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To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with the
isymbol. It is on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary release lever
under the front center of the hood.
Push the secondary hood release
lever to the right to release.
3. After you have partially lifted the hood, the gas strut system will
automatically lift the hood and
hold it in the fully open position.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all
tools are removed.
2. Pull the hood down until the strut system is no longer holding up
the hood. 3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above
the vehicle. Allow the hood to fall.
Check to make sure the hood is
latched completely. Repeat this
process with additional force if
necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood
is not latched completely. The hood
could open fully, block your vision,
and cause a crash. You or others
could be injured. Always close the
hood completely before driving.
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display a message if the hood is
not fully closed.
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the hood for obstructions, and close
the hood again. Check to see if the
message still appears on the DIC.
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Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is in
the end of the driver side of the
instrument panel.
To access the fuses, remove the end
panel by gently prying with a plastic
tool near each clip, beginning at the
point shown.
To install the end cover, insert the
tabs on the back of the cover into the
slots in the instrument panel at the
points shown. Align the clips with the
slots in the instrument panel, and
press the cover into place.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses and relays shown.
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If the soil is not completely removed,
it may be necessary to use a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
lifter. Test a small hidden area for
colorfastness before using a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean
the entire fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use
a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that
can scratch the surface. Then gently
clean by rubbing with a microfiber
cloth. Never use window cleaners or
solvents. Periodically hand wash the
microfiber cloth separately, using mild
soap. Do not use bleach or fabric
softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry
before next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This may
cause damage and would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl,
Other Plastic Surfaces, Low
Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with water
to remove dust and loose dirt. For a
more thorough cleaning, use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap and water solution.
Caution
Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as well
as other interior surfaces, may
cause permanent damage. Wipe
excess moisture from these surfaces
after cleaning and allow them to(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
dry naturally. Never use heat,
steam, or spot removers. Do not use
liquids that contain alcohol or
solvents on leather seats. Do not
use cleaners that contain silicone or
wax-based products. Cleaners
containing these solvents can
permanently change the appearance
and feel of leather or soft trim, and
are not recommended.
Do not use cleaners that increase
gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Caution
Use of air fresheners may cause
permanent damage to plastics and
painted surfaces. If an air freshener
comes in contact with any plastic
or painted surface in the vehicle,
blot immediately and clean with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild (Continued)
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (V-Series
Blackwing Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . 425
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 426
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 430
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification label and
certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See “Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0426 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) (V-Series
Blackwing Only)
A serialized plate can be found at the
lower portion of the steering wheel.
The plate will correspond to the last
six digits in the VIN.
1. Vehicle Build:
2−Advanced Regular Production
3 −Advanced Special Production
4 −Regular Production
5 −Special Production
2. Transmission 6−6-speed Manual
1 −10-speed Automatic
3. Sequence Number
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further help, in the U.S., call the
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800–458–8006. In Canada, call
the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Centre at 1-888-446-2000.
We encourage you to call the toll-free
number in order to give your inquiry
prompt attention. Have the following
information available to give the
Customer Assistance representative:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
This is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel
and visible through the windshield.
.Dealership name and location.
.Vehicle delivery date and present
mileage.
When contacting Cadillac, remember
that your concern will likely be
resolved at a dealer's facility. That is
why we suggest following Step One
first.
STEP THREE —U.S. Owners : Both
General Motors and your dealer are
committed to making sure you are
completely satisfied with the new
vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the
procedure outlined in Steps One and
Two, you can file with the Better
Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE
Program to enforce your rights.
The BBB AUTO LINE Program is an
out-of-court program administered by
BBB National Programs, Inc. to settle
automotive disputes regarding vehicle
repairs or the interpretation of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Although you may be required to
resort to this informal dispute
resolution program prior to filing a
court action, use of the program is
free of charge and your case will
generally be heard within 40 days.
If you do not agree with the decision
given in your case, you may reject it
and proceed with any other venue for
relief available to you.
You may contact the BBB AUTO LINE
Program using the toll-free telephone
number or write them at the following
address:
BBB AUTO LINE a Division of
BBB National Programs, Inc.
1676 International Drive
Suite 550
McLean, VA 22102
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
https://www.bbb.org/council/
programs-services/
dispute-handling-and-resolution/
bbb-auto-line
This program is available in all
50 states and the District of Columbia.
Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
mileage, and other factors. General
Motors reserves the right to change
eligibility limitations and/or
discontinue its participation in this
program.
STEP THREE
—Canadian Owners :
In the event that you do not feel your
concerns have been addressed after
following the procedure outlined in
Steps One and Two, General Motors of
Canada Company wants you to be
aware of its participation in a
no-charge mediation/arbitration
program. General Motors of Canada
Company has committed to binding
arbitration of owner disputes involving
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Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
DiagnosticsConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 430
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254, 354
Driver
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 294
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116, 119
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 112
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Driving (cont'd)
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 231
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Track Events and
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 108
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 326
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 359
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 362
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 331
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 104
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 340
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 137
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 142
F
Filter,Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 138
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 339
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 216 Fuel (cont'd)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 114
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Fuses
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 359
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 362
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 104
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Gauges (cont'd)
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . 95
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 409
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . 170
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 138
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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Headlamps (cont'd)High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 137
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 231
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 48
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . 171
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Indicator (cont'd)
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 98
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 143
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 394
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 137
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 137 Lamps (cont'd)
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . 80
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Light
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Automatic Vehicle Hold . . . . . . . . . . 110