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Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC toshow OIL LIFE.
2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the RESET button until
the percentage shows 100%.
If the percentage does not return to 100% or if the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes
back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil
life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20.
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, if equipped.
.Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.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. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to give minor
repair information or make towing arrangements.
For more information see Roadside Service
on
page 1‑23.
Roadside Service and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press
the
Qbutton and the current GPS location will be sent
to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,
contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to
get you the help you need.
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The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the
engine compartment on the passenger side of the
vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on
page 6‑13for more information on location and
removal procedure for the front compartment underhood
sights shields.
To access the fuses, push in the tabs located on each
side of the fuse block cover, then lift the cover off.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component
on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
Fuses JCase Usage
ABS MTR ABS Module- ABS Module-Stabilitrak AFS Active Front Steering
BLWR Blower Motor
FAN 1 Cooling Fan-Low Speed
FAN 2 Cooling Fan-High Speed
LPDB 1 Driver Side Rear Fuse Block
LPDB 2 Driver Side Rear Fuse Block
RPDB 1 Passenger Side Rear Fuse Block
RPDB 2 Passenger Side Rear Fuse Block
Fuses JCase Usage
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STRTR Starter
Fuses MiniUsage
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
ABS ABS Module-Stabilitrak
ABS IGN Antilock Brake Controller
AUX OUTLET Rear Accessory Power Outlet BRK
VAC PUMP Brake Vacuum Pump
CCP Climate Control Panel
CCP/RLY COILS Climate Control Panel, Headlamp
Level Control, Active Cruise Control,
Relay Coils, Starter, Front Blower
ECM 1 Engine Control Module (ECM)
ECM/TCM BATT ECM, Transmission Control
Module (TCM)
ECM/TCM IGN ECM, TCM, Instrument Panel Cluster
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Fuses MiniUsage
EKM/I/P MDLEasy Key Module (EKM), Instrument
Panel Module (I/P MDL)
EVEN COILS Even Ignition Coils, Even Fuel
Injectors
FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps
FRT PWR OUTLET Front Accessory Power Outlet
FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling HORN Horn
HTD
WASH/AQS Heated Headlamp Washer, Air Quality
Sensor
HUD Heads-Up Display, Steering Column
Switch
I/BEAM IntelliBeam Relay
I/P MDL/ALDL Instrument Panel Module, Assembly
Line Data Link Connector
LIC DIM License Plate, Instrument Panel
Dimming
LT HI BEAM Driver Side High Beam Headlamp
LT LO BEAM Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp
Fuses Mini Usage
LT PRKDriver Side Park Lamp/Driver Side
Taillamp
ODD COILS Odd Ignition Coils, Odd Fuel Injectors
POST O2 SNSR Post Oxygen Sensor PRE O2 SNSR Pre Oxygen Sensor, CAM Sensors
RAIN
SNSR/TPM Rain Sensor, Relay Coil:
Headlamp Wash
RT HI BEAM Passenger Side High Beam
Headlamp
RT LO BEAM Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp
RT PRK Passenger Side Park Lamp,
Passenger Side Taillamp
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
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Fuses MiniUsage
V/CHKInstrument Panel Module-Voltage
Check
WPR Wipe/Wash Module Assembly
WPR SW/VICS Rain Sensor, Wiper Switch
Relays Usage
A/C CMPRSR
CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
ACCY Accessory, Rain Sensor, Headlamp
Washer Relay Coil, Windshield
Wiper/Washer Module
BRK
VAC PUMP Brake Vacuum Pump
FAN S/P Cooling Fan Series/Parallel
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps FRT BLWR Front Blower Motor
FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling Pump
HI BEAM High Beam Headlamp
HI FAN SPD Cooling Fan High Speed HORN Horn
Relays Usage
LO FAN SPD Cooling Fan Low Speed
LOW BEAM
W/O HID/HID Low Beam Headlamp, High Intensity
Discharge (HID)
PRK LAMP Parking Lamps, Instrument Panel
Dimming, Rear License Plate Lamps
PWR/TRN Engine Controls
RUN CRNK Heated Washer Nozzle, Air Quality,
Antilock Brake System, Climate
Control Panel, TCM, ECM, Instrument
Panel Cluster
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STRTR Starter
WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed
Circuit
Breakers Usage
HDLP WASH
Headlamp Washer Motor
(Circuit Breaker)
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RelaysUsage
SPARE Spare
ELC CMPRSR Electronic Level Control, Compressor
(Option)
LT POS Left Rear Taillamp, Position Lamps
(Option)
RT POS Right Rear Taillamp, Position Lamps
(Option)
RUN Ignition 3
STDBY LAMP Rear Taillamps, Position Lamps
(Option)
TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release Motor
BCK/UP LAMP Reverse Lamps, Rear Parking Aid,
Inside Rearview Mirror
Circuit
Breakers Usage
PWR SEATS Power Seats
Diodes
Usage
SPARE Spare
Joint
Connector Usage
J/C Splice Pack (Green)
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FusesUsage
AIRBAG/IGNSensing and Diagnostic Monitor,
Automatic Occupant Sensor,
Passenger Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint
CNSTR/VENT Canister Vent Solenoid
SPARE Spare
FRT PDM Front Passenger Door Module, Right
Power Subwoofer
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
HTD STR Heated Steering WheelRF HTD/
SEAT/XM Front Passenger Heated Seat,
S-Band™
Antenna
RDO/ONSTAR Radio, OnStar
®
INT LAMP Interior Lamps
LT TRN/LDW Left Turn Signal, Lane Departure
Warning (Option)
Fuses
Usage
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Option)
RIM Rear Integration Module
RIM /RPA
/ISRVM /CLM Rear Integration Module, Rear
Parking Aid, Inside Rearview Mirror,
Column Lock Module, Power
Sounder, Active Front Steering (AFS),
Supervisory Control Module
RUN/CRNK UHBEC Run, CRNK Relay Coil, Rear
Fog Lamp Relay Coil
S/ROOF Sun Roof Module (Option) SPARE Spare
STOP LAMPS Stop Lamps
RT TRN/SZBA Right Turn Signal, Side Blind Zone
Alert (Option)
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RelaysUsage
SPARE Spare
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
INT LAMP Interior Lamps
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Option)
RUN/CRNK Ignition 1 SPARE Spare
STOP LAMP Stop Lamp
Circuit
Breakers Usage
WINDOW MTRS Power Window Motors Circuit Breaker
Diodes
Usage
TRUNK DIODE Trunk Release
Joint
Connector Usage
J/C Splice Pack (Blue)
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