Cadillac BLS Owner's manual

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Owner’s Manual

Cadillac BLS

Printed in Sweden

Safety 15

Locks and car alarm 45

Instruments and controls 61

Interior equipment 95

Starting and driving 123

Car care 173

Technical data 235

Index 255

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Introduction

This manual provides practical guidance on

driving and caring for your Cadillac.

Although this manual describes the most

important differences between model vari-

ants, it does not include their precise speci-

fications. Some differences also occur to

meet national legal requirements.

This manual contains important warning

texts that must always be observed:

We recommend that you read through this

manual before taking the car out for the first

time and that you keep it in the car for future

reference.

Finding your way around this manual is

simple. To find a specific item, use the

search pages at the start of the manual.

A list of contents is provided at the begin-

ning of each section and there is a compre-

hensive alphabetical index at the back of

the manual.

A Warranty and Service Book is supplied

when the car is delivered. This specifies

the regular maintenance to be carried out

and also contains important information on

warranty conditions.

Since the policy at Cadillac is one of con-

tinual improvement, we retain the right to

incorporate modifications and to alter spec-

ifications during production without prior

notice.

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all

cars (can depend on model variant, engine

variant, market specification, options or

accessories).

An authorised Cadillac dealer would be

glad to help with any queries you may have

concerning your car’s functions, care,

warranty, etc.

Best wishes,

Cadillac

Cadillac does not assume responsibility for any

damage that may arise from the use of spare

parts, replacement parts or accessories that have

not been approved by Cadillac.

The specifications, design particulars and illus-

trations included in the manual are not binding.

WARNING

WARNING texts warn against the danger

of injury if the specified instructions are

not followed.

NOTICE

NOTICE texts warn of potential damage

to your car if the recommendations are

not followed.

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Instrument panel, LHD

Rear fog light ____________ 80

Front fog lights___________ 81

Main/dipped beam________ 78

Changing bulbs __________ 190

Headlight levelling ________ 79

Position lights ___________ 78

Dim-dipped beam ________ 78

Direction indicators _______ 81

Cruise control ___________ 144

Dip switch ______________ 78

Fuel gauge___________________ 70

Speedometer_________________ 69

Temperature gauge ____________ 69

Warning and indicator lights _____ 62

Rev counter __________________ 69

Milometer and trip meter ________ 71

Ashtray _____________________ 107

Cigarette lighter _______________ 107

Settings _____________________ 75

DIC ________________________ 71

Changing wiper blades ____ 188

Wash/wipe _____________ 83

Washer fluid ____________ 189

Automatic climate control __ 87

Car care and maintenance _ 233

Seat heating ____________ 93

Hazard warning lights_____ 82

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Instrument panel, RHD

Fuel gauge___________________ 70

Speedometer_________________ 69

Temperature gauge ____________ 69

Warning and indicator lights _____ 62

Rev counter __________________ 69

Milometer and trip meter ________ 71

Changing wiper blades ____ 188

Wash/wipe _____________ 83

Washer fluid ____________ 189

Automatic climate control __ 87

Car care and maintenance _ 233

Seat heating ____________ 93

Hazard warning lights _____ 82

Ashtray _____________________ 107

Cigarette lighter _______________ 107

Rear fog light ___________ 80

Front fog lights __________ 81

Main/dipped beam _______ 78

Changing bulbs__________ 190

Headlight levelling _______ 79

Position lights ___________ 78

Dim-dipped beam ________ 78

Direction indicators _______ 81

Cruise control ___________ 144

Dip switch ______________ 78

Settings _____________________ 75

DIC ________________________ 71

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Exterior

Body __________________ 230

Touching up paintwork_____ 230

Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 231

Service programme_______ 232

Sunroof ________________ 102

Washing _______________ 228

Waxing and polishing _____ 230

Tail lights _______________ 198

Brake lights _____________ 198

Changing bulbs __________ 190

Light switches ___________ 78

Towing_________________ 167

Towing eyes_____________ 167

Towing a caravan or trailer__ 163

Luggage compartment ____ 110

Lighting ________________ 198

Folding down the rear seat _ 110

Load-through hatch _______ 111

Spare wheel ____________ 113

Tools __________________ 113

Maximum loads _______________ 236

Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 166

Roof load ____________________ 166

Bonnet ______________________ 174

Washing the engine bay_________ 230

Central locking __________ 46

Luggage compartment

lock __________________ 50

Lock buttons ____________ 46

Child safety locks ________ 51

Front lights _____________ 193

Direction indicators_______ 81

Changing bulbs__________ 190

Headlight levelling _______ 79

Dip switch ______________ 78

Headlight switches _______ 78

Headlight washers _______ 189

Fuel grade _____________ 239

Fuel gauge _____________ 70

Economical motoring _____ 158

Fuel filler flap ___________ 133

Refuelling ______________ 133

Braking _____________________ 146

Tyres _______________________ 210

Tyre pressure ________________ 245

Wheels______________________ 241

Changing wheels ______________ 219

Spare wheel__________________ 216

Winter driving_________________ 160

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Interior

Airbag _________________ 34

Steering wheel adjustment _ 96

Interior rear view mirror _________ 101

Vanity mirror _________________ 106

Door mirrors__________________ 100

Airbag_________________ 34

Child seats _____________ 27

Seat belts ______________ 16

Seat belt care ___________ 227

Child safety locks ________ 51

Glove compartment ______ 108

Storage compartments ____ 108

Automatic transmission ___ 138

Manual gearbox _________ 137

Changing gears _________ 137

Rear seat____________________ 110

Child seats __________________ 27

Seat belts ___________________ 16

Folding down the rear seat ______ 110

Upholstery care _______________ 228

Seat adjustment ______________ 21

Seat heating _________________ 93

Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 202

Interior light switches ___________ 105

Sunroof _____________________ 102

Running-in ___________________ 137

Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 160

Parking _____________________ 153

Starting the engine ____________ 126

Ignition switch ________________ 124

Handbrake___________________ 152

Fuses _________________ 204

Electric windows _________ 97

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Engine bay,

turbo petrol engine

Vehicle identification

number________________ 247

Colour code_____________ 247

Engine number __________ 247

Warning labels___________ 11

Gearbox number _________ 247

Exhaust emission control __ 130

Drive belt _______________ 188

Simple troubleshooting

(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233

Alternator_______________ 188

Spark plugs _____________ 240

Ignition system __________ 240

Engine oil: checking level __ 180

Automatic transmission _________ 138

Manual gearbox_______________ 137

Battery ______________________ 186

Battery charge ________________ 186

Jump starting _________________ 170

Engine: description ____________ 175

Engine oil: topping up __________ 180

Engine: technical data __________ 238

Important considerations for

driving______________________ 129

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 83

Topping-up fluid _________ 189

Washer jets_____________ 190

Washer fluid ____________ 189

Power steering________________ 185

Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 185

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 182

Driving in hot climates __________ 162

Radiator_____________________ 238

Temperature gauge ____________ 69

Changing a fuse _________ 204

Fuses _________________ 204

Relays ________________ 208

Fuse table______________ 208

ABS brakes_____________ 146

Braking lining ___________ 184

Brake system ___________ 240

Brake fluid______________ 184

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Engine bay,

petrol engine V6

Vehicle identification

number________________ 247

Colour code_____________ 247

Engine number __________ 247

Warning labels___________ 11

Gearbox number _________ 247

Exhaust emission control __ 130

Drive belt _______________ 188

Simple troubleshooting

(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233

Alternator_______________ 188

Spark plugs _____________ 240

Ignition system __________ 240

Engine oil: checking level________ 180

Automatic transmission _________ 138

Manual gearbox_______________ 137

Power steering___________ 185

Fluid: checking/topping up__ 185

Battery ______________________ 186

Battery charge ________________ 186

Jump starting _________________ 170

Engine: description ____________ 177

Engine oil: topping up __________ 180

Engine: technical data __________ 238

Important considerations for

driving______________________ 129

Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 238

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 182

Driving in hot climates __________ 162

Temperature gauge ____________ 69

ABS brakes_____________ 146

Braking lining ___________ 184

Brake system ___________ 240

Brake fluid______________ 184

Changing a fuse _________ 204

Fuses _________________ 204

Relays ________________ 208

Fuse table______________ 208

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 83

Topping-up fluid _________ 188

Washer jets_____________ 190

Washer fluid ____________ 189

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Engine bay,

diesel engine TiD 3

Vehicle identification

number________________ 247

Colour code_____________ 247

Engine number __________ 247

Warning labels___________ 11

Gearbox number _________ 247

Engine: description ____________ 175

Engine oil: topping up __________ 180

Engine: technical data __________ 238

Important considerations for

driving______________________ 129

ABS brakes_____________ 146

Braking lining ___________ 184

Brake system ___________ 240

Brake fluid______________ 184

Changing a fuse _________ 204

Fuses _________________ 204

Relays ________________ 208

Fuse table______________ 208

Exhaust emission control __ 130

Drive belt _______________ 188

Simple troubleshooting

(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233

Alternator_______________ 188

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 182

Driving in hot climates __________ 162

Radiator_____________________ 238

Temperature gauge ____________ 69

Power steering________________ 185

Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 185

Manual gearbox_______________ 137

Battery ______________________ 186

Battery charge ________________ 186

Jump starting _________________ 170

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 83

Topping-up fluid _________ 189

Washer jets_____________ 190

Washer fluid ____________ 189

Engine oil: checking level __ 180

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Engine bay,

diesel engine, TTiD 3

Vehicle identification

number________________ 247

Colour code_____________ 247

Engine number __________ 247

Warning labels___________ 11

Gearbox number _________ 247

Exhaust emission control __ 130

Drive belt _______________ 188

Simple troubleshooting

(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233

Alternator_______________ 188

Engine oil: checking level __ 180

Manual gearbox_______________ 137

Engine: description ____________ 175

Engine oil: topping up __________ 180

Engine: technical data __________ 238

Important considerations for

driving______________________ 129

Power steering________________ 185

Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 185

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 182

Driving in hot climates __________ 162

Radiator_____________________ 238

Temperature gauge ____________ 69

ABS brakes_____________ 146

Braking lining ___________ 184

Brake system ___________ 240

Brake fluid______________ 184

Changing a fuse _________ 204

Fuses _________________ 204

Relays ________________ 208

Fuse table______________ 208

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 83

Topping-up fluid _________ 189

Washer jets_____________ 190

Washer fluid ____________ 189

Battery ______________________ 186

Battery charge ________________ 186

Jump starting _________________ 170

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Coolant

Never open hot!

Radiator fan

Radiator fan may start at any time.

Battery

• No sparks, naked flames or smoking

• Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury

• Keep the battery out of reach of children

• The battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries

• See the Owner’s Manual for further information

• Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.

Warning labels

A/C system

Refrigerant at high pressure.

Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C

system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be

serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult workshop

manual.

The A/C system complies with SAE J639.

Charge: 680 g R134a.

Compressor oil: PAG Oil SP-10.

Maintenance Free

P/N 127 93 955

12V 60Ah 580A (EN)

000 A-12102-EP

LEVEL INDICATOR

DARK OK

CLEAR LOW

Fuel-driven heater 3

Switch off the parking heater before

adding fuel.

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Changing wheels

• Only use the jack for the models specified.

• Load the jack with a maximum of 1100 kg.

• Only use the jack on a level and firm surface.

• Do not crawl under a car raised by a jack; use

axle stands.

• There must no one inside the car.

We recommend that you

contact an authorised

Cadillac workshop for

Xenon bulb replacement 3.

• NEVER fit a child seat in front of the pas-

senger AIRBAG.

• DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

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No sparks,

flames or

smoking

Buckle up

Refer to the

Owner’s

Manual

Airbag

Shield eyes

Never place a

rear-facing

child seat in

this seat

Keep out of

reach of

children

Electric

windows

Battery acid

contains

sulphuric acid

Deactivation

of rear window

switches

Risk of

explosive gas

Central

locking, lock

Central

locking,

unlock

Boot lid,

unlock

Headlights

Windscreen

wipers

Direction

indicators

Windscreen

washers

Position lights Defroster

Hazard

warning lights

Rear window

heating

Front fog lights Cabin fan

Rear fog light

Coolant

temperature

Radiator fan

No charge to

battery

Fuel

Foot brake

Automatic tyre

pressure mon-

itoring 3

Coolant level

Engine oil

pressure

ABS brakes

TCS/

StabiliTrak

®

Preheater plug

(cars with

diesel engine)

Example of symbols that can be found in your car

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Seat belts_____________ 16

Seats ________________ 21

Head restraints ________ 26

Child safety ___________ 27

Airbag________________ 34

Safety

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars

(can depend on model variant, engine variant,

market specification, options or accessories).

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Seat belts

Three-point inertia reel seat belts are pro-

vided for all seats.

Research has established that it is equally

as dangerous for rear seat passengers not

to wear their seat belts as for front seat pas-

sengers.

Bear in mind that in certain countries it is a

legal requirement for all occupants of the

car to wear a seat belt.

Seat belt reminder

When the ignition is switched on, the seat

belt reminder in the main instrument panel

illuminates and the message Use your

seatbelt. appears in DIC if the driver has not

buckled his/her seat belt.

The seat belt reminder for the passenger

appears in the centre portion of the instru-

ment panel.

The seat belt reminder for the driver and any

front passenger will re initiate when vehicle

speed exceeds 25 km/h.

If you still do not buckle up, a "ding-dong"

reminder will sound after a further

30 seconds.

Some seat belt reminders may differ from

that which is described above depending on

market requirements, etc.

WARNING

• Buckle up and adjust your seat belt

before driving off so that you can pay

full attention to the traffic.

• Seat belts must be worn at all times

by all car occupants. Child safety, see

page 27.

• Check that the belt tongue engages

securely in the belt lock.

• In the event of a collision, rear seat

passengers not wearing seat belts will

be thrown forward against the front

seat backrests. This will multiply the

stresses imposed on the front seat

passengers and belts and can result in

needless injury or even death to all car

occupants.

Driver seat belt reminder

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Correct position for seat belt

• Position the hip strap snugly and low

across the hips so that it just touches the

thighs. The diagonal strap must be as far

in on the shoulder as possible.

• Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted

or rubbing against any sharp edges.

• There should not be any slack in the belt.

Pull the strap tight - particularly important

when thick outdoor clothing is worn.

• Refrain from tilting the backrest too far

back as the seat belt provides best protec-

tion when the seat is in the normal, upright

position.

• Only one person per seat belt!

• For most of the time a seat belt is worn,

the reel will allow the wearer freedom of

movement. The reel locks up automati-

cally if the strap is jerked or withdrawn

sharply, the car tilts heavily, the brakes are

applied hard or a collision occurs.

• Specially adapted safety equipment

should be used until the child is 140 cm

tall.

• Children who have grown out of child

seats should use the car’s standard three-

point seat belts.

WARNING

• If the wearer slides underneath the

belt in a collision, injury may result

from the hip strap cutting into the

abdomen. Make sure that the hip strap

is properly tensioned.

• Two people must never share one

seat belt. In the event of a collision

those sharing a belt risk being crushed

together and injured.

• Never fasten the seat belt with the

diagonal strap behind the body, pull

the strap off the shoulder or place the

strap under the arm.

Correct seating position

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Front seat belts

Fasten the belt by smoothly pulling out the

strap and inserting the tongue into the

buckle. Check that the tongue is securely

fastened in the belt buckle.

Position the hip strap low across the hips.

Take hold of the diagonal strap close to the

buckle and pull the belt up towards the

shoulder to tighten the hip strap.

Position the diagonal strap as far in on the

shoulder as possible.

Press the red button on the buckle to

release the belt.

The front seat belts have their lower

anchorage points on the seats. The seat

belts follow the seats when the legroom is

adjusted.

Refer to page 227 for how to check the func-

tion of the seat belts, cleaning and suchlike.

Belt guide

The belt guide for the front seat belts can be

adjusted to different heights.

Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as pos-

sible. To avoid chaffing in the case of a short

person, the guide can be lowered until the

belt is a few centimetres from the neck while

still providing safe restraint.

Buckling up Press the red button to release the belt Front belt guide

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Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards

to the desired position. To lower it, depress

the catch release button while lowering the

guide. Check that the guide locks in its new

position.

Expectant mothers

Expectant mothers should position the belt

in such a way that it never exerts pressure

on the stomach. The hip strap should be

placed as low as possible across the hips.

Seat belt pretensioners

The seat belts of the front seats have pre-

tensioners and force limiters. These are

deployed in the event of a severe head-on

collision or in a side-on collision. The seat

belt pretensioners are only deployed if the

seat belt is buckled.

The seat belt pretensioners are not acti-

vated should the car roll over.

The seat belt pretensioners serve to reduce

the forward movement of the body by ten-

sioning the belt. The force limiters reduce

belt loads on the body by "slackening" the

seat belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic

energy as gradually as possible.

WARNING

If the car is involved in a collision, the seat

belts, seat belt pretensioners and other

components must be inspected at a work-

shop. We recommend that you contact an

authorised Cadillac workshop.

Never make any alterations or repairs to

the seat belts yourself. We recommend

that you contact an authorised Cadillac

workshop.

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Seat belts, rear seat

The three rear seats all have three-point

seat belts with inertia reels.

Fasten the belt by smoothly pulling out the

strap and inserting the tongue into the

buckle. Check that the tongue is securely

fastened.

Take hold of the diagonal strap close to the

buckle and pull the belt up towards the

shoulder to tighten the hip strap. Position

the hip strap low across the hips.

Position the diagonal strap as far in on the

shoulder as possible.

Press the red button on the buckle to

release the belt.

Refer to page 227 for how to check the func-

tion of the seat belts, cleaning and suchlike.

WARNING

• Take care that the belt does not

become trapped when the backrest is

folded down or raised, see page 110.

• If you must place an item of luggage

on a seat, ensure that it is secured

properly with the seat belt. This

reduces the risk of its being sent flying

and causing injury in the event of a col-

lision.

• Protect the belt from sharp edges.

• Make sure you use the correct seat

belt buckle. The buckles for the centre

and left-hand rear seats are close

together.

Seat belts, rear seat. The centre head restraint is optional

Securing an item on the rear seat

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