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Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward
on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The combined
weight of optional accessories.
Some examples of optional
accessories are automatic
transmission, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship of
a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The amount
of air pressure in a tire, measured
in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds
per square inch) before a tire has
built up heat from driving. See
Tire Pressure 0325.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers
and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code includes
the Tire Identification Number
(TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire
manufacturer, production plant,
brand, and date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 214.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0214.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0214.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric unit
for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
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Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may
harm underhood components. The
usages of these chemicals should be
avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but
care must be utilized. The following
criteria must be followed:
.Water pressure must be kept below
14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
.Water temperature must be below
80 °C (180 °F).
.Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide
angle spray pattern or wider must
be used.
.Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm
(1 ft) away from all surfaces.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax is not recommended.
If painted surfaces are damaged, see
your dealer to have the damage
assessed and repaired. Foreign
materials such as calcium chloride
and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc., can damage the
vehicle's finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See your
dealer for approved cleaning products. Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals,
simulated wood, or flat paint as
damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish may damage
it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result in
a hazy white finish or pitting. This
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
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Caution
Immediately remove cleaners, hand
lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces
or permanent damage may result.
Caution
Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage to the
vehicle. Apply all cleaners directly
to a cleaning cloth. Do not spray
cleaners on any switches or
controls.
When using liquid soap cleaners,
follow the directions on the specific
cleaner or soap solution for dilution
instructions.
Caution
To prevent damage:
.Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface (Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
.Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much
pressure.
.Do not get any exposed electrical
components wet.
.Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. Do not use solutions
that contain strong or
caustic soap.
.Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
.Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
.Do not use disinfecting wipes
that are scented or contain
bleach. Do not use wipes or
cleaners that show a color
transfer to the wipe or change
the appearance of the interior
surface when used.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Do not use scented or gel-type
hand sanitizers. If hand sanitizer
comes in contact with interior
surfaces of the vehicle, blot
immediately and clean with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water solution.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a microfiber cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial glass
cleaner after cleaning with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months of
ownership will reduce tendency to fog.
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The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0214.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0271. Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0287.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine
Oil 0290.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0325.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0331.
.Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0299.
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0332.
(2) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0295. (5)
Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0300.
(7) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0303.
(8) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0304.
(9) Replace air conditioning desiccant
every seven years.
Special Application
Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis components
every oil change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care0357.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
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Connections
The following services help with
staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for
the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac
mobile app. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers
to increase the security.
.Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier). This is
your network’s name that is visible
to other wireless devices. Choose a
unique name and avoid family
names or vehicle descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the
Internet and web content at 4G LTE
speed. Up to seven mobile devices can
be connected. A data plan is required.
Use the in-vehicle controls only when
it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press
=to open the
OnStar app on the infotainment
display, then select Wi-Fi Hotspot.
On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or
Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some vehicles,
the connection type (no Internet
connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good,
excellent). The LTE icon shows
connection to Wi-Fi. It is possible
that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an
active connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to
connect with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and password
can be changed in the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile devices.
Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
on or off on your mobile device, by
using the myCadillac mobile app, or by contacting an OnStar Advisor.
On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myCadillac mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Cadillac users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/
off, manage settings, and monitor
data consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
.Request Roadside Service.
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Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
DoorAjar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 383
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 302
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 250
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 112
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 212
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Driving (cont'd)
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 108
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 284
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 308
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 314
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 289 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 104
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 293
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 135
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Lights (cont'd)Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Gear Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 131
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Lights (cont'd)
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 72
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 106
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Massage
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . 147
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . 30
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 327
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147