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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-22

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-30

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-48

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8-9

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-23

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-25

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-29

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-32

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-68

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Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-80

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-82

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Cadillac Premium Care

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-4

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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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.

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 XTS are trademarks and/or

service marks of General Motors

LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,

or licensors.

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 Car Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 22803115 B Second Printing

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

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Using this Manual

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.

Text marked { Caution provides

information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle.

{

Caution

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Danger

{

Text marked { Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

Warning

{

Text marked { Warning provides

information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

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.”

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

G : Air Conditioning

Refrigerant Oil

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light

I : Certified Technician

" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

H : Flammable

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-11

Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-12

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-14

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-16

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-16

Automatic Parking

Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Active Emergency Braking

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Universal Remote System . . . 1-17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-18

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-19

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

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1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents on page 8-8.

2. Electric Parking Brake on

page 9-27.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6.

Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-33 (If Equipped).

3. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-6.

4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-30.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

6. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6-5.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-56.

Traction Control/Electronic

7. Infotainment on page 7-1.

8. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box on page 4-2.

Parking Assist Button. See

Driver Assistance Systems on page 9-43.

9. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1.

10. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10-4.

11. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-20.

12. Cruise Control on page 9-32.

Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35 (If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50 (If

Equipped).

Phone Button. See Steering

Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

Heated Steering Wheel on page 5-3 (If Equipped).

Stability Control on page 9-29.

13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.

14. Horn on page 5-3.

15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions on page 9-15.

17. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-23.

18. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1 (If Equipped).

19. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8-1.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-9.

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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.

L : Press and release one time

to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm.

i : Press and hold to release

the trunk.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Q : Press to lock all doors. K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48.

Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be used for the driver door.

See Keys on page 2-2 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped with remote start, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to drive the vehicle.

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.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do any of the following:

Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door manually:

Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door Locks on page 2-10.

From the inside, to lock a door push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it.

Power Door Locks

From the inside, press Q or K . See Power Door Locks on page 2-12.

From the outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

From the outside, if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access, press the button on the door handle when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range to

unlock it. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Trunk

To open the trunk, press | from inside the vehicle or press

on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 and Trunk on page 2-14.

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Windows

The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-20.

The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. 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.

See Power Windows on page 2-21.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

To adjust the seat:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust the lumbar support:

Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease lumbar support.

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Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-5.

Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-6.

Memory Features

Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger

Buttons Similar

If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and

B (Exit) buttons on the driver door

and front passenger door are used

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to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver and passenger seats. The driver memory buttons also store outside mirror and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions.

See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48.

Second Row Seats

On some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space.

See Rear Seats on page 3-10.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START.

J or z to heat the driver or

Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.

C or { to ventilate the driver

Press or passenger seat.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-9.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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.

See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:

Safety Belts on page 3-13.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-15.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-16.

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-43.

Passenger Sensing System

passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3-29.

The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirror

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the

1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

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2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror.

3. Move the selector switch to deselect the mirror.

The vehicle has manual folding mirrors or, if equipped, power folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 2-20.

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-20.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

The dome lamp is in the overhead console.

To change the dome lamp settings, press:

OFF: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open.

DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened.

ON: Turns the dome lamp on.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:

Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6.

turn signal lever.

Turn the control to the following

positions:

O : Turns off the exterior lamps.

The knob returns to the AUTO

position after it is released. Turn to

O again to reactivate the

AUTO mode.

AUTO: Automatically turns the

exterior lamps on and off,

depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the

headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1

Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-6

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-3

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

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INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.

n L : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

Climate Controls

The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control

3. OFF (Fan)

4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)

5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

6. Defrost

7. Rear Window Defogger

8. Recirculation

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6

(If Equipped).

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Tap Shift

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display

2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

3. Fan Control

4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning)

6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)

7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)

8. Air Delivery Mode Control

Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the

shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). If equipped, the controls are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Manual Mode on page 9-25.

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Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

g : For vehicles with OnStar

Bluetooth interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1 or “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual.

system, press to talk or

or a

c : Press to decline an incoming

call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.

S or T : Press to go to the

previous or next menu option.

y or z : Move SEL up or down to

go to the next or previous selection.

SEL: Press to select a highlighted menu option.

C or B : Press to go to the next or

previous favorite when listening to the radio. Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to a media source.

x + or x −: Press to increase or

decrease the volume.

See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

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Cruise Control

J : Press to turn the system on

and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on.

+RES: Press the control up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. To

increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent.

SET−: Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− down to the second detent.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-32 or

Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35 (if equipped).

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system,

and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

y or z : Move SEL up or down to

go to the previous or next selection.

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S or T : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press

previous menu.

SEL: Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-30.

S to go back to the

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The

LDW indicator, a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-56.

@, appears green if

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If equipped, SBZA will detect vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-54.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-44.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If equipped, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

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The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system, a higher speed Backing Warning System, and the Rear Automatic Braking system.

See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9-43.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h

(18 mph), press the APA button, to enable the system.

See the “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” information under Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-44.

Active Emergency Braking System

If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active Emergency Braking System, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and the Automatic Collision Preparation (ACP) System. These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes.

See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9-52.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

The vehicle has three accessory power outlets:

Inside the front storage area below the climate control system.

Inside the center console.

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On the rear of the center console.

Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet.

See Power Outlets on page 5-7.

Universal Remote System

If equipped, this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.

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Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system.

See Universal Remote System on page 5-53.

Sunroof

For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions on

page 9-15 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-20.

1. ~ Sunroof Switch

Q Sunshade Switch

Sunroof Switch

Vent Feature: Press and hold the

front of sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press

and hold the rear of the vent.

Comfort Stop Feature: This feature stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the

rear of

~ to vent the sunroof. The

~ to open the sunroof to

~ to close

the comfort open position. Press the

~ again to open the

rear of sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully.

Express Close: Press and release the front of

sunroof.

Sunshade Switch

Open/Close: Press and hold the

front or rear of the sunshade to the desired position.

Express Open/Express Close:

Press and release the rear or front

Q to express open or express

of close the sunshade. If the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will express close within a few inches of the opened sunroof.

See Sunroof on page 2-25.

~ to express close the

Q to open or close

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the center stack.

instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-44.

g button on the

i comes on in the

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

the

g button on the center stack,

i and g come on in the

until instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-44.

Press and release the g button again to turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-29.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's

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tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-48.

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Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5-30. When remaining oil

life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See

Engine Oil Messages on page 5-40.

2. Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-11.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Service

U.S.: 1-800-224-1400

Canada: 1-800-882-1112

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

New vehicles are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program.

See Roadside Service on page 13-5.

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-13

Lockout Protection . . . . . .. . . . . 2-13

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 2-14

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-14

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . ...... 2-16

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-16

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-18

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-19

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2-20

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-20

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-21

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-23

Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-24

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-25

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Keys

Warning

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Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

There is a key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the

driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See Rear Seats on page 3-10.

To remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris.

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service on page 13-5.

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