Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a speci ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signi cantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on speci ed government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-30
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-42
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-107
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-93, 3-100
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-50
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-50
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-57
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag In ate?....................1-57
What Will You See After an Air Bag
In ates?..................................................1-58
When Should an Air Bag In ate?...................1-56
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-53
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-22
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).......7-10
AM .............................................................3-115
Analog Cluster................................................3-46
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-118
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-118
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-52Anti-Pinch Feature..........................................2-16
Appearance Care............................................5-97
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-101
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-104
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-98
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle............5-101
Finish Damage..........................................5-104
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-101
Ashtrays........................................................3-31
Assist Handles...............................................2-52
Audio System(s).............................................3-89
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-115
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-116
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-117
Care of Your CDs......................................3-117
Diversity Antenna System............................3-118
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer...................3-110
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-110
Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature.................................................3-113
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-98
Radio with CD............................................3-90
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-90
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-114
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-115
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-118
Auto Exit Seat................................................3-77
Auto Exit Steering Wheel.................................3-78
Automatic Level Control...................................4-41
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-28
B
Backing Up....................................................4-46
Battery..........................................................5-46
Battery Load Management...............................3-24
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Parking......................................................2-32
System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator
Light......................................................3-51
Brake Adjustment............................................5-46
Brake Fluid....................................................5-43
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-46Brake Wear...................................................5-45
Brakes..........................................................5-43
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-59
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-64
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking and
Cornering Lamps......................................5-63
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-55
Headlamps.................................................5-59
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-64
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-64
Buying New Tires...........................................5-80
C
Cadillac Owner Privileges™............................... 7-7
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci cations..........................5-115
Carbon Monoxide...................4-28, 4-41, 2-12, 2-37
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-101
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-116
Your CD Player.........................................3-117
Your CDs .................................................3-117
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Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-40
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-43
Dual..........................................................3-32
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-37
Rear..........................................................3-38
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-42
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-73
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-96
Compass Calibration.......................................2-40
Compass Operation.........................................2-40
Compass Variance..........................................2-40
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-35
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension
(CVRSS)....................................................4-11
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-53
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-54
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-54
Heater, Engine............................................2-27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-31
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-34
Cornering Lamps............................................3-20
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-23Cruise Control................................................3-13
Cruise Control Light........................................3-60
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-13
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-11
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-18
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-36
Digital Cluster.................................................3-45
Dinghy Towing................................................4-34
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-55
Coolant......................................................5-27
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-54
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-54
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-26
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-48
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-20
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-49
English/Metric Button.......................................3-48
Entering Feature Programming..........................3-74
Entry Lighting.................................................3-23
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-49
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exiting Feature Programming............................3-88
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-17
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-22
Exterior Lights at Unlock..................................3-82
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-22
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(XM™ Only)......................................3-93, 3-101
Finding a Station....................................3-91, 3-99
Finish Care..................................................5-102
Finish Damage.............................................5-104
Flash-To-Pass................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-85
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-86
Floor Mats.....................................................2-53
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-40
Windshield Washer......................................5-41
FM Stereo....................................................3-115
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-59
Fog Lamps....................................................3-20
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-17
Interior.......................................................3-22
Lamps on Reminder........................................3-18
Lap Belt........................................................1-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-13, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-35
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-50
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-52
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................3-51
Charging System.........................................3-51
Cruise Control.............................................3-60
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-54
Fog Lamp..................................................3-59
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-60
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-55Light (cont.)
Oil Pressure...............................................3-58
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-49
Security.....................................................3-59
TCS Warning Light......................................3-53
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-53
Lighted Rear Vanity Mirror................................2-18
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-18
Lights Flash at Lock........................................3-80
Lights Flash at Unlock.....................................3-79
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-35
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lumbar
Massaging Controls....................................... 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
Lumbar Controls, Rear Power............................ 1-6
9
M
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering
System......................................................4-11
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-48
Making Turns.................................................4-46
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-55
Map Pocket...................................................2-52
Massaging Lumbar Controls............................... 1-3
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-55
Memory Seat.................................................2-55
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-55Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-65
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirror Operation.....................................2-39, 2-40
Mirror to Curb In Reverse................................3-87
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-39
Memory.....................................................2-55
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-42
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-43
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-42
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-43
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-41
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-110
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
Night Vision System........................................3-25
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
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O
Odometer......................................................3-47
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-47
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Life Indicator...............................................3-89
Pressure Light.............................................3-58
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-44
OnStar®Services............................................2-44
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-45
OnStar®System.............................................2-43
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-44
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-37
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-42
Convex Mirror.............................................2-43
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-42
Heated Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-31
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-23
Park Aid........................................................3-28
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Assist........................................................3-28
Brake........................................................2-32
Brake Indicator Light....................................3-51
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Parking on Hills..............................................4-47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-40
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-46
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-21
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-22
Performance Shifting (DTS Only).......................2-32
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-43
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape................................3-106
Playing a CD........................................3-96, 3-108
Playing the Radio...................................3-91, 3-99
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-30
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-107
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
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