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Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may
damage the paint finish and/or
tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from
all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap
and water to clean the wheels. After
rinsing thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel
trim may be damaged if the vehicle
is not washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with
magnesium chloride or calcium
chloride. These are used on roads
for conditions such as dust and ice.
Always wash the chrome with soap
and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on wheels
and wheel trim, do not use strong
soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, or brushes. Use only GM
approved cleaners. Do not drive the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash that uses silicon carbide tire/
wheel cleaning brushes. Damage
could occur and the repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel
fuel door hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
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Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway
while braking, longer stopping
distance, or uneven tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage,
and can advise when service is
needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread
or sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also provide
tire/wheel balancing services to
ensure smooth vehicle operation
at all speeds. Your dealer sells and
services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0319 and
Exterior Care 0315.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may need
to be adjusted include pulling,
improper vehicle handling,
or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper wheel
alignment. Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean
and clear.
.
Signs of damage include scratches,
cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement if
needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and
kept in good condition to provide a
clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and replace
them when needed.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Hydraulic Apply Fluid (All Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0262.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0257.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in
Canada 88863090).
Rear Axle (All Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 9.4 L 10.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 L 5.3 qt
Fuel Tank FWD 60.2 L 15.9 gal
AWD 61.7 L 16.3 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Turbo Engine (LSY) 4Automatic0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)
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GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available to qualified
applicants for cost reimbursement, up
to certain limits, of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment
required for the vehicle, such as hand
controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift
for the vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility
program, see www.gmmobility.com or
call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a
Mobility program. See www.gm.ca or
call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483)
for details. TTY users call
1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.
Canada: 1-800-882-1112.
Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.
Only): 1-888-889-2438.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Service
When calling Roadside Service, have
the following information ready:
.Your name, home address, and
home telephone number
. Telephone number of your
location
. Location of the vehicle
. Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle
. Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle
. Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the duration
of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle
is covered. In Canada, a person driving
the vehicle without permission from
the owner is not covered.
Roadside Service is not a part of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside
Service program at any time without
notification.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner Privileges ™
.
Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 254
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 250
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 261
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 85
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 87
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 85
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 132
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 232
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200, 270
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 200 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 226
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Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Control
Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 130
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Cruise Control (cont'd)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 343
Customer Information Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 3
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 160
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Door (cont'd)
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 339
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 270
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 217
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 139
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 178
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
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Fuel (cont'd)Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 275
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 279
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 130
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 324
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 161
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 160
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 178
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 74
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 309
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28