially trained
OnStar Advisor who is immediately
connected to the vehicle to help.
Press >for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and relay
important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
Security (US/CAN)
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If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
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.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block™,
if equipped, OnStar can block the
engine from being restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
®
,
if equipped, OnStar can work with
law enforcement to gradually slow
the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.
Security (MEXICO)
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If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Roadside Assistance,
Advisors can locate a nearby
service provider to help with a flat
tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block if
equipped, OnStar can block the
engine from being started.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with
law enforcement to gradually slow
the vehicle down.
Navigation (US/CAN)
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OnStar navigation requires a specific
OnStar service plan.
Press Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. Press Qto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
Using Voice Commands During a
Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.”System
responds: “Do you want to cancel
directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds: “OK,
request completed, thank you,
goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.”System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
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Repeat
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.”System responds
with the last direction given,
then responds with “OnStar
ready,”then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.”System
responds with the address and
distance to the destination, then
responds with “OnStar ready,”
then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Subscribers can have directions sent
to the vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to the
navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
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OnStar navigation requires the OnStar
Connect Plus service plan.
Press Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped. The OnStar mapping
database is continuously updated. For
coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com.mx.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. Press Qto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
Using Voice Commands During a
Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.”System
responds: “Do you want to cancel
directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds: “Yes.
OK route canceled, thank you,
goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.”System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say "Repeat." System responds
with the last direction given,
then responds with "Thank you,
goodbye."
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Get My Destination
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.”System
responds with the address and
distance to the destination, then
responds with “OnStar ready,”
then a tone.
Other Navigation Services Available
from OnStar
Destination Download
Subscribers can have directions sent
to the vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, press the Go button on
the navigation screen to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to the
navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
screen.
For information about Destination
Download, and coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com.mx.
Connections (US/CAN)
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The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for
the Wi-Fi hotspot and RemoteLink
mobile application. Make these
passwords different from each
other and use a combination of
letters, numbers, and symbols to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier). This
is your network’s name that is
visible to other wireless devices.
Choose a unique name and avoid
family names or vehicle
descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi
®
Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the
Internet and web content at 4G LTE
speed. Up to seven mobile devices can
be connected. A data plan is required.
Use the in-vehicle controls only when
it is safe to do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press =, wait for
the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi
settings.”On some vehicles,
touch Wi-Fi Settings on the
screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some vehicles,
the connection type (no Internet
connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good,
excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password,
press Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
to connect with an Advisor.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile devices.
Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
on or off on your mobile device, using
the RemoteLink mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor.
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OnStar RemoteLink
®
Mobile App (If
Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app to select Apple
®
iOS,
Android™, BlackBerry
®
, or Windows
®
mobile devices. OnStar Subscribers
can access the following services from
a mobile device:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
.Send directions to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
For OnStar RemoteLink information
and compatibility, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock
the doors or sound the horn and flash
the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on your
route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service, which
requires available minutes.
Make a Call
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say the entire number without
pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds: “OK,
calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds: “OK,
dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.”System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press =. System responds: “Call
ended.”
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Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press =and say “Minutes”then
“Verify”to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
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The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com.mx
OnStar RemoteLink
®
Mobile App (If
Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app from iTunes
®
App Store,
GooglePlay for Android™, BlackBerry
App World™, or Windows App store.
OnStar Subscribers can access the
following services from a mobile
device:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks, or activate
the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
For OnStar RemoteLink information
and compatibility, see
www.onstar.com.mx.
Calling 066 Emergency
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,”followed by
a tone.
2. Say “Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say “066”without pausing.
System responds: “066.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds: “OK,
dialing 066.”
Diagnostics (US/CAN)
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Advanced Diagnostics provides a
status of the vehicle’s key systems
with a monthly e-mail, or by pressing
Q. If equipped, Diagnostic Alerts can
be received in real-time via e-mail or
text. The Proactive Alerts feature (if
available) can help predict and alert of
potential upcoming maintenance
issues with select components on the
vehicle, before they become a
problem.
OnStar can also monitor and report
tire pressure, if the vehicle is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
Diagnostics (MEXICO)
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OnStar can perform a monthly check
of your vehicle’s key operating
systems, including the engine,
transmission, antilock brakes, and
other major vehicle systems through a
monthly diagnostics report. OnStar
can also monitor tire pressure, if the
vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System. If an
On-Demand Diagnostics check is
needed, press Qand an Advisor can
run a check.
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OnStar Additional
Information
OnStar Additional
Information (US/CAN)
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In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. Press Q
to set up an account.
.With the OnStar Basic Plan, every
60 days.
.After change in ownership and at
90 days.
Transferring Service
Press Qto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
immediately to terminate your OnStar
services if the vehicle is disposed of,
sold, transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
Press Qand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advanced
Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Services,
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not all
OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description of
OnStar services, system limitations,
and OnStar User Terms, Privacy
Statement, and Software Terms:
.Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
.See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
.See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
.Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
.Press Qto speak with an Advisor.
OnStar services cannot work unless
the vehicle is in a place where OnStar
has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that
area. The wireless service provider
must also have coverage, network
capacity, reception, and technology
compatible with OnStar services.
Service involving location information
about the vehicle cannot work unless
GPS signals are available,
unobstructed, and compatible with
the OnStar hardware. OnStar services
may not work if the OnStar equipment
is not properly installed or it has not
been properly maintained.
If equipment or software is added,
connected, or modified, OnStar
services may not work. Other
problems beyond the control of
OnStar —such as hills, tall buildings,
tunnels, weather, electrical system
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design and architecture of the vehicle,
damage to the vehicle in a crash,
or wireless phone network congestion
or jamming —may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement (US/
CAN) 0397 or Radio Frequency
Statement (MEXICO1) 0397 or Radio
Frequency Statement (MEXICO) 0397.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help
Subscribers with physical disabilities
and medical conditions.
Press Qto help:
.Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
.Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that
meets accessibility needs.
.Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to communicate
to deaf, hard-of-hearing,
or speech-impaired customers while in
the vehicle. The available
dealer-installed TTY system can
provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar
services, except Virtual Advisor and
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need to
be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To change
the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar
Advisor by pressing Qor calling
1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be warranted
as part of the vehicle warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages. Press
Qand ask for an Advisor. Advisors
are available in English, Spanish, and
French. Available languages may vary
by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door
Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance
after the vehicle has been off
continuously for 10 days without an
ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not
been started for five days, OnStar can
contact Roadside Assistance or a
locksmith to help gain access to the
vehicle.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS can occur
in a large city with tall buildings;
in parking garages; around
airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals are
not available, the OnStar system
should still operate to call OnStar.
However, OnStar could have
difficulty identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
responders.
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A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to the
vehicle. Do not place items over or
near the antenna to prevent blocking
cellular and GPS signal reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage or
the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message may
come on. Press Qto try the call again
or try again after driving a few miles
into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service, and
GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features to
function properly. These systems may
not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated into
the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0276. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,
security, or the operation of the
vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may
affect or erase data or settings that
are stored in the vehicle, such as
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags,
saved navigation destinations,
or pre-set radio stations. Neither
OnStar nor GM is responsible for any
affected or erased data or settings.
These updates or changes may also
collect personal information. Such
collection is described in the OnStar
privacy statement or separately
disclosed at the time of installation.
These updates or changes may also
cause a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to
collect information about vehicle
system status, identify whether
updates or changes are available,
or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes
consent to these software updates or
changes and agreement that either
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The complete OnStar Privacy
Statement may be found at
www.onstar.com (U.S.),
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We
recommend that you review it. If you
have any questions, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or
press Qto speak with an Advisor.
Users of wireless communications are
cautioned that the privacy of any
information sent via wireless cellular
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communications cannot be assured.
Third parties may unlawfully intercept
or access transmissions and private
communications without consent.
OnStar - Software
Acknowledgements
Certain OnStar components include
libcurl and unzip software and other
third party software. Below are the
notices and licenses associated with
libcurl and unzip and for other third
party software please see http://
www.lg.com/global/support/
opensource/index and https://
www.onstar.com/us/en/support/
getdocuments.html
libcurl:
COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
NOTICE
Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
All rights reserved.
Permission to use, copy, modify, and
distribute this software for any
purpose with or without fee is hereby
granted, provided that the above
copyright notice and this permission
notice appear in all copies.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS
IS,”WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD
PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
OF CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Except as contained in this notice, the
name of a copyright holder shall not
be used in advertising or otherwise to
promote the sale, use or other
dealings in this Software without prior
written authorization of the copyright
holder.
unzip:
This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the
Info-ZIP copyright and license. The
definitive version of this document
should be available at ftp://
ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/
license.html indefinitely.
Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP. All
rights reserved.
For the purposes of this copyright and
license, “Info-ZIP”is defined as the
following set of individuals:
Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis,
Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois,
Jean-loup Gailly, Hunter Goatley, Ed
Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth,
Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert
Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul Kienitz,
David Kirschbaum, Johnny Lee, Onno
van der Linden, Igor Mandrichenko,
Steve P. Miller, Sergio Monesi, Keith
Owens, George Petrov, Greg Roelofs,
Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury,
Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda,
Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta,
Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren,
Rich Wales, Mike White.
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This software is provided “as is,”
without warranty of any kind, express
or implied. In no event shall Info-ZIP
or its contributors be held liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, special
or consequential damages arising out
of the use of or inability to use this
software.
Permission is granted to anyone to
use this software for any purpose,
including commercial applications,
and to alter it and redistribute it
freely, subject to the following
restrictions:
1. Redistributions of source code
must retain the above copyright
notice, definition, disclaimer, and
this list of conditions.
2. Redistributions in binary form
(compiled executables) must
reproduce the above copyright
notice, definition, disclaimer, and
this list of conditions in
documentation and/or other
materials provided with the
distribution. The sole exception
to this condition is redistribution
of a standard UnZipSFX binary
(including SFXWiz) as part of a
self-extracting archive; that is
permitted without inclusion of
this license, as long as the
normal SFX banner has not been
removed from the binary or
disabled.
3. Altered versions–including, but
not limited to, ports to new
operating systems, existing ports
with new graphical interfaces,
and dynamic, shared, or static
library versions–must be plainly
marked as such and must not be
misrepresented as being the
original source. Such altered
versions also must not be
misrepresented as being Info-ZIP
releases–including, but not
limited to, labeling of the altered
versions with the names
“Info-ZIP”(or any variation
thereof, including, but not
limited to, different
capitalizations), “Pocket UnZip,”
“WiZ”or “MacZip”without the
explicit permission of Info-ZIP.
Such altered versions are further
prohibited from
misrepresentative use of the
Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail
addresses or of the
Info-ZIP URL(s).
4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use
the names “Info-ZIP,” “Zip,”
“UnZip,” “UnZipSFX,” “WiZ,”
“Pocket UnZip,” “Pocket Zip,”and
“MacZip”for its own source and
binary releases.
OnStar Additional
Information (MEXICO)
Object-ID=3959813 Owner=Szydlowski, Corinna
LMD=11-Mar-2016 LMB=Szydlowski, Corinna
Transferring Service
Press Qto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
Press Qand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and will explain
OnStar service offers and options.
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How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Services,
Roadside Assistance, and
Turn-by-Turn Navigation are available
on most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere or
on all vehicles. For more information,
a full description of OnStar services,
system limitations, and OnStar terms
and conditions, see
www.onstar.com.mx.
OnStar service cannot work unless
your vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service in
that area, and the wireless service
provider has coverage, network
capacity, reception, and technology
compatible with OnStar service.
Service involving location information
about the vehicle cannot work unless
GPS signals are available,
unobstructed, and compatible with
the OnStar hardware. OnStar service
may not work if the OnStar equipment
is not properly installed or it has not
been properly maintained.
If equipment or software is added,
connected, or modified, OnStar service
may not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar —such as hills,
tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and
architecture of the vehicle, damage to
the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or jamming
—may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement (US/
CAN) 0397 or Radio Frequency
Statement (MEXICO1) 0397 or Radio
Frequency Statement (MEXICO) 0397
information regarding
NOM-EM-016-SCFI-2015.
This service is provided through a
public telecommunications network
duly authorized in Mexican Republic.
OnStar.com.mx
The website provides access to
account information, allows
management of the OnStar
subscription, and enables viewing of
videos of each service. Get
subscription plan pricing and sign up
for OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics. Click
on the “My Account”tab on the home
page. The website navigation and
services provided may vary by
country.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (NIP)
A NIP is needed to access some
OnStar services, like Remote Door
Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance.
You will be prompted to change the
NIP the first time when speaking with
an Advisor. To change the OnStar NIP,
call OnStar and provide the Advisor
with the current number.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be warranted
as part of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The manufacturer of the
vehicle furnishes detailed warranty
information.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages. Press
Qand ask for an Advisor. Advisors
are available in English and Spanish.
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Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door
Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance
after the vehicle has been off
continuously for five days without an
ignitions cycle. If the vehicle cannot
be started for five days, OnStar can
contact Roadside Assistance and a
locksmith to help gain access to the
vehicle.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS can occur
in a large city with tall buildings;
in parking garages; around
airports; in tunnels, and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals are
not available, the OnStar system
should still operate to call OnStar.
However, OnStar could have
difficulty identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
responders.
.A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route.
The Advisor may give a verbal
route or may ask for a call back
after the vehicle is driven into an
open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to the
vehicle. Do not place items over or
near the antenna to prevent blocking
cellular and GPS signal reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage or
the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message may
come on. Press Qto try the call again
or try again after driving a few
kilometers into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service, and
GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features to
function properly. These systems may
not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated into
the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0276. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,
security, or the operation of the
vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may
affect or erase data or settings that
are stored in the vehicle, such as
saved navigation destinations,
or pre-set radio stations. Neither
OnStar nor GM is responsible for any
affected or erased data or settings.
These updates or changes may also
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collect personal information. Such
collection is described in the OnStar
privacy statement or separately
disclosed at the time of installation.
These updates or changes may also
cause a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to
collect information about vehicle
system status, identify whether
updates or changes are available,
or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes
consent to these software updates or
changes and agreement that either
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The responsible of the treatment of
your personnel data will be OnStar de
México, S. de R.L. de C.V., with head
office at Ejército Nacional No. 843,
Colonia Granada, Delegación Miguel
Hidalgo, zip code 11520, Federal
District, Mexico. The personal data we
may collect includes: your name,
address, email address, telephone
number (cell and/or landline) your
RFC (Registro Federal de
Contribuyentes [taxpayer ID] and your
personal identification number (NIP)
for OnStar services.
We may also collect information from
your vehicle including: your Vehicle
identification number (VIN): the make,
model and year of your vehicle; the
Vehicle license plate number;
information about your selling or
preferred GM distributor; information
about the operation of the vehicle
(including diagnostic trouble codes, oil
life remaining, tire pressure, fuel
economy and odometer readings);
information about collisions involving
the vehicle, the direction from which
it was hit, which airbags have
deployed and safety belt usage;
information about the use of the
vehicle and its features, such as
whether a mobile device has been
paired with your vehicle; and in
limited circumstances, the
geographical location and approximate
GPS (global positioning satellite)
speed of the vehicle.
Your personal and vehicle data will be
treated for the following purposes: (i)
to provide you with services you have
requested (automatic accident
response, remote and emergency
services, assistance if your vehicle is
stolen, step-by-step directions); (ii) to
keep our records up to date so that we
are able to answer your inquiries; (iii)
for troubleshooting and research
purposes; (iv) to protect the safety of
you or others; (v) to prevent fraud or
misuse of the OnStar service; (vi) in
the cases set forth by law or the
authorities; (vii) to carry out
marketing and general promotional
activities; (viii) to allow OnStar,
General Motors de México, S. de R.L.
de C.V., General Motors LLC and all
subsidiaries, affiliates or any company
of the same corporate group to which
OnStar belongs, to carry out
advertising activities (offering you
products, services and information);
and (ix) for business prospecting and
statistical market analysis.
It is important to mention that
purposes (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi),
give rise to and are necessary to
maintain our legal relationship. On
the other hand, purposes (vii), (viii)
and (ix), do not give rise to and are
not necessary to maintain our legal
relationship and therefore for these
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purposes we make available a
mechanism set up at our Customer
Service Center in the telephone:
01800-0834994 or via your e-mail:
privacidadmexico@onstar.com, so that,
if applicable, you can indicate your
refusal to have your personal data
being processed for the purposes
indicated in purposes (vii), (viii)
and (ix).
In order to know the integral version
of this privacy notice, please visit our
web page www.onstar.com.mx.
OnStar - Software
Acknowledgements
Certain OnStar components include
libcurl and unzip software and other
third party software. Below are the
notices and licenses associated with
libcurl and unzip and for other third
party software please see http://
www.lg.com/global/support/
opensource/index and https://
www.onstar.com/us/en/support/
getdocuments.html
The original language of the licenses
is English, the translations below are
provided for reference.
libcurl:
COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
NOTICE
Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
All rights reserved.
Permission to use, copy, modify, and
distribute this software for any
purpose with or without fee is hereby
granted, provided that the above
copyright notice and this permission
notice appear in all copies.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS
IS,”WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD
PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
OF CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Except as contained in this notice, the
name of a copyright holder shall not
be used in advertising or otherwise to
promote the sale, use or other
dealings in this Software without prior
written authorization of the copyright
holder.
unzip:
This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the
Info-ZIP copyright and license. The
definitive version of this document
should be available at ftp://
ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/
license.html indefinitely.
Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP. All
rights reserved.
For the purposes of this copyright and
license, “Info-ZIP”is defined as the
following set of individuals:
Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis,
Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois,
Jean-loup Gailly, Hunter Goatley, Ed
Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth,
Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert
Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul Kienitz,
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David Kirschbaum, Johnny Lee, Onno
van der Linden, Igor Mandrichenko,
Steve P. Miller, Sergio Monesi, Keith
Owens, George Petrov, Greg Roelofs,
Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury,
Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda,
Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta,
Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren,
Rich Wales, Mike White.
This software is provided “as is,”
without warranty of any kind, express
or implied. In no event shall Info-ZIP
or its contributors be held liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, special
or consequential damages arising out
of the use of or inability to use this
software.
Permission is granted to anyone to
use this software for any purpose,
including commercial applications,
and to alter it and redistribute it
freely, subject to the following
restrictions:
1. Redistributions of source code
must retain the above copyright
notice, definition, disclaimer, and
this list of conditions.
2. Redistributions in binary form
(compiled executables) must
reproduce the above copyright
notice, definition, disclaimer, and
this list of conditions in
documentation and/or other
materials provided with the
distribution. The sole exception
to this condition is redistribution
of a standard UnZipSFX binary
(including SFXWiz) as part of a
self-extracting archive; that is
permitted without inclusion of
this license, as long as the
normal SFX banner has not been
removed from the binary or
disabled.
3. Altered versions–including, but
not limited to, ports to new
operating systems, existing ports
with new graphical interfaces,
and dynamic, shared, or static
library versions–must be plainly
marked as such and must not be
misrepresented as being the
original source. Such altered
versions also must not be
misrepresented as being Info-ZIP
releases–including, but not
limited to, labeling of the altered
versions with the names
“Info-ZIP”(or any variation
thereof, including, but not
limited to, different
capitalizations), “Pocket UnZip,”
“WiZ”or “MacZip”without the
explicit permission of Info-ZIP.
Such altered versions are further
prohibited from
misrepresentative use of the
Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail
addresses or of the
Info-ZIP URL(s).
4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use
the names “Info-ZIP,” “Zip,”
“UnZip,” “UnZipSFX,” “WiZ,”
“Pocket UnZip,” “Pocket Zip,”and
“MacZip”for its own source and
binary releases.
libcurl:
COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
NOTICE
Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
All rights reserved.
Permission to use, copy, modify, and
distribute this software for any
purpose with or without fee is hereby
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granted, provided that the above
copyright notice and this permission
notice appear in all copies.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS
IS,”WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD
PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
OF CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Except as contained in this notice, the
name of a copyright holder shall not
be used in advertising or otherwise to
promote the sale, use or other
dealings in this Software without prior
written authorization of the copyright
holder.
unzip:
This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the
Info-ZIP copyright and license. The
definitive version of this document
should be available at ftp://
ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/
license.html indefinitely.
Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP. All
rights reserved.
For the purposes of this copyright and
license, “Info-ZIP”is defined as the
following set of individuals:
Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis,
Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois,
Jean-loup Gailly, Hunter Goatley, Ed
Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth,
Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert
Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul Kienitz,
David Kirschbaum, Johnny Lee, Onno
van der Linden, Igor Mandrichenko,
Steve P. Miller, Sergio Monesi, Keith
Owens, George Petrov, Greg Roelofs,
Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury,
Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda,
Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta,
Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren,
Rich Wales, Mike White.
This software is provided “as is,”
without warranty of any kind, express
or implied. In no event shall Info-ZIP
or its contributors be held liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, special
or consequential damages arising out
of the use of or inability to use this
software.
Permission is granted to anyone to
use this software for any purpose,
including commercial applications,
and to alter it and redistribute it
freely, subject to the following
restrictions:
1. Redistributions of source code
must retain the above copyright
notice, definition, disclaimer, and
this list of conditions.
2. Redistributions in binary form
(compiled executables) must
reproduce the above copyright
notice, definition, disclaimer, and
this list of conditions in
documentation and/or other
materials provided with the
distribution. The sole exception
to this condition is redistribution
of a standard UnZipSFX binary
(including SFXWiz) as part of a
self-extracting archive; that is
permitted without inclusion of
this license, as long as the
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disabled.
3. Altered versions–including, but
not limited to, ports to new
operating systems, existing ports
with new graphical interfaces,
and dynamic, shared, or static
library versions–must be plainly
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misrepresented as being the
original source. Such altered
versions also must not be
misrepresented as being Info-ZIP
releases–including, but not
limited to, labeling of the altered
versions with the names
“Info-ZIP”(or any variation
thereof, including, but not
limited to, different
capitalizations), “Pocket UnZip,”
“WiZ”or “MacZip”without the
explicit permission of Info-ZIP.
Such altered versions are further
prohibited from
misrepresentative use of the
Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail
addresses or of the
Info-ZIP URL(s).
4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use
the names “Info-ZIP,” “Zip,”
“UnZip,” “UnZipSFX,” “WiZ,”
“Pocket UnZip,” “Pocket Zip,”and
“MacZip”for its own source and
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Index A
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 279
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 276
Additional Information
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409, 413
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 292
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190, 195
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . .81
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . .83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . .81
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 130
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 261
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227, 304
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 227
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 256
Assistance Systems for Parking
and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
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Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Battery - North America . . . . . .303, 347
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Brakes (cont'd)
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
C
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278, 303, 347
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 379
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Check
Malfunction Indicator Engine
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . .90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 104
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
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Climate Control Systems (cont'd)
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . 235
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 340
Connections
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Coolant
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 128
Engine Temperature Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190, 195
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Cooling System (cont'd)
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 387
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383, 385
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Data Recorder
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 183
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 172
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Diagnostics
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . .237, 238
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 381
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, 304
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 249
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
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Driving (cont'd)
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . .29
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 209
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Track Events and Competitive . . . 204
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 276
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 309
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 313
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Emergency
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Engine (cont'd)
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 281
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 128
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . 149
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 217
Engine Oil
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 171
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 176
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 173
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 292
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 259
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Fuel (cont'd)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 138
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 268
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 309
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 313
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 165
Gauges
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 128
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 362
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 173
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Headlamps
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 171
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heater
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190, 195
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 209
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190, 195
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 347
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 172
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 171
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 101
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Light
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Light, Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lighting
Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lights (cont'd)
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 171
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 134
StabiliTrak
®
OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . .237, 238
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 95
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 131
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Messages
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Battery Voltage and Charging . . . . 147
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Messages (cont'd)
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Object Detection System . . . . . . . . . 151
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Mirror
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . .50
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 327
N
Navigation
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404, 405
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
O
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
OnStar
®
Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409, 413
OnStar
®
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
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OnStar
®
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
OnStar
®
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
OnStar
®
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .404, 405
OnStar
®
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .401, 402
OnStar
®
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403, 404
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Parking
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 83
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 278
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178, 183
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 219
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . 75
Premium Care Maintenance
Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 399
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 393
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278, 303, 347
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 397
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 195
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . 69
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 250
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rearview Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 351
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ride Control Systems
Enhanced Traction
System (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237, 238
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388, 390
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 381
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Safety Belts (cont'd)
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 393
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . .65
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . .61
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . .59
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .101, 104
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403, 404
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 378
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 393
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
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Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 261
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 173
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 369
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 379
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 217
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . 157
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sunshade
Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 257
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 400
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 387
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 62
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325, 327
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 328
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 327
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 340
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 335
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274, 275
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Track Events and Competitive
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . 237, 238
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 275
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 173
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 335
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 163
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 165
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Vehicle (cont'd)
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 378
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Vehicle-to-Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning (cont'd)
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 337
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 333
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 94
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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