Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and speci cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-45
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-29
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-93
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-89
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Glass Surfaces............................................5-90
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-89Cleaning (cont.)
Speaker Covers..........................................5-90
Tires..........................................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-92
Wood Panels..............................................5-90
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-39
Dual..........................................................3-30
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Rear..........................................................3-35
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-38
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-68
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-24
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)...................................4-10
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-51
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-49
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-49
Heater, Engine............................................2-27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cornering Lamps............................................3-18
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Tires (cont.)
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-77
Cleaning....................................................5-94
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-86
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-65
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-68
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-78
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-85
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and De nitions....................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8Traction (cont.)
Control System Warning Light.......................3-48
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-28
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-79
Trip Odometer................................................3-43
Trunk............................................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-18
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-26
Umbrella Holder..............................................2-51
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-104
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-21
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Symbols......................................................... iv
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