Cadillac 2008 Escalade Owner's Manual

04AKENG44 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ... 3Important Safety Precautions ...

. . . 10 Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) A rear-facing child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the fro

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 100AUTOMATIC REAR AIR CONDITIONING/HEATINGYour vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control system.The rear air c

101 . . .–Section 1If the rear system is first turned on using the front climate control system, the system will be in "mimic" mode. All set

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 102Temperature ControlPress either the plus (+) or minus (-) button to increase or decrease the temperature.Air Outl

103 . . .–Section 1AIR OUTLETSAngle the front outlets up, down, right or left to direct airflow as desired.REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERPress this button to de

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 104 SOUND SYSTEM AND CLOCKNOTICEAdded sound equipment - like a CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - may in

105 . . .–Section 1That way, you will be able to use the system with less effort and less distraction from the road.CAUTIONAvoid or minimize any sound

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 106REAR SEAT AUDIOCAUTIONThis feature is intended to be used only by rear seat passengers.This feature allows the re

107 . . .–Section 1Power ControlPress to turn the rear seat audio system on. Press it again to turn the system off.Volume ControlThe left knob contr

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 108PROG ButtonWhen the radio is selected as the rear seat audio source, press the PROG button to seek through the st

109 . . .–Section 1With the navigation system, button  controls the voice recognition system. For informa-tion on how to use this system, see the sep

11 . . . Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) It is very dangerous to leave children inside the vehicle for any extended period of time -

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 110ANTENNAThe antenna is integrated into the rear side windows.Damage to the inside surfaces of the rear side window

111 . . .–Section 1 CONTROLS MOUNTED ON STEERING WHEEL/COLUMNYou will find the following controls mounted on the steering wheel or steering column.Mu

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 112Power Tilt Wheel SwitchYou can move the steering wheel to any one of several different positions.Move the switch

113 . . .–Section 1Heated Steering Wheel (If equipped)The control button  is located on the steering wheel.Press the button to heat the steering whee

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 114Gearshift LeverSee "Starting and Operating Instructions" for additional infor-mation on the Gearshift L

115 . . .–Section 1 MULTIFUNCTION LEVERTurn SignalTo signal a turn, move the lever all the way up (right) or down (left). When the turn is over, the

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 116High-Low Beam ControlWhen the headlights are turned on and the lever is in the center position, the headlights ar

117 . . .–Section 1For more cycles, hold the band in this position.For steady wiper cycles, rotate the band upward to one of the two highest positions

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 118The mist and washer features operate as normal. They are not affected by the Rain Sensitive Wipers feature.If the

119 . . .–Section 1Heated Washer FluidThe switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank below the Heating and Air Condi-tioning system. For inf

. . . 12 Important Safety Precautions Exhaust WarningsCAUTION • Things that can burn can touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 120Rear Wiper/WasherThe switch near the end of the multifunction lever activates the rear wiper/washer.To turn the r

121 . . .–Section 1 CRUISE CONTROLWith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more with-out keeping your foot on the a

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 1223. Press the SET button and release it.4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.The Cruise Control Light on th

123 . . .–Section 1To Go Back to Your Set SpeedIf you have temporarily turned off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory, do the followin

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 124• Press and hold the plus (+) button. You can hold it there while you accelerate to the new speed. When the vehic

125 . . .–Section 1Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well the cruise control system will work on hills depends on several factors:• vehicle speed• vehi

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 126If the automatic dimming feature on the inside day/night mirror is turned on, the driver's side mirror autom

127 . . .–Section 1Do not fold or unfold the mirrors manually.Otherwise, the mirrors may become disengaged.A disengaged mirror may shake or flutter at

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 128Automatic Inside Day/Night MirrorThe mirror pivots so that you can adjust it up and down or side to side.Your veh

129 . . .–Section 1 WINDOWSCAUTIONLeaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They could be overcom

13 . . . Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) • Engine exhaust may also be entering your vehicle if:– your exhaust system sounds strange o

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 130Power WindowsPower window switches on the driver's door control each of the windows when the ignition is in

131 . . .–Section 1EXPRESS UP AND DOWN FEATUREThe driver's and front passenger's window switches have an Express Up and Down feature. The wi

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 132Anti-Pinch Window Override ModeCAUTIONLifting and holding the power window control will override the anti-pinch f

133 . . .–Section 1The indicator light in the button will glow when the lock-out feature is activated.You can control the passenger windows with the s

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 134 DOORSCAUTIONUnlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and

135 . . .–Section 1Power Door LocksThe front power door lock controls lock and unlock all the doors.Press to lock all the doors and the liftgate.Pre

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 136DELAYED LOCKINGIf you press the power door lock switch while a door or the liftgate is open, you will hear three

137 . . .–Section 1Rear Door Security LockThe rear doors are equipped with locks that help prevent passengers, especially children, from opening the r

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 138Power Running Boards (If equipped)Power running boards automati-cally extend outward from the vehicle to make ent

139 . . .–Section 1CAUTION (Continued)Make sure that the air outlets on or under the instrument panel are fully open.Disable the power feature for the

. . . 14 Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, a

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 140To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle .Press the pushbutton  on the liftgate to open the liftglass or pr

141 . . .–Section 1Power LiftgateCAUTIONYou or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure the path is clear before

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 142• Press the top of the power liftgate button located in the overhead console.If you press the top of the button a

143 . . .–Section 1To disable the power liftgate, press the bottom of the power liftgate button located on the overhead console.Do not drive with the

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 144The following message will appear in the Driver Information Center display:• REAR ACCESS OPENSee "Driver Inf

145 . . .–Section 1Rear Area StorageYour vehicle may be equipped with a storage compartment located in the driver's side trim panel of the rear c

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 146Vanity MirrorsThere are vanity mirrors located on the sun visors. The lights around the mirror will come on when

147 . . .–Section 1Manual OperationPress and hold the back of the sunroof switch  to open the sunroof to a desired position.Release the switch when t

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 148To activate the express close mode to fully close the sunroof, press the front of the switch  all the way down t

149 . . .–Section 1Anti-Pinch FeatureIf a head, hand or another object is in the way of the sunroof as it is closing from the retracted position, the

15 . . . Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) Things you put inside your vehi-cle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, o

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 150Do not overload the vehicle.See "Vehicle Loading" in Section 3.Here are some things to keep in mind:• W

151 . . .–Section 1 STORAGEYour vehicle has many storage compartments.CENTER CONSOLEThe console between the front seats opens into a storage area.The

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 152CUPHOLDERSThere is a dual-cupholder located behind a panel at the front of the center console. Press on the panel

153 . . .–Section 1•To activate the heating function, press the button located next to the cupholder.When the heating function is on, the heat symbol

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 154CAUTIONDo not hold the cigarette light-er in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it could damage the h

155 . . .–Section 1 ULTRASONIC REAR PARKING ASSISTNOTICEIf the rear bumper is damaged, the parking assist system may not work properly.CAUTIONUse car

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 156In order for a rear sensor to detect an object behind of the vehicle, the object must within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the

157 . . .–Section 1Warning (Lights and Chimes)Distance• one amber light1.0 m (3 ft) to 2.5 m (8 ft)• two amber lights0.6 m (2 ft) to 1.0 m (3 ft)• two

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 158Problems with the Parking Assist SystemIf a temporary condition exists that prevents the system from turning on a

159 . . .–Section 1See the following under "Driver Information Center" earlier in this section for more information:• Driver Information Cen

. . . 16 Important Safety Precautions BatteriesCAUTION Vehicle batteries can hurt you. They contain acid and electrici-ty that can burn and gas that

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 160 MEMORY FEATUREThis feature allows two different drivers (driver number 1 or driver number 2) to store and recal

161 . . .–Section 1Resetting the Memory FeatureIf anything obstructs the seat or adjustable pedals while they are moving to their stored memory positi

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 162Exiting the vehicle:To make it easy to get in and out of the vehicle, you can use the exit button.When you press

Section 2 - Seats and Restraints163 . . .Seat Controls ...164Power Seat Controls ...

Seats and Restraints. . . 164 SEAT CONTROLSPower Seat ControlsThe power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats.The front

165 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONSitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seatbelts can&a

Seats and Restraints. . . 166Heated Front SeatsThe engine must be running in order for the heated seat feature to work.The control buttons for the hea

167 . . .––Section 2Heated and Cooled Front Seats (If equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional heated and cooled front seats.The contro

Seats and Restraints. . . 168An indicator light will glow to show the selected setting.•3 lights (high heat)•2 lights (medium heat)•1 light (low heat)

169 . . .––Section 2Head RestraintsThe front head restraints are adjustable.Pull the head restraint up to raise it.The top of the restraint should be

17 . . . Important Safety Precautions Engine CompartmentCAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly. Stay away from the engine if you

Seats and Restraints. . . 170CAUTIONIf a head restraint is not installed on the seatback, adjusted properly or stored in the vehicle properly, it coul

171 . . .––Section 2MANUAL RECLINING CONTROL (BUCKET SEATS ONLY)To recline the seatback, lean forward to remove your weight from the seatback and pull

Seats and Restraints. . . 172FOLDING SECOND ROW SEATSSecond row seats can be folded down for additional cargo space.Before folding the seat, always ma

173 . . .––Section 2Power Fold and Tumble Seat (If equipped)If equipped with this feature, the seat release controls are located on the overhead conso

Seats and Restraints. . . 174Unfolding the SeatTo unfold the rear seat, pull the seat unit down until it locks into place.The seatback cannot be raise

175 . . .––Section 2Manual Easy Entry/Exit Seat (If equipped)To enter the third row seat:• Fold and tumble the seat.See the following, earlier in this

Seats and Restraints. . . 176CAUTIONNever allow passengers to use a third row seating position while the second row seat is folded forward.People in t

177 . . .––Section 2Power Easy Entry/Exit Seat (If equipped)To enter or exit the third row seat:Press the seat release control, located on the panel b

Seats and Restraints. . . 178CAUTIONNever allow passengers to use a third row seating position while the second row seat is folded forward.People in t

179 . . .––Section 2Third Row SeatYour vehicle is equipped with a third row seat.The rear seatback can be folded down. The seat can also be folded for

. . . 18 Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never

Seats and Restraints. . . 180UNFOLDING THE SEATBACKIn order to return the seatback to the passenger position, open the liftgate.To raise the seatback,

181 . . .––Section 24. From the rear of the vehicle, unlatch the rear of the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever.The lever is located on the

Seats and Restraints. . . 1826. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place.7. Make sure the head restraint is installed on th

183 . . .––Section 2To install the seat:1. Open the liftgate.2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor.3. Roll the seat into

Seats and Restraints. . . 184 SAFETY BELTSCAUTIONDo not let anyone ride where they cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you

185 . . .––Section 2CAUTION (Continued)Do not allow anyone to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.The saf

Seats and Restraints. . . 186Lap/Shoulder BeltAll seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.The lap/shoulder belt should be worn properly

187 . . .––Section 25. If your seating position is equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, adjust the shoulder belt height.See "Shoulder B

Seats and Restraints. . . 188The lap/shoulder belt should be worn as shown above.CAUTIONWear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear yo

189 . . .––Section 2Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterCAUTIONMaladjustment of the safety belt height could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a

19 . . .Important Safety PrecautionsSystem ProblemsCAUTIONDriving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. Have the brakes checked imm

Seats and Restraints. . . 190To install the comfort guide:1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body or from its storage pocket on

191 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONThe shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt rest

Seats and Restraints. . . 192Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners for the driver and front passenger. Pretensioners work only once.

193 . . .––Section 2Safety Belt Reminder LightThe safety belt reminder light is located in the instrument cluster.When you start your engine, a chime

Seats and Restraints. . . 194 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSCAUTIONA crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may

195 . . .––Section 2Vehicles equipped with dual-stage air bags have a seat position sensor for the driver's seat which aids in determining whethe

Seats and Restraints. . . 196If battery power is available, the doors may automatically unlock and the interior lights will come on when an air bag in

197 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONIf you are too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position in case

Seats and Restraints. . . 198CAUTION (Continued)It is therefore recommended that child restraints be secured in a rear seat position even if the front

199 . . .––Section 2Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrume

. . . 2We thank you for choosing a General Motors product, and we want to assure you of our continu-ing commitment to your motoring pleasure and sati

. . . 20Important Safety PrecautionsAdditional Safety CautionsCAUTIONDrinking and driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness

Seats and Restraints. . . 200In many severe crashes, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from

201 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONFor up to ten seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during

Seats and Restraints. . . 202When you start the vehicle, the system will perform a self-check.The air bag "on" and "off" indicator

203 . . .––Section 2When the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, the front passenger's air ba

Seats and Restraints. . . 204SYSTEM OPERATION WITH A CHILD RESTRAINTAccident statistics show that children are safer if they are properly restrained i

205 . . .––Section 2CAUTION (Continued)It is therefore recommended that child restraints be secured in a rear seat position even if the front passenge

Seats and Restraints. . . 206CAUTIONIf the "on" indicator still appears, secure the restraint in a rear seat position and have your vehicle

207 . . .––Section 2Move the seatback to the upright position.Make sure the passenger sits in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with h

Seats and Restraints. . . 208CAUTIONIf the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system.Have the

209 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONAn unsecured child restraint may be tossed about the vehicle in a collision or sudden stop. You or your passengers could be

21 . . .Section 1 - Instrumentation and ControlsDash-Mounted Instruments and Controls...24Instrument Cluster ...

Seats and Restraints. . . 210CAUTIONInfants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing chi

211 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONIf a child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle, the restraint will not be able to protect a child sitting ther

Seats and Restraints. . . 212CAUTIONA child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seating position could be seriously injured or kil

213 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONWhen the vehicle is started with a child restraint installed in the front passenger seat, the "off" indicator sho

Seats and Restraints. . . 2141*: Second row split bench seat - ISOFIX anchors located on the right outboard and center seating positions.2*: Second ro

215 . . .––Section 2OLDER CHILDRENOlder children who have outgrown booster seats should sit in a rear seat, restrained by a properly fastened safety b

Seats and Restraints. . . 216• Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs?If you answered "yes" to this question, pr

217 . . .––Section 2Anchors for Child Restraints with Lower Attaching Points and Top StrapThis system is designed to make installation of child restra

Seats and Restraints. . . 218See "Child Restraints" earlier in this section.Also, see "Securing a Child Restraint with Lower Attaching

219 . . .––Section 2The top strap anchor brackets are located at the rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row.There is als

. . . 22Section 1 - Instrumentation and ControlsMultifunction Lever...115Turn Signal ...

Seats and Restraints. . . 220CAUTIONEach bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single b

221 . . .––Section 2• If the seat has a fixed, non-removable head restraint or head rest and the child restraint has a single top strap, route the top

Seats and Restraints. . . 222SECURING A CHILD RESTRAINT WITH LOWER ATTACHING POINTS AND TOP STRAPCAUTIONDo not leave children unattend-ed in the vehic

223 . . .––Section 2CAUTIONEach top strap anchor or set of attaching points is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one chil

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Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions225 . . .New Vehicle Break-In Period...227Keys...

. . . 226Section 3 - Starting and Operating InstructionsTraction...265Stabilitrak® System ...

227 . . .–––Section 3 NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIODNOTICEYour vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in", however it will perform bett

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 228The vehicle comes with two identical double-sided keys which are used for the ignition and all the locks.I

229 . . .–––Section 3See the following under "Driver Information Center Messages" in Section 1 for more information:• SERVICE THEFT DETERREN

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Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 230You can program up to ten additional keys with the two original keys present. To program an additional key

231 . . .–––Section 33. Close all doors.The Security System Light will turn off after about 30 seconds.When the light turns off, the system is armed.T

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 232 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYModifications made to this system by anyone other than an authorized service facilit

233 . . .–––Section 3Pressing the unlock button on the keyless entry transmitter also disarms the theft deterrent system. See "Theft Deterrent Sy

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 234Remote Liftglass ReleasePress and hold  to open the liftglass.If the rear wiper is active when you press

235 . . .–––Section 3Battery ReplacementIf REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY appears in the Driver Informa-tion Center display, you should replace the bat

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 236Matching TransmittersMatching transmitters to your vehicle may be necessary if you lose or replace a trans

237 . . .–––Section 3With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four positions:1. LOCK: The only position in which you can remove

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 238NOTICEOperating features such as the radio with the key in the "accessory" or "on" pos

239 . . .–––Section 3 STARTING INSTRUCTIONSNOTICEYour engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 24 DASH-MOUNTED INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS1. Air Vents2. Multifunction Lever3. Instrument Cluster4. Hazard Warning Fl

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 240Computer Controlled Cranking SystemThis feature helps start the engine and protects components. Once crank

241 . . .–––Section 3Cold Weather StartingWhen starting the engine in very cold weather (below -18°C) (0°F), turn the ignition key to START and hold i

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 242 ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALSThe control is located on the instrument panel, below the climate

243 . . .–––Section 3To use the block heater:1. Turn off the engine.2. Unwrap the electrical cord and plug it in. It uses a normal, house voltage.CAUT

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 244CAUTIONDo not shift out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine racing.You could lose control of the ve

245 . . .–––Section 3There are several different shift positions for your gear lever.P (Park)This locks your rear wheels. Use this position to park th

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 246CAUTIONWhen you leave your vehicle, be sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) and the parking brake is

247 . . .–––Section 3D (Drive)Use this position for normal driving in most street and highway situations. If you need more power and are:• going less

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 2482. Press the plus or minus button to select a higher or lower gear range to best suit your current driving

249 . . .–––Section 3GRADE BRAKING AND CRUISE GRADE BRAKINGThis feature is designed to assist you when driving on a downhill grade.Grade braking maint

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Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 250SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. With the en

251 . . .–––Section 3Many of the same design features that help make your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions (features l

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 252Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important that you read this guide. Yo

253 . . .–––Section 3Before You Go Off-RoadingThere are some things to do before you go out. Be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service wor

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 254You'll find other important information in this manual. See "Vehicle Loading", "Luggag

255 . . .–––Section 3Traveling to Remote AreasIt makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 256CAUTIONWhen you’re driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of p

257 . . .–––Section 3Approaching a HillWhen you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 258Driving UphillOnce you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps.• Use

259 . . .–––Section 3Driving DownhillWhen off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things:• How steep is the downhill slope

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 26INSTRUMENT CLUSTERThe instrument cluster shown is typical. Your actual cluster may vary depending on the particula

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 260When you drive across an incline, however, the much more narrow track width (the distance between the left

261 . . .–––Section 3Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow, ice or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t acceler

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 262Driving in WaterHeavy rain can mean flash flood-ing, and flood waters demand extreme caution.Find out how

263 . . .–––Section 3Shifting Into P (Park)CAUTIONIf you do not park your vehicle properly, it can roll. If you leave the engine running, it could mov

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 264If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever.1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.2.

265 . . .–––Section 3Rear Vision CameraThis feature is designed to assist the driver when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).For information on h

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 266Locking Rear AxleThe locking rear axle can give added traction on snow, ice, etc. Normally, the locking ax

267 . . .–––Section 3Disc Brake Wear IndicatorsYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 268Brake AdjustmentEvery time you apply the brakes to stop, your disc brakes adjust themselves for wear.Brake

269 . . .–––Section 3Parking BrakeThe parking brake pedal is located to the left of the driver's left foot.To set the parking brake, hold the reg

27 . . .–Section 14. Odometer/Trip OdometerThe odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven.The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 270Brake AssistYour vehicle is equipped with a brake assist feature. During a hard brake application, the sys

271 . . .–––Section 3Magnetic Ride ControlYour vehicle may be equipped with this feature.Each corner of the vehicle is continuously adjusted to an app

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 272 VEHICLE LOADINGCAUTIONThings you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop o

273 . . .–––Section 3Tire and Loading Information LabelThis label shows the proper size and recommended inflation pressures for your vehicle’s tires.S

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 274Maximum Front and Rear Axle WeightsThe label also shows the maximum weight that the front axle can carry (

275 . . .–––Section 3CAUTIONIf you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your ve

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 276If you do decide to pull a trailer, here are some important points:• The gross axle weight ratings and the

277 . . .–––Section 3• When towing a trailer with an automatic transmission, operate your vehicle in D (Drive).You may want to shift into a lower gear

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 278Tow/Haul ModeUse this feature when pulling a heavy trailer. It helps by reducing the frequency of shifts a

279 . . .–––Section 3If you operate the vehicle in the tow/haul mode when you are not pulling a trailer or when lightly loaded, you may experience red

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 287. TachometerThe tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM).8. Driver Infor

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 280HITCH COVER (IF EQUIPPED)Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature.To remove the cover, do the follow

281 . . .–––Section 3Safety ChainsYou should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of t

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 282Parking on HillsCAUTIONWhen towing a trailer, avoid parking your vehicle on a hill. If something were to g

283 . . .–––Section 3Wiring HarnessHeavy-Duty Trailer Wiring PackageThe harness has twelve blunt cut wires bundled together and located behind the rea

Starting and Operating Instructions. . . 284ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL WIRING PROVISIONSThe wiring provisions are for the electric trailer brake controlle

285 . . .–––Section 3 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TOWINGIf you decide to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination, be sure to use

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Section 4 - Service and Maintenance287 . . .Maintenance Guidelines...288Doing Your Own Service Work ...

Service and Maintenance. . . 288 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINESThe required maintenance intervals vary considerably between climates, geographical locations,

289 . . .––––Section 4If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. ACCESSORIES AND MODIFICATIONSAdding accessories to your

29 . . .–Section 1If you have a problem with the oil, this light may stay on after you start the engine, or come on while you are driving. This indica

Service and Maintenance. . . 290NOTICEUse clean fuel only. Contami-nated fuel may reduce the life of the fuel delivery system and the engine.Fuel cont

291 . . .––––Section 4Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle.You should use a high quality fuel wh

Service and Maintenance. . . 292CAUTIONSome additives are not compat-ible with E-85 fuel and may harm your fuel system. Damage caused by the use of ad

293 . . .––––Section 4E-85 fuel offers less energy than gasoline, so you will need to refill your tank more often when using E-85.If you have trouble

Service and Maintenance. . . 294Filling the TankThe cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle.Because your vehicle's fuel syst

295 . . .––––Section 4CAUTIONStatic electricity can ignite gasoline vapor. You can be burned and your vehicle damaged.Before you open the fuel filler

Service and Maintenance. . . 296CAUTION• Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle.• Dispense gasoline only into approved contai

297 . . .––––Section 4NOTICEDon't spill fuel on the vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can damage your paint. If you do, wash it off as soon as

Service and Maintenance. . . 298CAUTIONAn electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not running. Be careful around any underhood electric f

299 . . .––––Section 4When you open the hood, you'll see:1. Air Cleaner/Filter2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap3. Remote Positive Bat

3 . . .When it comes to service, keep in mind that your dealer knows your vehicle best and is committed to your complete satisfaction. Your dealer in

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 30Have it checked right away.Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.If there is a problem with the

Service and Maintenance. . . 300Engine OilCAUTIONUsed engine oil contains elements which are unhealthy for your skin and which may cause cancer. Wash

301 . . .––––Section 4Checking the Fluid LevelThe best time to check the engine oil level is when the oil is warm:1. Park the vehicle on a level surfa

Service and Maintenance. . . 302Choosing the Right Oil QualityYour vehicle requires the use of a special oil meeting GM standard GM4718M.Oil meeting t

303 . . .––––Section 4Choosing the Right Oil ViscositySAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.At temperatures below -29°C, an SAE 0W-30 oil may also be use

Service and Maintenance. . . 304Engine Oil AdditivesDo not add anything to your engine oil. Oils of the recommend-ed quality are all you need for good

305 . . .––––Section 4After the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on, change the engine oil within the next 1000 km (600 miles).Even if the oil lif

Service and Maintenance. . . 306Engine CoolantCAUTIONIf your engine overheats, see "Engine Overheating" in Section 5. Continued operation of

307 . . .––––Section 4NOTICEDo not substitute any liquids for the proper coolant mixture. Otherwise, premature corrosion may result and the engine coo

Service and Maintenance. . . 308The level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark.CAUTIONSteam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blo

309 . . .––––Section 4Automatic Transmission FluidIt is not usually necessary to check the transmission fluid in your vehicle. Fluid loss may occur if

31 . . .–Section 1This light also comes on when you set your parking brake while the ignition is on.If you begin to drive while the parking brake is n

Service and Maintenance. . . 310CHECKING THE FLUID LEVELNOTICEToo much or too little fluid can damage your transmission.CAUTIONWhen you add fluid to t

311 . . .––––Section 4The fluid temperature ranges required for a cold check or a hot check are listed, following, under the cold check and hot check

Service and Maintenance. . . 3124. Wait for 3 seconds, remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level.Keep the dipstick pointed down to get an acc

313 . . .––––Section 4Hot Check ProcedurePerform this fluid check procedure when the transmission tempera-ture is in the range of 71-93°C (160-200°F).

Service and Maintenance. . . 3145. Always recheck the fluid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmission breather to be sure it is c

315 . . .––––Section 4Transfer Case LubricantCheck the fluid at the intervals recommended in your Mainte-nance Schedule.See the "Recommended Flui

Service and Maintenance. . . 3163. Check the level of the lubricant by removing the plug.- When the differential is cold, add lubricant, if needed, to

317 . . .––––Section 4Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check the power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the sy

Service and Maintenance. . . 318Brake Master Cylinder FluidThere are two reasons why the brake fluid level in the master cylinder might go down. The f

319 . . .––––Section 4The level should be between the MIN and MAX marks.If the brake fluid level is low, the brake system warning light will come on.S

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 32See "Driver Information Center Messages" later in this section for more information.Stop as soon as poss

Service and Maintenance. . . 320Windshield Washer FluidUse windshield washer solvent such as GM Optikleen® rather than water to prevent freezing and f

321 . . .––––Section 4BatteryYour vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires no periodic maintenance.When it is time for a new battery, purchase

Service and Maintenance. . . 322To remove and replace the air filter:1. Loosen all the screws securing the cover.2. Lift the cover and remove the air

323 . . .––––Section 4 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSUSAGE FLUID / LUBRICANTEngine Oil To determine the needed oil quality and viscosity for your

Service and Maintenance. . . 324Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Hinge and Link-age, Folding Seat and Fuel Door HingeMulti-purpose lubricant, Superlube®

325 . . .––––Section 4 TIRESYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.If you ever have questions about your

Service and Maintenance. . . 326INFLATIONSee the tire information label for your vehicle's tire inflation specifications.To determine the locatio

327 . . .––––Section 4To check and adjust tire pressure:You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires ma

Service and Maintenance. . . 328If the vehicle is equipped with P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size tires and you will be driving at speeds of 160 km/h (100

329 . . .––––Section 4CAUTIONRust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. Th

33 . . .–Section 1If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system.Have it checked right away.If the light st

Service and Maintenance. . . 330TIRE REPLACEMENTThe rubber in your vehicle’s tires degrades over time, even if the tires are not used. Various factors

331 . . .––––Section 4CAUTIONMixing brands, sizes or types of tires on your vehicle (other than the tire brand/size/type originally installed on your

Service and Maintenance. . . 332CAUTIONIf you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of drivi

333 . . .––––Section 4 WHEELSWheel Alignment and Tire BalancingIf there is unusual tire wear or if the vehicle pulls one way or the other, the alignm

Service and Maintenance. . . 334CAUTIONRust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after

335 . . .––––Section 4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERThis number is the legal identifier for your vehicle.The vehicle identification number appears on

Service and Maintenance. . . 336 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of

337 . . .––––Section 4You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted , r

Service and Maintenance. . . 338Left Instrument Panel Fuse BlockFuse Circuits Protected1 Rear Seats2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet3 Steering Wheel Cont

339 . . .––––Section 417 Interior Lights18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Func-tion)19 Rear Seat Entertainment (If equipped)20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assi

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 34If you have recently replaced the battery in your vehicle, or if the battery has run down, the vehicle’s on-board

Service and Maintenance. . . 340Center Instrument Panel Utility BlockFuse Circuits ProtectedBODY 2 Body Wiring Connector 2BODY 1 Body Wiring Connector

341 . . .––––Section 4Underhood Electrical CenterName Circuits Protected1 Right Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Lights2 Electronic Stability Suspension Con-t

Service and Maintenance. . . 34217 Air Conditioning Compressor18 Oxygen Sensors19 Transmission Controls (Ignition)20 Fuel Pump21 Fuel System Control M

343 . . .––––Section 443 Miscellaneous (Ignition); Cruise Control44 Liftgate Release45 Air Bag System (Battery)46 Instrument Cluster47 Rear Fog Lights

Service and Maintenance. . . 34470 Climate Control Fan71 Power Liftgate Module72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2Relay UsageFAN HI Cooling Fan High Spe

345 . . .––––Section 4 BULB REPLACEMENTSee your dealer for any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section.Halogen BulbsCAUTIONHalogen bulbs c

Service and Maintenance. . . 3462. Remove the screws and pull out the light assembly.Pull the light assembly straight rearward to disengage the pins o

347 . . .––––Section 4 REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONSSee your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section.Backup Lights/Rear Fog Lights ...

Service and Maintenance. . . 348 SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIESComponent Specifications6.2 L V8 EngineType...

349 . . .––––Section 4Capacities (Approximate)Fuel Tank...

35 . . .–Section 1Safety Belt Reminder LightSee "Safety Belts" in Section 2 for information.Passenger Safety Belt Reminder LightThe passenge

Service and Maintenance. . . 350 FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS INFORMATIONFuel ConsumptionUrban...

351 . . .––––Section 4 APPEARANCE CARECAUTIONCare should be taken to avoid contamination of the safety belt webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals

Service and Maintenance. . . 352To wash the wheels on your vehicle, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent. Rinse the wheels

Section 5 - Problems on the Road353 . . .Jump Starting ...354Towing...

Problems on the Road. . . 354 JUMP STARTINGIf your battery has run down, you may use another vehicle with a 12-volt battery and some jumper cables to

355 . . .–––––Section 5To jump start your vehicle, follow these steps:NOTICEIgnoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle.The rep

Problems on the Road. . . 3563. Now open the hood and locate the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals.CAUTIONFans or other moving engine pa

357 . . .–––––Section 54. Connect the positive (+) (red) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. Use the remote positive (+) ter

Problems on the Road. . . 35810. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.Replace the red remote positive (+) terminal cover

359 . . .–––––Section 5 ENGINE OVERHEATINGCAUTIONSteam from an overheated engine can burn you badly. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear ste

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 36See "Driver Information Center Messages" later in this section for more information.Have the vehicle ser

Problems on the Road. . . 360If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam:1. Turn off your air conditioner and turn the heater on to maximum

361 . . .–––––Section 5The level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark.If the coolant level is low, there may be a leak in the cooling system.CAUTI

Problems on the Road. . . 362Overheat Protection ModeIf you still have the overheat warning, the engine has a feature whereby it alternates firing gro

363 . . .–––––Section 5CAUTIONAdding only plain water or a liquid other than the recommended coolant can be dangerous. The engine could overheat, but

Problems on the Road. . . 364IF COOLANT IS VISIBLE IN THE SURGE TANK:If coolant is visible in the tank but the level is not up to the FULL COLD mark,

365 . . .–––––Section 54. If the level in the surge tank has dropped, add more of the coolant mixture to bring the level back up to the proper mark.5.

Problems on the Road. . . 366 CHANGING A FLAT TIRECAUTIONLifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the

367 . . .–––––Section 5The equipment is stored under the storage tray in the left trim panel of the rear area.1. Jack2. Wheel Blocks3. Jack Handle4. J

Problems on the Road. . . 368Remove the tray to access the jacking equipment.1. Pull up on the storage tray to remove it and access the jack-ing equip

369 . . .–––––Section 54. Jack Handle Extensions5. Wheel Wrench6. Hoist Cable7. Tire/Wheel Retainer8. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (with valve stem pointed do

37 . . .–Section 1Security System LightThis light should come on briefly as you start the engine, as a check to show you it is working properly.If it

Problems on the Road. . . 370Rotate the two fasteners, located at the bottom of the cover, counterclockwise. Then, pull the cover down and rotate it t

371 . . .–––––Section 5When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the tire to access the tire/wheel retainer.Press and hold the latch and slide t

Problems on the Road. . . 372Changing the Flat TireIf the wheel of the flat tire has a center cap, use the chisel end of the wrench to carefully pry i

373 . . .–––––Section 5Assemble the jack handle extensions (as needed) and the jack handle. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you will n

Problems on the Road. . . 374If the flat tire is on a front wheel, place the jack to the rear of the flat tire, on the area of the frame where the sec

375 . . .–––––Section 5CAUTIONRust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. T

Problems on the Road. . . 376Tighten the nuts firmly with a wrench in the pattern shown above.CAUTIONIncorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened whee

377 . . .–––––Section 5When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the center cap, if equipped. Place the cap on the whee

Problems on the Road. . . 378The following are the main components of the spare tire carrier:1. Hoist Assembly2. Hoist Shaft3. Hoist Shaft Access Cove

379 . . .–––––Section 5To restow the tire under the vehicle in the spare tire carrier, do the following:1. Place the tire on the ground near the rear

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 38Lights On Reminder LightThis light turns on as a reminder whenever the parking lights are on.See "Lights"

Problems on the Road. . . 3804. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions. 5. Insert the hoist end (open end) of the extension into

381 . . .–––––Section 56. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire off the ground.Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside

Problems on the Road. . . 382Jacking Equipment StorageCAUTIONStoring a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger's compartment of the vehi

383 . . .–––––Section 5Restow the jacking equipment in the proper storage areas.1. Return the equipment to the storage bag.- Wheel Wrench- Jack Handle

Problems on the Road. . . 3842. If the cable is not visible, proceed to step 4.If the cable is visible, tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench

385 . . .–––––Section 56. Attach the jack handle, extension and wheel wrench to the jack.Place the jack (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towa

Problems on the Road. . . 38611. Disconnect the handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack.Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly

387 . . .–––––Section 5- Once the tire/wheel retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull the retainer

Problems on the Road. . . 388 IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS STUCKIf your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, you will need to spin the wheels.Do not

389 . . .–––––Section 53. Shift the transmission back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.Wait

39 . . .–Section 1DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERThe Driver Information Center gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems.The display is lo

Problems on the Road. . . 390 DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERSYour vehicle has computer modules that monitor and control vehicle systems and

391 . . .–––––Section 5While no personal data is recorded by the event data recorder, law enforcement agencies or others may combine the data stored b

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393 . . .IndexAAccelerator - Adjustable Accelerator Pedal ...242Accelerator - Adjustable Accelerator Pedal Control ...24Accessori

Index. . . 394BBattery ...299, 321Battery - Charging System Light ...29Batt

395 . . .IndexC (Continued)Cargo - Rear Area Storage ...145Cargo - Rear Cargo Area ...

Index. . . 396C (Continued)Cruise Control - Indicator Light ...37Cupholders ...

397 . . .IndexD (Continued)Driving - Off-Road Driving ...251Driving - Off-Road Driving on Hills ...14, 256Du

Index. . . 398FFan - Fan Speed Selector ...95, 101Features - Feature Customization ...49Filter - Air

399 . . .IndexGGage - Coolant Temperature Gage ...26Gage - Fuel Gage ...27Gas - Filli

. . . 4 • Section 2: Seats and Restraints Next, focus on the center of your vehicle: the seats and safety belts. Information about these features and

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 40Driver Information Center ButtonsThe control buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the stee

Index. . . 400I (Continued)Inflation - Tire Inflation ...326Information - Vehicle Information Menu ...45, 71In

401 . . .IndexL (Continued)Light - Malfunction Indicator Light ...32Light - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...193Light - R

Index. . . 402L (Continued)Locks - Rear Door Security Locks ...137Lubricant - Front Axle Lubricant ...315Lu

403 . . .IndexM (Continued)Mirrors - Curb View Assist Mirror ... 49, 59, 60, 127Mirrors - Heated Mirror ...126, 343Mirrors

Index. . . 404P (Continued)Passenger Sensing System - System Operation with Adult Passengers ...206Pedals - Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Ped

405 . . .IndexR (Continued)Reclining - Front Seatback Power Reclining Control ...164Recovery Hooks ...

Index. . . 406S (Continued)Safety - Replacing Safety Belts ...191Safety - Safety Belt Extension ...

407 . . .IndexS (Continued)Sound System - Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... 24, 108, 113Spare - Spare Tire ...

Index. . . 408S (Continued)Suspension - Automatic Level Control ...270Switch - Ignition Switch ...113, 236Switc

409 . . .IndexT (Continued)Towing - Trailer Wiring Harness ...283Towing - With All Four Wheels on the Ground ...285T

41 . . .–Section 1• Compass Variance Zone Settings (If equipped)• Compass Calibration (If equipped)A blank page ends this menu.See "Vehicle Infor

Index. . . 410VVehicle - New Vehicle Break-In Period ...227Vehicle - Rocking ...388Vehicle Id

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 42See the following, later in this section, for more information:-Trip/Fuel Information Menu• to access the settings

43 . . .–Section 1• TRIPThe trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero.The reading w

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 44• FUEL USEDThis display shows how much fuel has been used since you last reset the system.The reading will be indi

45 . . .–Section 1•AVERAGE SPEEDThis display shows your average speed since you last reset the system.The reading will be indicated in metric units of

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 46Be sure to replace the engine oil filter each time you change engine oil.Even if the oil life system does not indic

47 . . .–Section 1• OIL PRESSUREThis display shows the engine oil pressure.The reading will be indicated in metric units of kPa or in US-English units

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 48• PRESS TO CALIBRATE COMPASS Note: This feature may not be available on all vehicles.If an incorrect reading is

49 . . .–Section 1Feature CustomizationThe Driver Information Center can be used to program various customization features that may be available with

5 . . . How to Use this Manual - contains information about tire inflation, inspection, rota-tion and replacement- locates and describes your vehicle’

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 50ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE1. Turn the ignition on.2. Place the transmission in P (Park).3. Turn off the headlights

51 . . .–Section 1• DISPLAY LANGUAGEUse this menu to select the language that you would like your vehicle to use for information displays.- Note:Langu

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 52• AUTO DOOR LOCK (automatic door lock)This feature allows you to customize your automatic door locks to suit your

53 . . .–Section 1• AUTO DOOR UNLOCK (automatic door unlock)This item allows you to customize your vehicle’s auto-matic door unlock feature.Press the

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 54• REMOTE DOOR LOCK)This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicl

55 . . .–Section 1• REMOTE DOOR UNLOCKThis feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle using the rem

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 56• DELAY DOOR LOCK (delay door lock)This feature allows you to delay vehicle locking for five seconds in the event t

57 . . .–Section 1• EXIT LIGHTINGThis feature allows you to designate the length of time that the exterior lights stay on (when it is dark outside) af

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 58• APPROACH LIGHTINGThis feature allows you to program the exterior lights to turn on or remain off when you use th

59 . . .–Section 1Once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it.You may now either exit pro-gramming mode or program the next

. . . 6 Important Safety Precautions CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you to conditions that may result in injury, or that may dam

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 60Once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it.You may now either exit pro-gramming mode o

61 . . .–Section 1Once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it.You may now either exit pro-gramming mode or program the next

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 62Once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it.You may now either exit pro-gramming mode o

63 . . .–Section 1• DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speed display in the Driver Information Center.Pres

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 64•FACTORY SETTINGSThis feature allows you to reset all of the system's programma-ble features to their default

65 . . .–Section 1EXITING PROGRAMMING MODETo exit programming mode, do any of the following:•Turn off the ignition.• Press the driver information cent

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 66• CALIBRATION COMPLETEAppears when the compass has been calibrated successfully.See the following, earlier in this

67 . . .–Section 1• ENGINE HOT -- A/C TURNED OFFAppears when the coolant temperature gets hot.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air condition

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 68• ENGINE OVERHEATED -- STOP ENGINEAppears when the engine has overheated. A chime will also sound. Stop and turn t

69 . . .–Section 1• HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM OFFAppears when the heated washer fluid system is turned off either manually or automatically.See the fo

7 . . . Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) Wearing a safety belt improper-ly could cause serious injury.The lap part of the belt should

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 70• OIL PRESSURE LOW -- STOP ENGINEIf this message appears while the engine is running, stop and turn the engine off

71 . . .–Section 1• REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE (remote keyless entry transmitter learning active)Appears while a remote keyless entry transmitter is b

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 72• SERVICE AIR BAGAppears if there is a problem with the air bag system. See your dealer for service.See "Air

73 . . .–Section 1• SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM Appears if there is a problem with the brake system.The brake system warning light will also be on.Stop the v

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 74• SERVICE STABILITRAK Appears if your stability enhancement system is malfunctioning.To reset the system, stop and

75 . . .–Section 1• SERVICE TRACTION CONTROLAppears if there is a problem with the Traction Control System.When this message is displayed, the system

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 76• TIGHTEN GAS CAPAppears if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened, is missing or has been improperly installed

77 . . .–Section 1NOTICEDriving the vehicle with the engine and transmission temperature above the normal operating range could damage your vehicle.Th

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 78ANALOG CLOCKYour vehicle is equipped with an analog clock located on the instrument panel.To set the clock:• Locat

79 . . .–Section 1LIGHTSThe main light switch is on the instrument panel. See "Lights", later in this section, for more information.HEATING

. . . 8 Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low a

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 80 STABILITRAK® SYSTEMThis system combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems to help maintain

81 . . .–Section 1To reset the system, do the follow-ing:1. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off.2. Wait about 15 seconds before restarting the en

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 82When the system is turned off, the Stabilitrak Indicator light will turn on and STABILITRAK OFF will appear in the

83 . . .–Section 1You should normally leave the system in its normal operating mode, however make sure to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 84The traction control system may activate on rough roads, during heavy acceleration while turning, or when the tran

85 . . .–Section 1One rear power outlet is located on the rear of the center console.The other rear power outlet is located on the passenger's si

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 86 LIGHTSLIGHTS MAIN SWITCHThe main light switch controls these light systems:• Headlights•Taillights• Parking ligh

87 . . .–Section 1When activated, this automatic headlight feature turns your headlights and other operating lights on and off by sensing how dark it

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 88Automatic Headlight SystemWhen activated, this automatic headlight feature turns your headlights and other operati

89 . . .–Section 1Instrument Light DimmerThe instrument light dimmer controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.The control is located nea

9 . . . Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued) Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 90Rear Fog LightsPress the button, located on the main light switch, to turn the rear fog lights on and off.The rear

91 . . .–Section 1Illuminated Entry/Exit SystemWhen a door is opened, some interior lights will turn on to illuminate your entry into the vehicle.When

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 92 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMAUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMDual zone climate control systems a

93 . . .–Section 1OFF SETTINGPress the knob  to turn the system on or off.The system display will turn on when the system is on.Air will still flow t

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 94Passenger Temperature ControlPress  to turn the passenger's temperature control on and off.Rotate the knob 

95 . . .–Section 12. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.See "Temperature Control" earlier in this section.It may take up to 20

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 96Air Outlet SelectorPress the up or down arrow on switch  to stop the automatic operation and to manually select o

97 . . .–Section 1This mode divides airflow between the windshield defroster vents, the floor outlets and the side window defroster vents.Use this mod

Instrumentation and Controls. . . 98If you try to activate the recirculation feature when it is not available, the indicator light will flash three ti

99 . . .–Section 1AUX (auxiliary) ButtonTo operate the rear climate control system, press AUX on the front climate control system to turn the system o