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Do not mix the compact spare
tire or wheel with other
wheels or tires. They will not
fit. Keep the spare tire and its
wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the
compact spare. Using them
can damage the vehicle and
the chains. Do not use tire
chains on the compact
spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about
the vehicle battery, see
Battery - North America0385.
If the battery has run down,
try to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. Be sure to use
the following steps to do it
safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories can expose you
to chemicals including lead
and lead compounds, which
are known to the State of
California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 01.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They
can be dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
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Warning (Continued)
If you do not follow these
steps exactly, some or all of
these things can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could
result in costly damage to
the vehicle that would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the
vehicle by pushing or pulling
it will not work, and it could
damage the vehicle.
Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The
repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper
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After starting the disabled
vehicle and removing the
jumper cables, allow it to idle
for several minutes.
Towing the
Vehicle
Transporting a
Disabled Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly transporting a
disabled vehicle may cause
damage to the vehicle. Use
proper tire straps to secure
the vehicle to the flatbed
tow truck. Do not strap or
hook to any frame,
underbody, or suspension
component not specified
below. Do not move vehicles
with drive axle tires on the
ground. Damage is not
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped
with an electric parking
brake and/or an electronic
shifter. In the event of a loss
of 12-volt battery power, the
electric parking brake
cannot be released, and the
vehicle cannot be shifted to
N (Neutral). Tire skates or
dollies must be used under
the non-rolling tires to
prevent damage while
loading/unloading the
vehicle. Dragging the vehicle
will cause damage not
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped
with a tow eye. Improper use
of the tow eye may cause
damage to the vehicle and is
not covered by the vehicle
warranty. If equipped, use(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
the tow eye to load the
vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck from a flat road
surface, or to move the
vehicle a very short distance
at a walking pace. The tow
eye is not designed for
off-road recovery. The
vehicle must be in
N (Neutral) with the electric
parking brake released when
using the tow eye.
Contact a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle
must be transported. GM
recommends a flatbed tow
truck to transport a disabled
vehicle. Use ramps to help
reduce approach angles,
if necessary.
If equipped, a tow eye may be
located near the spare tire or
emergency jack. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle
from the snow, mud, sand,
or ditch. Tow eye threads may
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have right or left-hand
threads. Use caution when
installing or removing the
tow eye.
The vehicle must be in
N (Neutral) and the electric
parking brake must be
released when loading the
vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck.
.If the vehicle is equipped
with car wash mode and has
12-volt battery power, refer
to“Car Wash Mode” under
Automatic Transmission
0 266 to place the vehicle in
N (Neutral).
.If the 12-volt battery is dead
and/or the engine will not
start, the vehicle will not
move. Try to jump start the
vehicle. Refer to Jump
Starting - North America
0 434 and if the jump start is
successful, retry the “Car
Wash Mode” procedure.
.If jump starting is
unsuccessful, the vehicle will
not move. Tire skates or dollies must be used under
the non-rolling tires to
prevent vehicle damage.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with
specific attachment points to
be used by the towing
provider. These holes may be
used to pull the vehicle from a
flat road surface onto the
flatbed tow truck.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing
means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle, such
as behind a motor home. The
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and
dolly towing. Dinghy towing is
towing the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground. Dolly
towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on
a device known as a dolly.
Here are some important
things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
.Become familiar with the
local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing.
These laws may vary by
region.
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of debris, snow and ice. If the
check engine light is activated,
please check to see if the
shutter system is clear of
debris, snow or ice.
Windshield and Wiper
Blades
Clean the outside of the
windshield with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a
lint-free cloth or paper towel
soaked with windshield
washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the
windshield thoroughly when
cleaning the blades. Bugs,
road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if
they are worn or damaged.
Damage can be caused by
extreme dusty conditions,
sand, salt, heat, sun, snow,
and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant
on weatherstrips to make
them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry
climates may require more
frequent application. Black
marks from rubber material on
painted surfaces can be
removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0458.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire
cleaner to clean the tires.
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
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Caution (Continued)
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.
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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . 452
Maintenance Schedule
MaintenanceSchedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point VehicleInspection (MPVI) . . . . . . . . 456
Special Application
Services
Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . 459
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . 461
General
Information
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section
describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle.
Follow this schedule to help
protect against major repair
expenses resulting from
neglect or inadequate
maintenance. It may also help
to maintain the value of the
vehicle if it is sold. It is the
responsibility of the owner to
have all required maintenance
performed.
Your dealer has trained
technicians who can perform
required maintenance using
genuine replacement parts.
They have up-to-date tools
and equipment for fast and
accurate diagnostics. Many
dealers have extended
evening and Saturday hours,
courtesy transportation, and
online scheduling to assist
with service needs. Your dealer recognizes the
importance of providing
competitively priced
maintenance and repair
services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the
place for routine maintenance
such as oil changes and tire
rotations and additional
maintenance items like tires,
brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to
costly repairs and may not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Maintenance
intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended
fluids, and lubricants are
important to keep the
vehicle in good working
condition.
Do not have chemical
flushes that are not
approved by GM performed
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Maintenance
Schedule
Tire Rotation and
Required Services Every
12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as
soon as possible, check for
proper tire inflation pressure,
and check for damaged tires
or wheels. If the unusual wear
continues after the rotation,
check the wheel alignment.
See When It Is Time for New
Tires0418 and Wheel
Replacement 0423.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection. See Multi-Point
Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0456.
.Lubricate body components.
See Exterior Care 0440.
Additional Required
Services —Normal
Service
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter,
and reset oil life system. Or
when the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message displays,
have the engine oil and filter
changed within the next
1 000 km (600 mi). If driven
under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system
may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to
a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil
life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer
technician can perform this
work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within
5 000 km (3,000 mi) since
the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life
System
0373.
.When the REPLACE AT
NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced
at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE
ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced
at the earliest convenience.
Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine
Air Filter Life System 0374.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Passenger compartment air
filter replacement (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first). More frequent
replacement may be needed
if the vehicle is driven in
areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, areas with
high dust levels or are
sensitive to environmental
allergens. Filter replacement
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dealership. If beyond this
radius, we will arrange to have
your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each
technician travels with a
specially equipped service
vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and
tools required to handle most
roadside repairs.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
.Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
.Legal fines
.Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction
devices
Service is not provided if a
vehicle is in an area that is not
accessible to the service
vehicle or is not a regularly
traveled or maintained public
road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is
not covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased
Vehicles
.Fuel delivery:
Reimbursement is up to 7
liters. Diesel fuel delivery
may be restricted. Propane
and other fuels are not
provided through this
service.
.Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits
and Assistance:
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy
of the repair orders are
required. Once authorization
has been received, the
Roadside Assistance advisor
will help you make
arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
Items considered are hotel,
meals, and rental car or a
vehicle being delivered back
to the customer, up to
800 km.
.Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be
provided right away, the
Roadside Assistance advisor
may give you permission to
get local emergency road
service. You will receive
payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt
to Roadside Assistance.
Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost
for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the
warranty are the owner
responsibility.
Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires
warranty service, contact your
dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a
service appointment and
advising the service
consultant of your
transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience.
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Alert (cont'd)Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Side Blind
Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Assistance Systems
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . 314
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Automatic (cont'd)
Emergency
Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . 159
Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . 320
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . 374
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
B
BatteryExterior LightingBattery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . 163
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385, 434
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Bluetooth
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202, 203
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
System Warning Light . . . . 136
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Brakes (cont'd)
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . 273
Electric Parking Brake . . . . 274
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Automatic
Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . 328
Reverse Automatic . . . . . . . 322
Braking System FrontPedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . 330
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . 256
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 389
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
C
Calibration
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 434
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . 314
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . 2