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In Brief ............................................ 1-1
Instrument Panel ................................. 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Seats and Restraint System ...................... 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats ....................................... 2-3
Rear Seats ...................................... 2-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70
Features and Controls ............................ 3-1
Keys ............................................. 3-3
Doors and Locks ................................. 3-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Sunroof ......................................... 3-56
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

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Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service ........................................... 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Headlamp Aiming ............................... 6-43
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-46
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46
Tires ............................................ 6-48
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-112
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Customer Assistance Information ............... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
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The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model

names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this

manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo,

CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and DTS

are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors

LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features that may or may not

be on your specific vehicle either because they are

options that you did not purchase or due to changes

subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please

refer to the purchase documentation relating to your

specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found

on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,

substitute the name “General Motors of Canada

Limited”for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears

in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained

from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français

auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated

P.O. Box 07130

Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123

Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française

www.helminc.com

Index

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the

index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list

of what is in the manual and the page number where it

can be found.

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Safety Warnings and Symbols

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this

manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or

reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk

which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result

in injury or death.

{WARNING:

These mean there is something that could hurt

you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could

result in property or vehicle damage. This would not

be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash

through it is a safety

symbol which means “Do

Not,” “Do not do this,”or

“Do not let this happen.”

Vehicle Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use

symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with

the text describing the operation or information relating

to a specific component, control, message, gauge,

or indicator.

M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your

owner manual for additional instructions or information.

*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a

service manual for additional instructions or information.

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on

the vehicle and what they mean. For more information

on the symbol, refer to the Index.

9:Airbag Readiness Light

#:Air Conditioning

!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)

g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar

®

$:Brake System Warning Light

":Charging System

I:Cruise Control

B:Engine Coolant Temperature

O:Exterior Lamps

#:Fog Lamps

.:Fuel Gauge

+:Fuses

3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

j:LATCH System Child Restraints

*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp

::Oil Pressure

g:Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors

}:Power

/:Remote Vehicle Start

>:Safety Belt Reminders

7:Tire Pressure Monitor

F:Traction Control

M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2
Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release .................................. 1-5
Windows ........................................ 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features ............................... 1-8
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Belt ..................................... 1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features .................................. 1-15
Radio(s) ....................................... 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth
®
..................................... 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control ................................. 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-21
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
StabiliTrak
®
System ........................... 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Service .............................. 1-23
OnStar
®
....................................... 1-23
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Instrument Panel

Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑40.

B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑59.

C. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25.

D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑45.

E. Horn on page 4‑3.

F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑114.

G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)

on page 3‑38

.

Adaptive Cruise Control

on page 4‑14

(If Equipped).

H. Analog Clock on page 4‑34.

I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.

J. Audio System(s) on page 4‑86.

K. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 3‑12.

L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑30.

M. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑45.

N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑5.

Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10.

O. Hood Release on page 6‑13.

P. Parking Brake on page 3‑29.

Q. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 4‑54.

R. Heated Steering Wheel

on page 4‑4

(If Equipped).

S. Cruise Control

on page 4‑12

(If Equipped).

Adaptive Cruise Control

on page 4‑14

(If Equipped).

T. Tilt Wheel

on page 4‑3

.

Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column

on page 4‑4

(If Equipped).

U. Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑34.

V. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift

Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS)

on

page 5‑6

.

W. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 3‑26

.

X. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑33.

Y. Glove Box

on page 3‑54

.

Valet Lockout Switch on page 3‑18.

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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of

the important features that may or may not be on your

specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the

features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and

unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from

the vehicle.

Press Kto unlock

the driver door.

Press Kagain within

five seconds to unlock

all remaining doors.

Press Qto lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

Press and hold Vfor approximately one second to

open the trunk.

Press Land release to locate the vehicle.

Press Land hold for more than two seconds to sound

the panic alarm.

Press Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys

on page 3‑3

and Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside

of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press Q.

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and

hold /until the turn signal lamps flash.

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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on

and remain on as long as the engine is running. The

doors will be locked and the climate control system may

come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat

the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start

can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press

and hold /until the parking lamps turn off.

.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

.Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.

Door Locks

From the outside, unlock the door using either the key

or the RKE transmitter.

From the inside, use the power door lock switches or

manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel

near the window.

Power Door Locks

On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are

located on the front doors.

"(Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.

Q(Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press

to lock the doors.

For more information, see:

.Door Locks on page 3‑9.

.Power Door Locks on page 3‑10.

.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

on page 3‑4

.

Trunk Release

In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE

transmitter, there is a remote release Vbutton

located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the

instrument panel brightness control. Press to open the

trunk.

See Trunk on page 3‑12.

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Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on

the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a

switch that controls only that window.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up

to raise it.

For more information, see Power Windows

on

page 3‑15

.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

The power seat controls

are on the outboard side

of the seat.

Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the

control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion

by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seats on page 2‑3.

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Power Reclining Seatbacks

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the

control forward or rearward.

See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8.

Power Lumbar Adjustment

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Press the front or rear of the control to increase or

decrease lumbar support.

See Power Lumbar on page 2‑4.

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Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on

the driver door are used to program and recall memory

settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the

steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the power tilt

wheel and telescopic steering feature.

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback

recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the

steering column.

2. Press and hold “1”until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall the memory positions, press and release “1”

or “2.”The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep

will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and steering

wheel will move to the position previously stored for the

identified driver.

See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel

on

page 2‑6

for more information.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

The easy exit driver seat feature can move the seat

rearward and the power steering column, if equipped,

up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

S:Press to recall the easy exit seat position. The

vehicle must be in P (Park).

A single beep sounds. The driver seat will move

back, and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and

telescopic steering feature, the power telescopic

steering column will move up and forward.

See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel

on

page 2‑6

and “Easy Exit Recall”and “Easy Exit Setup”

under DIC Vehicle Customization

on page 4‑77

for

more information.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the

buttons are on the front doors. The ignition must be on

to use this feature.

J:Press to heat the seat and seatback.

I:Press to heat the seatback.

H:Press to cool the seat and seatback.

For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats

on page 2‑5

.

Head Restraint Adjustment

The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head

restraints in the outboard seating positions.

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants

are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the

seatback recline angle as little as necessary while

keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the

proper position.

For more information see Head Restraints

on

page 2‑2

and Power Seats on page 2‑3.

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Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information

on how to use safety belts properly.

.Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑11.

.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑15.

.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑24.

.Lap Belt on page 2‑29.

.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

on page 2‑41

.

Sensing System for Passenger

Airbag

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right

front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side

impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver

airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on

the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

United States Canada

See Passenger Sensing System

on page 2‑64

for

important information.

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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside

power folding mirrors are

located on the driver door

armrest.

Press the selector switch (A) or (B) to choose either the

left or right outside mirror. Then press the control pad to

move the mirror to the desired direction.

To fold the mirrors:

Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out,

then press (D) to fold the mirror toward the vehicle.

The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming

feature on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the

glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is

controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic

dimming inside rearview mirror.

For more information, see:

.Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3‑36

.Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑35

Interior Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview

mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights

from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on

and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle

is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑35.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to

be adjusted.

The adjustment lever is

located on the left side of

the steering column.

1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up

or down.

2. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control:

.Push the control up or down to tilt the steering

wheel up or down.

.Push the control forward or rearward to move the

steering wheel toward the front or rear of the

vehicle.

See Tilt Wheel

on page 4‑3

or Power Tilt Wheel

and Telescopic Steering Column

on page 4‑4

(If Equipped).

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Interior Lighting

Courtesy Lamps

The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above

the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the

instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or

when any door is opened and it is dark outside.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are located on the overhead console

on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These

lamps come on automatically when any door is opened

and it is dark outside.

For manual operation, press the button to turn them on

or off.

If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut

off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.

For more information, see:

.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑30.

.Entry Lighting on page 4‑30.

.Parade Dimming on page 4‑31.

.Footwell Lamps on page 4‑31.

Exterior Lighting

This control is located on

the instrument panel, to

the left of the steering

wheel.

P:Turns off the exterior lamps, except Daytime

Running Lamps (DRL).

AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal

brightness, other exterior lamps and IntelliBeam

®

.

;:Manual operation of the parking lamps and other

exterior lamps.

2:Manual operation of the headlamps and other

exterior lamps.

#:Press to turn on the fog lamps.

For more information, see:

.Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25.

.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑28.

.Fog Lamps on page 4‑29.

.Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑28.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of

the steering column.

8:Use for a single wiping cycle.

6:Delays wiping cycle.

6:Slow wipes.

1:Fast wipes.

9:Turns the wipers off.

J:Press and release this paddle, located at the top

of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer

fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wipers

on page 4‑10

and Windshield

Washer on page 4‑11.

Climate Controls

Dual Climate Control System

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