Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV

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Owner’s Manual 

Cadillac BLS 

Safety 15 

Locks and car alarm 45 

Instruments and controls 61 

Interior equipment 95 

Starting and driving 123 

Car care 173 

Technical data 235 

Index 255 

© Copyright General Motors Corporation 2008 

All Rights Reserved 

Printed in Sweden


2 

Introduction 

This manual provides practical guidance on 

driving and caring for your Cadillac. 

Although this manual describes the most 

important differences between model variants, 

it does not include their precise specifications. 

Some differences also occur to 

meet national legal requirements. 

This manual contains important warning 

texts that must always be observed: 

WARNING 

WARNING texts warn against the danger 

of injury if the specified instructions are 

not followed. 

NOTICE 

NOTICE texts warn of potential damage 

to your car if the recommendations are 

not followed. 

We recommend that you read through this 

manual before taking the car out for the first 

time and that you keep it in the car for future 

reference. 

Finding your way around this manual is 

simple. To find a specific item, use the 

search pages at the start of the manual. 

A list of contents is provided at the beginning 

of each section and there is a comprehensive 

alphabetical index at the back of 

the manual. 

A Warranty and Service Book is supplied 

when the car is delivered. This specifies 

the regular maintenance to be carried out 

and also contains important information on 

warranty conditions. 

Since the policy at Cadillac is one of continual 

improvement, we retain the right to 

incorporate modifications and to alter specifications 

during production without prior 

notice. 

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all 

cars (can depend on model variant, engine 

variant, market specification, options or 

accessories). 

An authorised Cadillac dealer would be 

glad to help with any queries you may have 

concerning your car’s functions, care, 

warranty, etc. 

Best wishes, 

Cadillac 

Cadillac does not assume responsibility for any 

damage that may arise from the use of spare 

parts, replacement parts or accessories that have 

not been approved by Cadillac. 

The specifications, design particulars and illustrations 

included in the manual are not binding.


Instrument panel, LHD 

Settings _____________________ 75 

DIC ________________________ 71 

Fuel gauge___________________ 70 

Speedometer_________________ 69 

Temperature gauge ____________ 69 

Warning and indicator lights _____ 62 

Rev counter __________________ 69 

Milometer and trip meter ________ 71 

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Direction indicators _______ 81 

Cruise control ___________ 144 

Dip switch ______________ 78 

Rear fog light ____________ 80 

Front fog lights___________ 81 

Main/dipped beam________ 78 

Changing bulbs __________ 190 

Headlight levelling ________ 79 

Position lights ___________ 78 

Dim-dipped beam ________ 78 

Changing wiper blades ____ 188 

Wash/wipe _____________ 83 

Washer fluid ____________ 189 

Automatic climate control __ 87 

Car care and maintenance _ 233 

Seat heating ____________ 93 

Hazard warning lights_____ 82 

Ashtray _____________________ 107 

Cigarette lighter _______________ 107


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Instrument panel, RHD Fuel gauge___________________ 70 

Speedometer_________________ 69 

Settings _____________________ 75 

DIC ________________________ 71 


Warning and indicator lights _____ 62 

Rev counter __________________ 69 

Milometer and trip meter ________ 71 

Direction indicators _______ 81 

Cruise control ___________ 144 

Dip switch ______________ 78 

Changing wiper blades ____ 188 

Wash/wipe _____________ 83 

Washer fluid ____________ 189 

Automatic climate control __ 87 

Car care and maintenance _ 233 

Seat heating ____________ 93 

Hazard warning lights _____ 82 

Rear fog light ___________ 80 

Front fog lights __________ 81 

Main/dipped beam _______ 78 

Changing bulbs__________ 190 

Headlight levelling _______ 79 

Position lights ___________ 78 

Dim-dipped beam ________ 78 

Ashtray _____________________ 107 

Cigarette lighter _______________ 107


Exterior 

Body __________________ 230 

Touching up paintwork_____ 230 

Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 231 

Service programme_______ 232 

Sunroof ________________ 102 

Washing _______________ 228 

Waxing and polishing _____ 230 

Tail lights _______________ 198 

Brake lights _____________ 198 

Changing bulbs __________ 190 

Light switches ___________ 78 

Luggage compartment ____ 110 

Lighting ________________ 198 

Folding down the rear seat _ 110 

Load-through hatch _______ 111 

Spare wheel ____________ 113 

Tools __________________ 113 

Towing _________________ 167 

Towing eyes_____________ 167 

Towing a caravan or trailer__ 163 

Maximum loads _______________ 236 

Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 166 

Roof load ____________________ 166 

Braking _____________________ 146 

Tyres _______________________ 210 

Tyre pressure ________________ 245 

Wheels______________________ 241 

Changing wheels ______________ 219 

Spare wheel__________________ 216 

Winter driving_________________ 160 

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Bonnet ______________________ 174 

Washing the engine bay_________ 230 

Front lights _____________ 193 

Direction indicators_______ 81 

Changing bulbs__________ 190 

Headlight levelling _______ 79 

Dip switch ______________ 78 

Headlight switches _______ 78 

Headlight washers _______ 189 

Central locking __________ 46 

Luggage compartment 

lock __________________ 50 

Lock buttons ____________ 46 

Child safety locks ________ 51 

Fuel grade _____________ 239 

Fuel gauge _____________ 70 

Economical motoring _____ 158 

Fuel filler flap ___________ 133 

Refuelling ______________ 133


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Interior 

Interior rear view mirror _________ 101 

Vanity mirror _________________ 106 

Door mirrors__________________ 100 

Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 202 

Interior light switches ___________ 105 

Sunroof _____________________ 102 

Airbag _________________ 34 

Steering wheel adjustment _ 96 

Airbag_________________ 34 

Child seats _____________ 27 

Seat belts ______________ 16 

Seat belt care ___________ 227 

Child safety locks ________ 51 

Fuses _________________ 204 

Glove compartment ______ 108 

Storage compartments ____ 108 

Electric windows _________ 97 

Automatic transmission ___ 138 

Manual gearbox _________ 137 

Changing gears _________ 137 

Rear seat____________________ 110 

Child seats __________________ 27 

Seat belts ___________________ 16 

Folding down the rear seat ______ 110 

Upholstery care _______________ 228 

Seat adjustment ______________ 21 

Seat heating _________________ 93 

Running-in ___________________ 137 

Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 160 

Parking _____________________ 153 

Starting the engine ____________ 126 

Ignition switch ________________ 124 

Handbrake ___________________ 152


Engine bay, 

turbo petrol engine 

Engine: description ____________ 175 

Engine oil: topping up __________ 180 

Engine: technical data __________ 238 

Important considerations for 

driving______________________ 129 

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 182 

Driving in hot climates __________ 162 

Radiator_____________________ 238 


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Vehicle identification 

number________________ 247 

Colour code_____________ 247 

Engine number __________ 247 

Warning labels___________ 11 

Gearbox number _________ 247 

ABS brakes_____________ 146 

Braking lining ___________ 184 

Brake system ___________ 240 

Brake fluid______________ 184 

Exhaust emission control __ 130 

Drive belt _______________ 188 

Simple troubleshooting 

(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233 

Alternator_______________ 188 

Spark plugs _____________ 240 

Ignition system __________ 240 

Engine oil: checking level __ 180 

Changing a fuse _________ 204 

Fuses _________________ 204 

Relays ________________ 208 

Fuse table______________ 208 

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 83 

Topping-up fluid _________ 189 

Washer jets_____________ 190 

Washer fluid ____________ 189 

Automatic transmission _________ 138 

Manual gearbox_______________ 137 

Power steering________________ 185 

Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 185 

Battery ______________________ 186 

Battery charge ________________ 186 

Jump starting _________________ 170


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Engine bay, 

petrol engine V6 





driving______________________ 129 

Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 238 




Power steering___________ 185 

Fluid: checking/topping up__ 185 


number________________ 247 

Colour code_____________ 247 





Drive belt _______________ 188 


(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233 

Alternator_______________ 188 

Spark plugs _____________ 240 

Ignition system __________ 240 

ABS brakes_____________ 146 


Brake system ___________ 240 

Brake fluid______________ 184 


Fuses _________________ 204 

Relays ________________ 208 

Fuse table______________ 208 



Washer jets_____________ 190 

Washer fluid ____________ 189 

Automatic transmission _________ 138 


Engine oil: checking level________ 180 

Battery ______________________ 186 


Jump starting _________________ 170


Engine bay, 

diesel engine TiD 3 


number________________ 247 

Colour code_____________ 247 








driving______________________ 129 



Radiator_____________________ 238 


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ABS brakes_____________ 146 


Brake system ___________ 240 

Brake fluid______________ 184 


Drive belt _______________ 188 


(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233 

Alternator_______________ 188 


Fuses _________________ 204 

Relays ________________ 208 

Fuse table______________ 208 




Washer jets_____________ 190 

Washer fluid ____________ 189 




Battery ______________________ 186 


Jump starting _________________ 170


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Engine bay, 

diesel engine, TTiD 3 


number________________ 247 

Colour code_____________ 247 








driving______________________ 129 



Radiator_____________________ 238 


ABS brakes_____________ 146 


Brake system ___________ 240 

Brake fluid______________ 184 


Drive belt _______________ 188 


(A/C, ACC) _____________ 233 

Alternator_______________ 188 


Fuses _________________ 204 

Relays ________________ 208 

Fuse table______________ 208 




Washer jets_____________ 190 

Washer fluid ____________ 189 




Battery ______________________ 186 


Jump starting _________________ 170


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Warning labels 

Radiator fan 

Radiator fan may start at any time. 

Fuel-driven heater 3 

Switch off the parking heater before 

adding fuel. 

A/C system 

Refrigerant at high pressure. 

Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C 

system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be 

serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult workshop 

manual. 

The A/C system complies with SAE J639. 

Charge: 680 g R134a. 

Compressor oil: PAG Oil SP-10. 

LEVEL INDICATOR 

DARK OK 

CLEAR 

LOW 

P/N 127 93 955 

Maintenance Free 

12V 60Ah 580A (EN) 

000 A-12102-EP 

Battery 

• No sparks, naked flames or smoking 

• Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury 

• Keep the battery out of reach of children 

• The battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries 

• See the Owner’s Manual for further information 

• Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery. 

Coolant 

Never open hot!


12 

• NEVER fit a child seat in front of the passenger 

AIRBAG. 

• DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. 

Changing wheels 

• Only use the jack for the models specified. 

• Load the jack with a maximum of 1100 kg. 

• Only use the jack on a level and firm surface. 

• Do not crawl under a car raised by a jack; use 

axle stands. 

• There must no one inside the car. 

We recommend that you 

contact an authorised 

Cadillac workshop for 

Xenon bulb replacement 3.


13 

Example of symbols that can be found in your car 

No sparks, 

flames or 

smoking 

Buckle up 

Headlights 

Windscreen 

wipers 

Coolant 

temperature 

Radiator fan 

Refer to the 

Owner’s 

Manual 

Airbag 

Direction 

indicators 

Windscreen 

washers 

No charge to 

battery 

Fuel 

Shield eyes 

Never place a 

rear-facing 

child seat in 

this seat 

Position lights 

Defroster 

Foot brake 

Automatic tyre 

pressure monitoring 

3 

Keep out of 

reach of 

children 

Electric 

windows 

Hazard 

warning lights 

Rear window 

heating 

Coolant level 

Battery acid 

contains 

sulphuric acid 

Deactivation 

of rear window 

switches 

Front fog lights 

Cabin fan 

Engine oil 

pressure 

Risk of 

explosive gas 

Central 

locking, lock 

Rear fog light 

ABS brakes 

Central 

locking, 

unlock 

TCS/ 

StabiliTrak ® 

Boot lid, 

unlock 

Preheater plug 

(cars with 

diesel engine)


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Safety 

15 

Safety 

Seat belts _____________ 16 

Seats ________________ 21 

Head restraints ________ 26 

Child safety ___________ 27 

Airbag________________ 34 

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars 

(can depend on model variant, engine variant, 

market specification, options or accessories).


16 Safety 

Seat belts 

WARNING 

• Buckle up and adjust your seat belt 

before driving off so that you can pay 

full attention to the traffic. 

• Seat belts must be worn at all times 

by all car occupants. Child safety, see 

page 27. 

• Check that the belt tongue engages 

securely in the belt lock. 

• In the event of a collision, rear seat 

passengers not wearing seat belts will 

be thrown forward against the front 

seat backrests. This will multiply the 

stresses imposed on the front seat 

passengers and belts and can result in 

needless injury or even death to all car 

occupants. 

Three-point inertia reel seat belts are provided 

for all seats. 

Research has established that it is equally 

as dangerous for rear seat passengers not 

to wear their seat belts as for front seat passengers. 

Bear in mind that in certain countries it is a 

legal requirement for all occupants of the 

car to wear a seat belt. 

Seat belt reminder 

When the ignition is switched on, the seat 

belt reminder in the main instrument panel 

illuminates and the message Use your 

seatbelt. appears in DIC if the driver has not 

buckled his/her seat belt. 

The seat belt reminder for the passenger 

appears in the centre portion of the instrument 

panel. 

The seat belt reminder for the driver and any 

front passenger will re initiate when vehicle 

speed exceeds 25 km/h. 

If you still do not buckle up, a "ding-dong" 

reminder will sound after a further 

30 seconds. 

Some seat belt reminders may differ from 

that which is described above depending on 

market requirements, etc. 

Driver seat belt reminder


Safety 

17 

Correct seating position 

Correct position for seat belt 

WARNING 

• If the wearer slides underneath the 

belt in a collision, injury may result 

from the hip strap cutting into the 

abdomen. Make sure that the hip strap 

is properly tensioned. 

• Two people must never share one 

seat belt. In the event of a collision 

those sharing a belt risk being crushed 

together and injured. 

• Never fasten the seat belt with the 

diagonal strap behind the body, pull 

the strap off the shoulder or place the 

strap under the arm. 

• Position the hip strap snugly and low 

across the hips so that it just touches the 

thighs. The diagonal strap must be as far 

in on the shoulder as possible. 

• Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted 

or rubbing against any sharp edges. 

• There should not be any slack in the belt. 

Pull the strap tight - particularly important 

when thick outdoor clothing is worn. 

• Refrain from tilting the backrest too far 

back as the seat belt provides best protection 

when the seat is in the normal, upright 

position. 

• Only one person per seat belt! 

• For most of the time a seat belt is worn, 

the reel will allow the wearer freedom of 

movement. The reel locks up automatically 

if the strap is jerked or withdrawn 

sharply, the car tilts heavily, the brakes are 

applied hard or a collision occurs. 

• Specially adapted safety equipment 

should be used until the child is 140 cm 

tall. 

• Children who have grown out of child 

seats should use the car’s standard threepoint 

seat belts.


18 Safety 

Buckling up Press the red button to release the belt Front belt guide 

Front seat belts 

Fasten the belt by smoothly pulling out the 

strap and inserting the tongue into the 

buckle. Check that the tongue is securely 

fastened in the belt buckle. 

Position the hip strap low across the hips. 

Take hold of the diagonal strap close to the 

buckle and pull the belt up towards the 

shoulder to tighten the hip strap. 

Position the diagonal strap as far in on the 

shoulder as possible. 

Press the red button on the buckle to 

release the belt. 

The front seat belts have their lower 

anchorage points on the seats. The seat 

belts follow the seats when the legroom is 

adjusted. 

Refer to page 227 for how to check the function 

of the seat belts, cleaning and suchlike. 

Belt guide 

The belt guide for the front seat belts can be 

adjusted to different heights. 

Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible. 

To avoid chaffing in the case of a short 

person, the guide can be lowered until the 

belt is a few centimetres from the neck while 

still providing safe restraint.


Safety 

19 

Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards 

to the desired position. To lower it, depress 

the catch release button while lowering the 

guide. Check that the guide locks in its new 

position. 

Expectant mothers 

Expectant mothers should position the belt 

in such a way that it never exerts pressure 

on the stomach. The hip strap should be 

placed as low as possible across the hips. 

Seat belt pretensioners 

WARNING 

If the car is involved in a collision, the seat 

belts, seat belt pretensioners and other 

components must be inspected at a workshop. 

We recommend that you contact an 

authorised Cadillac workshop. 

Never make any alterations or repairs to 

the seat belts yourself. We recommend 

that you contact an authorised Cadillac 

workshop. 

The seat belts of the front seats have pretensioners 

and force limiters. These are 

deployed in the event of a severe head-on 

collision or in a side-on collision. The seat 

belt pretensioners are only deployed if the 

seat belt is buckled. 

The seat belt pretensioners are not activated 

should the car roll over. 

The seat belt pretensioners serve to reduce 

the forward movement of the body by tensioning 

the belt. The force limiters reduce 

belt loads on the body by "slackening" the 

seat belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic 

energy as gradually as possible.


20 Safety 

Seat belts, rear seat 

WARNING 

• Take care that the belt does not 

become trapped when the backrest is 

folded down or raised, see page 110. 

• If you must place an item of luggage 

on a seat, ensure that it is secured 

properly with the seat belt. This 

reduces the risk of its being sent flying 

and causing injury in the event of a collision. 

• Protect the belt from sharp edges. 

• Make sure you use the correct seat 

belt buckle. The buckles for the centre 

and left-hand rear seats are close 

together. 

The three rear seats all have three-point 

seat belts with inertia reels. 

Fasten the belt by smoothly pulling out the 

strap and inserting the tongue into the 

buckle. Check that the tongue is securely 

fastened. 

Take hold of the diagonal strap close to the 

buckle and pull the belt up towards the 

shoulder to tighten the hip strap. Position 

the hip strap low across the hips. 

Seat belts, rear seat. The centre head restraint is optional 

Position the diagonal strap as far in on the 

shoulder as possible. 

Press the red button on the buckle to 

release the belt. 

Refer to page 227 for how to check the function 

of the seat belts, cleaning and suchlike. 

Securing an item on the rear seat


Seats 

WARNING 

Only adjust the driver’s seat when the car 

is stationary. 

Manually adjusted front seats 

The following seat adjustments can be 

made to achieve a comfortable seating 

position: 

• Height 3 

• Legroom 

• Backrest rake angle 

• Lumbar support firmness 3 

• Head restraint height 

We recommend that you adjust the driver’s 

seat in the following order: 

1 Height 

2 Legroom 

3 Backrest rake angle 

4 Head restraint height 

Lastly, adjust the position of the steering 

wheel, see page 96. 

Electrically adjustable front seats 3 

See page 23. 

Electric heating, front seats 3 

See pages 93. 

Height adjustment 

Height setting 3 

Safety 

21 

Adjust the height of the seat with the lever 

on the side of the seat. 

Raise the lever repeatedly to raise the seat. 

Press down the lever repeatedly to lower 

the seat.


22 Safety 

Legroom adjustment 

Adjusting the backrest 

Lumbar support adjustment 


WARNING 

Check that the seat is locked in its new 

position. If not, the seat may move while 

the car is being driven and cause injury to 

car occupants in the event of a collision. 

Adjust the legroom with the lever on the 

front edge of the seat. 

Backrest rake angle 

WARNING 

The backrest should be upright for 

driving, so that the seat belt, airbag and 

backrest can provide optimum protection 

in the event of emergency braking or a 

collision, particularly from the rear. 

Adjust the rake angle of the backrest by 

turning the wheel. 

Lumbar support 3 

Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by 

turning the wheel.


Safety 

23 

Electrically adjustable front 

seats 3 

WARNING 

• The seats are actuated by powerful 

motors. Make sure that nothing can be 

trapped or damaged when adjusting 

the seat. 

• Bear in mind that children can be 

injured if they play with the electrically 

adjustable seats. 

• Always remove the ignition key 

(remote control) when you leave the 

car to prevent personal injury caused 

by the operation of the electrically 

adjustable seats, for example, due to 

children playing. Refer to page 24 for 

information on the electrically operated 

seat with memory. 

For safety reasons, the seats can only be 

adjusted when the ignition is in position 3. 

To facilitate getting into the car, both seats 

can be adjusted when either of the front 

doors is open. The seats can also be 

adjusted up to 2 minutes after both doors 

have been closed (applicable only to 

cars without window and sunroof pinch 

protection). 

Height and angle adjustment 

Height adjustment and seat 

angle 

Adjust the height of the seat with the rear 

section of the front lever. 

Adjust the angle of the seat with the front 

section of the front lever. 



Adjust the legroom with the front lever.


24 Safety 

Adjusting the backrest Lumbar support adjustment Memory function buttons 

Backrest rake angle 

WARNING 

The backrest should be upright for 

driving, so that the seat belt, airbag and 

backrest can provide optimum protection 

in the event of emergency braking or a 

collision, particularly from the rear. 

Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with 

the rear lever. 

Lumbar support 3 

Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by 

turning the wheel. 

Memory function 3 

WARNING 

The legroom of the electrically operated 

driver’s seat can always be adjusted, 

whether or not a front door is open and 

irrespective of the position of the ignition 

switch.


Safety 

25 

When the ignition is ON, all seat settings 

can be adjusted. When the door is open and 

before the remote control has been inserted 

into the ignition switch, all seat settings can 

be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. 

The memory also includes the door mirror 

settings. 

Storing and restoring settings 

1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. 

The lumbar support is not included by 

the memory function. 

2 Press and hold the M-button and then 

press one of the preset buttons (1, 2 

or 3). A chime will sound to confirm that 

the settings have been saved. 

To recall programmed settings, press and 

hold the required preset button while the 

seat and door mirrors adopt their programmed 

positions. The memory function 

also includes the door mirror settings. 

To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side 

door mirror can be angled down, refer to 

page 100.


26 Safety 

Head restraints 

WARNING 

• Adjust the head restraint height so that 

your head is optimally supported, thus 

reducing the likelihood of whiplash 

injury in the event of an accident. 

• Raise the head restraint of the seats 

that are occupied. 

The front seats are equipped with active 

head restraints, which reduce the risk of 

whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end 

collision. 

The active head restraints are mechanical 

and are activated by boy weight. The mechanism 

is integrated in the backrest and is 

connected to the head restraint. 

In the event of a rear-end collision, the body 

is forced back against the backrest. This, 

in turn, causes the mechanism to press 

the head restraint forwards and upwards, 

thus limiting the backward movement of 

the head. 

Lowering the front head restraints 

The active head restraints do not normally 

require replacement after a rear-end collision. 

The front and rear head restraints can be 

raised and lowered to a number of positions. 

• To raise: 

take hold of the head restraint on both 

sides and pull it straight up. 

Lowering the rear head restraints 

• To lower: 

front head restraint: press in and hold the 

left catch depressed while lowering the 

head restraint. 

rear head restraint: press the head 

restraint forwards and downwards. 

To improve rearward visibility, the rear head 

restraints can be lowered when the seats 

are unoccupied.


Child safety 

WARNING 

• Children must always be suitably 

restrained in the car. 

• NEVER fit a child seat in 

front of the passenger 

AIRBAG. 

• DEATH or SERIOUS 

INJURY can occur. 

WARNING 

• Never leave children unattended in 

the car, not even for a short period of 

time. 

– Children and animals can suffer heat 

stroke, and even die, in a very short 

space of time. 

– Children can cause the car to move 

and injure themselves and others. 

• Remove the remote control from the 

car when refuelling. 

• Do not let children climb onto or under 

the car. 

• Make sure no children are standing 

behind the car when reversing into or 

out of a garage or driveway. 

• Never let the car idle in a garage due 

to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. 

• Keep an eye on children while 

washing the car. Small children can 

drown in a matter of minutes in only 

small quantities of water. 

Safety 

WARNING 

27 

Make sure children do not get locked 

in the luggage compartment 

• Teach children not to play in or around 

cars. 

• Keep an eye on children when loading 

or unloading the luggage compartment 

to prevent inadvertently locking 

children in the car. 

• Always lock the car and keep the 

remote control out of reach of children. 

• Keep the rear seat backrests raised to 

prevent children from crawling into the 

luggage compartment from the cabin.


28 Safety 

General information on child 

safety 

The safety of children in the car is just as 

important as that of adults. 

Children must use specially adapted safety 

equipment. The equipment must be 

adapted to the size of the child. 

We recommend that you contact an authorised 

Cadillac dealer before fitting a carrycot, 

child seat or booster cushion. 

Make sure you are acquainted with the 

legal requirements for seating children 

in the car. 

Specially adapted safety equipment should 

be used until the child is 140 cm tall. 

Child seats 3 

Child seats are available in different revisions 

to suit the child’s weight. See the table 

on page 30. 

The car seats available from authorised 

Cadillac dealers are fitted using the car’s 

standard 3-point seat belt. 

Always follow the fitting instructions 

supplied with the child seat. 

Use a child seat approved for the weight 

of the child and suitable for its height, 

see page 30.


Safety 

29 

Rear seat - fitting a child seat 

The underside anchorage straps of a rearfacing 

3 child seat must be attached to the 

attachment points that are found under the 

driver and passenger seats (see illustration). 

For how to fit an ISOFIX seat, see page 32. 

Attach each underside anchorage straps to 

the nearest attachment eye. 

Anchorage eyes for underside child seat 

anchorage straps. 

Example of child seat positions in the 

rear seat. 

The child seat illustrated is just an 

example. Some child seats have a 

different appearance.


30 Safety 

Weight 

(age) 

Height 

Up to 10 kg 

(up to approx. 

9months) 

Up to 13 kg 


2years) 

9 to 18 kg 

(approx. 9 months 

to 4 years) 

15–36 kg 

(approx. 

3–12 years) 

shorter than 140 cm 

Cadillac recommends 

that child seats 3 be placed in the rear seat of the car. 

The various seats are approved as follows: 

Front 

passenger seat 

X: children shorter than 140 cm are not allowed to sit here. 

U: Universally approved seat. 

L: see next page for recommended child seats. 

How long a child seat may be used is not just 

determined by the weight of the child but 

also by its height. 

Outer rear 

seat 

Centre rear 

seat 

X U L 

X U L 

X U L 

X U L


Safety 

31 

Weight 

(age) 

Height 

Up to 10 kg 


9months) 

Up to 13 kg 

(up to approx. 2 years) 

9 to 18 kg 

(approx. 9 months 

to 4 years) 

15 to 25 kg 

(approx. 

3 to 6 years) 

15–36 kg 

(approx. 

3–12 years) 


15–36 kg 

(3–12 years) 


Child seats 3, approved as per ECE R44.03 

Child Seat 

with infant insert 

Child Seat 

with infant insert 

Child Seat 

Child Seat 

Belt Seat 

Booster Cushion


32 Safety 

ISOFIX 

To facilitate fitting a child seat, your car has 

ISOFIX attachment points. ISOFIX is a car 

industry standard for the fitting of child 

seats. There are ISOFIX attachment points 

in the outer rear seats. 

The attachments consist of two anchorages 

for each child seat. They are only to be 

used together with special child seats. The 

attachment points are located between the 

seat cushion and backrest. There is a mark 

above each attachment point to make it 

easier to find. 

Fitting an ISOFIX child seat 

1 Place the child seat on the seat cushion. 

2 Slide the attachments on the child seat 

in between the seat cushion and backrest. 

3 Press the attachments on the child seat 

down onto the seat. 

4 Press the child seat in towards the 

attachment points to lock it in position. 

5 Pull the child seat to check that it is 

securely positioned and that both 

attachment points on the child seat are 

securely engaged with the ISOFIX 

brackets. 

The illustration shows ISOFIX attachment points. The centre head restraint is an option. 

Only use the belt supplied with the ISOFIX 

seat. 

Always follow the installation instructions 

supplied with the ISOFIX seat. 

The availability of child seats designed for 

the ISOFIX system can be limited.


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33 

Top tether 

(Australia only) 

WARNING 

Child restraint anchorages are designed 

to withstand only those loads imposed by 

correctly fitted child restraints. 

Under no circumstances are they to be 

used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for 

attaching other items or equipment to the 

vehicle. 

If a cargo net is fitted, do not pull the top 

tether strap through the cargo net in such 

a way that there is slack in the strap to the 

child seat. 

Child restraints with a tether must be 

anchored according to Australian law. 

If you have any questions regarding child 

anchorages we recommend that you consult 

your Cadillac dealer. 

The car is provided with three top tether 

anchorages. Use the one that is right behind 

the child restraint and attach the restraint as 

follows: 

1 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 

2 Secure the lower part of the child 

restraint by means of the lower anchorages 

(ISOFIX) or the seat belts as 

described in the child restraint installation 

instruction. 

Child restraint anchorages 

3 Lower the headrest and route the tether 

over it. 

4 Attach the tether to the anchorage. 

If the anchorage is not visible then 

release (see page 110) and fold the rear 

seat backrest forward enough to reach 

and fold up the anchorage in question. 

5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the 

child restraint is pressed hard against 

the backrest. 

6 Pull the child restraint to make a second 

check that the restraint is securely 

attached at both the lower anchorages 

bars or the safety belts and the top tether 

strap. 

Lower anchor (ISOFIX) and top tether 

anchor locations


34 Safety 

Airbag 

WARNING 

To reduce risk of injury: 

• Always wear your seat belt. 

• Always adjust your seat so that you 

are as far back as possible but still 

able to operate the pedals and reach 

the steering wheel and controls comfortably. 

• Children shorter than 140 cm must 

always travel in the rear seat as the 

car has a passenger airbag. 

• Never place a child seat in the front 

passenger seat. 

Airbag system components 

• Airbag in steering wheel. 

• Airbag in front of front passenger seat. 

• Side airbag in side of front seat backrests. 

• Inflatable curtain along long sides of 

headlining (between front and rear roof 

pillars). 

• Seat belt pretensioner for the two front 

seats. 

The airbag system supplements the protection 

provided by the seat belts to further 

enhance the safety of occupants taller than 

140 cm. 

When the system is activated at the moment 

of a frontal impact, the airbag inflates and 

then deflates through holes in the back. The 

whole operation takes roughly 0.1 second, 

quicker than the blink of an eye. 

The driver and passenger airbags are socalled 

smart airbags. This means that the 

system compensates for factors such as the 

force of the collision. 

When the airbag system is activated all of 

the doors are unlocked while the interior/ 

exterior lighting and the hazard warning 

lights are illuminated at the same time. 

Note: 

The sensor reacts differently depending 

on whether or not the front seat belts on the 

driver’s and passenger sides are used. 

Situations can therefore arise where only 

one of the airbags inflates. It is also possible 

for only the seat belt pretensioners to be 

activated and for the airbags to remain uninflated. 

If only Stage I is activated at the moment 

of impact, Stage II will automatically be activated 

later to neutralise the gas generator in 

the airbag.


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35 

If the impact sensors register forces corresponding 

to a high speed collision (airbag 

stage II activated), the inflatable curtains will 

also be triggered. See page 40. 

If a fault arises in the airbag system during 

a journey, the airbag warning lamp on the 

main instrument panel will come on and the 

DIC will display: 

Airbag malfunction. 

Contact service. 

Inflated airbag (driver’s side). 

Inflation and deflation of airbag takes 

approx. 0.1 s. 

Both front airbags inflated 

The driver airbag and passenger airbag are 

triggered by violent front-end collisions. 

They will not be activated by minor front-end 

impacts, if the car overturns or by rear-end 

and side-on impacts. 

Two impact sensors are located on the top 

of the front bumper under the painted shell. 

These sensors register any vehicle impact 

at an extremely early stage. Based on this 

information and the central sensor in the 

control module, the control module determines 

whether airbag deployment is 

required. The control module also determines 

whether other airbag system components 

should be deployed: seat belt pretensioners, 

inflatable curtains. 

Which airbag system components are 

deployed depends on a number of factors, 

such as the force of the collision and the 

angle of impact.


36 Safety 

Airbag system 

1 Steering wheel with integral airbag 

2 Passenger airbag 

3 Side airbags 

4 Inflatable curtain 

5 Front sensor, in front bumper 

6 Side impact sensor 

7 Side impact sensor 

8 Electronic control module with central sensor 

Accessories and other equipment must 

not be fitted to the surfaces marked as 

these are where the airbags inflate in the 

event of a collision


Safety 

37 

WARNING 

• All car occupants must always wear a 

seat belt, even if the car is equipped 

with airbags. 

• Note that because the airbag inflates 

and deflates extremely quickly, it will 

not provide protection against a 

second impact occurring in the same 

incident. Always wear your seat belt. 

• The gas that fills the airbag on inflation 

is hot. In some circumstances, this gas 

can cause minor burns to the arms 

when the airbag deflates. 

• Fumes are generated by the chemical 

reaction that inflates the airbag. 

Skin surfaces that show signs of irritation 

should be washed with clean 

water and a mild soap as soon as possible. 

In the event of eye irritation, flush the 

eyes thoroughly with clean water for at 

least 20 minutes. 

In case of persistent irritation, consult 

a doctor. 

• Never attach anything to the steering 

wheel, fascia or roof pillars as this 

could cause personal injury when an 

airbag inflates. The same applies to 

anything you might have in your 

mouth, such as a pipe. 

• Never rest your hands or forearms on 

the steering wheel where the airbag is 

fitted. 

• If the airbag lamp in the main 

instrument panel does not go out after 

start or illuminates or flashing while 

driving, the car must be checked 

immediately by a workshop. We recommend 

an authorised Cadillac workshop. 

If the airbag lamp is illuminated, 

the system may fail to deploy in the 

event of a collision or could deploy 

unintentionally. 

• Always keep the whole of your back in 

contact with the backrest, and your 

seat positioned as far back as is practical. 

Otherwise you will be thrown 

back against the backrest when the 

airbag inflates which could cause you 

injury or death. The airbag needs 

room in which to inflate.


38 Safety 

Operation of the steering wheel airbag in 

a front-end collision 

Moment of impact. 

Sensors detect a 

retardation and send a 

signal via the control 

module to a gas generator 

that inflates the 

airbag. 

The inflating airbag 

cushions the driver. 

Airbag now fully 

inflated. 

The airbag begins to 

deflate. 

Front passenger seat 

The system is the same as that used on the 

driver’s side. 

The airbag systems are interconnected and 

have a common warning lamp. The passenger 

airbag is housed in the fascia above 

the glove compartment and is marked 

"AIRBAG". 

In the event of a frontal collision both airbags 

are activated even if the passenger 

seat is unoccupied. 

WARNING 

• NEVER fit a child seat in 

front of the passenger 

AIRBAG. 

• DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can 

occur. 

• Children shorter than 140 cm must 

never sit in front of an airbag. 

• Never let a child stand in front of the 

front passenger seat or sit on the passenger’s 

knee due to the risk of 

serious injury or death to the child by 

the airbag in the event of a collision. 

• Always keep the door of the glove 

compartment shut while the car is 

moving. An open glove compartment 

could cause personal injury in the 

event of a collision. 

• Keep your feet on the floor - never put 

feet up on the fascia, on the seat or out 

of the window. 

• Do not carry anything in your lap. 

• Never place anything on the fascia or 

in front of the seat as, in addition to 

being a hazard to passengers, this 

could interfere with the function of the 

airbag in the event of a collision. Never 

mount accessories on the fascia.


Safety 

39 

Head protection 

Pillar trim and the headlining are designed 

to absorb energy from a head impact. After 

a collision, parts located where a passenger 

was sitting must be replaced. Retrofitting of 

other parts on pillar trim and the headlining 

is prohibited as this could hinder deployment 

of the inflatable curtain. 

Side-impact protection 

WARNING 

• Never fit seat covers. Seat covers can 

prevent the side airbags from inflating 

correctly and providing the intended 

extra protection. 

• Do not place any objects in the area 

that would be filled by an inflated side 

airbag. 

• For optimum protection, sit upright 

with the seat belt correctly fastened. 

• The side impact protection is only 

deployed in the event of a side-on collision, 

not by a rear-end collision or if 

the car rolls over. 

• Damage or wear to the upholstery or 

seams of the seat in the area near the 

side airbag must be immediately rectified. 

We recommend that you contact 


The front seat side airbags protect the upper 

body and are integrated in the outside of the 

front seat backrests. The inflatable curtain is 

a component of the side impact protection 

system. See page 40. 

The side airbags are designed to inflate only 

under certain conditions caused by a sideon 

collision. Inflation depends on such factors 

as the force and angle of the impact, the 

speed of the car on impact, and the point on 

the side of the car at which the impact 

occurs. 

There are two sensors on each side of the 

car: one at the rear of each front door sill and 

one in the lower part of each C-pillar. The 

side-impact protection is only activated on 

the side of impact, while the seat belt pretensioners 

on both sides are deployed.


40 Safety 

• Do not position a sun visor or similar in 

the area that would be filled by the 

inflatable curtain. 

• Do not attach anything to the car’s 

headlining, roof pillars or side panels 

as this could prevent the side-impact 

protection from providing the intended 

protection. 

Deployed side airbag and inflatable 

curtain 

Inflatable curtain 3 

WARNING 

• Do not sit with your head rested 

against the side window. The inflatable 

curtain is designed to inflate 

between the window and the head. 

Resting the head against the window 

could prevent the inflatable curtain 

from providing the intended protection. 

• Hang only light clothes from the hooks 

on the rear seat courtesy handles. The 

items of clothing must not contain 

heavy or sharp objects. Do not use 

coat hangers. 

• Do not stack loads so high that they 

could encumber the inflatable curtain 

in the event of a collision. 

The inflatable curtains, which protect the 

head, are concealed along the lengths of 

the headlining (all the way between front 

and rear roof pillars). 

The inflatable curtains inflate at the same 

time as the side airbags in the front seats in 

case of a side-on impact. 

The inflatable curtains reduce the risk of 

head injuries to the occupants of the car’s 

outer seats. The inflatable curtains cover 

the area between the front and rear roof pillars. 

If the airbag system registers forces equivalent 

to a high-speed frontal collision 

(Stage II for the steering wheel and passenger 

airbags), the inflatable curtains will 

also be detonated. 

Deployed inflatable curtain


Safety 

41 

Prohibited seating position 

For optimal protection, do not sit too close to 

the door. Bear this in mind, for example, if 

someone is sleeping in the car. The inflatable 

curtain comes down from the headlining 

and covers a large portion of the side 

windows down to the door trim. 

Airbag warning lamp 

WARNING 

If the airbag warning lamp in the main 

instrument panel does not extinguish 

after the car has been started, or comes 

on while driving, this indicates that the 

function of the airbag system cannot be 

guaranteed. The car must be checked 

immediately. We recommend that you 

contact an authorised Cadillac workshop. 

See page 65. 

Servicing the airbag system 

The system should be checked as prescribed 

by the service programme. In other 

respects, the system is maintenance-free. 

Work on and scrapping of 

airbags and seat belt 

pretensioners 

WARNING 

• Under no circumstances may any 

modifications be made that affect the 

steering wheel or the airbag’s electrical 

circuitry. 

• During any welding, both battery 

cables must be disconnected and covered 

over. 

• Before quick drying paint in the vicinity 

of the electronic control module, the 

module’s grounding points and wiring 

must be covered. 

• Airbags and seat belt pretensioners 

must be detonated under controlled 

conditions before the car is scrapped 

or any of the system’s components are 

removed. Airbags or seat belt pretensioners 

that have been detonated in a 

collision must be replaced by new 

ones.


42 Safety 

• The car’s impact protection consists of 

various safety items, such as airbags, 

seat belts, steering wheel, seats and 

instrument panel. These items are 

harmonised to provide excellent protection 


Therefore, never transfer an airbag 

from one car to another. 

There is no guarantee that a transferred 

airbag will function optimally in 

the event of a collision. 

• Work on the car that requires the 

replacing or scrapping of an airbag or 

seat belt pretensioner must be carried 

out at a workshop. We recommend 

that you contact an authorised 

Cadillac workshop. 

Frequently asked questions 

about airbags 

Do you still need to wear a seat belt if the car 

has airbags? 

Yes, always! Airbags merely supplement 

the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, 

an airbag will only be actuated in a serious 

front-end or side-on collision, which means, 

of course, that it provides no protection in 

minor frontal or side-on collisions, in rearend 

collisions or if the car rolls over. 

Seat belts can prevent passengers from 

being thrown around or out of the car and 

being seriously or fatally injured. 

But they also ensure, in a collision in which 

the airbags are detonated, that the airbag 

will make optimum contact with the occupant, 

i.e. square on from the front. If the 

occupant meets the airbag at an offset, the 

protection afforded will be diminished. 

In addition, airbags provide no protection 

against a secondary impact occurring in the 

same incident. Therefore, wear a seat belt 

at all times. 

Don’t sit too close to the airbag; it needs 

room to inflate. 

The airbag inflates very quickly and powerfully 

in order to protect an adult person, 

before their head is thrown forward, in a 

violent front-end collision. 

When are the driver and passenger airbags 

detonated? 

The airbags will only be detonated under 

certain predetermined conditions in a violent 

front-end collision, depending on such 

factors as the force and angle of the impact, 

the speed of the car on impact, and the 

resistance to deformation of the impacting 

object. 

The airbag system can only be activated 

once in the same incident. 

Do not attempt to drive the car after an 

airbag has been detonated, even if this is 

possible. 

What won’t trigger the airbag? 

The airbag system will not be activated in all 

front-end collisions. For instance, if the car 

has hit something relatively soft and yielding 

(e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid 

object at a low speed, the airbag system will 

not necessarily be triggered.


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43 

How loud is the detonation? 

There is a short-lived, loud noise on detonation 

but it will not damage your hearing. For 

a short time afterwards you could experience 

a buzzing or ringing noise in your ears. 

Most people who have experienced this do 

not remember the noise of the detonation - 

only the noise of the collision itself. 

Can I have a child seat in the front seat if the 

car has a passenger airbag? 

Definitely not! The force and speed with 

which the airbag inflates would propel the 

child seat violently backwards, which could 

cause serious or fatal injuries to the child. 

What should I do if the airbag warning light 

comes on? 

The airbag system’s diagnostics function 

has detected a fault. Proper function of the 

system cannot be guaranteed and the 

system could be activated erroneously. Visit 

a workshop immediately. We recommend 


workshop. 

Are the dust and fumes given off when the 

airbag operates at all harmful? 

Most people who have remained in a car 

with little or no ventilation for several minutes 

normally only suffer mild throat or eye 

irritation. Try, if possible, not to get dust on 

your skin as it can cause irritation. 

In case of persistent irritation, consult a 

doctor. 

If you suffer from asthma, the incident may 

bring on an attack, in which case you should 

follow the normal procedure advised by 

your doctor. It is advisable to consult a 

doctor afterwards.


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Locks and car alarm 

45 


Doors ________________ 46 

Locks ________________ 46 

Car alarm 3 ___________ 54 

Opening the fuel filler 

flap manually 3_______ 60 





46 Locks and car alarm 

Doors 

Open the door by lifting the door handle. 

The following message appears on the DIC 

if a door is not closed (text displayed first 

when vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h and 

the door has still not been closed): 

Close doors. 

Locks 

WARNING 

Having the doors locked while on the road 

will reduce the likelihood of: 

• children, in particular, opening doors 

and falling out of the car 

• intruders entering the car when it is 

moving slowly or at a standstill. 

However, it must also be remembered 

that locked doors can hamper rescuers 


Remote control 

The remote control and ignition key are 

integrated in one unit, and referred to in this 

manual as the remote control. 

The remote control contains a mechanical 

key, referred to in this manual as the traditional 

key. This traditional key can be used 

in an emergency to lock or unlock the 

driver’s door from outside, see page 49. 

This key does not fit the ignition switch. 

A key code number is supplied with your 

car. This number needs to be quoted for 

ordering a new traditional key (contained 

in the remote control). Therefore, keep this 

number in a safe place. 

The remote control contains an electronic 

code that is unique to your car. When the 

remote control is inserted into the ignition 

switch, this code is checked. If the code is 

incorrect, the car will not start. 

The car is supplied with two remote controls. 

It is possible to have up to five remote 

controls programmed for the car at any one 

time. If one is lost, a replacement should be 

obtained as soon as possible. We recommend 


Cadillac workshop. When a new remote 

control is programmed into the car, the lost 

one will be deprogrammed automatically.



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Note: 

If a new remote control has to be ordered 

and programmed, at least one old one is 

required for the locking system’s electronic 

unit to recognise the new (ordered) remote 

control. Once the new remote control has 

been programmed, the old unit that is lost 

will not work. Therefore, you should carry 

two remote controls separately, especially 

on long journeys. 

NOTICE 

The remote control contains delicate 

electronics. 

• Do not expose it to water. 

• Avoid rough handling. 

• Do not place the remote control where 

it may be subjected to high temperatures, 

such as on the fascia. 

• Warm the remote control in your 

hands for a couple of minutes if it has 

become very cold to prevent malfunction. 

• For details on changing the battery, 

refer to page 52. 


1 Lock. 

2 Unlocks car and turns on cabin lighting. 

3 Opens boot lid. 

Checks number of remote controls, see 

page 52. 

4 Turns on exterior and cabin lighting. 

Activates panic function (cars with car alarm). 

Remote control functions 

Button Pressed once Press and hold 

button 2 s 

Locks all doors, fuel filler 

flap and boot lid. Doors 

cannot be opened from 

inside. 

Unlocks all doors, fuel filler 

flap and boot lid. 

Opens boot lid. 

Checks number of remote 

controls, see page 52. 

Turns on exterior and cabin 

lighting *) for 30 s or turns 

off exterior and cabin 

lighting. 

Deactivates panic alarm. 

Comfort closing, 

see page 98. 

Comfort opening, 

see page 97. 

*) position lights, side direction indicators, tail 

lights and number plate lighting 

The panic function is only available on cars 

fitted with a car alarm (option for cars 

without car alarm, we recommend that you 

contact an authorised Cadillac workshop), 

see page 57. 

_ 

Cars with car 

alarm: Panic 

alarm (activates 

alarm manually).



Locking/unlocking the car 

Remote locking and unlocking also control 

the car alarm (if fitted). 

Locked doors cannot be opened from inside 

the car. 

Remote locking 

WARNING 

None of the car doors can be opened from 

the inside when the car is locked. The car 

is TSL locked 3 (Theft Security Lock). 

Never lock anyone in the car. 

Press the button once – locks all 

doors and the boot lid and activates TSL. 

The hazard warning lights will flash once 

to confirm. 

In order for TSL to be activated, all doors 

and the boot lid must be closed when the 

car is locked. Otherwise, the car is locked 

without the TSL function. 

TSL locking 3 

(Theft Security Lock) 

TSL locking means that the doors can 

only be unlocked with the remote control. 

The front left door can be unlocked with 

the traditional key. See page 49. 

If you are seated in the car and TSL is 

active, TSL will be deactivated if you insert 

the remote control into the ignition switch. 

The car will remain locked. 

If you wish to lock the car without activating 

TSL, hold a passenger door open and lock 

the car with the remote control. Then close 

the door. 

Remote unlocking 

Pressing the button once – unlocks all 

doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid. 

The hazard warning lights will flash twice 

to confirm. 

If remote unlocking should fail to work, 

see page 49.



49 

Intermittent malfunctioning 

Equipment in the vicinity of the car that uses 

the same frequency as the remote control 

may cause interference to the remote control 

signal. In this case, retry from another 

angle and aim at the receiver located by 

the steering wheel. 

If remote unlocking should fail to work 

1 Remove the traditional key from the 

remote control by pressing the emblem 

on the reverse of the remote control. 

(This key only fits the front left-hand 

door.) 

2 Unlock the door with the key. 

Note: 

If the car is equipped with a car alarm, this 

will be triggered. Silence the alarm by 

inserting the remote control in the ignition 

switch and turning it to the position 3. 

Locking/unlocking the front left-hand door 

with the traditional key 

1 Lock 

2 Unlock



Locking a car with flat battery 

The steering wheel lock requires sufficient 

battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the 

battery voltage drops below a certain level 

while the remote control is in the ignition 

switch, you will not be able to remove the 

remote control. 

If you must leave the car, proceed as 

follows: 

Lock the car by pressing down the lock 

buttons on the doors. Lock the front left 

door from outside with the traditional key, 

see page 49. The car is now locked. If the 

car has a car alarm, this will remain inactive. 

Boot lid 

The boot lid is unlocked along with the 

car doors. 

Open the boot lid with the handle above 

the number plate. 

Sedan: The boot lid can also be unlocked 

and opened via button on the remote 

control. 

Wagon: The boot lid can also be unlocked 

and opened via button on the remote 

control. 

Cars with car alarm 

The movement sensor and tilt sensor in 

the cabin are now disabled. 

Note: 

The boot lid is unlocked when it is closed. 

Lock it by pressing button on the 

remote control. If the car has an alarm, it will 

now be armed. 

Central locking switch 

Switch on driver’s door 

The central locking can also be operated 

from inside the car using the switch by the 

driver’s door handle.



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• Locking the car with the remote control 

renders this switch inoperative. 

• If you are inside the car and lock the car 

with the remote control, TSL will be activated. 

This means that the switch on the 

driver’s door will be rendered inoperative 

and the car must be unlocked with the 

remote control. TSL will be deactivated if 

you insert the remote control into the ignition 

switch, returning the power supply to 

the driver’s door switch. The doors cannot 

however be opened from outside the car. 

If the car is left with one or more doors open, 

the interior lighting will be switched off automatically 

after 20 minutes. This is to prevent 

the battery from running flat. Also, if the car 

has electrically adjustable seats, these will 

cease to operate. 

Child safety locks 

The rear doors are equipped with child 

safety locks that are operated by means 

of a catch adjacent to the door lock. 

Insert a screwdriver or the traditional key 

(in the remote control) and turn 45°. 

When the child safety lock is in the locked 

position, the door can only be opened from 

outside the car. 

Child safety locks



Reprogramming lock system 

functions 

Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed. 

We recommend that you contact 

an authorised Cadillac workshop, see 

page 248. 

Checking the number of remote 

controls 

To check the number of remote controls that 

are programmed for the car: 

1 Insert the remote control into the ignition 

switch and turn it to position 3. 

2 Press and hold the button for more 

than 2 seconds within 30 seconds of 

turning the ignition switch to position 3. 

3 The DIC will now display the number of 

remote controls that are programmed for 

your car, and which of these (1–5) is in 

the ignition switch. 

Example of DIC message: 

Number of keys: 

Active key number: 

Changing the battery 

WARNING 

Keep the battery and other small components 

of the remote control out of reach of 

children. 

NOTICE 

The electronics of the remote control are 

sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Incorrect 

handling when changing the battery 

can damage the remote control. Avoid 

touching electronic components of the 

remote control with your hands. 

When the voltage of the remote control battery 

drops below a certain level, the DIC will 

display: 

Remote control battery 

low. Replace battery. 

Change the battery as soon as possible to 

avoid malfunctioning. 

Battery: For optimum performance in all 

temperatures and good service life, we 

recommend the use of a Sony or Panasonic 

CR2032, 3V lithium battery. 

The battery should last for about 4 years of 

normal use. 

The battery type is marked on the inside of 

the remote control. Avoid leaving fingerprints 

on the faces of the battery.



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Press the emblem to remove the 

traditional key. 

1 Press the emblem on the reverse of the 

remote control to remove the traditional 

key. 

2 Insert the tip of the key into the small 

hole and turn the key to split the remote 

control. 

3 Change the battery. Insert it in same way 

as the old battery, with the positive (+) 

side facing down. 

4 Fit and press together the two halves of 

the remote control until you hear several 

clicks. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert 

the traditional key into the remote 

control. 

5 After changing the battery in the remote 

control, it is only possible to use the 

remote control a limited number of times 

before synchronisation with the car is 

lost. Therefore, do not press the buttons 

on the remote control repeatedly directly 

after changing the battery. 

Unlock the car and insert the remote 

control into the ignition switch to synchronise 

the remote control and car. 

If the central locking system does not work 

after changing the battery and the car is 

locked, proceed as follows: 

1 Unlock the front left door with the traditional 

key. If the car has a car alarm, this 

will be tripped. 

2 Open the door and insert the remote 

control into the ignition switch. If the car 

has a car alarm, this will be silenced. 

The remote control and receiver unit are 

now synchronised. 

Change the battery and fit together to two 

halves of the remote control



Immobilizer 

The remote control contains an electronic 

code that is unique to your car. When the 


switch, this code is checked and the LED 

double-flashes for 3 seconds. If the code is 

correct, the car can be started. 

Each time you remove the remote control 

from the ignition, the electronic starting 

interlock is activated, the LED doubleflashes 

for 3 seconds and the car becomes 

immobilised. If an incorrect remote control is 

now inserted into the ignition switch (e.g. the 

remote control of another car), the immobilizer 

will remain operative (the LED will not 

double-flash for 3 seconds) and it will not be 

possible to start the car. 

If, when inserted into the ignition switch, 

there is a problem checking the electronic 

code of the remote control, the following 

message will appear on the DIC: 

Key not accepted. 


Visit an authorised Cadillac workshop to 

have the problem checked and rectified. 

Car alarm 3 

The car alarm is available with or without a 

tilt sensor. Car alarms with a tilt sensor also 

have a separate siren. Car alarms without a 

tilt sensor use the car’s horn. 

WARNING 

Never leave a child or animal in the car. In 

sunny weather the temperature in the 

passenger and luggage compartments 

can climb to 70–80 °C. 

The car alarm is armed when the car is 

locked with the remote control. 

The car alarm will not be armed if you lock 

the car with the traditional key, see page 49. 

All the doors, the bonnet and the boot lid are 

monitored by the alarm. A movement 

sensor triggers the alarm if movement is 

detected in the cabin, such as if someone 

sticks in their arm through a smashed 

window.



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All the windows should be shut when the 

alarm is armed. Otherwise, the movement 

sensor may interpret a passer-by as an 

attempted break-in. 

The alarm is armed 11 seconds after 

remote locking. 

During the delay period, the LED shines 

constantly. It will then start to flash once 

every 3 seconds. The LED is located on the 

fascia. 

If a door or the boot lid is open when the 

car is locked with the remote control, 

the LED will flash 3 times per second for 

11 seconds. Check that the doors, bonnet 

and boot lid are closed. 

If the signal persists, contact a workshop to 

have the problem checked and rectified. We 

recommend that you contact an authorised 


Locking the boot lid 

If you unlock/open the boot lid from outside 

with button on the remote control, it will 

be unlocked when closed. Lock it by 

pressing button on the remote control. 

If the car has an alarm, it will be armed. 

To avoid any inconvenience, make sure that 

anyone using the car is familiar with how the 

car alarm and the locking system work. 

If the alarm has been triggered since the car 

was last locked, the DIC will display: 

Alarm tripped during 

last arming period. 

If the car alarm system malfunctions, the 

DIC will display: 

Theft protection failure. 


Arming the car alarm 

The alarm is armed when all doors, the 

bonnet and the boot lid are closed and you 

lock the car with the remote control. 

What trips the alarm? 

The alarm will be tripped if: 

• A door, the bonnet or the boot lid is 

opened. 

• The movement sensor registers movement 

in the cabin. 

• The tilt sensor registers that the angle of 

the car has changed (if car alarm has tilt 

sensor). 

• Someone tampers with the alarm siren. 

• Somebody tries to hotwire the car. 

• The car battery is disconnected. 

Signals when the alarm is tripped 

If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm 

signals will be set off: 

• All direction indicators flash for 5 minutes. 

• The horn/siren sounds for 30-second 

intervals with 10-second breaks 

(max. 10 cycles). 

The signals can vary between markets 

and due to legal and insurance requirements.



Switching off the alarm if tripped 

If the alarm has been triggered (direction 

indicators flashing and siren sounding) it 

can be turned off by pressing one of the 

buttons on the remote control or, if you are 

sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to 

position 3 (see below). 

Turns off lights and siren. Unlocks 

car. 

Turns off lights and siren. Car 

remains locked. 

Turns off lights and siren. Unlocks 

luggage compartment. 

Turns off lights and siren. Turns on 

exterior and cabin lighting. Car 

remains locked. 

If sitting in the car: Turn the remote 

control to position 3 in the ignition 

switch. 

NOTICE 

• The alarm can be disarmed and the 

car unlocked if you inadvertently press 

the unlocking button on the remote 

control while within range of the car. 

• If you lock the car in very severe cold, 

check that the doors lock properly. 

The lock buttons on the doors should 

all go down. 

Failing this, unlock and then lock the 

car again. 

Movement sensor 3 

The movement sensor monitors the cabin. 

The alarm will be triggered if a movement 

is detected, such as if someone sticks in 

their arm through a smashed window. 

Note: 

The movement sensor could also be 

triggered by an uninstalled cabin heater. 

To prevent a false alarm, switch off the 

movement sensor as described on page 57 

when the cabin heater is to be used. 

Tilt sensor 3 

The tilt sensor monitors the angle of the car. 

The tilt sensor will trigger the alarm if the 

angle of the car changes relative to its angle 

when it was locked, for example if it is raised 

with a jack.



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Disabling the movement and tilt sensors 

If, for example, you leave a dog in the car, 

park on a ferry or use a cabin heater, you 

should disable the sensors as described 

below: 

1Select Settings using the steering 

wheel buttons, or . 

2 Hold the SET button depressed until a 

chime sounds. 

3Select Theft Alarm using the steering 



chime sounds. 

5Select DOOR ONLY. 

6 End by pressing the SET button. 

Theft Alarm 3 

FULL ALARM 

DOOR ONLY 

Movement and tilt sensors (if fitted) will be 

reactivated automatically the next time you 

start the car. You can activate the sensors 

manually as described above. Select FULL 

ALARM under Step 4 above. 

The functions of FULL ALARM and DOOR 

ONLY modes are explained below. 

FULL ALARM: 

The alarm will be triggered if a window 

is smashed and someone sticks in their 

arm to take something from the car. All 

windows and the sunroof should be 

shut when the car is locked in FULL 

ALARM mode. 

DOOR ONLY: 

In this mode, the movement and tilt 

sensors (if fitted) are disabled. This can 

be useful if you wish to leave a dog in 

the car or are travelling by ferry, for 

example. 

Panic function 

The alarm function also has a panic function. 

For cars without car alarm, we recommend 


Cadillac workshop. The panic function 

makes it possible to trigger the alarm to 

attract attention or the like. 

The panic alarm can only be activated while 

the car is stationary. The alarm is silenced if 

the car is driven off. 

When the alarm is tripped, the lights and 

siren come on for 3 minutes or until you 

press one of the remote control buttons. 

To start the alarm manually proceed as 

follows: 

• Press and hold the button on the 

remote control for more than 2 seconds, 

or if you are sitting in the car... 

• Press and hold the or button on 

the driver’s door for more than 2 seconds. 

To switch off the alarm: 

• Press one of the remote control buttons 

or, if you are sitting in the car, the 

or button on the driver’s door.



Overview of functions 

Locking/arming 

Unlocking/ 

disarming 

Unlocking/ 

disarming 

boot lid 

Alarm triggered 

Movement 

sensor 

Tilt sensor 

Direction indicators flash once. 

Hazard warning lights flash twice. 

Hazard warning lights flash three times. 

Direction indicators flash for 5 min. 

The siren sounds for 30-second intervals with 

10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles) or until you 

press one of the remote control buttons or turn 

the remote control to position 3 in the ignition 

switch. 

The movement sensor trips the alarm if it 

registers a movement in the cabin. 

The tilt sensor trips the alarm if the angle of the 

car changes relative to its angle when it was 

locked. 



battery 

Car battery 

Normal range: 5–15 metres. 

In favourable conditions the range can be 

significantly greater. 

During remote opening and closing of the 

windows/sunroof 3/soft top, the range is 

reduced by approximately half of normal range. 

Normal life: approx. 4 years. 

The battery should be changed when the 

following message appears on the DIC: 



See Changing the battery, page 52. 

The alarm will trip if the battery is disconnected 

when the alarm is armed. 

Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. 

We recommend that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop 

for details of the possibilities. See also page 248.


Quick guide of LED signals and DIC messages 

Activity 

Arming (delay period) 

Alarm armed 

Disarming 

Alarm not armed 

A door, the bonnet or the tailgate 

is open or opened during the 

delay period. 

Car immobilised but not locked. 

Change of status of immobilizer 

system, valid key inserted or 

removed from ignition switch. 

LED signal 

Shines for 11 s 

Flashes once every 3 s 

Extinguishes 

Off 

Flashes for 11 s, then flashes 

once every 3 s 

Off 

Double-flashes for 3 s 

DIC message 










Reason/action 

Error when remote control 

inserted into ignition switch. 

Battery needs replacing. See 

page 52. 

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Check of the number of remote 

controls programmed for your 

car. See page 52. 

The alarm has been tripped 

since the car was last locked. 

Cadillac & Corvette Europe hereby declares that the original equipment used 

in the remote control, door locks and alarm, as well as the decoding equipment 

of the immobilizer system, fulfils the basic requirements stipulated in 

R&TTE, Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 

of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal 

equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.



Opening the fuel filler 

flap manually 3 

(Sedan only) 

If the fuel filler flap, which is controlled by the 

central locking system, does not unlock, 

proceed as described below. 

Check fuse 7 in the fuse panel at the end of 

the fascia, see page 206. If this fuse has 

blown or the new fuse blows, the fuel filler 

flap can be opened as follows: 

1 Open the hatch on the right-hand side of 

the luggage compartment. Unlock the 

plastic rivet by depressing the centre no 

more than 3 mm. Take hold of the collar 

of the rivet and pull it out. Refer also to 

page 198. 

2 Slacken the two screws (do not unscrew 

them fully). Lift up the screws and press 

them out of their keys. 

The fuel filler flap can now be opened as 

usual. 

Contact a workshop to have the fault remedied. 

We recommend that you contact a 


Opening the fuel filler flap manually


Instruments and controls 

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Warning and indicator 

lights _______________ 62 

Instruments ___________ 69 

DIC (Driver Information 

Centre)______________ 71 

Switches _____________ 78 

Wipers and washers ____ 83 

Automatic climate 

control (ACC) 3 ______ 87 





62 Instruments and controls 

Main instrument panel 

Warning and indicator 

lights 

The warnings and indications that can be 

shown depend on the engine variant and 

equipment level. 

Main instrument panel 

1 Rev counter 

2 Speedometer 

3 Fuel gauge 

4 Engine temperature gauge 

5 Information window, DIC 

6 Trip meter reset button 

ABS brakes warning light 

This warning light illuminates when a fault 

arises in the anti-lock brake system. 

The following message appears in DIC at 

the same time: 

Antilock brake malfunc. 


The brake system will continue to function 

but without ABS modulation. 

Charging warning light 

This light comes on when the battery is not 

being charged by the alternator. If the light 

come on during driving, stop as soon as 

possible and switch off the engine. 

Check the drive belt, see page 188.



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The light comes on if engine oil pressure is 

too low. 



If the indicator light flashes or illuminates 

while driving, stop immediately somewhere 

that does not impede traffic, switch off the 

engine and check the oil level. See 

page 180. 

NOTICE 

Oil pressure warning light 

(engine oil) 

Oil pressure low. 

Make a safe stop. 

Never drive the car when the oil pressure 

warning lamp is on. Low oil pressure can 

cause serious engine damage. 

Engine malfunction 

(CHECK ENGINE) 

WARNING 

The CHECK ENGINE light indicates that 

there is an engine-related problem. 

Even if the car can be driven while the 

CHECK ENGINE light is illuminated, 

have it checked as soon as possible. 



If the fault is not rectified, more serious 

faults may arise affecting driveability. 

If driveability is affected the driver must 

be prepared to act (e.g. brake smoothly, 

engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, 

switch off the engine, etc.). 

The light illuminates to indicate a fault in the 

fuel or ignition system. 



Reduced engine power. 


The car can be driven with care, but engine 

performance will be limited. See page 129. 

NOTICE 

The car should be checked immediately 

to avoid serious faults. We recommend 


workshop. 

Main beam indicator light 

This light shows when the headlights are on 

main beam, see page 78.



Front fog lights 3 

This light indicates when the front fog lights 

are on, see page 81. 

Rear fog light indicator 

This lamp indicates when the rear fog light 

is on, see page 80. 

The rear fog light is switched off automatically 

when the engine is switched off. When 

the fog light is next needed, it will have to be 

switched on again manually. 

Brake warning light 

This warning lamp indicates when the brake 

fluid level is too low, see page 184. 



Brake fluid level low. 


WARNING 

• Never drive the car when this light is 

illuminated - risk of brake failure. 

• If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir 

is below the MIN mark, the vehicle 

should be transported on a recovery 

vehicle. 

• Have the brake system checked 

immediately. We recommend that 

you contact an authorised Cadillac 

workshop. 

For safety reasons, stop the car and check 

the level of the brake fluid, see page 184. 

If the level is normal, depress the brake 

pedal firmly two or three times. Now check 

the level again. If the level is still normal, you 

may drive the car with considerable caution 

to the nearest workshop to have the brake 

system checked. We recommend that you 


The brake system provides Electronic 

Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This distributes 

the brake pressure between the front 

and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve 

optimum braking performance irrespective 

of the car’s load.



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Lights , and illuminate in the 

event of a fault in the EBD function. 



Brake malfunction. 


If this occurs, drive carefully and contact 

a workshop as soon as possible. We 


Cadillac workshop. Refer to Brake warning 

light on page 64, ABS brakes warning 

light on page 62 and TCS OFF or 

StabiliTrak ® OFF 3 indicator light on 

page 67. 

Seat belt reminder 

This light reminds the driver to buckle up. 

Handbrake warning light 

This light shines when the handbrake is 

applied, see page 153. 

The handbrake is mechanical and operates 

on the rear wheels. 

WARNING 

• Always apply the handbrake on 

parking. 

• Always apply the handbrake before 

removing the remote control. 

• Do not apply the handbrake while the 

car is moving, see page 153. 

If the parking brake is engaged when the car 

starts off, the parking brake symbol in the 

main instrument panel illuminates and the 

following message appears in DIC: 

Release park brake. 

Airbag warning light 

This light comes on when a fault is detected 

in the airbag system. 





WARNING 

• If a fault is indicated, the correct function 

of the airbag system cannot be 

guaranteed. 

• Have the system checked immediately 

at a workshop. We recommend 



The light comes on for approx. 4 seconds 

when the ignition is turned to the start or 

drive position.



The light comes on when there is less than 

approx. 10 litres of fuel in the tank. See also 

DTE function (Distance to Empty) on 

page 72. 

NOTICE 

Fuel-low indicator light 

If the car runs out of fuel, air may be drawn 

in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause 

the catalytic converter to be damaged by 

overheating. 

Cars with diesel engine: If you run out of 

fuel, see page 136. 

Headlight and position 

light indicator 

This light indicates that the headlights or 

position lights are on. 

Cruise control indicator 

light 3 

This light comes on when the system is 

engaged, see page 144. 

Gear selector indicator 

(cars with automatic 

transmission) 

The selected gear position is displayed in 

the left-hand section of the information window. 

When gears are selected manually, the 

letter M (manual) and the selected gear are 

displayed, see page 143. 

TCS or StabiliTrak ® 

indicator light 3 

WARNING 

The system improves ride comfort and 

safety during normal driving. It must 

however not be regarded as a system 

to enable the driver to maintain higher 

speeds. The same precautions as 

normal for safe cornering and driving 

on slippery roads must be adopted, see 

pages 148/ 150. 

This symbol lights up when the system is 

operative. 

If the TCS or StabiliTrak ® system comes 

into action, it indicates that there is low friction 

between the tyres and road surface. 

Extra care must be taken.



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TCS OFF or 

StabiliTrak ® OFF 3 

indicator light 

WARNING 

The system improves ride comfort and 

safety during normal driving. It must 

however not be regarded as a system 

to enable the driver to maintain higher 

speeds. The same precautions as 

normal for safe cornering and driving 

on slippery roads must be adopted, see 

pages 148/ 150. 

The symbol lights when: 

• a fault has been detected and has therefore 

been switched off 

• there is a fault in the ABS system 



or 

Traction control failure. 


Stability control failure. 


Have the system checked at a workshop. 



See also Traction Control System (TCS) on 

page 148 and StabiliTrak ® 3 on page 150. 

SPORT mode indicator 3 

SPORT indicator light lights up when the 

SPORT button is pressed, see page 144. 

In SPORT mode, gear changes in the automatic 

gearbox occur at higher speeds (rpm) 

(engine and gearbox have sportier characteristics). 

Cars equipped with CDC (continuous 

Damping control) have slightly harder 

damping adapted to the sportier characteristics 

of the car. 

SPORT mode is disengaged by pressing 

the SPORT button or when the engine is 

switched off. 

Indicator, glow plug 

(cars with diesel engine) 

This light comes on when the ignition switch 

is turned to position 3 and the temperature 

of the coolant is below +5 °C. Start the 

engine once the indicator light has gone out; 

see page 128.



Automatic tyre pressure 

monitoring 3 

The lamp illuminates if the tyre pressure in 

one or more tyres is too low or a fault has 

arisen in the tyre pressure system, see 

page 214. 

If the tyre pressure system has warned or 

alarmed due to low pressure then the pressure 

must be reset to the recommended 

level so that the warning/alarm disappears. 

Below is an example of the message simultaneously 

shown on the DIC: 

Tyre pressure low, 

front left. Check tyres. 

Auto checking of lights 

The warning and indicator lights shown 

above should come on when the ignition 

switch is turned to position 3. They should 

go out after about 4 seconds once the 

engine has started or after the fault-free 

self-diagnosis of each system or function.



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Instruments 

Rev counter 

The rev counter displays the engine speed 

in thousands of revolutions per minute. 

A protective function (interruption of the fuel 

supply) limits the engine speed within the 

red zone. 

Speedometer 

The speedometer displays the speed of the 

car in miles per hour (mph). It receives information 

about vehicle speed from the ABS’s 

wheel sensors. 

Temperature gauge 

The temperature gauge shows the temperature 

of the coolant. The needle should be 

in the middle of the scale when the engine 

is at normal operating temperature. 

If the needle goes into the red zone (which 

can occur at high outside air temperatures 

or under heavy engine loads), choose the 

highest possible gear ratio and the lowest 

possible engine speed, and avoid changing 

down.



NOTICE 

If the needle goes into the red zone, 

despite these measures, stop the car in a 

suitable place and allow the engine to 

idle. If the needle continues to rise, switch 

off the engine. 

If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, 

stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and 

check the coolant level, see page 182. 

WARNING 

Never remove the expansion tank filler 

cap completely while the engine is warm. 

Slacken the cap carefully. The cooling 

system is pressurised - hot coolant and 

vapour can escape when the filler cap is 

released. 

Fuel gauge 

When less than about 10 litres of fuel is left 

in the tank, an warning light on the main 

instrument panel comes on. 

Because of the fuel remaining in the tank, 

the amount of fuel required to fill the tank 

may be less than the specified tank 

capacity. 

Refuelling, see page 133.


DIC (Driver Information 

Centre) 

DIC displays various types of information: 

milometer, trip meter, warnings, indications, 

trip computer information. 


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Milometer and trip meter 

The milometer displays the distance travelled 

in miles, and the trip meter in miles 

and tenths of miles. It lights when the car 

is unlocked or when the door is opened 

and the car is unlocked. In other instances, 

it lights with a press of the reset button. 

If a message takes up two rows of text, it 

overrides the milometer and trip meter. 

• The engaged gear is displayed on the left 

(cars with automatic transmission). 

• The upper row displays trip computer 

information while the lower row displays 

the trip meter and milometer. 

When a message is displayed: 

If a message takes up two rows of text, it 

overrides the milometer and trip meter. 

• The symbol corresponding to the text 

message is displayed on the left. 

• The text message is displayed in the 

centre. 


shown on the DIC are listed on page 249. 

If there is more than one message, a plus 

sign is shown to the left of the first message. 

Each message is shown for 10 seconds. 

DIC, control unit and display 

Press the CLR button to acknowledge the 

DIC message. The text and the symbol or 

just the text disappears. If you acknowledge 

a message but do not rectify the problem, 

the message will be shown the next time the 

car is started. 

When the engine is switched off the warning/indicator 

lights still active are displayed, 

this is to remind the driver. At this point the 

warning/indicator lights previously acknowledged 

with the CLR button are also displayed. 

In some of the car’s systems, such as the 

alarm and rain sensor, you can make your 

own settings. See page 75. 

Reset button 

The reset button is positioned immediately 

to the left of the speedometer. 

Reset the trip meter by pressing the reset 

button once when the ignition is on.



Trip computer functions in DIC 

WARNING 

Trip computer settings should be made 

while the car is stationary so that you are 

not distracted from the traffic. 

DIC has the following functions: 

Temp 

D.T.E. 

(Distance 

To Empty) 

Fuel Ø 

Outside temperature 

Possible range with 

remaining fuel. When the 

possible range is less 

than 30 km, the text Refill 

fuel now is displayed 

Average fuel consumption 

since function last 

reset 

Dist 

Speed Ø 

SPD W 

Settings 

Phone 3 

Distance to destinations. 

Function can also be 

used as a trip meter 

Average speed 

Speed warning 

Settings such as alarm 

time, language, rain 

sensor 3 

Handling of e.g. number 

lists, see Infotainment 

manual 

When the engine is started, the function 

that was selected when the engine was 

switched off is displayed, with the following 

exceptions: 

• Temp is displayed if the outside temperature 

is between –3 °C and +3 °C 

• D.T.E. appears if the amount of fuel is only 

enough for max. 50 km 

Outside temperature 

WARNING 

Bear in mind that ice can develop on the 

road surface even at air temperatures 

over +3 °C, especially on bridges and 

shady stretches of road. 

The Temp function is always activated 

when the outside temperature is within 

the interval –3 °C and +3 °C. 

If the temperature sensor, located under 

the front bumper, is covered by snow or ice, 

temperature readings will be unreliable.



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Setting values 

1 Select the function using the steering 


• SPD W (preset to 55 mph (90 km/h)) 

• Dist (preset to 100 miles/100 km if not 

previously set) 

• Speed Ø 


chime sounds. 

3 Press the steering wheel buttons, 

or to change the value (the value can 

be reset with button CLR). 


Using DIST as a trip meter 

1Select Dist using the steering wheel 

buttons, or . 

2 Press and hold the CLR button for 

approx. 1 second. 

An arrow will now appear on the right-hand 

side of the display, indicating that the trip 

meter is running. 

Resetting a single function 

1 Select the function to be reset using the 

steering wheel buttons, or . 

• Fuel Ø (the value is reset 

to 10l/100 km) 

• Speed Ø 

• Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 

2 Press and hold the CLR button for 

approx. 1 second. 

The selected function will now be reset. 

Resetting the trip computer 

1 Press and hold the CLR button (approx. 

3 seconds) until audible confirmation is 

given. 

The following functions will be reset: 

• Fuel Ø (the value is reset 

to 10l/100 km) 

• Speed Ø 

• D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance 

that can be reached with the amount 

of remaining fuel if fuel consumption is 

10 l/100 km; lower fuel consumption 

increases this distance) 

• Trip (Dist used as trip meter)



Speed warning 

This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). 

The value can be set to between 

0 and 150 mph (0–250 km/h). 

On some markets, the value is locked 

at 120 km/h and cannot be changed. 

1Select SPD W using the steering wheel 

buttons, or . 

2 Hold the SET button depressed until 

a chime sounds. 

3 Select speed using the steering wheel 

buttons, or . 


The word ON on the right-hand side of the 

display indicates when the speed warning 

function is active. 

An audible alarm will sound if the set speed 

is exceeded. 

Disengage the function with the CLR button. 

Re-engage the function using the SET 

button. 

Calculating the arrival time 

(When will I arrive if I know how far I have to 

drive?) 

This function should be used before starting 

out a journey. 

To calculate the arrival time, the distance 

must first be given. 

1Select Dist using the steering wheel 

buttons, or . 


chime sounds. 

1 Set how long it takes to get to the destination 

using the steering wheel buttons, 

or . 


The estimated arrival time is displayed on 

the right-hand side of the display. 

If you take a break, this time is added to the 

estimated arrival time. 

During the trip, you can select Dist to display 

the estimated arrival time as well as 

how much longer you have to drive. 

After the distance to destination has 

decreased to zero, Dist will function as a trip 

meter (seeUsing DIST as a trip meter). The 

starting value for the trip meter will be the 

last distance set for the Dist function. 

Example: The Dist function is set to 100 km. 

After the count-down has reached 0 km, 

Dist will act as a trip meter beginning 

at 100 km. 

Calculating the arrival time if a specified 

average speed is maintained 

(When will I arrive if I know how far I have 

to drive and know what my average speed 

will be?) 

This function should be used before starting 

out a journey. 

First, set the distance under Dist. 

1 Then select the Speed Ø function using 

the steering wheel buttons, or . 


chime sounds. 

3 Set an estimated average speed using 

the steering wheel buttons, or . 


The time of arrival is updated during the 

journey based on the average speed since 

Dist was set. The speed of the car must 

exceed 12 mph (20 km/h). 

By selecting Dist during the journey, you 

can see how far is left. 

When Dist reaches zero Dist acts as a trip 

meter. The trip meter starts from the distance 

that was set previously.


Settings 

Parameters such as language and unit of 

measure are selected via this heading. 




chime sounds. 

3 Select the desired heading using the 


4 Press the SET button. 

5 Make the desired settings using the 



Settings 

Block Heater, page 253. 

MANUAL START 

TIMER A, B or C 

Park Heater, page 253. 

MANUAL START 

TIMER A, B or C 

Rain Sensor, page 84. 

HIGH 

MEDIUM 

LOW 

Theft Alarm, page 54. 

FULL ALARM 

DOOR ONLY 


Park Assistance, page 155. 

ON 

OFF 

Alarm Clock, page 76. 

ON 

OFF 

Language. 

ENGLISH 

DEUTSCH 

SVENSKA 

FRANÇAIS 

ITALIANO 

ESPAÑOL 

Speed Scale Illumin. 

0-260 km/h 

0-140 km/h 

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Units. 

METRIC 

US 

IMPERIAL 

Next Service: xx % 

INTERMEDIATE 

MAIN 

MAIN & INTERMED. 

Time for Service 

Reset Service Check? 

YES NO 

TCS,page 148 

ON 

OFF 

ESP (StabiliTrak ® ), page 150 

ON 

OFF 

Alarm 




chime sounds. 

3Select Alarm Clock using the steering 



5 Make the desired settings. 


The alarm function is now active. Switch off 

the alarm with a brief press on the CLR button. 

To activate the same alarm time on another 

day, select Settings and then Alarm Clock. 

Then briefly press the SET button. 

Explanation of the various selections under 

Settings. 

Language 

Select the desired language. The 

number of languages can vary 

between markets. 

Units 

Select the desired group of units. 

Next Service: xx % 

The DIC includes two mutually 

independent counters, one for the 

main service and one for the intermediate 

service. When a service is 

carried out, e.g. intermediate 

service, the counter is reset for the 

intermediate service. The counter 

for the other service type, main 

service, continues unaffected. This 

means that once a service has 

been carried out, the counter may 

show e.g. 47% even though a 

service has just been carried out. 

The percentage refers, then, to the 

other service type. 

MAIN 

Main services are carried out at 

specific meter settings. This 

interval varies depending on 

market and engine variant. Contact 

a workshop for more information. 


authorised Cadillac workshop.


INTERMEDIATE 

The intermediate service, on the 

other hand, is carried out 

depending on the number of cold 

starts and the climate conditions in 

which the car is driven, for example. 

This is why the interval for this type 

of service varies. 

MAIN & INTERMED. 

A combined service is carried out 

when the counters of both service 

types are close to one another. 

Time for Service 

A message regarding Time for 

Service must only be reset after a carried 

out service. 

Reset Service Check? 

Resetting the service indication, 

see this page. 

Resetting the service check 

Reset the service check as follows: 

1 Turn the remote control to position. The 

engine must be switched off. 

2 Keep the brake pedal depressed (cars 

with diesel engine only). 




chime sounds. 

5Select Time for Service. Press the SET 

button. 

6Select Reset Service Check? Press 

the SET button. 

7 When asked Reset Service Check? 

select YES. 


9 Release the brake pedal (cars with 

diesel engine only). 


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Analogue clock 

The analogue clock is set manually. It is not 

linked to the clock in the radio display. 

A brief press on the button beneath the 

clock will move the minute indicator forward 

one minute. Hold the button depressed for a 

major adjustment. The clock cannot be 

adjusted back in time.



Switches 

Lights off 

The car’s exterior lights are off. 

The headlights can be flashed. 

Position lights 

The position lights can be turned on irrespective 

of the position of the ignition 

switch. If the position lights are on and the 

driver’s door is opened, a reminder to turn 

them off will sound. 

Do not use the positions lights alone while 

driving. 

Light switches 

Headlights 

Dipped beam comes on when the ignition is 

switched on and goes off when the ignition 

switch is turned all the way back. 

Dip switch 

1 Headlight flasher 

2 Main/dipped beam 

Main/dipped beam 

To switch between main and dipped beam, 

pull the dip switch all the way towards the 

steering wheel. 

The symbol on the main instrument 

panel shows when the main beam is on. 

Headlight flasher 

To flash your headlights, pull the dip switch 

half-way towards the steering wheel. The 

main beam will remain on until you release 

the switch.


Follow-me-home lighting 

The "Follow-me-home" delay function 

allows the headlights to remain on dipped 

beam and the reversing lights to remain on 

for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door 

has been closed. 

1 Remove the remote control. 

2 Open the driver’s door. 

3 Pull the dip switch all the way towards 

the steering wheel. 

The function is active for 30 seconds after 

the door is closed. 

Adjusting instrument illumination 


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Instrument illumination 

The brightness of the instrument illumination 

can be adjusted by pressing the button. 

Headlight levelling 3 

Cars with halogen lights 

This system enables the angle of the headlight 

beam to be adjusted depending on how 

the car is loaded. 

Turn the light switch anticlockwise to the 

desired position. Note: The switch cannot 

be turned past position 3. 

The system comprises an adjustment motor 

for each headlight and a control on the 

instrument panel. Adjustments must be 

made when the ignition is in position 3. 

Special equipment is required for adjusting 

the basic headlight alignment.



The switch’s three settings are designed for 

the following loads: 

Number of 

passengers 

1 2-3 rear seat 

passengers 

and possibly 

1 front seat 

passenger. 

2 2-3 rear seat 

passengers. 

Load 

Max. 30 kg. 

40-80 kg in 

luggage 

compartment. 

3 1-2 Maximum load 

in luggage 

compartment. 

or 

1-4 Maximum load 

in luggage 

compartment and 

a caravan or trailer. 

If the car has halogen lights and headlight 

beam length adjustment in combination with 

all-wheel drive (AWD) 3 then beam length 

adjustment only needs to be carried out with 

the following loads to reduce the risk of dazzling 

other road users: 

Position 

Position 

Number of 

passengers 

Load 

1 1–4 Maximum load in 

luggage 

compartment and/or 

a caravan or trailer. 

Cars with Xenon headlights 3 

Cars with Xenon headlights have an automatic 

headlight levelling system 3. This 

system is calibrated automatically each 

time the engine is started. 

If a fault arises in the automatic headlight 

levelling system, the headlights will be 

angled down to avoid dazzling drivers in 

oncoming traffic. Adjust your speed accordingly 

as the range of the headlights will be 

reduced. Check fuse 20 in the engine bay 

electrical centre, see page 208. 

If the system malfunctions, the following 


Headlight levelling 

malfunction. 

Rear fog light 

To turn on the rear fog light, press the rear 

fog light button on the instrument panel. The 

headlights or front fog lights must be on. 

The rear fog light is automatically turned off 

when the engine is switched off. When the 

car is next started, the rear fog light will have 

to be switched back on manually by pressing 

the rear fog light switch. If the engine is 

restarted within 30 seconds, the rear fog 

light will remain on. 

Acquaint yourself with the legal 

provisions governing the use of rear 

fog lights.



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WARNING 

In poor visibility, avoid following the tail 

lights of the vehicle in front. There is a risk 

of driving too close. If the vehicle brakes 

suddenly, you may be unable to avoid a 

collision and therefore risk injury to yourself 

and others. 


Some model variants have fog lights fitted in 

the front spoiler. These should be used in 

poor visibility. 

The fog lights are automatically turned off 

when the engine is switched off. When the 

car is next started, the fog lights will have to 

be switched back on manually by pressing 

the fog light switch. If the engine is restarted 

within 30 seconds, the front fog lights will 

remain on. 

Acquaint yourself with the legal 

provisions governing the use of front 

fog lights. 

Direction indicators 

1 Right 

2 Left 

Direction indicators 

The stalk switch has an intermediate, 

spring-loaded position that is useful for signalling 

when changing lanes or overtaking. 

The stalk switch also has fixed positions for 

indicating a right or left turn, that are cancelled 

automatically when the steering 

wheel is centred. 

If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency 

with which the indicators flash will be doubled. 

This frequency is also doubled if a caravan 

or trailer is being towed and one of its indicator 

bulbs breaks.



Priority of audible information 

If two or more of these functions are active 

simultaneously, the most important function 

at that time will be prioritized. 

If, for example, the direction indicators are 

active when you engage reverse, the parking 

aid system (if fitted) will be heard instead 

of the direction indicators. When reverse is 

disengaged, the direction indicators will be 

heard, if they are still active. 

Hazard warning lights 

The button for the hazard warning lights 

is located on the climate control panel. 

When the button is pressed, all the direction 

indicators and the symbol in the button flash 

simultaneously. 

If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency 

with which the indicators flash will be doubled. 

Hazard warning lights should only be used 

if, because of an accident or breakdown, the 

car constitutes a hazard to other road users. 

Warning triangle 3 

The warning triangle is stowed on the 

luggage compartment floor. 

WARNING 

Position the warning triangle at the side of 

the road 50–100 metres behind the car to 

give advance warning to approaching 

vehicles. If the car is not clearly visible 

(e.g. over the brow of a hill or a bridge), 

place the triangle even further back. 

Reversing lights 

The reversing lights come on automatically 

when reverse gear is engaged or selected.


Wipers and washers 

Windscreen wipers 

Position 1 is a spring-loaded position that 

will produce a single sweep of the wipers. 

Set the delay period for intermittent wiping 

using the thumb wheel on the stalk switch. 

There are 5 delay periods from which to 

choose, ranging from 2 to 15 seconds. 

The wipers always return to their home 

position when the ignition is turned off. 

To leave the wipers positioned vertically on 

the windscreen, proceed as follows: 

1 Switch off the engine and remove the 

remote control. 

2 Activate the wipers within the next 

16 seconds by pressing the stalk 

switch down. 

The next time the ignition is turned on, the 

stalk switch must be pressed down once so 

that the wipers return to their home position. 

Changing wiper blades, see page 188. 

Windscreen wipers 

0 OFF 

1 Single sweep 

2 Intermittent wiping 

3 Low speed 

4 High speed 

5 Windscreen and headlight washers 3 


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Washers 

Activate the washers by pulling the stalk 

switch towards the steering wheel. 

When the washers are operated, the wipers 

will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on 

how long the washers were kept on. If 

the speed of the car is less than 12 mph 

(20 km/h), the wipers will make an additional 

sweep after roughly 8 seconds. 

If the amount of fluid is less than 1 litre, 

headlight washing 3 is not activated as a 

means of prioritizing washing of the windscreen. 

The following message appears on 

the DIC: 

Washer fluid level low. 

Refill.



Rain sensor 3 

WARNING 

Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is 

ON to avoid personal injury when clearing 

snow and ice from the windscreen. 

NOTICE 

Control for setting intermittent wiper delay. 

Washers, headlights 3 

The headlights are washed at the same time 

as the windscreen if the headlights are on. 

The headlight washers are activated when 

the windscreen washers have been active 

for 0.6 s. 

The headlights are washed every fifth time 

the windscreen washers are used or if 

2 minutes have elapsed since the windscreen 

was last washed. 

The headlight washers are not activated at 

speeds in excess of 125 mph (200 km/h). 

Turn the rain sensor off before washing 

the car in an automatic car wash, to avoid 

damaging the windscreen wipers. 

The indicator in the DIC is lit when the 

rain sensor is activated. 

The rain sensor automatically controls the 

windscreen wipers. The sensor is located 

on the windscreen beside the rear view mirror. 

The system varies the frequency of wiping 

between single sweeps and continuous 

wiping, depending on the amount of precipitation. 

Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk 

switch to the AUTO position. The wipers 

make one sweep for reference to see how 

much water is on the windscreen. In future, 

the sensor compares the amount of water 

on the windscreen with this reference value. 

Windscreen wipers with rain sensor 

0 OFF 

1 Single sweep 

2 AUTO - rain sensor engaged 

3 Low speed 

4 High speed 

5 Windscreen and headlight washers 3 

If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position 

when the engine is switched off, when the 

engine is next started it must first be moved 

to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO 

to reactivate the sensor. 

If the system malfunctions, the wipers will 

operate at low speed when the stalk switch 

is set to the AUTO position. 

The following message appears on the DIC 

at the same time: 

Rain sensor malfunc. 

Contact service.



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Adjusting sensitivity 

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be 

adjusted in Settings. If you increase the 

sensitivity, the wipers will make one sweep 

for reference. 




chime sounds. 

3Select Rain Sensor using the steering 



5 Select sensitivity using the steering 


6 Confirm this selection by pressing the 

SET button. 

Rain Sensor 

HIGH 

MEDIUM 

LOW 

Explanation of sensor sensitivity. 

HIGH 

The sensor is set to high sensitivity. 

The wipers start when there is only a 

small amount of water on the windscreen. 

MEDIUM 

The sensor has normal sensitivity. 

LOW 

The sensor is set to low sensitivity. 

The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected 

by the amount of daylight. The sensor is 

somewhat more sensitive at night. This 

adjustment is automatic.



Rear window wiper, Wagon 

To obtain: 

• a single sweep: move the control to position 

2, the control springs back to the 

home position. 

• intermittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the 

control to position 2. 

If the windscreen wipers are activated 

then the rear window wiper will automatically 

change over to intermittent wiping 

when reverse gear is engaged and the 

engine is running. 

• washing and wiping: move the control to 

position 3. 

The control returns to the home position. 

The wiper makes 3 sweeps after the 

washing has finished. If the speed of the 

car is below 40 km/h when the washing 

has finished the wiper makes an extra 

sweep after 5 seconds to wipe off any 

washer fluid residue. 

The washer jet is not adjustable. 

Changing wiper blades, see page 188. 

When the washer fluid level drops below 1 

litre, the rear window washer is deactivated. 

This is in order to prioritize the windscreen. 

The following message is displayed on the 

DIC: 


Refill. 

Rear window wiper, Wagon 

1 OFF 

2 Intermittent wiping 

3 Washing and wiping


Automatic climate 

control (ACC) 3 

The Automatic Climate Control system 

(ACC) maintains the desired temperature 

inside the car, regardless of the outside 

temperature and weather conditions. 

The system will achieve the desired temperature 

in the quickest possible way. Note that 

selecting a higher or lower temperature than 

that desired will not speed up the process. 

For the ACC system to be most effective, all 

windows (and sunroof, if fitted) should be 

closed. 

Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an 

inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the 

windscreen. It passes through a filter before 

reaching the ACC system and delivery into 

the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings 

in the rear parcel shelf and then on through 

outlets on both sides of the car behind the 

rear bumper. 

The incoming air is treated in three stages: 

first it passes through a filter; it is then dehumidified 

and cooled; and finally, if required, 

it is heated. 

The filter is a combined particle and charcoal 

filter. It is so efficient that levels of noxious 

substances such as benzene and toluene 

are also reduced. 

ACC panel 

1 Temperature setting: left-hand side 

2 AUTO: All settings selected automatically 

3 Manual setting of fan speed 

4 Manual setting of air distribution 

5 Temperature setting: right-hand side 

To reduce potential misting on the insides of 

the windows, the glass should be cleaned 

with a proprietary glass cleaner. How often 

this will need to be done depends on how 

clean the air is - if there are smokers in the 

car, the windows will need to be cleaned 

more frequently. 


6 Recirculation: ON/OFF 

7 Heated front seat 3, right side 

8 Rear window heating: ON/OFF 

9 A/C compressor: ON/OFF 

10 Heated front seat 3, left side 

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1 Sun sensor 

2 Cabin temperature sensor 

The system has seven sensors: 

• Outside air temperature sensor. 

• Cabin temperature sensor (above rear 

view mirror). 

• Sun sensor (mounted on top of the 

fascia). 

• Two blended air temperature sensors 

(located in the front floor vents). 

• Two blended air temperature sensors 

(located in the outer panel vents). 

Note: 

The climate control system will not function 

properly if the sun sensor is covered. 

Panel vent 

Panel vents 

The air vents can be adjusted so that airflow 

can be directed as desired. In winter, for 

instance, the outer vents can be directed 

onto the door windows for enhanced 

demisting. 

The amount of air delivered via the panel 

vents can be individually controlled by the 

regulator on each one. The climate control 

system works best if the panel vents are 

open. If you find the air cold or that it is 

draughty, start by directing the air away 

from the body.


Temperature control 

The cabin is divided into two temperature 

zones: 

• Driver’s zone; 

• Passenger zone (front and rear seats). 

The temperature can be controlled within 

the interval 16 and 26 °C. 

The selected temperature is not the actual 

air temperature, but corresponds to the 

comfort level normally experienced at that 

temperature after allowance has been 

made for the air flow, relative humidity, solar 

radiation, etc., currently prevailing inside 

the car. 

• The most usual temperature setting 

is 18–24 °C, depending on personal 

preference and what clothing is worn. 

• It is recommended that changes in the 

temperature setting be made in steps 

of 1 °C. 

Once the desired climate has been 

achieved, the rear centre vents can be 

closed to prevent warm air being distributed 

at face height. 

When the ignition is switched off, only the 

temperature control affects the system the 

next time the engine is started. The system 

will warm up/cool down to the temperature 

to which the control is set. 


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MAX heating (red indicator) 

The MAX heating setting is obtained by 

turning the temperature control to the first 

position past 26 (to the red LED). The 

driver’s side selection regulates air distribution 

and recirculation status. Temperature, 

however, can be adjusted on the passenger 

side. 

Settings when MAX heating is selected: 

• Maximum heat. 

• Air distribution to windscreen and floor. 

• Recirculation OFF. 

• High fan speed. 

MAX cooling (blue indicator) 

The MAX cooling setting is obtained by turning 

the temperature control to the first position 

past 16 (to the blue LED). The driver’s 

side selection regulates air distribution and 

recirculation status. Temperature, however, 

can be adjusted on the passenger side. 

Settings when MAX cooling is selected: 

• Max. cooling effect (A/C compressor will 

run even if AC OFF has been selected). 

• Air distribution through panel vents. 

• Maximum fan speed. 

• Recirculation ON.


Functions 

Manual settings are not affected by the system’s automation. 

Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. 

The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. 

Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation 

will be controlled automatically. 

Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual 

selections. 

The ACC system is in AUTO mode when the engine is 

started. 

A/C compressor OFF. 

No cooling of inlet air. Temperature, air distribution and 

fan speed still under automatic control. 

Turn the fan control anticlockwise until "OFF" lights up. 

ACC system OFF. 

Fan OFF. 

A/C compressor OFF. 

Air distribution selections locked in current settings. 

Recirculation can be selected manually. 

Front seat heating 3. 

Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into automatic 

mode. 

Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one 

click causes the system to resume any manual selections. 


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The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled 

manually. 

Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is 

free of ice and misting so as not to unnecessarily load 

the battery. Heating will deactivate automatically after 

a set time period. 

Turn the fan control to increase fan speed. 

If fan speed 0 is selected, the A/C compressor will be 

disengaged and the indicator on the AC OFF button will 

illuminate. 

Recirculation is controlled manually to optimize cooling 

although it can also be switched on and off manually. 

Recirculation does not appreciably change the air 

quality, but it can be beneficial to activate it manually to 

prevent unpleasant smells from entering the cabin.



Air distribution 

One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, 

all the windows (except the rear side windows, 

where the air flow is off) are demisted by: 

• High fan speed. 

• The air is directed to the defroster vents. 

• Temperature increases somewhat. 

• Recirculation OFF. 

• Activation of rear window/door mirror heating. 

The defroster function remains engaged until 

another selection is made. Heating of the rear 

window/door mirrors will, however, deactivate after 

a set time period. 

Two presses: Air is directed to the windscreen 

without the fan speed being increase or the rear 

window heating being switched on. 

To revert to a previous setting, press the AUTO button. 

Defroster and floor vents 

Floor 

Floor and panel vents



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Initial settings in cold weather 

To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster setting, 

maximum heat and low fan speed. 

As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor 

vents and the fan speed will be increased. 

As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the 

fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by 

the system. 

Panel 

Initial settings in hot weather 

The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents 

at high fan speed and will activate the A/C compressor (unless the 

AC ON switch has been pressed). 

If the ambient air temperature is over 25 °C, the recirculation cuts in 

after 0-15 seconds, if this is required in order to reach the desired 

temperature. 

As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan 

speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system. 

Defroster-floor-panel


Formation of ice and mist in 

extreme weather conditions 

It is only in the most extreme conditions that 

icing and misting of window glass are likely 

to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or 

severe cold coupled with high relative 

humidity, or when passengers are perspiring 

heavily or wearing wet clothes. The following 

measures are recommended if such 

problems should occur: 

1 Select AUTO and set the temperature 

to 21 °C. 

2 Select . If this is not enough ... 

3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not 

enough ... 

4 Select a higher temperature. 

Electric heating, 

front seats 3 

The seat cushions and backrests of the front 

seats are heated. 

Heating is thermostatically controlled. 

Heating has two settings. 


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Calibration 

The ACC system is calibrated automatically 

every 40th start (if the ignition has been off 

for more than 2 hours) or if the battery has 

been disconnected. 

The system can be calibrated manually by 

pressing the AUTO button and recirculation 

button simultaneously. 

For instructions regarding using and 

programming the Park Heater and Block 

Heater, refer to page 252.



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Interior equipment 

95 


Steering wheel 

adjustment __________ 96 

Electric windows_______ 97 

Rear view mirrors ______ 100 

Sunroof 3 ____________ 102 

Interior lighting ________ 105 

Can holder 3 __________ 106 

Ashtrays 3____________ 107 

Storage compartments__ 108 

Luggage compartment __ 110 





96 Interior equipment 

Steering wheel 

adjustment 

WARNING 

Only adjust the steering wheel while the 

car is stationary so that you are not distracted 

from the traffic. 

The height and reach of the steering wheel 

can be adjusted. 

There is a release lever under the steering 

column. 

1 Pull down the lever to release the 

steering wheel. 

2 Adjust the position of the steering wheel. 

3 Raise the lever to the locked position 

to lock the steering wheel in position. 

When returning the lever to the locked 

position, it may be necessary to adjust 

the position of the steering wheel slightly 

for the lock mechanism to engage correctly. 

Steering wheel lock, see page 126. 

Lever for steering wheel adjustment 

Horn 

Activate the horn by pressing one of the 

three areas on the steering wheel pad.


Electric windows 


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WARNING 

Bear in mind the pinch hazard when 

closing the side windows. Risk of serious 

or fatal injuries! 

• Always remove the remote control 

from the ignition switch when leaving 

the car. This prevents the electric windows 

from being activated, such as by 

children playing. 

• The person operating the electric 

window is responsible for ensuring 

that no one, especially a child, has 

their head, hands or fingers in the 

window openings, before raising the 

window. 

• Do not stick any part of the body or the 

head out through an open window 

while the car is moving. 

The electric windows are operated by 

means of switches in the door armrests. 

For the electric windows to work, the remote 

control must be in position 3 in the ignition 

switch. 

At the end of a journey and having removed 

the remote control, you can still operate the 

windows, so long as neither of the front 

doors has been opened. 

Window switches 

Windows having the automatic closing function 

(option) can be operated as long as the 

car is unlocked up to 20 minutes after the 

remote control has been removed from the 

ignition switch. 

To open 

Press down the front edge of the button one 

step. 

The window will stop when it is fully open or 

when the button is released. 

Automatic opening: Press the button all 

the way down and release it. 

Window switch in rear door 

Comfort opening 3 

Comfort opening is the remote opening of 

windows and the sunroof 3. 

Press and hold the unlocking button on the 

remote control until the windows and 

sunroof 3 start to open (approx. 2 s). 

During comfort opening and closing of the 

windows/sunroof 3, the range is reduced by 

approximately half of normal range.



To close 

WARNING 

Take care when closing a window to 

ensure that no one gets caught. 

Raise the front edge of the button one step. 

The window will stop when it is fully closed 

or when the button is released. 

Automatic closing 3: Raise the button all 

the way and release it. If the window does 

not close automatically, refer to Calibration 

on page 99. 

Comfort closing 3 

WARNING 

Make sure no one is so close to the car 

that they can be injured if comfort closing 

is activated. 

Comfort closing of the front windows means 

that open windows and the sunroof 3 are 

closed and the electrically retractable door 

mirrors 3 are retracted. 

Press and hold the locking button on the 

remote control until the windows are 

closed and door mirrors retracted (takes 

roughly 2 s). The doors must be shut. 

During comfort opening and closing of the 

windows/sunroof 3, the range is reduced 

by approximately half of normal range. 

Confirmation that closing has finished is 

provided by the direction indicators, which 

flash once. No confirmation indicates that 

closing was not possible. This may be due 

to a door being open or a window requiring 

calibration. 

Deactivating the rear window 

switches 

The in the driver’s door deactivates the 

window switches in the rear doors. 

The illuminated switch will change colour 

from green to orange (deactivated). 

Pinch protection 3 

On certain model variants, the front electric 

windows are equipped with pinch protection. 

This is activated if something gets 

trapped between the window pane and door 

frame when the window is closed. The 

window will stop and lower slightly.



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Button for temporary deactivation of rear 

door window switches and temporary 

override of window pinch protection 

Overriding the pinch protection 

WARNING 

Make sure nothing obstructs the window 

when it is closed without pinch protection. 

If dirt, ice or similar create so much resistance 

that the pinch protection engages in 

the front electric windows (the window 

cannot be closed), the pinch protection can 

be temporarily disengaged and the window 

closed. 

1 Make sure the ignition is in position 3. 

2 Press and hold the button on the 

driver’s door while operating the window 

in question. 

3 Close the window in question. 

The pinch protection will be active the next 

time a window is operated. 

Calibration 

WARNING 

The pinch protection will not be engaged 

after a power break until the electric windows 

have been calibrated. 

The front electric windows should be calibrated 

if automatic closing does not work or 

if the battery has been disconnected. The 

pinch protection will not work if the windows 

are not calibrated 3. 

Calibration is performed as follows: 

1 Close the doors. 

2 The car must be running at idling speed. 

The battery charger must not be connected 

to the car’s battery during calibration. 

3 Open the window fully, the button must 

be kept depressed the whole time. 

4 Close the window fully, the button must 

be kept raised the whole time and for 

approx. 1 second after the window has 

closed. 

5 Open the window fully, the button must 

be kept depressed the whole time and 

for approx. 1 second after the window 

has fully opened. 

6 Close the window fully, and keep the 

button raised until the calibration is 

confirmed with a "chime". 

Repeat steps 3-6 for the windows which 

require calibration.



Rear view mirrors 

Door mirrors 

To adjust 

The door mirrors are electrically adjustable 

and heated. The controls for adjusting the 

mirrors are on the driver’s door: 

1 Select a door mirror with the upper 

button. 

2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. 

The mirror glass can also be adjusted manually 

by gently pressing the glass in the 

desired direction. 

The mirror heating is turned on together with 

the rear window heating. 

If the car has an electrically adjustable 

driver’s seat with memory, the mirror 

settings are stored in the memory, see 

page 23. 

Manual retraction 

The door mirrors are designed to fold back 

if knocked. The mirrors can also be 

retracted manually. This can be useful when 

parking in tight spaces, such as on the car 

deck of a ferry. Remember to return the door 

mirrors to their normal positions before 

driving off. 

1 Selection of mirror 

2 Touch pad for adjustment 

3 Electrical retraction 

4 Reversing position (electric) 

Electrical retraction 3 

Press the button under the touch pad. 

The mirrors can be retracted up to speeds 

of 20 mph (30 km/h). At speeds above 

20 mph (30 km/h), the mirrors will be folded 

out. The mirrors can also be operated with 

the remote control. Refer to Comfort 

closing 3 on page 103. 

Retracting a door mirror 

Reversing position 3 

The passenger-side mirror glass can be 

angled down to facilitate reversing. Press 

the button shown in the illustration. This 

is located under the touch pad. Return the 

mirror to its normal position by pressing the 

button again. The mirror will also return to its 

normal position automatically if you drive 

forward approximately 20 metres.



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Mirror position lever 

1 Normal position 

2 Anti dazzle position 

Interior rear view mirror 

The interior rear view mirror is of the anti 

dazzle type and can be deflected with the 

lever on its underside. Certain variants have 

an auto dimming rear view mirror. 

The lever should be in the normal position 

when you adjust the mirror. 

Interior rear view mirror with auto 

dimming 3 

Press button 2 to activate auto dimming. 

The rear view mirror has two sensors: one 

forward-facing and one rear-facing sensor. 

The forward-facing sensor detects whether 

it is dark outside. 

The rear-facing sensor detects, for 

example, if the car following has not dipped 

its headlights. The rear view mirror is then 

darkened to prevent the strong light source 

from dazzling the driver. This darkening is 

stepless. 

The mirror returns to its normal state when 

the strong light source diminishes. 

The system is disengaged when reverse 

gear is selected. 

Towing a tall trailer can render the system 

inoperative, as light from the vehicle behind 

will not reach the rear-facing sensor. 

Auto dimming door mirrors 3 

If the car has auto dimming door mirrors, 

they are regulated by the same sensors 

as the rear view mirror. 

1 Forward-facing sensor 

2 Auto dimming ON/OFF 

3 Rear-facing sensor



Sunroof 3 

WARNING 

Bear in mind the pinch hazard when 

closing the electric sunroof. Risk of 

serious or fatal injuries! 


from the ignition switch when you 

leave the car. This prevents the electric 

sunroof from being activated, such 

as by children playing. 

• The person operating the electric sunroof 

is responsible for ensuring that no 

one, especially a child, has their head, 

hands or fingers in the opening, before 

closing the sunroof. 

• Do not stick any part of the body or the 

head out through the sunroof while the 

car is moving. 

The sunroof is operated by the control in the 

roof console. For the sunroof to work, the 

remote control must be in position 3 in the 

ignition switch. 

If the car is equipped with windows having 

the automatic closing function, the sunroof 

can be opened and closed, so long as the 

car is unlocked, until 20 minutes has passed 

since the remote control was removed from 


Sunroof control 

1 Manually controlled opening 

2 Automatic opening 

3 Manually controlled closing 

To open 

Manually controlled opening 

Slide the control rearward to its first position. 

The sunroof will halt when you release the 

control. If you do not release the control, the 

sunroof will open to the comfort position. To 

open the sunroof further, release the control 

and then once again press it rearward. 

Automatic opening 

Slide the control rearward to the second 

position and release it. The sunroof will 

open to the comfort position. To open the 

sunroof further, slide the control rearward a 

second time. 

4 Automatic closing 

5 Ventilation position 

Sunroof without automatic opening 

Slide the control rearward to position 1 (see 

illustration). The sunroof will stop when you 

release the control or once it is fully open.



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To close 

WARNING 

Exercise great care when closing the sunroof 

to ensure that nothing gets trapped. 

Manually controlled closing 

Slide the control forward to its first position. 

The sunroof will halt when you release the 

control. 

Automatic closing 3 

Slide the control forward to its second position 

and release it. The sunroof will close 

fully. 

The sunroof pinch protection halts closing 

and opens the sunroof slightly if something 

obstructs closing. 

Sunroof without automatic closing 3 

Slide the control forward to position 3 (see 

illustration). The sunroof will stop when you 

release the control or once it is fully closed. 

Ventilation position (rear edge of 

sunroof open) 

• To open – press the control up. 

• To close – slide the control forward to the 

second position. 

It is also possible to select the ventilation 

position when the sunroof is open by 

pressing in the control. The sunroof will then 

close automatically. Press the control once 

more to open the sunroof to its ventilation 

position. 

If you wish to open the sunroof fully from the 

ventilation position, you must first close it 

(slide the control forward). You can then 

slide the control rearward to open the sunroof. 

The sunroof incorporates an interior, 

manual, sliding sun blind. 

Sunroof without automatic closing 3 

• To open – press the control up. 

• To close – slide the control forward to 

position 3. 

Comfort opening 3 

Comfort opening is the remote opening of 

windows and the sunroof 3. 

Press and hold the unlocking button on the 

remote control until the windows and 

sunroof 3 start to open (approx. 2 s). 

If the sunroof is in the ventilation position, it 

will not open. 

Comfort closing 3 

WARNING 

Make sure no one is so close to the car 

that they can be injured if comfort closing 

is activated. 

Comfort closing of the front windows means 

that open windows and the sunroof 3 are 

closed and the electrically retractable door 

mirrors 3 are retracted. 

Press and hold the locking button on the 

remote control until the windows are 

closed and door mirrors retracted (takes 

roughly 2 s). The doors must be shut.



Pinch protection 3 

WARNING 

Make sure nothing obstructs the sunroof 

when it is closed without pinch protection. 

The sunroof is equipped with pinch protection. 

This is activated if something gets 

trapped when the sunroof is being closed. 

The sunroof will stop and open slightly. 

Overriding the pinch protection 

If dirt, ice or similar create so much resistance 

that the pinch protection cuts in (sunroof 

cannot be closed), the pinch protection 

can be temporarily disengaged. 

1 Make sure the ignition is in position 3. 

2 Press and hold the button on the 

driver’s door while operating the window 

in question. 

3 Close the sunroof with the button on the 

roof console. 

The pinch protection will be operative the 

next time the sunroof is operated. 

Button for overriding the sunroof pinch 

protection 

Emergency operation of the 

sunroof 

In an emergency, such as if there is an electrical 

failure, the sunroof can be operated 

with a screwdriver. 

Remove the lens from the roof console. Use 

a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot 

in the centre of the motor shaft and turn the 

screwdriver. 

Turn clockwise – closes the sunroof from its 

ventilation position. 

Turn anticlockwise – closes the sunroof 

from its open position.



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1 Interior lighting always off 

2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 

3 Interior lighting on continuously 

Interior lighting 

The interior lighting consists of one front and 

one rear roof light, footwell lighting, and 

courtesy lights in the doors (certain variants 

only). The light switch for the interior lighting 

is located on the roof console by the rear 

view mirror. 

When the switch is in the mid-position (dooractivated), 

the interior lighting will come on: 

• when the car is unlocked 

• when any door is opened 

• when the remote control is removed from 


The lighting goes out: 

• when the car is locked 

• when the ignition is turned on 

• approx. 20 seconds after closing all 

doors. 

The lights are dimmed out gradually. 

Rear lighting 

1 Reading lights 

2 Roof light 

If a door is left open, the light switch is in 

position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF, the 

interior lighting will be switched off automatically 

after 20 minutes to save the battery. 

The glove compartment lighting comes on 

when the compartment is opened and goes 

out when it is closed.



Can holder 3 

Sun visor with vanity mirror 

Sun visor 

An illuminated vanity mirror is provided on 

the inside of the sun visors. The lighting 

comes on when the cover is raised and goes 

out when it is closed. 

Luggage compartment lighting 

See page 116. 

Floor mats 

WARNING 

Secure the loose floor mats into the floor, 

otherwise they could slide forward. This is 

particularly important on the driver’s side 

as the mat could otherwise slide under 

the pedals and interfere with driving. 

Press the loose mat down over the two floor 

brackets. Then check that the mat is firmly 

secured. 

WARNING 

• The can holder should not be used to 

hold cups made of china or glass as 

these can cause personal injury in the 


• Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles 

or aluminium cans. 

• Avoid spillage, particularly of hot 

drinks. 

• The driver should not use the can 

holder when driving.


Can holder between the front seats Can holder in rear seat cushion 3 


Ashtrays 3 

107 

Open the rear ashtray by gently pulling its 

upper edge obliquely downwards. Remove 

the ashtray by opening it and then lifting it 

straight up. Refit the ashtray by sliding 

straight in. 

You can use the electrical socket 3 in the 

storage compartment under the front seat 

armrest to charge a mobile phone, for 

example. There is a recess on each side of 

the compartment which will accept a lead so 

that you can close the lid without damaging 

the charger lead. 

WARNING 

The maximum output of the cigarette 

lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating 

of the socket in the compartment between 

the seats is the same. Overloading can 

result in melting or even fire.



Storage compartments 

WARNING 

The glove compartment must be closed 

while travelling. This particularly applies if 

the car has a passenger airbag. An open 

glove compartment door could cause personal 

injury in the event of a collision. 

Front ashtray 3 Rear ashtray 3 

Storage compartments are also available in 

the doors. Cars equipped with the Bose ® 

Centerpoint ® Surround Sound System have 

no compartments in the rear doors. 

Storage compartment between front 

seats



109 

Open the glove compartment with the 

button on the left of the moulding. 

Sliding cover in glove compartment to 

admit cold air 3. This allows the storage 

of chocolate or the like in hot weather. 

Storage pocket on front edge of seat 3.



Luggage compartment 

Folding down the rear seat backrest, Sedan 

WARNING 

• Never driver the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into 

position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the 

event of heavy braking or a collision. 

• Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During 

sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and luggage 

compartments can climb to 70-80 °C. Small children are very 

susceptible to heat stroke. 

• Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. 

• Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always 

a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing 

injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a collision, 

see also page 166. 

• When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is 

locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since otherwise 

objects in the luggage compartment could force their way 

into the cabin during heavy breaking or a collision. 

• Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to 

a suitable height before riding in the car. 

• Only ride in the rear seat if the head restraints are adjusted to 

a suitable height in the occupied seats. 

• The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot 

during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading 

the car so that children, for example, do not burn themselves.



111 

For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the 

wide part can be folded down separately. 

Next to the hinges in the luggage compartment are handles for 

unlocking the rear seat backrests. 

It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front seats are 

slid forward. 

1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the luggage 

compartment. 

2 Fold the backrest forward. 

Note: When returning the backrest to its upright position, make 

sure that it locks properly in place and that the seat belt does not 

get caught. 

If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the following 

message is displayed on the DIC (equivalent message for 

right-hand backrest): 

Rear left seat 

backrest unlocked. 

Emergency opening the narrow section of the 

backrest, Sedan, see page 113 

Load-through hatch, Sedan 

A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to 

enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. 

Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and 

apply the handbrake. This averts the danger of the car moving off if 

a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. 

• Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle. 

There is a lock on the rear side of the hatch. Turn this to lock or 

unlock the hatch. 

To lock: open the hatch and lock the lock. Close the hatch. The 

hatch is now locked. 

To unlock: fold down the wide section of the backrest and unlock 

the lock. Alternatively, you can unlock the hatch from the luggage 

compartment.



WARNING 

• Always secure the load firmly, for 

example using the middle seat belt. 

This reduces the danger of personal 

injury resulting from the displacement 

of the load on hard braking or in the 


• Do not exceed the load capacity of the 

car, as this will alter its handling characteristics, 

see page 236. 


The luggage compartment lighting comes 

on when the compartment is opened and 

goes out when it is closed. 

If the boot lid is left open, the lighting will be 

switched off automatically after 20 minutes 

to prevent the battery from running flat. 

Lashing eyes in luggage compartment 

Lashing eyes, Sedan 

There are lashing eyes in the luggage compartment 

that should be used to secure 

loads. In general, loads should be placed as 

far forward and as low down as possible in 

the luggage compartment.


Emergency opening the narrow 

section of the backrest, Sedan 

The narrow section of the backrest can be 

opened in an emergency if the car is without 

electricity (not possible to open boot lid) and 

you need to access the luggage compartment 

for the warning triangle, for example. 

• Remove the cover and press the yellow 

lever forward. 

Tools and spare wheel, 

see page 216 

Cover over emergency opening lever, on 

parcel shelf 


Securing loads 

WARNING 

113 

• Put heavy loads as low down and as 

far forward as possible in the luggage 

compartment, i.e. against the back of 

the rear seat. 

• Always lash down the load so that it 

cannot be thrown forward during 

heavy braking or in the event of a collision. 

• Unsecured and heavy loads can raise 

the risk of injury during hard braking, 

sudden avoidance manoeuvres or a 

collision. 

• Use the lashing eyes and suitable 

anchorage straps 3 for optimum 

securing of loads. 

• Load the lashing eyes evenly. Never 

attach more than one strap to each 

eye. 

• Cover sharp edges to prevent damage 

to the anchorage straps.



• If possible, avoid having the rear seat 

folded down when driving with a heavy 

load, because the anchoring possibilities 

are restricted when the rear seat 

is in this position. The rear seat must 

be in the upright position to protect 

against load displacement in the 


• Improve protection by fastening the 

outer seat belts. Check that the red 

indicator at each opening handle is not 

visible. If the red indicator is visible, 

the backrest is not locked! 

• Match your speed and driving style to 

how the car is loaded. The handling 

characteristics of the car can be 

affected since a load in the luggage 

compartment will alter the car’s centre 

of gravity. 

• An object weighing 25 kg corresponds 

to a weight of 1,000 kg in a front-end 

collision at 30 mph (50 km/h). 

Cargo net 3 

WARNING 

• Never overload the cargo net 3. If the 

elastic breaks this may cause personal 

injury. Do not use a cargo net 

that shows signs of wear. 

• Never use an elastic net in the luggage 

compartment when the rear seat is 

folded down. These nets are only 

intended to keep light objects tidy, not 

for the anchoring of loads. 

• Secure the load in the luggage compartment 

firmly. Using a cargo net is 

not considered as load securing. 

• The only purpose of a cargo net is to 

prevent light objects from being 

thrown forward into the cabin during 

heavy breaking. 

• Adjust the car’s load (passengers and 

load) so that the gross vehicle weight 

and the axle load are not exceeded, 

see page 236.



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Tipping the rear seat down, Wagon 

WARNING 

• Never driver the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into 

position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the 

event of heavy braking or a collision. 

• Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During 

sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and luggage 

compartments can climb to 70–80°C. Small children are very 

susceptible to heat stroke. 

• Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. 

• When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is 

locked correctly. This is imperative since otherwise objects in 

the luggage compartment could force their way into the cabin 

during heavy breaking or a collision. 

• Only ride in the rear seat if the head restraints are adjusted to 

a suitable height in the occupied seats. 

• The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot 

during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading 

the car so that children, for example, do not burn themselves. 

For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the 

wide part can be tipped down separately. 

The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the 

rear seat head restraints are fully lowered. 

1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle forward. 

An unlocked backrest has a red indicator by the handle. 

2 Fold the backrest forward 

When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that 

it locks properly in place. The red indicator by the handle must not 

be visible. Also make sure that the seat belt does not get caught.



WARNING 

• Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags 

on top. 

• Never overload a cargo net. If the elastic breaks this may 

cause personal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs 

of wear. 

• Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided 

in the luggage compartment. This will avert the danger 

of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or 

be involved in a collision. 

• Secure small items if the backrest is folded down. Small items 

can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal 

injury. 

• Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its 

handling characteristics (see page 236). 


On the two side trims is a light that is switched on and off when the 

luggage compartment is opened and closed. 

If the luggage compartment is left open, the lighting will be switched 

off automatically after 20 min. to prevent the battery from running 

flat.



117 

Load-through hatch, Wagon 

WARNING 

• Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle 

seat belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury resulting 

from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the 


• Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its 

handling characteristics (see page 236). 

A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to 

enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. 

Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and 

apply the handbrake. This averts the danger of the car moving off if 

a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. 

• Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle.



Lashing eyes in Wagon 

Lashing eyes, Wagon 

Lashing eyes for securing the load are provided 

in the luggage compartment. Place 

the load as far forward as possible. 

Driving with the bootlid open, see page 166. 

Load anchoring 

WARNING 

• Put heavy loads as low down and as 

far forward as possible in the luggage 

compartment, i.e. against the back of 

the rear seat. 





• Never stack loads so high that any 

part of the load lies above the edge of 

the backrest, if a load guard 3 is not 

being used. 

• Always lash down the load so that it 

cannot be thrown forward during 

heavy braking or in the event of a collision. 

• Unsecured and heavy loads can 

increase the risk of injury during hard 

braking, sudden avoidance manoeuvres 

and in the event of a collision. 

• For the best load anchoring, use the 

special lashing eyes and straps 3. 

• Load the lashing eyes evenly. Never 

attach more than one strap to each 

lashing eye. 

• Provide protection on sharp edges to 

prevent damage to the anchoring 

straps. 

• Never use the elastic floor net 3 and 

elastic side net 3 when the rear seat is 




• If possible, avoid having the rear seat 

folded down when driving with a heavy 

load because the anchoring possibilities 

are restricted when the rear seat 

is in this position. That the rear seat 

is in the upright position is a basic 

requirement for protection against 

load displacement in the event of a 

collision. 

• Improve the protection by fastening 

the outer seat belts. Check that the 

two red warning-indication flags are 

fully down. This shows that the backrests 

are locked.



119 

WARNING 

• Match the speed and driving style 

according to how the car is loaded. 

The driving characteristics of the car 

can be affected because the centre of 

gravity is altered when there is a load 

in the luggage compartment. 

• An object weighting 55 lbs. (25 kg) 

corresponds to a weight of 2000 lbs. 

(1000 kg) in a head on collision at 

30 mph (50 km/h). 

• Adjust the car´s load (passengers and 

luggage) so that the gross vehicle 

weight or the axle weight are not 

exceeded, see page 236. 

Cargo net 3 

WARNING 





• Never use an elastic net in the luggage 

compartment when the rear seat is 




• Secure the load in the luggage compartment 

firmly. Using a cargo net is 

not considered as load securing. 

• The only purpose of a cargo net is to 

prevent light objects from being 

thrown forward into the cabin during 

heavy breaking. 

Cargo net, vertical, Wagon 

Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 

1 Remove the rear cover panels in the 

roof. 

2 Fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two 

rear attachment points in the roof. 

3 Secure the net’s hooks in the two 

anchorage eyes closest to the rear seat. 

Tension the straps. 

The cargo net can also be fitted behind the 

front seats when the whole rear seat is 

folded. 

1 Remove the front cover panels in the 

roof. 

2 Snap the net’s upper fasteners into the 

two front attachment points in the roof. 

3 Lengthen the straps with the enclosed 

extra straps. Secure the net’s hooks in 

the two outer eyes furthest back on the 

front seats’ rails down by the floor. To 

locate the eyes, see page 29. Tension 

the straps.



Attaching the cargo net to the roof Cargo net fitted in front anchorage eye Storing the cargo net 

Storage 

When the cargo net is not in use it should be 

stored in the bag supplied. Position the bag 

on the floor in the luggage compartment, 

closest to the backrest and secure it in the 

front anchorage eyes using the Velcro fasteners.


Cargo net, floor mounted, Wagon 

1 Fold up the floor. Position the edges of 

the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 

2 Fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and 

secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up 

floor. 


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Cargo net, floor mounted, Wagon 

1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber 

bands are not twisted 

2 Lower anchorage point 

Cargo net, floor mounted, Wagon with 

subwoofer 

1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber 

bands are not twisted 

2 Lower anchorage point



Cargo guard 3, Wagon 

NOTICE 

Do not place any objects on the extended 

cargo guard. It is designed to shield 

against view and not for storage. 

To fit 

1 1 Hold the cartridge so that the extendible 

part faces backward. 

2 Position the cartridge over the pin (1) on 

the left and right-hand sides. Press the 

cartridge down and rotate it slightly forward 

until a click is heard. 

3 Check the fitting by pulling the cartridge 

up, it should now be fitted firmly. 

WARNING 

A cassette that is incorrectly fitted can 

detach and cause personal injury in the 

event of a collision, heavy breaking or 

similar. 

Fitting the cargo guard 

1 Pin on which the cargo guard is fitted 

2 Handle for removing the cargo guard 

To remove 

1 Retract the cargo guard into the cartridge. 

2 Pull the handle (2) back and lift up the 

cartridge. Repeat this on the other side. 

Opening the cargo guard 

Opening the cargo guard 

The cargo guard can be opened halfway in 

order to facilitate loading objects into the 

luggage compartment (and to avoid 

stretching in over the luggage compartment 

to reach the cargo guard). 

1 Open the tailgate. 

2 Press the rear lip of the cargo guard 

down, e.g. with an elbow. The cargo 

guard now opens halfway so that 

objects can be more easily loaded into 

the luggage compartment. 

3 Pull the cargo guard down to the lower 

position.


Starting and driving 

123 


Ignition switch ________ 124 

Steering wheel lock____ 126 

Starting the engine ____ 126 

Important considerations 

for driving __________ 129 

Refuelling____________ 133 

Running-in ___________ 137 

Manual gearbox _______ 137 

Automatic 

transmission 3 ______ 138 

Cruise Control 3 ______ 144 

Braking______________ 146 

All-wheel drive (AWD) 3 148 

Traction Control System 

(TCS) ______________ 148 

StabiliTrak ® 3_________ 150 

Handbrake ___________ 152 

Parking ______________ 153 

Parking aid system 3 ___ 155 

Economical motoring ___ 158 

Driving in cold climates _ 160 

Driving in hot climates __ 162 

Towing a caravan or 

trailer 3 _____________ 163 

Driving with a roof load _ 166 

Driving with a load _____ 166 

Driving with the luggage 

compartment open____ 166 

Driving through deep 

water _______________ 166 

Towing _______________ 167 

Jump starting _________ 170 

Before long journeys ___ 172 





124 Starting and driving 

Ignition switch 

In cars with automatic transmission, the 

remote control can only be removed when 

the selector lever is in position P. 

WARNING 


before leaving children unattended in 

the car. 

• Apply the handbrake before removing 

the remote control. 

• Never remove the remote control 

while the car is moving. This will activate 

the steering wheel lock and make 

it impossible to steer the car. 

To allow the various systems in the car time 

to register that the remote control has been 

inserted into the ignition switch, do not turn 

the remote control for roughly 0.5 of a 

second. 

Position 1 

The position lights, hazard warning lights 

and interior lighting can be turned on. 

Cars with automatic transmission 

Set the selector lever to position P. 

The selector lever is locked in position. This 

is the only position in which the remote control 

can be removed. 

Cars with manual gearbox 

The remote control can be removed regardless 

of the gear lever position. 

Position 2 

Parts of the electrical system are operative. 

Do not leave the remote control in this 

position since this can drain the battery 

in a matter of hours. 

NOTICE 

If the remote control is turned from position 

3 to this position before the car is stationary, 

it may be impossible to turn it to 

position 1. If this is the case, turn the 

remote control to position 3 until the 

ABS light goes out, approx. 2 seconds. 

Then turn it back to this position. 


The selector lever is not blocked. See also 

page 138.



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Position 3 

The entire electrical system is operative. Do 

not leave the remote control in this position 

when the engine is not running. 

When you turn the remote control to this 

position, some indicator and warning lights 

will come on in the main instrument panel. 

These should go out after about 3 seconds. 

Cars with diesel engine: The heater plug 

function is activated if coolant temperature 

is below +5 °C. Start the engine once 

the indicator light has extinguished. 

Position 4 

The starter motor cranks (automatic transmission: 

selector lever must be in P or N) 

when the key is turned to this position. 

When released, the key will spring back to 

position 3. 

The car has an electronic restart lock. If the 

engine fails to start, the remote control must 

first be turned back to a position 

between 2 and 1 before turning it back to 

the start position.



Steering wheel lock 

The steering wheel lock is electronic and is 

engaged when the remote control is withdrawn 

from the ignition switch. When the 


switch, the steering wheel lock is disengaged. 

A click will be heard when the 

steering wheel lock engages or disengages. 

If the car is parked with one front wheel 

touching the kerb, for example, you may 

need to turn the steering wheel slightly 

when you insert the remote control to allow 

the steering wheel lock to unlock. If you do 

not succeed on first attempt you must 

remove the remote control before trying 

again. Turn the steering wheel and insert 

the remote control into the ignition switch. 

If the steering wheel lock does not disengage 

it will not be possible to turn the remote 

control in the ignition switch. 

the following message then appears on 

the DIC: 

Pull out key, turn 

steering wheel. Restart. 

If there is a fault that may affect the function 

of the steering wheel lock, the following 

message will be displayed on the DIC: 

Steering lock malfunc. 


If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while 

the remote control is in the ignition switch, 

the lock may not engage when the remote 

control is removed or it may prevent the car 

from being restarted once the engine has 

been switched off. 

If you have to leave the car, lock the car by 

pressing down the lock buttons on the 

doors. Lock the front left door from outside 

with the traditional key, see page 49. The 

car is now locked. If the car has a car alarm, 

this will remain inactive. 

Starting the engine 

WARNING 

• When starting the engine: 

– Sit down in the driver’s seat. 

– Depress the clutch pedal fully. If the 

gear lever is not in the neutral position, 

the clutch pedal must be fully 

depressed or the car will jump forwards 

or backwards, which may 

cause an accident. 

– Never start the car from outside the 

vehicle, e.g. through a wound-down 

window. This could lead to serious 

personal injury. 

• Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, 

odourless, noxious gas. Be 

aware of the danger of CO - always 

open the garage doors before starting 

the engine in a garage. 

• There is also a danger of CO poisoning 

if the exhaust system is leaking. 

Air may enter the lubrication system in conjunction 

with an oil or oil filter change. This 

may also happen if the car is laid up for 

some time. 

This air can cause the hydraulic tappets to 

emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up 

to 15 minutes after starting. This is quite 

normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 

It is however advisable not to exceed 

3000 rpm before the noise has disappeared.



127 

Starting the engine 

Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily 

before it has warmed up. Do not drive away 

before the warning and indicator lights have 

gone out. 

The engine has an automatic choke and 

should be started as follows: 


1 Make sure the handbrake is applied. 

2 Depress the clutch and brake pedals. 

Do not touch the accelerator. 

Note: Once the engine has started, the 

brake pedal will normally drop slightly. 

3 Start the engine. Allow the remote control 

to spring back once the engine has 

started and is running smoothly. 

Allow the engine to idle for about 

10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle for at 

least 3 minutes after starting. 


1 The selector lever must be in the P or 

N position. 

2 Depress the brake pedal. 

Note: Once the engine has started, the 

brake pedal will normally drop slightly. 

3 Start the engine. Allow the remote control 

to spring back once the engine has 

started and is running smoothly. 

Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds. 

Do not apply full throttle for at 

least 3 minutes after starting. 

Useful tips on starting 

Petrol engine 

If the engine has failed to start after several 

attempts in severe cold, proceed as follows: 

1 Turn the ignition witch to position 3 (it is 

vital that the ignition switch is turned to 

position 3 before the accelerator is 

depressed). 

2 Press the accelerator to the floor and run 

the starter motor for 5–10 seconds. This 

will prevent the engine from being 

flooded (fully depressed accelerator 

cuts off the fuel supply). 

3 Now start the engine in the normal way - 

do not touch the accelerator. 

If the engine stalls immediately after starting 

(e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly), 

do not touch the accelerator when restarting 

the engine. 

If the car has a fuel-driven parking heater 3, 

this will start automatically soon after the 

engine has been started if coolant temperature 

is below 84 °C. This helps the engine 

temperature and cabin temperature rise 

more quickly.



Cars with diesel engine 3 

At very low temperatures, you may need to 

run the starter motor for up to 60 seconds. 

Allow the engine to idle for 

about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle 

for at least 2–3 minutes after starting. 

To facilitate starting when coolant temperature 

is low, and to reduce exhaust emissions, 

there is a preheater plug in every cylinder. 

The indicator light "Indicator, glow 

plug (cars with diesel engine)" comes on 

when the remote control is turned to 

position 3 if coolant temperature is 

below +5 °C, see page 67. 

How long the glow filament operates 

depends on the coolant temperature. 

At +4 °C it will be engaged for 

about 1 second, while at –20 °C it will be 

engaged for about 10 seconds. 

Starting in cold climates (diesel engines) 

If the car is to be used in a cold climate for 

an extended period of time, we recommend 

the use of an engine heater. 

At very low temperatures (below –25 °C), 

run the starter motor until the engine is running 

at about 1,000 rpm under its own 

power. 

Even if you detect the beginnings of ignition 

after only a few seconds, it may be necessary 

to run the starter motor a good deal 

longer to get the engine running by itself. 

You may need to run the starter motor for up 

to 60 seconds. Refer also to "Driving in cold 

climates" on page 160. 

Petrol engine designed for E85 3 

When the temperature is about 0 °C or 

lower 

• If possible, use the engine heater 

– When starting from cold between –10 

and –20 °C the engine heater should be 

engaged for about 1 hr. before starting. 

If the temperature is considerably lower 

than –20 °C then the engine heater 

should be engaged considerably longer 

before starting. 

– Using the engine heater at temperatures 

above –10 °C is good for the environment 

and for fuel consumption. 

• If the engine heater cannot be used 

– When the temperature is about –10 °C 

or lower then a greater proportion of 

petrol should be used to avoid the car 

being more difficult to start. 

Starting in hot weather 

• Start the engine in the normal way.


Important 

considerations for 

driving 

Cars with turbo petrol engine 

1 Starting and driving. 

• Do not use full throttle until the engine 

is warm, so as to avoid unnecessary 

wear. If the needle of the turbo gauge 

repeatedly enters the red zone, the 

engine may suddenly lose power due to 

the initiation of a monitoring system 

that limits the boost pressure. We recommend 


Cadillac workshop immediately. 

• Under certain barometric conditions 

(high outside temperature and/or high 

altitude) the needle may enter the first 

part of the red zone without necessarily 

indicating that a fault has arisen. 

• A protective function (interruption of the 

fuel supply) limits the engine speed. 

2 Stopping the engine. 

• Do not rev the engine immediately 

before switching it off - stop the engine 

when it is idling. 

3 Boost pressure regulation. 

• The system is optimised for RON 95, 

but for 2.8 V6 RON 98 is used. One of 

the advantages of boost pressure regulation 

is that the engine can also be 

run safely on petrol with a lower octane 

rating, although not lower than 

91 RON, without damaging the engine. 

However, engine performance will fall 

slightly and heavy loading and 

labouring should be avoided. For 

optimum performance, use the recommended 

grade of fuel. 

• The maximum boost pressure is regulated 

according to the tendency of the 

engine to knock. Short-lived knocking 

is perfectly normal. This can occur 

when the engine is running at about 

3000 rpm under a heavy load. The 

extent of this knocking will depend on 

the grade of fuel in the tank. 

• Isolated instances of knocking can 

occur with low-octane fuel. This controlled 

form of knocking, followed by a 

reduction in the boost pressure, is a 

sign that the control system is working 

normally, and is perfectly safe for the 

engine. 

NOTICE 


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• If the engine sounds strange there is a 

malfunction. We recommend that you 


• The use of fuel with too low an octane 

rating can cause serious engine 

damage. 

Limited performance. 

The light 3 comes on in the event of an 

engine or gearbox fault (cars with automatic 

gearbox), which can cause driveability 

problems but does not affect exhaust emission. 

The car can still be driven but perhaps 

with limited performance. 

Contact a workshop when you find it suitable. 


authorised Cadillac workshop.



Limp-home 

The engine management system has a 

diagnostic feature that checks a number of 

internal functions. If a fault is detected in the 

throttle valve, the engine management 

system will set the throttle system to the 

limp-home mode. This means: 

• idling control will be poor (uneven idling 

since regulated by ignition and fuel 

supply) 

• engine performance will be reduced 

• the cruise control will not function 

• the capacity of the A/C compressor will be 

limited. 

The "Engine malfunction (CHECK 

ENGINE)" indicator illuminates in the main 

instrument panel if the diagnostics function 

detects a fault in the engine management 

system. See page 63. The car should be 

checked by a workshop as soon as possible. 



NOTICE 

If "Engine malfunction (CHECK 

ENGINE)" starts to flash (indicating that 

the engine is seriously misfiring and there 

is a risk of catalytic converter damage) 

release the accelerator slightly. The 

warning light may then either go out or 

shine with a steady glow. If the light continues 

to flash despite easing off the 

accelerator, you may continue to drive the 

car. It is however recommended that you 

drive the car as gently as allowed by the 

current traffic situation. Have the car 

checked at a workshop as soon as possible. 



Important information 

concerning petrol-engined cars 

The catalytic converter is an emission control 

device incorporated in the car’s exhaust 

system. It consists of a metal canister with a 

honeycomb insert, the cells of which have 

walls coated in a catalytic layer (precious 

metal alloy). 

NOTICE 

Use only unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol 

is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen 

sensor and will seriously impair the 

function of the catalytic converter. 

To ensure that the catalytic converter continues 

to function properly, and also to avoid 

damage to the converter and its associated 

components, the following points must be 

observed:



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• Have the car serviced regularly in accordance 

with the service programme. 

• Always be alert to any misfiring of the 

engine (not running on all cylinders) and 

any loss of power or performance. At the 

first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed 

and take the car to a workshop as soon as 

possible. We recommend that you contact 


• If the engine fails to start (in severe cold or 

if the battery is flat), the car can be bump 

started (manual gearbox only) or started 

using jump leads to a donor battery. However, 

as soon as you have started the 

engine, it is important that it runs on all 

cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for 

up to 5 minutes to give it time to settle and 

run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine 

still fails to run properly, switch off the 

engine to avoid serious damage to the 

catalytic converter. We recommend that 

you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop 

for advice. 

Engine management system with catalytic 

converter 

1 Engine control module 

2 Oxygen sensor (lambda probe) 

3 Catalytic converter 

• Never park the car in dry grass or on other 

combustible material. The catalytic converter 

gets very hot and could therefore 

start a fire. 

• Never drive off if the engine is misfiring. 

• If you bump start the car when the engine 

is already at normal working temperature, 

the engine must start to run on all cylinders. 

Abort bump starting if the engine 

fails to start immediately. 

Failure to strictly follow these instructions 

can result in damage to the catalytic converter 

and associated components, and 

could represent a breach of the warranty 

conditions. 

NOTICE 

If the car runs out of petrol, air may be 

drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can 

cause the catalytic converter to be damaged 

by overheating. 

WARNING 

If the engine is being run with the car on a 

rolling road or dynamometer, to ensure 

adequate cooling, air must be blown into 

the engine compartment and under the 

car at a rate equivalent to the ram-air 

effect that would obtain at the corresponding 

road speed.



Important information 

concerning diesel-engined cars 

NOTICE 

• Only use diesel fuel. Diesel engines 

must be run on diesel fuel that fulfils 

the EN590 European standard. Do not 

use RME fuel, sometimes also called 

rape diesel, as this fuel will damage 

components in the fuel system. 

• Petrol in the fuel damages the fuel 

system. Do not drive the car if petrol 

has been filled by mistake. The complete 

fuel system must be drained and 

flushed with diesel fuel. 

• Do not use additives. 

• Even if the car has a fuel filter with 

water trap, diesel fuel that may have 

high water content should be avoided. 

High sulphur content should also be 

avoided. 

The following applies to diesel 

cars with particle filter 3 

The particle filter is a component part of the 

exhaust system. There are small particles in 

diesel exhaust fumes which are trapped in 

the particle filter. The filter is regenerated 

(the particles are combusted) at regular 

intervals. 

Regeneration occurs automatically. The 

time between each regeneration is affected 

by the type of traffic the car is driven in. 

Motorway driving results in the longest intervals. 

A regeneration can take up 

to 8 minutes. 

Regeneration starts when certain conditions 

are met, e.g.: the engine must have 

been running for at least 5 minutes (in cold 

weather conditions, for up to 15 minutes), 

the speed must be at least 25 km/h. 

If the car is only driven shorter distances, 

regeneration will not start. To prevent this, 

it is recommended that you drive 

for 20 minutes on the motorway 

every 1000 km. Regeneration will then be 

carried out. 

When the filter is regenerated it may seem 

that the engine is temporarily weaker. 

During town driving for example, the engine 

may seem sluggish during acceleration 

which is preceded by engine braking. This 

is least noticeable during highway driving. 

If regeneration is not activated, the following 

message is shown on the DIC: 

Particulate filter full. 

See Owner´s manual. 

Drive on the main roads for at 

least 20 minutes, otherwise the Check 

Engine light will come on when the filter is 

full and the car will continue to run in Limphome 

mode (the car can be driven but with 

limited performance). The car must then be 

checked immediately by a workshop. 

A manual regeneration check can then be 

carried out. We recommend that you contact 


NOTICE 

• When regeneration is under way the 

temperature in the whole exhaust 

system rises. For this reason, never 

park in a way that inflammable material 

may come into contact with the 

exhaust system. 

• It is important that the exhaust system 

is in good condition. If the exhaust 

system leaks then hot exhaust gases 

may flow against the underside of the 

car and cause damage. 

• Use a genuine Cadillac exhaust 

system, which is designed to withstand 

the temperature increase that 

occurs during regeneration.


Refuelling 

WARNING 

Petrol fumes are highly explosive. Bear 

therefore in mind: 

• Never smoke while refuelling. 

• Never use petrol for any purpose 

other than as fuel for your car. 

• Petrol is extremely flammable and can 

cause severe burns. No naked flames 

near petrol. 

• Do not use a mobile phone at the 

same time as refuelling. 

• If the car has a fuel-driven heater, this 

must be turned off for refuelling. 

Only use fuel grades from a well-known oil 

company. 

All Cadillac petrol engines can be driven 

on petrol with an octane rating between 

91 RON and 98 RON (RON = Research 

Octane Number). 

The engine management system monitors 

the combustion and automatically adapts to 

the fuel used. 

Always use the correct grade of fuel: 

unleaded 91–98 RON. 

NOTICE 

• Do not overfill. Fuel should not come 

right up the filler pipe as room for 

expansion is needed for when the 

temperature rises. 

• The use of fuel with too low an octane 

rating can cause serious engine 

damage. 


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For optimum performance we recommend: 

• RON 95 for 4-cyl. petrol engines. 

• RON 98 for 2.8 V6. 

• E85 for cars adapted to run on E85 

E85 fuel must fulfil the CWA 15293 or 

SS 155480 standard. 

• Diesel fuel for diesel engines. 

Diesel engines must be run on diesel fuel 

that fulfils the EN590 European standard. 

Sometimes, petrol can contain a number of 

additives containing oxygen. The most 

common of these are alcohol or some type 

of ether. The maximum oxygen level is 

restricted by national regulations. 

If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is 

used, the maximum levels approved by 

Cadillac are: 5% by volume of methanol; 

or 10% by volume of ethanol. The most 

common type of ether used is MTBE 

(methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether), of which fuel 

may contain a maximum of 15% by volume. 

The fuel filler cap is located in the right-hand 

rear wing.



Cars adapted to run on E85 

(85% ethanol) 

The fuel tank holds 61 litres. 

If access to E85 is limited then fuel with a different 

proportion of ethanol or normal 

RON 95 can be used for refuelling. The 

engine’s control management system is 

adjusted automatically according to the 

amount of ethanol in the fuel. 

When the temperature is about –10 °C or 

lower a greater proportion of petrol should 

be used. E85 in combination with low temperatures 

could lead to the car being more 

difficult to start. A slightly higher proportion 

of petrol improves the cold start properties 

considerably. 

Drive the car for at least 5 minutes after 

refuelling. For example, this is important 

when refuelling with E85 after having driven 

on petrol or vice versa. Driving for at least 

5 minutes allows the engine’s management 

system to reset itself for the new fuel mixture. 

Drive calmly during this period. 

During the engine’s warm-up phase 

(below +50 °C) engine torque is limited 

when driving with a proportion of ethanol. 

Ethanol contains less energy per litre 

than petrol, which is why fuel consumption 

increases when driving on E85 compared 

with petrol. A consequence of this 

is that a tank of E85 covers fewer 

kilometres than a tank of petrol. 

NOTICE 

Certain additives in petrol could, in combination 

with ethanol, cause reduced 

driveability. For this reason, refuel with a 

full tank of petrol (RON 95) every 

10 000 km. Use up the majority of this 

before refuelling the car again. 

NOTICE 

If a reserve fuel can is kept in the car then 

it should be filled with petrol, RON 95. 

• The engine has higher torque and output 

the higher the proportion of E85 that is 

used. 

• A larger proportion of E85 results in a 

greater requirement for the use of an 

engine heater in cold weather. 

• When the engine is cold and the proportion 

of E85 in the fuel tank is large 

(above 50%) engine torque is limited in 

order to avoid misfiring. The risk of misfiring 

is greatest if the engine is subjected 

to a heavy load at the same time. Torque 

limitation is active when the ethanol content 

is above 50% and engine temperature 

is below 50 °C at the same time. 

• E85 should be treated with the same 

caution as petrol. 

• E85 contains a red colouring substance. 

This results in the engine oil becoming 

slightly red.



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Filler cap removed for refuelling 

Filler cap 

To open: The fuel filler cap is threaded. Turn 

the cap slowly to the left (anticlockwise). 

Cars adapted to run on E85 (85% ethanol): 

Turn the fuel filler cap a quarter turn to the 

left. 

To close: Turn the fuel filler cap to the right 

(clockwise) until you hear three clicks. 

Cars adapted to run on E85 (85% ethanol): 

Turn the fuel filler cap to the right (clockwise) 

until you hear three clicks, about a 

quarter of a turn. 

Opening the fuel filler flap manually 3, see 

page 60. 

Refuelling 

WARNING 

If the tank starts to burn while you are 

refuelling, do not remove the pump 

nozzle. Cut the fuel supply. Inform the 

staff. Leave the area immediately. 

1 Switch off the engine. 

2 Open the filler cap. 

3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the 

flange on the filler pipe and let the first 

mark (a ring, a pimple or the first springcoil) 

rest on the flange. Do not withdraw 

the nozzle while filling is in progress. 

4 Cease refuelling when the pump cuts 

out for the first time. 

NOTICE 

Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right 

up the filler pipe as room for expansion is 

needed for when the temperature rises. 

The most effective way to prevent condensation 

forming in the tank (and thus avoid 

possible running problems) is to keep the 

tank well filled. 

Refer to page 160 for information regarding 

carburettor spirit. 

Cars with diesel engine 3 

Only use diesel fuel intended for vehicle 

use. Diesel engines must be run on diesel 

fuel that fulfils the EN590 European 

standard. Never use domestic fuel oil, 

marine diesel fuel or similar. The diesel fuel 

must have a cetane rating of at least 45. 

Fuel additives (flow improvers) and suchlike 

agents must not be added to the diesel fuel. 

Also, do not refuel from a diesel pump 

intended for lorries. Such pumps have an 

unsuitably high delivery capacity, which 

would cause heavy foaming and cause the 

pump to cut out too early. 

Cease refuelling when the pump cuts out for 

the first time. 

NOTICE 

Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right 

up the filler pipe as room for expansion is 

needed for when the temperature rises. 

In low temperatures, a paraffin precipitate 

may form in the diesel fuel which can cause 

starting difficulties.



Water in fuel 3 

The fuel passes through a filter on its way 

from the tank to the engine. The filter traps 

any water in the fuel. When there is an 

excessive amount of water in the filter, the 


Water in fuel. 


Contact a workshop to have the problem 

remedied. We recommend that you contact 


If you run out of fuel 

If your diesel-engined car runs out of fuel, 

proceed as follows: 

• Put in at least 5 litres of fuel. More is 

required if the car is on a tilt. 

• Start the engine as usual. 

• Do not touch the accelerator. 

NOTICE 

Do not run the starter motor for an unnecessarily 

long time if there is no fuel in the 

tank. This could otherwise damage the 

high-pressure pump. 

Filling a fuel tank 

WARNING 

Never fill a fuel can that is standing in the 

car. Static electricity from the can could 

ignite the petrol fumes. This can cause 

severe burns and damage to the car. To 

avoid this happening: 

• only use an approved fuel can 

• never fill the fuel can while it is 

standing in the car, in the luggage 

compartment or any other surface 

than the ground 

• make sure that the pump nozzle 

touches the can’s filler orifice before 

starting to fill it. Maintain contact 

throughout filling 

• do not smoke while filling.


Running-in 

Pistons, bores and bearings need time to 

bed in, to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. 

If a new engine is driven too hard, this 

gradual process of bedding-in will not be 

possible and the life of the engine will be 

shortened. 

Cars with petrol engine: during the first 

2000 km do not exceed 5000 rpm. 

Cars with diesel engine: during the first 

5000 km do not exceed 4000 rpm. 

In addition, refrain from driving the car at full 

throttle, other than for brief instances, 

during the first 1800 miles (3000 km). 

Bedding-in of new brake lining 

The bedding-in period for new brake lining 

is about 150 km if the car is driven mainly in 

urban traffic or about 500 km for mainly 

motorway driving. 

To avoid premature wear and shortening 

the life of the pads, avoid heavy braking as 

much as possible during this period. 

Manual gearbox 

When changing gear, fully depress the 

clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It 

is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting 

on the gear lever, as this can increase the 

wear on the gearbox. 

Before reverse gear (R) can be engaged, 

you must lift the ring underneath the gear 

knob. 

NOTICE 

When reverse gear is to be engaged, 

the car must be at a standstill with the 

accelerator fully released. 


Gear lever, manual gearbox 

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Automatic 

transmission 3 

WARNING 

• Depress the brake pedal when shifting 

the selector lever from P or N. 

• The car must be at a standstill before 

P, R or N is selected. If the car is still 

moving when a drive position is subsequently 

selected, this could cause an 

accident or damage the automatic 

transmission. 

• Never park the car with the selector 

lever in a drive position, even if the 

handbrake is on. 

• If you wish to leave the car with the 

engine running, move the selector 

lever to the P position and apply the 

handbrake. 

The automatic transmission has an electronic 

control module. The control module 

receives information including accelerator 

position and road speed. Using this and 

other information, it controls the hydraulic 

pressure of the transmission to ensure that 

gear changing is as smooth as possible. 

Selector lever 

1 Position for manual gear selection 

The remote control can only be removed 

when the selector lever is in the P position. 

The engine can only be started when the 

selector lever is in the P or N position. 

When the car is stationary, the engine must 

be idling when you move the selector lever 

from one position to another. If not, the 

transmission could be damaged. 

NOTICE 

After selecting a drive position, always 

wait until the gear is engaged (the car 

begins to pull slightly) before pressing the 

accelerator. 

Indication of gear position on main 

instrument panel 

Park Brake Shift Lock 

The transmission has a security function 

known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move 

the gear selector out of the P or N position, 

the gear selector detent (catch) must be 

pressed in at the same time as the brake 

pedal is held depressed.



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Selector lever detent 

The detent button on the selector lever has 

to be pressed in before the lever can be 

moved between certain positions. 

The brake pedal must be depressed before 

shifting the selector lever from P or N. 

Adaptive gear change patterns 

The adaptive gear change pattern function 

adapts gear changing to the prevailing 

driving conditions. The transmission control 

module senses the engine load, vehicle 

speed and temperature of the transmission. 

A suitable gear change pattern is then 

selected automatically to avoid unnecessary 

gear changes and undesired increases 

in transmission temperature. 

Certain variants use a special change pattern 

for the first few minutes after a cold start 

so that the catalytic converter reaches its 

working temperature more quickly. 

Alternatives Sentronic and SPORT, 

see page 143 and page 144. 

Thermal transmission protection 

of the gearbox 

If the temperature of the transmission fluid 

exceeds 150 °C, engine torque will be 

limited to 200 Nm. 


the DIC: 

Gearbox too hot. Make a 

safe stop. Open hood. 

If this message appears, stop the car as 

soon as it is safe to do so and allow the 

engine to idle until the message has gone 

out. The selector lever should be in 

position P.



Lock-up 

The transmission’s torque converter has a 

so-called lock-up function. This means that 

in gear, the torque converter is locked in, 

which reduces engine speed and fuel consumption. 

Kick-down 

When the accelerator is pressed down fully, 

a down change is made to optimize 

acceleration, e.g. for overtaking. 

Following this, the next higher gear will be 

selected at the optimum engine speed or, if 

you ease off the accelerator, before 

reaching this. 

Driving with a heavy load on hilly 

roads 

The transmission fluid can overheat when 

the gearbox is strained, for example, when 

driving with a caravan on hilly roads. To 

avoid the transmission fluid overheating, 

always drive with the selector lever in the 

D position. The adaptive gear change patterns 

are then active. 

High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler 

can also cause the transmission fluid to 

overheat. Overheating reduces the service 

life of the fluid. 

WARNING 

Remember to use the braking effect of the 

engine (1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you 

are descending long or steep hills to 

spare the brakes. 

Overheating can cause the brakes to 

fade! 

Towing 

Towing of cars with automatic transmission, 

see page 167. 

Descending hills 

If the speed of the car increases while 

descending a steep hill, despite the accelerator 

being released, the control module will 

change down. If you desire more powerful 

engine braking, manually select a lower 

gear, see page 143. 

Limp-home 

NOTICE 

Do not tow a caravan or trailer if limphome 

mode is engaged. 

If the transmission malfunctions, the control 

module will activate limp-home mode. 

Driveability will be affected to varying 

degrees. 


the DIC: 

Gearbox malfunction. 

Limited performance.



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Cars with 5-speed transmission 

In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are 

available. Select 2nd gear when driving at 

low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 

2nd gear must be selected manually. Select 

5th gear manually or move the selector 

lever to D, see page 143. 

Cars with 6-speed transmission 3 

• The car may seem totally powerless. If 

this is the case, have the car towed to a 

workshop to have the problem remedied. 



• The car may seem to have greatly 

reduced power, but can be carefully 

driven to a workshop to have the problem 

remedied. We recommend that you contact 


• Driveability may barely be affected. 

Regardless of how driveability is perceived, 

the car must be taken to a workshop to have 

the problem checked and remedied. We 



Park Brake Shift Lock 

The transmission has a security function 

known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move 

the gear selector out of the P or N position, 

the gear selector detent (catch) must be 

pressed in at the same time as the brake 

pedal is held depressed. 

Temporary override of this function 

An electrical fault can prevent the gear 

selector being moved out of the P position. 

If this is the case and the car must be 

moved, for example to tow it a short distance, 

follow the instructions below: 

1 Apply the handbrake. 

2 Lift up the rubber mat in the storage 

compartment ahead of the selector 

lever. 

3 Under the floor of the storage compartment 

is a yellow plastic lever. Use a thin 

tool, such as a screwdriver, to press and 

hold the plastic lever while moving the 

selector lever from P to N. 

4 Remove the tool. 

5 Release the handbrake if the car is to be 

moved immediately, otherwise it should 

remain on. 

Check fuse 6 in the engine bay electrical 

centre. If the fuse is whole the battery may 

be flat. We recommend that you contact an 

authorised Cadillac workshop to have the 

problem checked and rectified. 

Temporary override of Park Brake Shift 

Lock



Selector positions 

P 

The selector lever is locked and the transmission 

is mechanically blocked. 

The engine can be started. 

To move the selector out of the P position, depress 

the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on 

the selector lever. 

Only select the park position (P) when the car is 

stationary. 

R 

Only select the reverse position (R) when the car 

stationary. The detent release button must be 

pressed before the selector lever can be moved 

to R. 

Wait until reverse gear has engaged before 

touching the accelerator. 

N 

You must press the brake pedal to move the 

selector lever from the neutral position (N). 

In neutral, the transmission is disengaged from the 

engine. The engine can be started but make sure 

the handbrake is on to prevent unexpected movement. 

To prevent the engine and transmission becoming 

hotter than necessary, select N for long stops with 

the engine running, e.g. when stuck in a traffic jam. 

At traffic lights, leave the selector lever in the drive 

position (D). 

D 

The drive position (D) is the normal one for forward 

motoring. The transmission shifts automatically 

between all gears, the timing of which depends on 

factors such as the current accelerator position 

and the speed of the car. 

Pause for a moment before applying the 

accelerator, to allow the gears to engage.



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Sentronic, manual gear selection 

Move the selector lever to the manual position (M) 

(to the left position D) to select gear manually. 

Select a higher gear by pressing the selector lever 

forward or a lower gear by pulling it back. The 

selector lever will return to a position adjacent to 

the letter M after each gear change. 

An example of when you may wish to make 

manual gear changes is when overtaking, to 

enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended 

period of time. 

If the road surface is slippery, you may wish to pull 

off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheelspin. 

When descending steep hills you should select a 

low gear to increase the braking effect of the 

engine and thus spare the brakes. 

Manual gear selections are displayed on the main instrument 

panel. The letter M and the current gear are displayed. 

When the selector lever is in the M position, as opposed to the 

D position, the engine is much more responsive to changes in 

accelerator position. The accelerator has a different feel. 

When changing down, the desired gear can be selected but the 

transmission will not change down until the engine speed is low 

enough to avoid overrevving. 

Steering wheel controls for manual gear 

selection 3 

Certain variants also have steering wheel controls for manual gear 

selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear manually 

using the selector lever and the steering wheel controls. The 

steering wheel controls are only active when the selector lever is in 

the M position. 

Select a higher gear by pressing the right-hand button and a lower 

gear by pressing the left-hand button.



Error messages 

If a fault occurs in the system, a fault 

message is shown in DIC. We recommend 

contacting an authorised Cadillac 

workshop. 

Cruise Control 3 

(Cruise Control system) 

WARNING 

Do not use the cruise control system in 

wet or icy conditions, in dense traffic or on 

winding roads. 

Location of the SPORT button 

Sport mode 3 

Sport mode is selected using the SPORT 

button. Gear changes in the automatic 

gearbox occur at higher engine speed than 

the normal program. Up changes occur later 

and down changes occur earlier at the same 

accelerator pedal position. 

Sport mode will be deselected if: 

• The SPORT button is pressed. 

• The engine is switched off. 

For safety reasons (brake system function), 

the brakes must be applied once 

before the cruise control system can be 

activated. 

Otherwise, the following message appears 

in DIC when you try to activate the Cruise 

Control system: 

Tap brakes lightly 

before using cruise ctrl.


Cruise control switches 

The system has the following functions: 

1 ON: engaged 

2 OFF: disengaged 

3 SET/+: sets the speed and increases 

the set speed 

4 SET/–: sets the speed and decreases 

the set speed 

5 RESUME: re-engages the system at the 

set speed 

The indicator light in the main instrument 

panel comes on when the switch is slid 

to ON. If you switch off the engine while the 

cruise control is ON, the system will be ON 

the next time the engine is started. 

To set the speed 

1 Slide the switch to ON. 

2 Jog the control to SET/+ or SET/– when 

the car has reached the desired speed 

(above 15 mph (25 km/h)). 

To increase the preset speed 

You can increase the speed in any of the following 

ways: 

• Accelerate to the desired speed. Jog the 

control to SET/+ or SET/–. 

• Jog the control to SET/+ to increase the 

speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) (when cruise 

control already engaged). 

• Hold the control in the SET/+ position until 

the desired speed is reached (when 

cruise control already engaged). 

To reduce the preset speed 

You can reduce speed in any of the following 

ways: 

• Brake to the desired speed. Jog the control 

to SET/+ or SET/–. 

• Jog the control to SET/– to reduce the 

speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 

• Hold the control in the SET/– position until 

the desired speed is reached. 


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Temporary increase in speed 

Accelerate, without shifting down (manual 

gearbox), to exceed the set speed such as 

for overtaking. When you release the accelerator, 

the car will return to the set speed. 

To disengage the system 

temporarily 

Slide the switch to the left towards OFF, but 

only as far as to disengage the cruise control. 

Allow the switch to spring back. 

To re-engage the system 

Slide the switch to RESUME. The car will 

return to the previously set speed. Vehicle 

speed must exceed 15 mph (25 km/h). 

To disengage the system 

The system will be disengaged: 

• When you depress the brake or clutch 

pedal (cars with manual gearbox). 

• When the switch is slid to To disengage 

the system temporarily. 

• When the switch is slid to OFF. 

• When the TCS/StabiliTrak ® regulates 

• When position N is selected (cars with 

automatic transmission).



Braking 

It is good practice to try your brakes periodically 

while driving. This is particularly 

important when driving in heavy rain, on 

roads with a lot of surface water, in snow or 

in salty slush. In such conditions a slight 

delay in the braking effect may be noticed. 

To minimise this delay, dry the brakes by 

applying them lightly now and again. This 

should also be done after the car has been 

washed, and in extremely damp weather. 

To avoid the brakes becoming overheated, 

such as when negotiating long descents 

with a drop of several hundred metres, 

select a low gear to utilise the braking effect 

of the engine. If the car has automatic transmission, 

select 1st or 2nd gear. 

You can help to prolong the life of the brakes 

by thinking ahead and braking harder over 

short periods, rather than braking more 

moderately over long stretches. 

WARNING 

The brake pressure required when the 

engine is off, such as when the car is on 

tow, is roughly four times the normal 

pedal force required. The pedal will feel 

hard and unresponsive. The steering will 

also be very heavy. 

We advise against using wheels with 

large ventilation slots in winter, as the 

brake components are then more 

exposed to slush, road salt and grit. 


fade! 

ABS brakes 

WARNING 

No ABS system can set aside the laws of 

physics. The additional safety afforded by 

the system is not designed to allow 

drivers to drive faster but to make normal 

driving safer. 

In order to achieve as short a stopping 

distance as possible with better handling 

on dry, wet and slippery road surfaces, 

depress the brake pedal with full force, 

declutch and if necessary steer to 

safety. 

The Antilock Braking System (ABS) modulates 

the brake pressure to each wheel. The 

pressure is automatically reduced just 

before the wheel locks up and then 

increases again to the point at which the 

wheel is just about to lock. The wheel sensors 

send information to the brake system’s 

electronic control module for every decimetre 

that the car rolls. This information is 

processed continuously to ensure that the 

adjustment of the brake pressure will be as 

exact as possible. Adjustment takes place 

up to 12 times per second.



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The brake system provides Electronic 

Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This distributes 

the brake pressure between the front 

and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve 

optimum braking performance irrespective 

of the car’s speed or load. 

The ABS has a built-in diagnostics function 

which will switch on the ABS warning light if 

a fault is detected in the system, see 

page 62. 

the following message then appears on the 

DIC: 



The ABS system will not reduce the braking 

distance on loose gravel, snow or ice but, 

because the wheels cannot lock up, 

steering control is retained. 

When the ABS system operates you will feel 

the brake pedal pulsate and hear a ticking 

noise, both of which are perfectly normal. 

Apply the brake pedal with full force (you 

cannot press too hard), declutch and if necessary 

steer to safety. 

Braking with ABS brakes. 

Indication that the system is operating: 

pulsating brake pedal and ticking noise 

Do not release the brake pedal before the 

car has come to a halt or the danger is 

past! 

The above is critical. 

Braking with ABS – evasive steering 

If the road is slippery, the ABS system will 

operate even when only light pressure is 

applied to the brake pedal. This means that 

the driver can brake to test the condition of 

the road and adapt their driving accordingly. 

It is well worth practising the use of ABS 

brakes on a skid pan or other suitable 

facility.



All-wheel drive (AWD) 3 

Essentially, the system consists of a PTU 

(Power Take off Unit), propeller shaft, RDM 

(Rear Drive Module which contains an electronically 

controlled plate clutch, final drive 

gear and differential) and driveshafts. This 

system enhances driving characteristics 

and stability. The system is always active 

and cannot be deactivated. It works 

together with the ESP system and the 

engine and transmission control modules. 

When driving at a constant speed, approx. 

95% of the torque is distributed to the front 

wheels and approx. 5% to the rear wheels. 

The torque is distributed steplessly and 

instantaneously between the front and rear 

wheels, depending on the driving conditions. 

If the car is fitted with eLSD (electronically 

controlled plate clutch between the 

rear wheels), the torque can also be distributed 

individually to the relevant rear wheel. 

For optimum system function, the car’s 

tyres should not have varying degrees of 

wear. 

When the AWD system requires service, 

the following message is shown on the DIC: 

Service XWD. 

When the service message is displayed, 

the AWD system may have limited functionality 

(or be completely disabled in 

some cases, i.e. the car switches to 

front-wheel drive). Contact a workshop 

for information. We recommend that you 


Traction Control 

System (TCS) 

Anti-spin system 

WARNING 

The TCS system improves stability and 

driveability during normal driving, but it 

must not be regarded as an opportunity to 

increase the speed. The same precautions 

as normal for safe cornering and 

driving on slippery roads must be 

adopted. 

How the system works 

The Traction Control System (TCS) is 

designed to reduce wheelspin and so to 

give the car the best possible tractive force, 

together with enhanced driveability and 

greater stability. 

The TCS system uses information from the 

ABS system’s wheel speed sensors to 

determine whether any wheel is spinning. If 

any wheel is spinning, this is reduced on allwheel 

drive cars initially by changing the 

torque distribution, secondly by reducing 

the engine torque, and thirdly with the aid of 

the wheel brakes. On front-wheel drive cars, 

wheelspin is reduced initially by reducing 

the engine torque, and secondly with the aid 

of the wheel brakes. 

The advantages of the TCS system are 

most apparent when road surface friction is



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so low that a lot of wheelspin can occur rapidly: 

• When the car is pulling away or accelerating 

with the front wheels on different 

surfaces (e.g. one slippery and one dry), 

the TCS functions like an electronic differential 

lock, making sure that both wheels 

rotate at the same speed. The system 

also works during reversing. 

• When cornering, if the inside front wheel 

rotates faster than the other wheels. 

TCS indicator 

When the remote control is turned to position 

3, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds 

while the system performs self-diagnosis. 

The indicator in the main instrument 

panel illuminates when TCS regulates, that 

is when one of the wheels has lost its grip. 

The fact that the TCS is operative indicates 

that the limit for grip has been exceeded and 

that the driver must exercise greater care. 

TCS OFF 

in the main instrument panel illuminates 

when 

• the system has been switched off manually, 

speed must be below 60 km/h. 

• there is a fault in the ABS system. 

• there is a fault in the TCS system, and 

at the same time the following message 

is shown on the DIC: 



Turning the TCS off temporarily 

The TCS is switched on automatically when 

the engine is started. 

It may be necessary to switch off the system 

if the car has become bogged down, for 

instance. 

If a fault is detected in the ABS, the TCS will 

be switched off automatically. 

The cruise control system (if active) will 

automatically be disengaged if the TCS is 

operative. 

Disengage the system in Settings. 




chime sounds. 

3Select TCS. 


5Select ON or OFF. 

End by pressing the SET button. 

Go back/undo using the CLR button.



StabiliTrak ® 3 

Anti-skid system 

WARNING 

When driving normally, the StabiliTrak ® 

system improves the car’s stability. This 

must not, however, be regarded as a 

reason to maintain higher speeds. Maintain 

the same precautions as normal to 

ensure safe cornering and safe driving on 

slippery roads. 

StabiliTrak uses functions from the Anti-lock 

Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control 

System (TCS) to help the driver stabilise the 

car in unexpected driving situations that 

would otherwise be difficult to manoeuvre. 

The illustration shows how the system 

brakes one or more wheels (and with varying 

braking force for each wheel) in order 

to increase the car’s chances of following 

the direction in which the driver wants to 

drive. 

How the StabiliTrak ® system 

works 

StabiliTrak ® can help to prevent the car from 

skidding by braking one or more wheels 

regardless of whether the driver is 

depressing the brake pedal. Engine output 

is also choked to reduce any drive wheel 

spin. The car has sensors that measure 

wheel speed, yaw angle rate, lateral acceleration, 

steering wheel angle and brake 

pressure. Signals from these sensors are 

used to calculate the course of the vehicle, 

the driver’s intentions and whether the 

StabiliTrak ® system should be deployed. 

The course of the vehicle is compared to the 

course selected by the driver via the 

steering wheel. If these values do not 

match, the StabiliTrak ® function comes into 

action. 

StabiliTrak ® gives the driver a greater 

chance of maintaining control of the car in a 

critical situation. 

StabiliTrak ® indicator light 

When the remote control is turned to position 

3, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds 

while the system performs self-diagnosis. 


for a brief period when the 

StabiliTrak ® system regulates. 

If the StabiliTrak ® system comes into action, 

The friction limit for the tyre/road surface 

has been exceeded. Take extra care as you 

continue to drive.



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StabiliTrak ® OFF 


when 

• the system has been switched off manually, 

speed must be below 60 km/h. 

• a fault has arisen in the ABS/StabiliTrak ® 

system. 

• there is a fault in the system, and at the 

same time the following message is 

shown on the DIC: 



Turning the StabiliTrak ® system 

off temporarily 

The StabiliTrak ® system is switched on 

automatically when the engine is started. 

It may be necessary to switch off the system 

if the car has become bogged down, for 

instance. 

The StabiliTrak ® system is always active 

during braking, even if it has been switched 

off, but if a fault arises in the ABS/StabiliTrak 

® system the StabiliTrak ® system is 

disengaged. 

The cruise control system 3 is disengaged 

when theStabiliTrak ®® system is operative. 

NOTICE 

Chassis modifications, such as change of 

wheels, bumper or suspension, could 

affect the function of the StabiliTrak ® 

system. 


authorised Cadillac workshop before 

replacing chassis components. 

Disengage the system in Settings. 




chime sounds. 

3Select ESP (StabiliTrak ® ). 


5Select ON or OFF. 

End by pressing the SET button. 

Go back/undo using the CLR button.



Handbrake 

WARNING 

• Always apply the handbrake when 

you park the car. If the car is to be left 

parked for a long time, refer to 

page 154. 

• Always apply the handbrake before 

removing the remote control. 

• Do not use the handbrake while 

driving. 

• Grasp the handbrake lever in such a 

way that you do not trap your fingers 

when you release the handbrake. 

Correct hold 

The handbrake lever is situated between 

the front seats. The brake acts on the rear 

wheels. When the handbrake is applied, 

the indicator light on the main instrument 

panel will come on. 

To release the handbrake, lift the lever 

slightly, press the pawl button on the 

underside of the lever and lower the lever. 

If conditions allow, it is best if the brake 

pedal is not depressed, or only depressed 

as little as necessary so as to stop the car 

rolling, when the handbrake is applied. 

To facilitate releasing the handbrake, 

depress the brake pedal. This is especially 

appropriate if the car is standing on a hill. 

If the parking brake is engaged when the car 

starts off, the parking brake symbol in the 

main instrument panel illuminates and the 


Release park brake.


Parking 

WARNING 

• Never leave a child or animal in the 

car. In sunny weather the temperature 

in the passenger and luggage compartments 

can climb to 70–80 °C. 

• Park where the vehicle will not create 

an obstruction or a hazard to other 

road users. 

• Never park the car in dry grass or on 

other combustible material. The catalytic 

converter gets very hot and could 

therefore start a fire. 

• Apply the handbrake, remove the 

remote control from the ignition switch 

and lock the car. 

NOTICE 

Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: 

• never leave valuable items such as a 

mobile phone, camera or computer 

etc. visible in the car. 

• clothing, packages and bags attract 

thieves. 

• do not leave small objects such as 

CDs, sunglasses and coins visible in 

the car. 

• if possible, park in a well-lit, 

conspicuous parking space. 

• thieves strike whenever and wherever 

they are given the opportunity. 


Parking on a hill 

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When parking on a steep hill, turn the front 

wheels so that they will be blocked by the 

kerb if the car should move. 

If the car is parked with one front wheel 

touching the kerb, for example, you may 

need to turn the steering wheel slightly 

when you insert the remote control to allow 

the steering wheel lock to unlock.



Laying the car up 

If the car is not going to be used for some 

time, e.g. three to four months, the following 

steps are recommended: 

• Drain the washer fluid reservoir and 

hoses. 

• Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber 

seals on the bonnet, boot lid and doors, 

and lubricate them with glycerol 

(glycerine). 

• After washing the car, dry the brake discs 

to avoid corrosion by taking the car out on 

the road and applying the brakes a few 

times. 

• Fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation 

forming in it. 

• Top up the coolant and check the antifreeze 

before the onset of winter. 

1 Downhill with kerb. 

Turn the wheels toward 

the kerb and edge the car 

forwards until the wheel 

lightly touches the kerb. 

2 Uphill with kerb. Turn 

the wheels away from the 

kerb and edge the car 

backward until the wheel 

lightly touches the kerb. 

3 Uphill or downhill 

without kerb. Turn the 

wheel towards the verge 

so that the car, should it 

move, will not roll towards 

the middle of the road. 

• Park the car in a covered, dry, well-ventilated 

area. Do not apply the handbrake! 

• If necessary, place chocks under the 

wheels. 

• Disconnect the negative (-) battery lead. 

If frost is likely to occur during the lay-up 

period, remove the battery and store it in 

a frost-free place. 

• If it is not possible to stand the car on axle 

stands, increase the tyre pressure 

to3bar (43psi). 

Leave all the door windows open a crack 

and cover the car with a non-plastic 

tarpaulin.


Parking aid system 3 

WARNING 


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Responsibility always lies with the driver 

when reversing. 

• The parking aid system can facilitate 

parking and reversing. 

• Bear in mind that small objects, such 

as a child lying on the ground, and/or 

narrow objects e.g. a post, cannot 

always be detected by the system. 

The parking aid system facilitates parking 

and reversing. There are four sensors in the 

rear bumper that detect objects up 

to 1.8 metres behind the car. 

Area monitored by the sensors seen from 

the side 

If the car is heavily laden, the system may 

falsely indicate that there is an object within 

the detection range. This is since the sensors 

are angled towards the ground when 

the car is tail-heavy. 

The system uses four sensors in the rear 

bumper. These emit ultrasound signals that 

bounce back to the sensors off any objects 

behind the car. The system, however, 

cannot always detect small or narrow 

objects, such as a post, since the reflective 

surface presented to the car is too small. 

Area monitored by the sensors seen from 

above 

The system is activated automatically when 

reverse is engaged. Audible confirmation is 

given and the following text is shown on 

the DIC: 

Parking Assistance 

active. 

If a warning message, such as the seat belt 

reminder, is shown on the DIC when 

reverse is engaged, the audible signals 

from the parking aid system will not be 

heard since the warning message has 

priority.



When the sensors detect an object within 

the monitored area, pulses of sound (- - - - - 

) will be heard. The frequency of these 

pulses increases as the car comes closer to 

the object. 

If you stop reversing, the sound pulse will 

stop after 2 seconds. The sound pulses will 

return if you continue to reverse. If the car 

moves forward while reverse is engaged, 

the system is silenced. 

When the distance to the object is less 

than 30 cm, a continuous tone will be 

heard. 

When an object is approximately 90 cm 

from the car, the sound pulses change character 

markedly (frequency increases). 

A distance of about 90 cm is suitable if 

you wish to load or unload the luggage 

compartment. 

NOTICE 

The sensors must be kept clean to function 

well. Ice, snow and dirt can affect 

their sensitivity. 

Large quantities of snow or dirt covering 

the sensors can prevent the parking aid 

system from detecting any objects. 

Do not spray the sensors with a pressure 

washer, as this can damage them. 

Reversing alongside a wall 

If the distance between an object and a 

corner sensor does not change 

for 2 seconds, for example if you are 

reversing alongside a wall, the system will 

switch to monitoring straight back. The 

system indicates if the distance to the wall 

decreases again. 

Cars with towbar 

If the car has a towbar and its wiring is correctly 

connected to the car’s electrics, the 

parking aid system automatically compensates 

for the protrusion of the towbar. 

If a caravan or trailer is hitched up and the 

towbar wiring is correctly connected to the 

car’s electrics, the system is automatically 

deactivated. 

You can temporarily deactivate the parking 

aid system as follows: 

• Press the CLR button on the steering 

wheel once reverse gear has been 

engaged. 

The system will be reactivated the next time 

you engage reverse. 

Error messages 



Parking assistance 

malfunction. Service. 

If the system is disrupted by outside interference, 

the following message will be shown 

on the DIC: 


sensor interference. 

If this message appears, clean the sensors. 

The sensors are located in the black trim on 

the rear bumper.



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The system can be switched off in Settings. 




chime sounds. 

3Select Park Assistance using the 


4 Press the SET-button. 

5Select ON or OFF using the steering 


6 Confirm this selection by pressing the 

SET button. 

Park Assistance 

ON 

OFF 

Explanation of ON and OFF. 

ON 

The parking aid system is activated 

automatically when reverse is 

engaged. The system warns of objects 

behind the car. 

If a caravan or trailer is hitched up and 

correctly connected to the trailer contact, 

the system will be deactivated 

automatically. You can also deactivate 

the system temporarily with the CLR 

button if reverse has been engaged 

and the system is active. 

OFF 

Parking aid system deactivated.



Economical motoring 

Factors affecting fuel 

consumption 

The fuel consumption of a car is greatly 

affected by driving conditions, climate, road 

conditions, speed, driving technique, and so 

on. 

Running-in 

Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher 

during the running-in period (the first 

3100-4350 miles/5000-7000 km) than 

stated values. 

Weather conditions 

Summer temperatures give better fuel 

economy that winter ones. The difference 

can be as much as about 10 per cent. Consumption 

increases in cold weather 

because the engine takes longer to reach its 

normal operating temperature. The transmission 

and wheel bearings also take 

longer to warm up. Even distance affects 

consumption: short journeys of three to 

five 3 to 5 miles (5-8 km) do not give the 

engine enough time to reach its optimum 

temperature. Wind conditions also have a 

marked effect on consumption. 

How to read the diagram (the following 

example relates to petrol-engined cars): 

If fuel consumption with the engine at normal 

temperature is 28 mpg (10 l/100 km), the 

actual fuel consumption 3 miles (5 km) after 

the engine has started from cold will be: 

– 23.5 mpg (12 l/100 km) at outside temp. 

of +20 °C (increase of 20 %). 


of 0 °C (increase of 60 %). 


of –20 °C (increase of 100 %). 

It is clear from the diagram that both distance 

driven and outside temperature have 

a significant impact on fuel consumption, 

after a cold start. 

If the car is normally driven on short journeys 

of 3 to 5 miles (5–8 km), for example 

to and from work, the average consumption 

will be 60-80 per cent above the normal 

level. 

Percentage increase in fuel consumption 

of engine starting from cold compared to 

engine at normal temperature 

Driving techniques 

• To achieve the best running economy, 

with regard to fuel consumption and general 

wear, the car must be serviced regularly. 

• High speed, unnecessary acceleration, 

frequent braking and much changing 

down all give higher fuel consumption. 

• Frequent gear changing in traffic, starting 

in cold weather, the use of studded tyres 

and roof racks, and towing a caravan all 

increase fuel consumption.



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• Do not warm up the engine while the car 

is stationary. 

If idling, the engine will take much longer 

to reach its optimum temperature, and 

engine wear is at its greatest during this 

period. Drive off as soon as possible after 

starting the engine and avoid high engine 

speeds. 

• Drive as smoothly and carefully as possible. 

Match your driving to the prevailing 

traffic conditions. 

• Driving in a low gear gives rise to higher 

fuel consumption than driving in a high 

gear because of the higher engine speed 

for any given road speed. Always change 

up as soon as traffic conditions allow and 

drive in the highest gear as much as 

possible. 

• Check the tyre pressure once a month. 

Incorrect tyre pressure increases tyre 

wear. It is preferable for the tyre pressure 

to be slightly high than too low. Underpressure 

increases fuel consumption. 

• Check the fuel consumption regularly. 

Increased fuel consumption can indicate 

that something is wrong and that the car 

needs to be checked at a workshop. 



Practical road tests have demonstrated that 

substantial savings in fuel consumption can 

be made if the above advice is followed. 

WARNING 

Never switch off the engine while driving 

as the effect of the brakes and power 

steering will be greatly reduced. 

Road conditions 

Wet roads increase fuel consumption, as do 

unmade roads and driving in hilly country 

(the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is 

less than the additional amount required to 

climb the hill). 

Engine heaters 3 

The use of an electric engine heater is 

favourable for your car and the environment. 

Here are some of the advantages: 

• Lower fuel consumption. 

• Reduced wear on the engine. 

• Cabin warms up faster. 

• Considerably lower exhaust emissions on 

short journeys. 

The engine heater is effective at outside 

temperatures up to +15 – +20 °C. The 

warmer it is outside, the shorter the time the 

engine heater needs to be connected. 

Longer than 1.5 hours is unnecessary. 

If the car is equipped with a removable, 

electric cabin heater that is not in use, store 

this in the luggage compartment.



Driving in cold climates 

In cold weather, special attention should be 

paid to the following: 

• Before driving off, make sure that the 

wiper blades have not frozen to the windscreen. 

• Remove any snow from the heating 

system air intakes between the bonnet 

and the windscreen. 

• If necessary, inject oil into the locks to prevent 

them from freezing. Use molybdenum-sulphide 

oil (MoS 2 ). If the locks 

freeze, exercise care when unlocking the 

car (manual unlocking) to avoid breaking 

the key. Warm up the key or use a de-icer. 

• It is particularly important when the roads 

are slippery that the brakes and tyres are 

in good condition. 

• For how to check the level of antifreeze in 

the engine coolant, see page 182. 

• Add carburettor spirit when refuelling several 

times before the onset of winter. This 

will prevent condensation water in the fuel 

tank from freezing and causing interruptions 

in the fuel supply. The likelihood of 

condensation is lowest when the fuel tank 

is full. 

If the car is parked outside and the temperature 

is below zero, carburettor spirit is 

of little use as it cannot remove water that 

has already frozen. Park the car in a warm 

place so that any ice that may have built 

up melts, then add carburettor spirit when 

refuelling. 

Condensation is caused by temperature 

fluctuations, either in the outside temperature 

alone or when the car is alternately 

parked outdoors and in a garage. 

Cars with diesel engine: Make sure that 

you use winter grade fuel. At very low 

temperatures, paraffin crystals can 

develop in the fuel, which can block the 

fuel filter and starve the engine of fuel. 

Park the car in a warm place so that the 

paraffin crystals melt. See also "Cars with 

diesel engine 3" on page 135. 

The car is equipped with tyres designed to 

provide optimum grip on both wet and dry 

roads, although this has been achieved at 

the expense of somewhat reduced grip on 

snow and ice. For regular driving on snow 

and ice, we therefore recommend that 

winter tyres be fitted. However, winter tyres 

achieve this extra grip at the expense of grip 

on bare road surfaces. 

Winter tyres, particularly studded tyres, 

generally make driving safer on snow and 

ice. 

Acquaint yourself with the legal provisions 

governing the use of different 

types of winter tyres and snow chains. 

Studded tyres are not allowed in some 

countries. If winter tyres are fitted, the 

same type must be fitted to all four wheels. 

A local workshop will be able to advise you 

on suitable tyres for your car. We recommend 


Cadillac workshop.



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Remember that tyres age: it may therefore 

be necessary to change winter tyres before 

they reach the legal wear limit, as they gradually 

lose their friction properties with age. 

If you get into a front wheel skid and the car 

has a manual gearbox, the best response is 

to freewheel, which means declutching so 

that the wheels neither drive nor brake, and 

to cautiously steer in the desired direction. 

If the car has automatic transmission, 

ease off the accelerator slightly and steer 

cautiously in the desired direction. 

If you get into a rear wheel skid, steer in the 

same direction as the movement of the rear 

of the car. 

Driving with snow chains 3 

Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel 

and tyre dimensions that we recommend in 

"Technical data" on page 235. 


Cadillac workshop regarding approved 

snow chains. 

WARNING 

• Do not drive at speeds above 30 mph 

(50 km/h) when snow chains are 

fitted. 

• Snow chains can reduce directional 

stability. 

• Do not fit snow chains to the car’s rear 

wheels. 

NOTICE 

• Check the links frequently for wear. 

• Check that the chains do not foul the 

wheel arch liner at full lock. 

• Refer to the "Technical data" section 

on page 235, for information on wheel 

and tyre dimensions approved for the 

fitting of snow chains.



Driving in hot climates 

Always check the coolant level before 

starting a journey. When the engine is cold, 

the coolant level must be on or just above 

the KALT/COLD mark (boundary between 

the upper and lower sections of the tank). 

At the end of a journey, allow the engine to 

idle for 2–3 minutes before switching it off. 

If the needle on the temperature gauge 

enters the red zone, the following message 

will be shown on the DIC: 

Hot engine. Make a 

safe stop. Idle engine. 

1 Stop the car but do not switch off the 

engine. Do not remove the cap on the 

cooling system expansion tank, even if 

the tank is empty. The engine temperature 

should decrease. If the temperature 

continues to rise with the engine idling, 

the engine must be switched off. 

2 If the engine is idling and the needle on 

the temperature gauge falls, wait until a 

normal temperature is shown (about in 

the middle of the scale) before switching 

off the engine. If the coolant needs to be 

topped up, carefully unscrew the 

expansion tank cap. 

Fill as required with a mixture of 50 % 

antifreeze and 50 % clean water. Use an 

antifreeze approved by Cadillac. 

WARNING 

• Exercise care when opening the 

bonnet if the engine is overheated. 

Never remove the expansion tank cap 

completely when the engine is hot. 

• The cooling system is pressurised - hot 

coolant and vapour can escape. These 

can cause injury to your eyes and 

burns. Open the cap slowly to release 

the pressure before removing it. 

3 Have the car’s cooling system checked 

at a workshop. We recommend that you 


Cars with diesel engine: The engine 

has a protective function that prevents it 

from overheating. The engine output is 

reduced when the engine temperature is 

so high that the needle enters the red 

zone.


Towing a caravan or 

trailer 3 

WARNING 

• Do not drive with a caravan or trailer 

on inclines steeper than 15 %. The 

load on the drive (front) wheels will be 

so low that the wheels can start to spin 

and prevent further progress. 

• In addition, the car’s handbrake may 

not always be sufficient to hold the car 

and caravan securely, as the wheels 

may start to slide. 

• Always apply the trailer’s or caravan’s 

parking brake when unhitching it. Otherwise, 

there is a risk of personal injury 

or damage to the bumper should the 

caravan or trailer start to roll. 

Make sure you are familiar with the legal 

requirements regarding speed limits for 

towing, maximum caravan weights, 

caravan braking requirements, and also 

any special driving licence provisions. 

Towbar 3 

A towbar is available as an option. It is 

designed for a trailer weight of 

max. 1600 kg. 

An electrical connection 3 for the towbar 

and an electrical unit are provided in the 

electrical centre on the left-hand side of the 

luggage compartment. 

If the car has a 13-pin Cadillac genuine electrical 

socket then it is possible to supply a 

trailer/caravan with rear fog lights and 

reversing lights. The caravan can also have 

interior and exterior lighting even when the 

car’s ignition is switched off. In which case, 

remember not to load the battery for too 

long so that it is discharged and prevents 

the car from starting. 

There is also access to power in the caravan 

during a journey, the caravan battery can be 

charged for example. 

An adapter is required to connect a caravan 

or trailer with 7-pin connector 3. 

If the car has the parking aid system, this is 

deactivated automatically if a caravan or 

trailer is hitched up and connected to the 

Cadillac genuine trailer socket. 

NOTICE 


163 

• Only use a towbar that has been 

approved for your car. We recommend 

that you entrust towbar installation 

to an authorised Cadillac workshop, 

which can also provide 

important information such as trailer 

weight. Your authorised Cadillac 

workshop has information on how the 

towbar is to be installed and whether 

other measures must be undertaken 

that could affect the cooling system or 

other equipment. 

• We recommend that you contact an 

authorised Cadillac workshop for 

advice on which towbar is designed for 

your car as well as for connecting a 

towbar.



• If the caravan or trailer has additional 

electrical equipment, besides the 

standard exterior lighting (e.g. interior 

lighting, a fan or a charger for a separate 

battery) and it is connected to the 

car via the trailer contact, to be provided 

with a separate power supply, 

the caravan or trailer must have a 

13-pin connector as specified in 

ISO 11446. 

• Exercise care when driving on uneven 

roads or against the kerb if the car is 

heavily laden or when towing a caravan 

or trailer. This particularly 

applies to cars with 18" wheels. 

Recommendations for cars with 

automatic transmission 

The following driving time limits are based 

on the capacity of the cooling system in hot 

weather, i.e. approximately +30 °C. 

Gradient of 

hill, % 

Max. caravan 

weight, kg 

Time limit, 

minutes 

6–8 1500 unlimited 

9–11 1400 max 15 

12–14 1200 max 15 

max. 15 1000 max 15 

When negotiating long hills, bear the following 

important considerations in mind. 

Rises in coolant temperature are indicated 

by the temperature gauge in the main instrument 

panel. 

The following steps are taken in order as the 

temperature of the transmission increases: 

• Gear change pattern is altered 

• A/C compressor is switched off 

• Max. engine torque is reduced



165 

The following message will be displayed on 

the DIC if the transmission fluid becomes 

too hot: 



If this message appears, stop the car as 

soon as it is safe to do so and allow the 

engine to idle until the message has gone 

out. The selector lever should be in 

position P. 

When continuing your journey, manually 

select a low gear in which the engine speed 

is about 3500 rpm until the incline eases, 

see page 143. 

WARNING 

Utilise the braking effect of the engine 

(gear M1, M2 or M3) when you are 

descending long or steep hills to spare 

the brakes. 


fade! 


manual gearbox 

Rises in coolant temperature are indicated 

by the temperature gauge in the main instrument 

panel. 

When the needle is just outside the red 

zone, the A/C compressor will be switched 

off and, on certain engine variants, the maximum 

engine torque will be limited. 

When continuing your journey, select a 

low gear in which the engine speed is 

about 3500 rpm until the incline eases. 

WARNING 

Utilise the braking effect of the engine 

(1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you are 

descending long or steep hills to spare 

the brakes. 


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Towbar load 

The weight distribution on the caravan 

makes a lot of difference to the handling 

properties of the car and caravan combination. 

As regards two-wheel caravans, concentrate 

the load over the wheels and keep 

it as low as possible. 

Distribution of load in caravan 

aLight 

b Moderate 

c Heavy 

The caravan should be loaded so that the 

load on the towball is 50–75 kg. Note that 

this load must be included in the total load 

for the car. If this now exceeds the specified 

load capacity, the load in the luggage compartment 

may have to be reduced by the 

corresponding amount.



Driving with a roof load 

WARNING 

• A roof load will affect the car’s centre 

of gravity and aerodynamics. Be 

aware of this when cornering and 

driving in crosswinds. 

• Suit your speed to the prevailing 

conditions. 

The maximum permissible roof load 

is 100 kg. Note that the roof load must be 

included in the car’s maximum permissible 

payload and axle load. 

Strong, sturdy roof carriers 3 designed specially 

for your car are available. We recommend 


Cadillac dealer. Always fasten roof loads 

securely. 

Driving with a load 

The handling characteristics are affected by 

how the car is loaded. 

• Place the heaviest load as far forward and 

as low as possible in the luggage compartment. 

• Secure the load to the lashing eyes, see 

page 112. 

• Heavy loads mean that the car’s centre of 

gravity is further back. As a result, the car 

will sway more during evasive steering. 

• Never exceed the permissible load of the 

roof box 3 even if there is room for more. 

• Ensure that the tyre pressure is correct – 

slight overinflation is preferable to underinflation. 

See also page 210 and 245. 

• The braking distance of a loaded car is 

always greater. Keep your distance from 

the vehicle in front. 

• Do not exceed the car’s permissible gross 

vehicle weight or axle load, see page 236. 

• Roof loads can negatively affect 

telecommunication. 

Driving with the luggage 

compartment open 

Avoid driving with the boot lid partly or fully 

open, since exhaust fumes can be drawn 

into the cabin. 

If you must drive with the boot lid open, 

close all windows and the sunroof (if fitted) 

and set the cabin fan to its highest speed 

setting. 

Driving through deep 

water 

NOTICE 

Do not drive through puddles or water 

deeper than 20 cm and do not drive faster 

than at idling speed. Water can otherwise 

be drawn into the engine. The engine will 

be damaged if water enters the intake 

system.


Towing 

Front towing eye 


167 

WARNING 

• Remember that the brake servo does 

not operate when the engine is off. 

Much greater pressure than normal 

will therefore be required to operate 

the brake pedal. 

• Nor does the steering servo operate 

when the engine is off. The steering 

will therefore be much heavier than 

usual. 

• The towing vehicle should always be 

heavier than the vehicle on tow. 

• Never allow passengers to ride in the 

car when it is on tow. 

• Always seek professional help if the 

car needs to be recovered. 

• The ignition switch must be in 

position 3 if the car is moved with the 

engine not running. 

• The steering wheel lock must be disengaged 

before towing the car. 

• The steering wheel lock disengages 

when the remote control is inserted 

into the ignition switch, if the car battery 

has sufficient charge. 

WARNING 

• Make sure that the towing eye is 

screwed in tightly. It has a left-hand 

thread! 

• The towing eye is only designed for 

towing the car on roads. It must not be 

used to pull the car out of a ditch, for 

example. 

• Make sure that all bystanders keep a 

suitable distance, in case the towing 

eye or tow rope should snap. The 

towing eye or tow rope could catapult 

off and cause seriously injury. 

• Never drive with the towing eye fitted 

to the front bumper. Return it to its 

designated storage space. 

Front towing eye. 

The towing eye has a left-hand thread! 

The front towing eye is stowed by the spare 

wheel. On the right-hand side of the bumper 

is a cover concealing the attachment point 

(tapped hole) for the towing eye. 

1 Press the knob on the upper section of 

this cover at the same time as pulling out 

the lower edge. 

2 Screw in the towing eye. The towing 

eye has a left-hand thread! 

3 Insert the wheel wrench into the eye to 

tighten it properly. 

To refit the cover: Start by inserting the top 

edge of the cover. Then click in the lower 

edge, one corner at a time.



Rear towing eye 

Rear towing eye 

The car has a permanent towing eye at the 

rear under the bumper. 

If the car is equipped with a towbar, this can 

be used instead of the towing eye. 

Towing the car 


NOTICE 

• Never use the towing eyes to pull the 

car unstuck 

• Release the handbrake if the car is to 

be towed on its rear wheels. 

Cadillac BLS AWD with manual gearbox: 

If the car is towed with all four wheels on 

the ground then there are no technical 

limitations for speed and distance. 

If both front wheels or both rear wheels 

have been raised, and if the law permits, 

the maximum towing speed is 50 km/h. 

There are no limitations as to the distance 

over which the car can be towed. 

Set the gear lever in neutral position. Switch 

on the position light. 

The national regulations on towing 

speeds must be followed. 

Always try to keep the towrope taut by 

gently applying the brake of the car on tow, 

as necessary. This will avoid the towrope 

being jerked violently. 


NOTICE 

• Do not tow the car backwards. 

• Release the handbrake if the car is to 

be towed on its rear wheels. 

•Do not tow the car backwards. 

Cadillac BLS AWD with automatic transmission: 

If the car is towed with all four wheels on 

the ground then it may be towed at a 

maximum speed of 50 km/h and for a 

maximum of 50 km. 

If both front wheels have been raised, and 

if the law permits, the car may be towed at 

a maximum speed of 50 km/h. There are 

no technical limitations as to the distance 

over which the car can be towed.


Set the selector lever in the N position. 

Switch on the position light. 

The national regulations on towing 

speeds must be followed. 

Always try to keep the towrope taut by 

gently applying the brake of the car on tow, 

as necessary. This will avoid the towrope 

being jerked violently. 

If the law permits, the maximum permitted 

towing speed is 50 km/h. The maximum 

permitted towing distance is 50 km. If the 

car needs to be transported further than this 

then a breakdown truck must be sent for. 

The engine cannot be started by towing or 

pushing the car. In an emergency, the 

engine can be started as described under 

"Jump starting" on page 170. 

Never use the towing eyes to pull the car 

unstuck 


Vehicle recovery 

169 

If the car has to be transported on a 

recovery vehicle or similar, it must be 

securely strapped down. There are attachment 

points for this purpose on the underside 

of the car. The attachment points are 

oblong hole that have been reinforced to 

cope with the stresses that arise during this 

type of transport. 

Transporting the car 

NOTICE 

If a car with sport (lowered) chassis is 

transported, for example on a breakdown 

truck, take extra care not to damage the 

spoiler and undercarriage. 

Attachment points for anchorage straps



Driving with the 

compact spare wheel 

See page 216. 

Tyre repair kit 3 

On certain markets, the spare wheel has 

been replaced by a tyre repair kit. Using this 

repair kit, the punctured tyre can be inflated 

without having to remove the wheel. 

See page 223. 

Jump starting 

WARNING 

• When working on the battery, highly 

explosive gas can build up. A spark 

could ignite this gas that collects 

around the battery. Therefore, always 

avoid sparks and naked flames in the 

vicinity of the battery. 

• The battery contains corrosive sulphuric 

acid. Always wear a face mask 

or goggles when working on the 

battery. 

• If battery acid gets into the eyes or 

splashes onto skin or clothing, wash 

the affected area with liberal amounts 

of water. If acid gets into the eyes or a 

large quantity makes contact with the 

skin, seek medical help. 

Jump starting 

It is essential when a donor battery is to be 

used to jump start the car that the jump 

leads be connected correctly to prevent 

arcing. 

NOTICE 

The cross sectional area of the jump 

leads must be at least 16 mm 2 for petrolengined 

cars and 25 mm 2 for dieselengined 

cars. 

The leads must not be more 

than 3 metres long.



171 

1 Switch off the ignition and all currentconsuming 

devices (lighting, rear 

window heating, etc.). 

2 Switch off the donor car’s engine. 

3 Start by connecting the positive (+) terminal 

of the donor battery to the positive 

terminal on the flat battery. 

4 Next, connect the negative (-) terminal 

of the donor battery to the negative (-) 

terminal of the flat battery. 

5 Start the engine of the donor car. 

6 Now start the engine of the host car. 

Allow the engine to run for a while and 

then disconnect the donor battery in the 

reverse order. 

Note. If the voltage of the flat battery is 

very low, it may be necessary to have 

jump leads connected for several minutes 

before starting the car with the flat 

battery. 

If the starter motor does not turn over at first 

try, wait 3–5 minutes before trying again. 

Charging the battery 3/jump 

starting 

To avoid damaging the car’s electrical 

system and electronics, the following rules 

must be followed when charging the battery 

or jump starting the car. 

• If the charger or starter unit can be set to 

different voltages (6V/12V/18V/24V), 12V 

must be selected. 

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions 

supplied with the charger or starter unit. 

• No other apparatus that are grounded or 

connected to the mains must be connected 

to the car during charging or jump 

starting. 

• The charger or starter unit must under no 

conditions produce a voltage greater 

than: 

• 16V continuous 

• 18V for 60 minutes. 

• If you are unsure about the charge rating 

of the unit, disconnect the battery clamp 

from the positive terminal before 

connecting the unit to the battery.



Before long journeys 

Cadillac has a brochure containing the 

address of authorised Cadillac servicing 

workshops throughout Europe. We recommend 



Before setting off on a long journey, it is 

advisable to have the car checked over at a 

workshop. We recommend that you contact 


Make sure that you have essential spares 

with you on your journey, such as bulbs, 

fuses, wiper blades and a drive belt 

(poly-V-belt). 

There are a number of items you can check 

yourself before the journey: 

• Check that oil or fuel does not leak from 

the engine or gearbox. 

• Check the poly-V-belt (drive belt). Have it 

replaced if it shows any signs of wear. 

• Check the battery charge. 

• Check the tread and pressure of all tyres, 

including the spare wheel. Refer to 

page 245 for tyre pressures. 

• Take along an extra remote control. Carry 

this separately. 

• Check the speed rating on the tyres to 

ensure that you do not exceed the maximum 

permitted speed for the tyres if 

motoring on derestricted roads. Refer to 

"Tyre markings" on page 211. 

• Check the brakes. 

• Check all lights and bulbs. 

• Check the tool kit. 

• Wintertime: check whether studded tyres 

are allowed in the country to which you 

are travelling. 

• Make sure you are carrying a warning triangle. 

Acquaint yourself with the regulations 

that apply to its use in the county to 

which you are travelling. 

Turn the height adjuster screw 3 turns 

anticlockwise to adjust the light beam 

downwards if you are switching from righthand 

traffic to left-hand traffic or 

vice versa. 

This is most suitable done with a 6 mm 

hex socket wrench.


Car care 

173 

Car care 

Bonnet ______________ 174 

Engine ______________ 175 

Turbo petrol engine, 

4-cyl _______________ 176 

Diesel engine 3 _______ 178 

Engine oil ____________ 180 

Air filter______________ 181 

Transmission fluid ____ 181 

Coolant______________ 182 

Brake/clutch fluid and 

braking lining _______ 184 

Power steering________ 185 

Battery ______________ 186 

Drive belt ____________ 188 

Wipers and washers ___ 188 

Wiper blades _________ 188 

Changing bulbs _______ 190 

Fuses ________________ 204 

Wheels _______________ 210 

Spare wheel ___________ 216 

Changing wheels ______ 219 

Seatbelts _____________ 227 

Upholstery ____________ 228 

Textile carpeting _______ 228 

Engine bay____________ 230 

Washing______________ 228 

Waxing and polishing ___ 230 

Touching up paintwork__ 230 

Anti-corrosion treatment 231 

Service programme ____ 232 

Materials used in the 

car: reclamation ______ 232 

Air conditioning (A/C) ___ 233 





174 Car care 

Bonnet 

The bonnet lock handle is located under the 

fascia on the driver’s side. Open the bonnet 

as follows: 

1 Pull the release handle. 

2 The bonnet opens to the half-locked 

position, being arrested by a catch at the 

front edge. 

3 Press the catch plate upwards and raise 

the bonnet. 

When closing the bonnet, drop it from a 

height of about 30 cm, without pushing it 

down. 

Bonnet lock handle 

Bonnet release catch plate


Engine 

Turbo petrol engine, 4-cyl 

The engine is a transverse, four-cylinder, 

in-line engine with dual overhead camshaft 

and 16 valves. The engine block and cylinder 

head are made of aluminium. 

The engine is equipped with two balancer 

shafts that reduce engine vibrations to a 

minimum. 

The balance shafts are chain driven and 

rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft. 

They produce forces and torques that are 

opposed to those generated by the pistons 

and connecting rods, an effect that occurs 

twice for each revolution of the engine. 

Engine noise is therefore also reduced as 

the counter-rotating shafts counteract the 

vibration from the moving parts of the 

engine. 

The gearbox, located on the left-hand side 

of the engine, is integrated with the engine. 

Turbo petrol engine, V6 3 

The V6 engine is a turbo charged V6 

engine. The engine block and cylinder head 

are made of aluminium with 60° between 

the cylinder banks, 4 valves per cylinder and 

2 camshafts per bank. 

The camshafts are driven via a chain transmission. 

The engine is equipped with a 

turbo whose turbine collects exhaust pressure 

from both banks of cylinders. 

To obtain optimum performance, fuel consumption 

and low emission levels the 

engine is equipped with CVCP (Continuous 

Variable Cam Phasing). This means that 

the engine’s intake camshafts can be 

adjusted to achieve optimum functionality. 

The switches are hydraulic. 

Diesel engine 3 

Car care 

175 

The diesel engine is a transverse, fourcylinder, 

in-line engine. The engine has 

16 valves and dual overhead camshafts. 

The gearbox, located on the left-hand side 

of the engine, is integrated with the engine.


176 Car care 

Turbo petrol engine, 4-cyl 

1 Oil filler cap 

2 Coolant expansion tank 

3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 

4Battery 

5 Fuses 

6 Washer fluid reservoir 

7 Power steering fluid reservoir 

8 Engine oil dipstick


Turbo petrol engine, V6 3 

Car care 

177 




4Battery 

5 Fuses 





178 Car care 

Diesel engine, TiD 3 




4Battery 

5 Fuses 





Diesel engine, TTiD 3 

Car care 

179 




4Battery 

5 Fuses 





180 Car care 

Engine oil 

Checking the engine oil 

Check the engine oil level regularly. 

1 Park the car on a level surface. 

2 Switch off the engine and wait for 

2–5 minutes (diesel engine: 5 min.). 

The engine should be at normal 

operating temperature. 

3 Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it with a 

clean rag before checking the oil level. 

The oil level must not be below the MIN 

mark on the dipstick, but nor should it be 

above the MAX mark, since this could result 

in abnormal oil consumption. 

The distance between the MIN and MAX 

marks is equivalent to 1.0 l. 

NOTICE 

Too high an oil level can damage the 

engine. 

2.0 Turbo (210 hp): 

When the engine is started, the engine oil 

level is checked. If the level is too low, the 

following message appears on the DIC: 

Checkoil level. 

If this occurs the oil level must be checked 

first. If the level is too low then it must be 

topped up. 

1.9TiD and 1.9 TTiD: 

The engine is equipped with an engine oil 

level sensor that is active when the engine 

is running. If the level sinks too low, the following 

message appears on the DIC: 


If this occurs the oil level must be checked 

first. If the level is too low then it must be 

topped up. 

Oil filler cap and dipstick, turbo petrol 

engine, 4-cyl


Air filter 

Car care 

181 

WARNING 

To ensure reliable operation, only use an 

air filter recommended by Cadillac when 

changing. We recommend that you contact 


Oil filler cap and dipstick, turbo petrol 

engine, V6 

Recommended oil grade, see car’s 

Service Book. 

Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap 

properly after topping up the oil to avoid running 

problems. 

It is normal for a certain amount of oil to be 

consumed. It is therefore often necessary to 

top up the oil between services. Check the 

engine oil level regularly. 

While running in (approx. 3,100 miles 

or 5,000 km) and when driving at high 

speeds or with a caravan, the oil consumption 

may be higher than normal. 

Oil filler cap and dipstick, diesel engine 

Transmission fluid 

Manual gearbox 

The transmission fluid should be changed in 

accordance with the Service Programme. 

Automatic transmission 

The transmission fluid should be changed in 

accordance with the Service Programme.


182 Car care 

Coolant 

WARNING 

• Be careful when opening the bonnet if 

the engine is overheated. Never undo 

the expansion tank cap fully while the 

coolant is hot. 

• The cooling system is pressurised. 

This can cause hot coolant and vapour 

can escape causing injury to your 

eyes and burns. 

• Exercise care when adding glycol. 

Glycol on hot surfaces constitutes a 

fire risk. 

There is an overpressure in the cooling 

system. Coolant temperatures can sometimes 

exceed 100 °C. 

If the level of coolant in the expansion tank 

drops too low, the following message 

appears on the DIC: 

Coolant level low. 

Refill. 

The properties of the coolant are retained 

for the entire service life of the car. Therefore, 

it is not necessary to change the 

coolant. 

The coolant contains 45 % antifreeze and 

anti-corrosion fluid. This ratio gives the best 

cooling effect. Lower concentrations should 

be avoided, in view of the corrosion risk. 

Coolants of a different brand could damage 

the engine or cooling system. We therefore 

recommend strict use of coolants that have 

been approved by Cadillac. 

If the expansion tank is empty when coolant 

is added, run the engine until warm so that 

the thermostat opens. Top up the tank 

again, as necessary. 

NOTICE 

If coolant requires filling, first blend equal 

parts coolant and tap water or distilled 

water. 

If straight coolant is added, the engine 

could still freeze and be damaged. This is 

because the concentrated coolant will not 

mix properly with the coolant until the 

thermostat has opened to allow full circulation.


Car care 

183 

Cooling system expansion tank, turbo 

petrol engine, 4-cyl 

Cars with 4-cyl. engine: The expansion 

tank is transparent to facilitate checking the 

coolant level. 

When the engine is cold, the coolant shall lie 

on or just above the KALT/COLD mark on 

the expansion tank (boundary between the 

upper and lower sections of the tank, see 

illustration). 

Top up with a mixture of equal parts of 

Cadillac-approved concentrated coolant 

and clean water. We recommend that you 


Cooling system expansion tank, turbo 

petrol engine, V6 

Cars with V6 engine: The expansion tank 

is not transparent. The cap must be 

unscrewed so that the coolant level can be 

checked. When the cap is screwed off there 

are two level markings, HOT and COLD. 

When the engine is cold, the coolant shall lie 

on or just above the COLD mark. 

Level markings, turbo petrol engine, V6 

1 HOT 

2 COLD


184 Car care 

Brake/clutch fluid and 

braking lining 

Checking 

Brake fluid should be changed according to 

the service programme. Refer to the Warranty 

and Service Book. 

The brake and clutch fluid reservoir is transparent 

to facilitate checking of the fluid level. 

The fluid level should lie between the MAX 

and MIN marks. 

If the fluid level is too low, the following message 

will be displayed on the DIC: 



Top up as necessary with DOT 4 brake 

fluid. Do not use DOT 5 fluid. 

Use only new brake fluid from a sealed 

container. 

The brake fluid level will fall somewhat as 

the braking lining wears. The MAX level in 

the reservoir corresponds to the amount of 

brake fluid required with new braking lining. 

If the fall in fluid level is moderate, due to 

normal brake lining wear, topping up is not 

necessary. 

If the brake fluid should require 

changing, this must be carried out at a 



Brake fluid reservoir


The foot brake and handbrake are selfadjusting. 

It is not possible to detect, through abnormal 

pedal or handbrake lever travel, whether the 

braking lining is worn and needs replacing. 

It is therefore essential that brake lining be 

checked regularly, as specified in the 

service programme. 

NOTICE 

Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork, 

since it can cause corrosion damage. 

Braking lining replacement should be 

entrusted to a workshop. We recommend 



Power steering 

Check the level of the power steering fluid in 

the reservoir regularly, in accordance with 

the service programme. 

The wheels should point directly forwards 

during this check. 

Clean round the cap before unscrewing it. 

Wipe the dipstick. To check the level, screw 

down the cap completely and then remove 

it again. 

The oil level should lie between the MAX 

and MIN marks when the oil temperature is 

about +20 °C. If the oil is colder, the level 

may be lower, and at a higher temperatures 

the level may be higher. 

Top up with "CHF 11S power steering fluid" 

or "CHF 202". 

Car care 

185 

Power steering fluid reservoir, turbo petrol 

engine, 4-cyl 

Power steering fluid reservoir, turbo petrol 

engine, V6.


186 Car care 

Power steering fluid reservoir, diesel 

engine 

Battery 

WARNING 

• When working on the battery, highly 

explosive gas can build up. A spark 

could ignite this gas that collects 

around the battery. 

Therefore, always avoid sparks and 

naked flames in the vicinity of the battery. 

• The battery contains corrosive sulphuric 

acid. Always wear a face mask or 

goggles when working on the battery. 

• If battery acid gets into the eyes or 

splashes onto skin or clothing, wash 

the affected area with liberal amounts 

of water. 

If acid gets into the eyes or a large 

quantity makes contact with the skin, 

seek medical help. 

NOTICE 

A discharged battery can freeze and fracture. 

Batteries should therefore always be 

stored away from sub-zero temperatures. 

The battery is maintenance-free. 

If frequent short journeys are made, the battery 

may need extra charging. This can be 

done with a battery charger or by taking the 

car for a long run. 

If the battery is not charging while driving, 

the driving symbol in the main instrument 

panel illuminates and the following message 

appears on the DIC: 

Battery not charging. 

Make a safe stop.


Car care 

187 

Check the drive belt, see page 188. If the 

belt is damaged, the engine may overheat, 

the battery may not be charged, the A/C 

compressor may not work and power assistance 

for the steering (diesel-engined cars) 

may be lost. 

Always connect the positive (red) cable to 

the positive (+) battery terminal, and the 

negative (black) cable to the negative (-) 

battery terminal. Remove both battery 

cables when rapid-charging the battery. 

NOTICE 

• Do not connect the battery terminals, 

+ and –, incorrectly. 

• Serious damage can be done to the 

car’s electrical system if a battery or 

alternator lead is disconnected while 

the engine is running. 

• Cars with petrol engine: exercise special 

care when removing and fitting the 

positive (+) cable so as not to damage 

the battery disconnect switch 3. 

Turn the two retainers a quarter turn to 

unlock the battery cover 

1.9TiD and 1.9 TTiD with fuel-driven 

heater has a larger battery and consequently 

no battery cover. 

Battery bracket 

A car with standard equipment specifications 

and a fully charged battery can be left 

for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient 

charge for starting. If extra equipment is 

fitted, such as a mobile phone, the charge 

may only be sufficient for about 15 days.


188 Car care 

Drive belt 

WARNING 

• Keep hands and clothing well clear of 

the drive belt when the engine is running. 

• Always stop the engine before 

inspecting the drive belt. 

• The radiator fan is electric and can 

start even when the engine is 

switched off. 

A slipping or broken poly-V-belt can result 

in: 

• insufficient engine cooling (dieselengined 

cars) 

• no charge to the battery 

• no A/C compressor function 

• loss of power-assistance for steering 

(diesel-engined cars). 

The belt tension is critical and is adjusted 

automatically by the belt tensioner. 

Wipers and washers 

Wiper blades 

Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. 

We recommend washer fluid for cleaning. 

If poor wiper performance is experienced, 

clean the windscreen with washer fluid. This 

is particularly important if the car has been 

through an automatic car wash, as these 

sometimes leave a wax coating on the windscreen. 

If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory, 

fit new blades. 

NOTICE 

Serious damage can be done to the car’s 

electrical system if an alternator lead is 

disconnected while the engine is running. 

The alternator is situated on the right-hand 

side of the engine. It is driven by a poly- 

V-belt from the crankshaft pulley.


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Windscreen 

1 Press the two catches together. 

2 Hold the wiper arm and move the wiper 

blade out and diagonally up. 

Fitting the cargo guard 

1 Align the wiper arm’s guide lug in the 

blade’s corresponding slot. 

2 Move the blade in towards the wiper arm 

until the two catches grip the blade. 

Check that the blade is fitted firmly. 

Rear window, Wagon 

1 Detach the blade from the arm by pressing 

the blade’s mounting from underneath. 

2 Install a new blade by pressing the shaft 

of the blade in the arm’s mounting. 

The washer jet, which is located next to the 

high-mounted brake light, is not adjustable. 

Washer fluid reservoir 

Washers 

The reservoir capacity is 5.8 litres. 

If the amount of fluid is less than 1 litre, 

headlight washing 3 is not activated as a 

means of prioritizing washing of the windscreen. 

The following message appears on 

the DIC: 


Refill.


190 Car care 

Headlight washers are only available in certain 

markets/variants. 

Fill with a mixture of washer fluid and water 

as recommended by the table on the packaging 

to reduce the risk of freezing and to 

ensure effective cleaning, see also 

page 83. 

WARNING 

Take care not to spill washer fluid concentrate 

onto hot surfaces. Washer fluid concentrate 

contains flammable ingredients 

such as alcohol. 

Changing bulbs 

WARNING 

Switch off the engine before changing a 

bulb in the engine bay. This averts the 

danger of fingers and hands being injured 

by moving parts. 

The radiator fan can cut in even when the 

engine is switched off. 

NOTICE 

Washer jets 

The washer jets, which are adjustable, can 

be cleaned with a pin if necessary. 

Switch off the ignition before changing a 

bulb, to avoid possible short circuiting.


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191 

Auto checking of lights 

The outer bulbs are monitoring by the car’s 

electrical system. If any of these stop 

working, a message appears on the DIC 

(Driver Information Centre). 

Example of DIC message: 

Left dipped beam 

failure. 

Number plate lighting is only detected if both 

bulbs fail. 

The side direction indicators are only 

detected if the lower of the two rear direction 

indicator bulbs fails. 

Wagon 

The tail lights, brake lights and direction 

indicators consist of LEDs. If approx. 3/4 of 

the LEDs on one side are broken then this 

is indicated on the DIC. 

If a brake light bulb fails 

Sedan: If a brake light bulb fails, for reasons 

of safety the adjacent tail light will serve as 

a brake light. Replace the defective bulb as 

soon as possible. 

Wrong bulb fitted 

If a dipped or main beam bulb of too high a 

rating is fitted, a bulb failure message will be 

shown on the DIC (a too high wattage bulb 

can damage the reflector). 

If the following message is displayed but the 

bulb shines, it is most likely that an incorrect 

bulb has been fitted. 

Right main beam failure. 

Note: 

When changing bulbs, fit the same type 

of bulb (e.g. Long-Life) as that removed.


192 Car care 

Xenon light, dipped beam 3 

WARNING 

Because Xenon lamp unit is under 

extremely high voltage, entrust all work on 

the unit, including bulb replacement, to a 



Xenon headlights produce roughly twice as 

much light as halogen bulbs and have a significantly 

longer service life. 

The lamp units consist of a gas discharge 

lamp containing xenon. When the lights are 

switched on a very high voltage activates 

the xenon gas. The lamps soon reach full 

intensity. 

Cars with Xenon headlights have automatic 

levelling. The levelling system comprises 

two sensors, one on the front suspension 

and one on the rear suspension, and a control 

unit by the engine bay electrical centre. 

Headlight alignment is adjusted automatically 

to the car’s load to prevent dazzling 

drivers in oncoming traffic. 




malfunction. 


authorised Cadillac workshop for Xenon 

bulb replacement.


Removing the entire lamp fitting 

The entire lamp fitting must be removed 

before the bulbs of the position lights, 

direction indicators, dipped beam (halogen) 

and main beam can be replaced. 

Car care 

193 

1 Remove the upper screw (1). 

2 Slacken the lower screw (2), but do not 

remove it. 

3 Slightly raise the eye where the upper 

screw (1) sat while pressing down the 

tongue with a screwdriver. Carefully pull 

the entire lamp fitting straight forward. 

4 Unplug the connector.


194 Car care 

Installing the entire lamp fitting 

1 Plug in the connector. 

2 Guide the hole in the lamp fitting over the 

guide pin in the fitting retainer and the 

tongue into the recess in the lamp fitting. 

Then slide the lamp fitting straight back 

until the tongue and the upper bracket 

engage. 

3 Refit the upper screw and tighten the 

lower one.


Car care 

195 

Dipped beam bulb 

Main beam bulb 

Dipped beam (halogen) and main beam 

1 Remove the entire lamp fitting from the body before bulb 

replacement. See page 193. 

2 Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight. 

3 Twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and take it out of the reflector. 

4 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. 

Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until 

it locks. 

5 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight. 

6 Refit the lamp fitting. See page 194. 

NOTICE 

Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could 

damage the headlight reflector. Furthermore, the car’s wiring is 

not designed to cope with higher wattages.


196 Car care 

Position light bulb 

Direction indicator bulb 

Position light and front direction 

indicator 

1 Remove the entire lamp fitting from the 

body before bulb replacement. See 

page 193. 

2 Twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and 

take out the bulb. 

3 Fit the new bulb. 

4 Refit the lamp fitting. See page 194. 

Side-mounted direction indicator 

1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its 

rear end can be pulled out. 

2 Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and 

withdraw it from the lamp fitting. Change 

the bulb. 

3 To fit, first engage the two catches on 

the rear edge of the lamp fitting with the 

edge of the opening. Then press in the 

front edge of the lamp fitting so that the 

groove in the spring engages the plastic 

edge.


Car care 

197 

1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. 

Lower the air shield. 

2 Remove the protective cover. Release 

the two spring clips securing the bulb. 

3 Unplug the connector. 

4 Change the bulb. Try not to touch the 

glass part of the bulb with your fingers. 


WARNING 

Sedan 

1 Direction indicator 

2 Tail lights/brake lights 

3 Reversing lights 

4 Rear fog light (left-hand side) 

5 Centre brake light 

• Never crawl under a car that is only 

supported by the jack. Always use 

axle stands. 

• For further information about jacking 

up the car, refer to pages 219 

and 220.


198 Car care 

Brake lights, tail lights and 

direction indicators 

Sedan: If a brake light bulb fails, for reasons 

of safety the adjacent tail light will serve as 

a brake light. Replace the defective bulb as 

soon as possible. 

1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the 

lights. 

Right-hand side: Unlock the plastic 

rivet by depressing the centre no more 

than 3 mm. Take hold of the collar of the 

rivet and pull it out. See also page 198. 


take it out. 


Reversing lights and rear fog 

light, Sedan 

Removing the boot lid trim 

1 Remove the two screws securing the 

grab handle to the inside of the boot lid. 

2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in 

the centre of each rivet no more than 

3 mm. Pull out the rivets by taking hold 

of the rivet’s collar. 

You can use the button on the handle of the 

screwdriver supplied with the car to unlock 

the rivets.


Car care 

199 

Changing bulbs 


take it out. 


To refit the boot lid trim 

1 Withdraw the centre of the rivets. 

2 Fit the trim in place on the boot lid. 

3 Fit the rivets. Lock the rivets in place by 

pressing the centre buttons in until flush 

with the collar. 

Reversing lights and rear fog 

light, Wagon 

1 Remove the cover. 

2 Remove the bulb holder with the broken 

bulb. The bulb holder has a bayonet 

fitting. 


4 Refit the bulb holder and the cover. Start 

by securing the cover at the bottom. 

Roof lighting, front 

1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens. 


3 Insert the guide lugs on the front edge of 

the lens and press the lens home.


200 Car care 

Dome light, rear 

1 Remove the entire overhead panel: 

ease out the trailing end first, and then 

both sides of the front edge. 


Number plate lighting 

1 Undo the two screws and remove the 

lens. 


3 Make sure the seal on the lens is 

correctly seated. 

4 Screw the lens in place. 

Glove compartment lighting 3 

1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting 

using a screwdriver. 


3 Insert the connector side first when 

refitting the lamp.


Car care 

201 

Luggage compartment lighting, 

Sedan 

The lamp fitting is located under the parcel 

shelf. 





refitting the lamp. 


Wagon 

1 Pull the lamp housing forward and lift it 

out at the front. 

2 Fit the new bulb. The bulb is secured in 

the holder. 

3 Start by inserting in the front edge of the 

lamp housing and then pressing in the 

rear edge. 


(in tailgate), Wagon 

1 On one short side of the bulb holder 

there is a small slot for inserting a screwdriver. 

Prize carefully so that the bulb 

holder is accessible. 

2 Bend one of the contact plates so that 

the bulb can be removed. 


To fit, first insert the bulb holder’s short side 

with the electrical socket.


202 Car care 

Other bulbs 

If any other bulbs need changing, we 

recommend that you visit a workshop. We 



Courtesy/footwell lighting 3 





refitting the lamp.


Bulb table 

Car care 

203 

No. Designation Wattage 

1 H7 55 Headlight 

2 H3 55 Front fog lights 3 

3 P21W 21 Reversing light, brake light, tail 

light, rear direction indicator 

4 PR21W 21 Rear fog light (red) 

5 PY21W 21 Front direction indicator 

6 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting, courtesy 

lighting 3, glove compartment 

lighting 

7 R5W 5 Number plate lighting; luggage 

compartment lighting, Sedan; luggage 

compartment lighting (in tailgate), 

Wagon 

8 T4W 4 Reading light, rear 

9 W5W 5 Side-mounted direction indicator; 

position lights; front dome lighting; 

luggage compartment lighting, 

Wagon 

NOTICE 

Only fit lamps of the specified rating. Lamps of the wrong wattage 

could damage the wiring harness and electronics.


204 Car care 

Fuses 

WARNING 

To avert the risk of short circuiting and 

damage to the car’s electrical system, 

always observe the following advice: 

• We recommend that you contact an 

authorised Cadillac workshop before 

modifying or connecting any electrical 

equipment. Incorrect installation could 

damage the electrical system. 

• Never replace a fuse with one having 

a higher rating than specified, see 

page 206. The colour of the fuse indicates 

its amperage. 

• If the same fuse blows repeatedly, 

have the car’s electrical system 

checked at a workshop. We recommend 



• If a MAXI fuse blows, there is a major 

fault in the electrical system. Have 

the car checked at a workshop. We 

recommend that you contact an 


The fuses are housed in three electrical 

centres: one behind a hatch on the left-hand 

end of the fascia, one in the engine bay 

(additional small unit in front of battery on 

certain variants) and one on the left-hand 

side of the luggage compartment. There is 

space for spare fuses in the hatch on the 

left-hand end of the fascia. 

Sound fuse/Blown fuse 

To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it 

from the panel. If the filament is broken, the 

fuse has blown.


Car care 

205 

MAXI fuses 

The car also has a number of large fuses 

know as MAXI fuses. These are designed to 

protect the car’s electrical system from 

being damaged. Each MAXI fuse protects a 

number of electrical circuits and functions 

and therefore has a higher rating 

(amperage) than the standard fuses. No 

spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car. 

NOTICE 

Electrical centre in end of fascia 

A special tool for removing fuses is provided 

on the hatch on the left-hand end of the 

fascia. Simply push the tool onto the fuse, 

squeeze and remove the fuse. 

Some of the fuses and relays fitted are not 

connected to the car’s electrical system. 

If a MAXI fuse blows, there is a major fault 

in the electrical system. Have the car 

checked at a workshop. We recommend 


workshop.


206 Car care 

Electrical centre in end of fascia 

No. Amp. Function 

1 15 Steering wheel lock 

2 5 Steering column unit; ignition switch 

3 10 Handsfree 3/ Bluetooth Phone 3 

4 10 Main instrument panel; manual climate control; 

automatic climate control (ACC) 3 

5 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brake Shift Lock 

(automatic transmission) 

6 7.5 Brake light switch 

7 20 Fascia electrical centre; fuel filler flap 

8 30 Control module in passenger door 

9 10 Fascia electrical centre 

10 30 Trailer socket 3; electrical socket in storage 

compartment between seats 

11 15 Data link connection (diagnostics) 

12 15 Interior lighting incl. glove compartment lighting 

13 30 Accessories 

14 20 Amplifier 2 Bose ® Centerpoint ® Surround Sound 

System 3 

15 30 Control module in driver’s door 

16 - - 

17 7.5 Road toll 3 

18 7.5 Manual climate control; fan, parking heater 3 

19 - - 

20 7.5 Manual headlight levelling switch 3 

21 7.5 Handsfree 3; brake pedal switch; manual climate 

control; clutch pedal switch 

22 30 Cigarette lighter 3 

23 40 Cabin fan 

24 7.5 Airbag control module 

25 - - 

26 5 Yaw sensor 3


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Rear electrical centre 

Rear electrical centre 


1–5 MAXI - 

6 30 Control module in left rear door 

7 30 Control module in right rear door 

8 20 Trailer 

9 - - 

10 30 Left-hand brake light; rear right direction indicator; 

right tail light; right reversing light; high-mounted 

brake light; trailer lights 

11 10 AWD 

12 - - 

13 - - 

14 15 Rear wiper 3 

15 15 Seat heating, left seat 3 

16 15 Seat heating, right seat 3 

17 7.5 Auto dimming rear view mirror 3; rain sensor 3; 

sunroof 3 

18 15 Sunroof 3 

19 - - 

20 7.5 Analogue clock; TMC receiver 3 

21 7.5 Parking aid system 3; control module, rear doors 

22 30 Radio, Navigation 3 

23 7.5 Tyre pressure monitoring 3 

24 10 Movement sensor 3, tilt sensor 3, siren (alarm 3) 

25 30 Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory 3 

26 30 Right-hand brake light; rear left direction indicators; 

left tail light; rear fog light; left reversing light; number 

plate lighting; luggage compartment lighting; trailer 

lights 

27 10 Lumbar support on electrically operated driver’s 

seat 3 

28 - - 

29 - -


208 Car care 

Electrical centre in engine bay 


1 30 Engine management system, diesel 

2 10 Engine management system, petrol; transmission 

control module 

3 20 Horn 

4 10 Engine management system, petrol and diesel; 

battery disconnect switch 3 

5 - - 

6 10 Selector lever (automatic); clutch pedal switch 

7 - - 

8 5 Relay for vacuum pump (brake system) 3 

9 - - 

10 - - 

11 - - 

12 10 Washer fluid pump for rear window 3 

13 10 A/C compressor, diesel 

14 - - 

15 30 Washer fluid pump 3, headlights 

16 30 Front right position light; front right direction indicator; 

left and right side direction indicator; right main beam; 

left dipped beam; front left fog light 

17 30 Windscreen wiper motor, low speed 

18 30 Windscreen wiper motor, high speed 

19 20 Parking heater 3; auxiliary heater 3 

20 10 Headlight levelling 3 

21 - - 

22 30 Washer fluid pump, windscreen 

23 - - 

24 20 Extra lights 3 

25 20 Amplifier 1 Sound System/Bose 

® Centerpoint ® 

Surround Sound System 3 

26 30 Front left direction indicator; front left position light; 

front right fog light; right dipped beam; left main beam 

27–37 MAXI


Car care 

209 

Relays 

R 1 Washer fluid pump, windscreen 

R 2 A/C compressor, diesel 

R3 - 

R 4 Fuel filter, diesel (preheating) 

R 5 Extra lights 

R6 Horn 

R 7 Engine control module, diesel; injection, diesel 

R8 Starter motor 

R 9 Windscreen wipers ON/OFF 

R10 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3 

R11 Ignition +15 

R12 Windscreen wipers, high/low speed 

R13 - 

R14 Washer fluid pump 3, headlights 

Electrical centre in front of battery 3 


1 60 Air pump, secondary air 3 

2 20 Fuel pump; preheating, oxygen sensors 

3 10 A/C compressor 

4 30 Main relay, engine management system 

Relays 

1 Air pump, secondary air 3 

2 A/C compressor 

3 Preheating, oxygen sensors 

4 Main relay, engine (ECM/EVAP/injection)


210 Car care 

Wheels 

NOTICE 

Wide wheels and tyres with side walls 

that are too low can: 

• be damaged in potholes, etc. 

• cause springs, shock absorbers, 

wheel bearings and chassis mountings 

to be overloaded 

• come into contact with chassis and 

body components 

• affect the StabiliTrak ® function. 

The speed and load limits of the tyres 

must not be exceeded; see page 211. 

Wheels larger than 18" must not be fitted. 

Wheel offset must be 41 mm. 

Alternative tyres and wheels 

Before changing to wheels/tyres of another 

size, we recommend that you contact an 

authorised Cadillac workshop regarding 

acceptable options. See also page 241. 

Wheel/tyre combinations that are not 

approved by Cadillac can negatively affect 

the car’s directional stability, steering and 

braking in both wet and dry conditions. 

The wheels and tyres have been carefully 

matched to the characteristics of the car and 

play a key role in its outstanding roadholding 

and handling. 

Do not take it for granted that a wheel/tyre 

combination will work in the best possible 

way, just because it can be fitted to the car. 

To ensure that the speedometer is as accurate 

as possible, it should be reprogrammed 

if wheels of a different size are fitted. We 



Tyre pressure 

WARNING 

Check the tyre pressure at least once a 

month and before long journeys. Underinflation 

can result in: 

• punctures 

• separation of the tyre and tread 

• damage to the sideways 

• damage to the rims on poor roads 

• poor handling characteristics.


Car care 

211 

Note: Low tyre pressure also causes premature 

tyre wear and increased fuel consumption. 

Tyre pressure should match the current 

load and speed of the car, see page 245. 

The tyre pressures given apply to cold 

tyres, that is they have the same temperature 

as the outside air temperature. 

The pressure increases approximately 

0.3 bar (4 psi) as the tyres become warm 

(e.g. during fast motorway driving). When 

the temperature of the tyres changes by 

10 °C, the tyre pressure will change 0.1 bar 

(2 psi). 

Never reduce the pressure of a hot tyre. If 

the tyres are hot when you check them, only 

increase the pressure, if necessary. 

Underinflated tyres wear more quickly than 

slightly overinflated tyres. 

If a valve is leaking, simply unscrew it and fit 

a new one. 

Note: Remember to adjust the tyre pressures 

if you change the load in the car significantly 

or intend to drive at substantially 

lower or higher speeds than normal. 

Shifting the wheels 

WARNING 

When fitting just one new pair of tyres, 

these should be fitted to the rear wheels, 

as these are more critical to the directional 

stability of the car (e.g. on braking 

or in a skid). The existing rear wheels 

should therefore be moved to the front. 

Always move rear left to front left and rear 

right to front right, so that the direction of 

rotation remains the same. 

Because the car has front-wheel drive, the 

front tyres tend to wear faster than the rear 

ones. New tyres should always be fitted in 

pairs, so that tyres on the same axle have 

the same amount of tread. 

Mark the wheels L (left) and R (right) when 

changing between summer and winter 

tyres. This ensures that the direction of rotation 

of the wheels is the same when they are 

refitted. Fit the tyres in best condition to the 

rear wheels. 

Store wheels either lying flat or hanging – 

never standing upright. 

Tyre markings 

Tyre marking 215/55 R16 93V means: 

215 Tyre section width, mm 

55 Aspect ratio, i.e. the section height 

as a percentage of the section 

width 

R Radial ply 

16 16 in. wheel rim diameter at bead 

seats 

93 Tyre load index 

V Speed rating 

Tyre load indices 

91 Tyre approved for max. 615 kg 

93 Max. 650 kg 

94 Max. 670 kg 

95 Max. 690 kg 

97 Max. 730 kg 

Speed ratings 

Q Tyre approved for speeds up 

to 100 mph (160 km/h) 

S Max. 112 mph (180 km/h) 

T Max. 118 mph (190 km/h) 

H Max. 130 mph (210 km/h) 

V Max. 149 mph (240 km/h) 

W Max. 168 mph (270 km/h) 

Y Max. 186 mph (300 km/h)


212 Car care 

Tyre date code 

Tyres should be considered as perishable 

goods. As they age, they become progressively 

harder, resulting in deteriorating road 

grip. This is particularly marked for winter 

tyres. 

Tyres have a code that specifies their date 

of manufacture. The first two digits denote 

the week number and the last two digits the 

year followed by a filled triangle. 

Tyres’ direction of rotation 

Direction of rotation is important for most 

types of tyre. These tyres have a marking on 

the sidewall. The marking can be made up 

of the text "Tyre rotation" together with an 

arrow or the text "Facing out". 

The tyre must have the same direction of 

rotation for its entire service life. 

Wear indicator 

The tyres incorporate so-called wear indicators. 

When treadless bands appear across 

the width of the tyre surface, only 1.6 mm of 

tread pattern remains. This indicates that 

the tyre should be changed. 

Make sure you are familiar with the legal 

limit for minimum tread depth in your 

country and also any regulations governing 

the use of winter tyres.


Automatic tyre pressure 

monitoring 3 

WARNING 

The system is an aid to the driver. The 

driver always has the responsibility that 

the tyres have the correct air pressure. 

Never use the system to assist with tyre 

pressure reading when adjusting tyre 

pressures. 

Wear indicator 

For optimum safety, economy and comfort 

tyre pressures should be checked regularly 

even if the automatic tyre pressure 

monitoring has not alarmed. 

The system consists of a sensor in each 

wheel and a common receiver. The sensors 

are located inside the tyre in direct connection 

with the air pressure valves. 

Make sure that wheels with sensors for tyre 

pressure monitoring are fitted during 

replacement if the car has automatic tyre 

pressure monitoring. 

NOTICE 

Tyre replacement must take place with 

great care to avoid damaging the sensors 

that are built together with the valves. 

• Remove the rear side first. 

• Start to remove the tyre opposite the 

valve. 

• During removal the tyre machine must 

not come closer than ±10° from the 

valve. 

• During fitting, start 20° after the valve 

and finish at the latest 20° before the 

valve. 

• Do not inflate the tyre with pressure 

higher than 7 bar (102 psi). 

Tyre pressure information is transmitted 

wireless to the receiver. 

The system checks the tyre pressures when 

speed exceeds 30 km/h. 

The system is self-programming which 

means that the wheels can be shifted 

around without any need for adjustment. 

The spare wheel has no sensor. 

Valve with sensor 

Car care 

213 

The sensor batteries last for 10 years or 

around 160 000 km. The battery cannot be 

replaced. The whole sensor must be 

replaced. 

The system does not warn if the tyre pressure 

is too high. 

If the system has warned or triggered an 

alarm due to inadequate pressure then 

the pressure must be reset to the recommended 

pressure so that the warning/alarm 

is cleared.


214 Car care 

Valve without sensor 

If the tyre pressure decreases 

If the tyre pressure decreases to 0.4 bar 

(6 psi) below the recommended pressure 

then a warning is shown on the DIC as to 

which tyres are affected. 



If the tyre pressure continues to decrease 

then an alarm is shown on the DIC when the 

pressure has decreased below the lowest 

permitted pressure which is 1.6 bar 

(23.2 psi). 

An alarm is also received when leakage is 

greater than 0.2 bar/min. (3 psi/min.). 

Flat tyre front left. 


Reduce speed (avoid heavy braking and 

significant steering wheel movement) and 

stop the car as soon as possible at a suitable 

location. Replace the defective wheel. 

The fault message can remain for up to 

10 minutes after restarting the car. Then it 

disappears if the tyre pressure is correct. 

Check/adjust the pressure in the other tyres 

when a fault message is shown. 

Note that tyre pressure can decrease 

without a puncture. The pressure can 

decrease approximately 0.2 bar (3 psi) over 

a period of three months. 

The temperature in the tyre also affects the 

tyre pressure. 

For further information on tyre air pressure, 

see page 210. 

Allow 10 minutes for the system to recognize 

the wheel/sensors positions after fitting 

a new set of tyres. During this period no low 

pressure warning or alarm can be triggered. 

Adjust the pressure as soon as possible.


Car care 

215 

Malfunctions 

Tyre pressure system 

failure. Contact service. 

The above message is shown on the DIC if: 

• a wheel without pressure sensor has 

been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) 

• one, two or three pressure sensors are 

broken or missing 

• a fault has arisen in the receiver 

• a system error has arisen 

The above messages are not shown if sensors 

are missing in all wheels. It is then 

assumed that winter wheels without sensors 

have been fitted for example. 

Removing a tyre 

Remove the tyre with a tyre machine. It is 

important to follow the instructions for the 

tyre machine as well. 

• Do not fit the tyre tool in an area ±10° from 

the valve. 

• Start removing opposite the valve. 

• Remove the rear side first. 

Fitting a tyre 

Fit the tyre with a tyre machine. It is important 

to follow the instructions for the tyre 

machine as well. 

• Start to fit about 20° after the valve. 

• Finish fitting before an area 20° from the 

valve. 

• Do not inflate the tyre to pressure higher 

than 7 bar (102 psi).


216 Car care 

Spare wheel 

Compact spare 

WARNING 

The spare wheel or punctured wheel 

must be stowed under the luggage compartment 

floor, and secured in place with 

the retaining nut. 

The compact spare wheel may only be used 

when one of the car’s normal tyres has 

punctured. Maximum distance for the compact 

spare wheel is approx. 2,100 miles 

(3,500 km). The spare wheel, tools and jack (replaced 

by tyre repair kit on certain markets) are 

stowed under the luggage compartment 

NOTICE 

floor. 

To avoid cosmetic damage to a punctured 

alloy wheel, this can be temporarily 

placed outside up in the spare wheel well 

but only while driving to the closest workshop. 

As a general rule, all heavy loads must be 

well secured in the luggage compartment, 

see page 112. 

Sedan: Fold the carpeting forward to ease 

access to the tools and spare wheel. 

Wagon: The hatch in the floor has a handle. 

To raise this, press lightly on the marked 

section of the handle. 

The screwdriver handle has a "button" for 

removing two-stage plastic rivets. This type 

of rivet must be removed before replacing 

bulbs in the boot lid and right tail light. See 

page 198.


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Driving with the compact spare 

wheel 

The following should be observed when the 

compact spare wheel is used: 

• Do not drive further than necessary with 

the compact spare fitted - the maximum 

life of the wheel is approx. 2,100 miles 

(approx. 3,500 km). 

• Refit the standard wheel as soon as 

possible. 

Wagon 

Wagon with subwoofer. 

Position the loudspeaker on the left-hand side before the spare wheel is removed. The 

arrow on the loudspeaker must point forwards when the loudspeaker is fitted in the spare 

WARNING 

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tyre 

can overheat affecting the car’s roadholding. 

The tyre pressure should be 4.2 bar 

(60 psi).


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Important considerations when driving with 

a compact spare wheel: 

• The car’s ground clearance is reduced. 

• The car must not be driven with more than 

one compact spare wheel at a time. 

• Avoid driving against the kerb. 

• Do not use snow chains. 

• Do not fit the wheel cover as this would 

conceal the warning text. 

If the car is equipped with a trip computer, 

you can use the "Speed warning" function, 

since you must not exceed 50 mph 

(80 km/h). Tyre repair kit 3 

On certain markets, the spare wheel has 

been replaced by a tyre repair kit. Using this 

repair kit, the punctured tyre can be temporarily 

repaired and inflated without having to 

remove the wheel. See page 223. 

Warning triangle 3 

Stow the warning triangle far in on the righthand 

side of the luggage compartment. 

If the luggage compartment if full, it is easiest 

to reach the warning triangle by folding 

down the narrow part of the rear seat and 

reaching it this way. Folding down the rear 

seat backrest, Sedan, see page 110.


Changing wheels 

WARNING 

• The car jack is designed solely for use 

in changing a wheel or fitting snow 

chains. It must not be used to support 

the car during repair work or 

servicing. 

• Never crawl under a car that is only 

supported by the jack. Always use 

axle stands. 

• Special care must be taken if the car is 

on a slope – use wedge-shaped wheel 

chocks! 

• Position chocks behind and in front of 

the wheel that is diagonally opposite 

the one to be changed. 

• Switch on the hazard warning light if 

changing a wheel on a road. 

• Apply the handbrake and leave the car 

in gear (1st or reverse). Automatic 

transmission: move the selector lever 

to the P position. 

• Ensure that everybody is out of the car 

before jacking it up. 

• Never start the engine while the car is 

jacked up. 

• If possible, make sure the jack is 

standing on a firm, level surface. 

• The jack should be stored correctly 

under the carpeting in the luggage 

compartment. If it lies loose in the car, 

it could thrown forward and cause personal 

injury in the event of a collision 

or if the car rolls over. 

• Do not use the jack on a car other than 

your Cadillac. 

• Grit, salt and rust can clog the inner 

threads if the car has been driven for 

several years exclusively with light 

alloy wheels. 

If steel wheels are now fitted, the bolt 

hole threads in the brake hubs should 

be cleaned before the thinner steel 

wheels are fitted. It may otherwise not 

be possible to achieve the correct 

clamping force, despite tightening the 

wheel bolts to the correct torque. 

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220 Car care 

When the car has to be lifted, the jack must 

be positioned at one of the four jacking 

points (front or rear) under the sill members. 

If a trolley jack is used, the jack’s lifting plate 

must be positioned under one of the illustrated 

jacking points. See page 221. If the 

car is equipped with a towbar, the jack can 

also be placed under this. 

NOTICE 

Apply the jack only to the jacking points 

indicated on the body. 

Marking of jacking points 

Jacking points 

1 Apply the handbrake and engage 1st or 

reverse gear (automatic transmission: 

select P). 

2 Remove the plastic covers from the 

wheel studs using the removal tool in the 

glove compartment. Insert the tool over 

the plastic cover. Clamp it in and pull 

straight out.


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IB4529 

Jacking points for a trolley jack Plastic covers and removal tool Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces 

between the wheel and brake disc 

3 Wind the jack up to a suitable height 

before placing it under the jacking point. 

Each jacking point is indicated by an 

arrow on the sill (see illustration). 

Make sure that the jack fully engages 

the jacking point in the underside of the 

sill member and that the entire foot of the 

jack is steady and flat on the ground. 

The jack must not stand on snow, ice or 

similar. 

Wind up the jack until it just begins to lift 

the car. 

4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of 

the ground. Remove the wheel bolts and 

lift off the wheel. 

5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact 

surfaces between the wheel and brake 

disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the 

wheel hub.


222 Car care 

Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel 

hub 

Grease the surfaces indicated with a thin 

layer of grease 

Tightening sequence, wheel bolts 

6 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the 

sequence shown (opposite pairs). 

Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts 

and wheel to be seated correctly. 

7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel 

bolts to torque in sequence. 

Tightening torque: 

Light-alloy wheels: 110 Nm. 

Steel wheels: 110 Nm. 

NOTICE 

• Do not overtighten the bolts using a 

percussion nut tightener: not only can 

this damage the wheels but it can also 

make it impossible to undo the bolts 

using the wheel wrench in the car’s 

toolkit. 

8 Retighten the wheel bolts after twenty or 

so miles. 

Tightening torque: 

Light-alloy wheels: 110 Nm. 

Steel wheels: 110 Nm. 

We advise against using wheels with large 

ventilation slots in winter, as the brake components 

are then more exposed to slush, 

road salt and grit. 

If you fit wheels of a different size, the 

speedometer can be reprogrammed to 

ensure it is as accurate as possible. We 



Driving with snow chains 3, 

see page 161


Car care 

223 

Tyre repair kit 3 

WARNING 

Make sure no one can jog the gear lever, 

for example, as the engine must be idling 

when the tyre is repaired. There is otherwise 

a risk of personal injury. 

Do not use the repair kit if: 

• the damage to the tyre is larger than 

4mm. 

• the wheel is damaged. 

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) after 

repairing one of the car tyres with the 

repair kit. 

NOTICE 

Change the punctured tyre as soon as 

possible. 

Replenish the repair kit at a workshop. 


authorised Cadillac workshop. The sealant 

canister must be replaced once every 

four years. See the date on the canister. 

The handling characteristics of the car 

may be impaired. 

Driving with a tyre that is underinflated or 

has a puncture can damage the tyre in 

such a way that it is not possible to repair 

it with the sealant. 

The tyre repair kit replaces the spare wheel. 

The repair kit allows a punctured tyre to be 

temporarily repaired and reinflated without 

needing to remove the wheel. 

Minor damage to the tyre, such as a foreign 

object that has penetrated the tread, can be 

temporarily repaired with the repair kit. Do 

not remove the foreign object. Damage 

larger than 4 mm and damage to the sidewalls 

cannot be repaired with the repair kit. 

Follow the instructions supplied with the 

repair kit carefully. 

If the compressor sounds strange or 

becomes abnormally hot, leave it switched 

off for at least 30 minutes. 

Prevent the compressor getting wet. 

The sealant canister can only be used once. 

Replace a used canister at a workshop. We 



The tyre repair kit can be used at temperatures 

down to –30 °C. At low temperatures 

the sealant is more viscous and so is less 

able to seal slightly larger damage. 

If a punctured tyre is to be repaired: 

• Allow the engine to idle. The compressor 

will consume some energy. 

• Apply the handbrake. 

• Turn on the hazard warning light. 

• Position the warning triangle to warn 

other drivers. 

The repair kit is stowed under the luggage 

compartment floor.


224 Car care 

1 Allow the engine to idle. 

2 Remove the repair kit from the luggage 

compartment. 

3 Remove the electric cable and the air 

hose from the compartment on the 

bottom of the compressor. 

4 Connect the air hose from the compressor 

to the connection on the 

canister. 

5 Insert the canister into the recess in the 

compressor. 

6 Unscrew the valve cap from the punctured 

wheel.


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7 Connect the air hose from the canister to 

the valve on the wheel. 

8 The switch on the compressor must be 

in the 0 position. 

9 Connect the compressor’s electric cable 

to the 12 volt socket (cigarette lighter) in 

the car. 

10 Start the compressor. 

11 While the canister of sealant empties 

(approx. 30 s), the gauge on the compressor 

will briefly show a pressure of up 

to 6 bar. The pressure will then drop. 

12 Once the canister is empty, pump the 

tyre to the recommended tyre pressure 

(see page 245). It is not necessary to 

remove the canister. 

13 The tyre should be inflated to the recommended 

pressure within 10 minutes. 

Switch off the compressor once the 

correct pressure is reached. 

If the correct pressure is not reached within 

10 minutes, the damage to the tyre is too 

large to be repaired with the sealant. 

Park the car in a suitable place and call for 

assistance. 

If the tyre pressure becomes too high, it can 

be reduced by pressing the button by the 

pressure gauge on the compressor. 

Do not run the compressor for more than 

10 minutes.


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14 Assemble the repair kit and return it to its 

designated place in the luggage compartment. 

15 Wipe away any sealant that may have 

leaked out with a rag. 

16 Put back the warning triangle. 

17 Affix the label in the kit showing the 

maximum permitted speed so that it 

is clearly visible to the driver. 

18 Drive off immediately so that the sealant 

is distributed evenly around the tyre. 

19 Stop after approximately 6 miles 

(10 km) or 10 minutes (whichever 

occurs first) and check the tyre pressure. 

To do so, connect the air hose on 

the compressor directly to the valve on 

the tyre. 

If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar 

(19 psi), adjust it to the recommended 

value, see page 245. It may be necessary 

to check the pressure a number of 

times on the way to a workshop. 

If the pressure falls below 1.3 bar 

(19 psi), do not drive the car any further 

but call for assistance. 

The most likely reason for a drop in pressure 

is probably that the damage to the 

tyre is too extensive to be repaired with 

the repair kit. 

20 Return the repair kit to its designated 

place. 

There are four adapters on the underside of 

the compressor which allow the compressor 

to be used to inflate other items such as 

bicycle tyres, air mattresses and footballs.


Flat spots 

All tyres get hot, especially on long journeys 

or when the car is driven hard. After the car 

has been parked with hot tyres and the tyres 

have cooled down, a flat spot can appear in 

the tyre, where it is in contact with the 

ground. The same can occur if the car has 

not been moved for a long time. 

Flat spots can give rise to vibration that can 

be felt through the steering wheel, similar to 

that experienced when the wheels need balancing. 

Flat spots of this type disappear once the 

tyres get hot again, usually after 10-15 miles 

(20-25 km) of motorway driving. A longer 

distance is required if the outside temperature 

is low. 

Seatbelts 

WARNING 

Never make any alterations or repairs to 

the seatbelts yourself. Entrust this to a 



If the car is involved in a collision, the 

seatbelts, seatbelt pretensioners and 

other components must be inspected at a 



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227 

Check the function of the seatbelts regularly 

as follows: 

• Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply. 

The seatbelt should lock and it should not 

be possible to withdraw it further. 

Check the anchorage points in the floor. 

They must not have suffered rust damage. 

There must be no frayed threads on the belt 

strap. 

Do not expose seatbelts to substances such 

as polish, oil or chemicals. If the belt is dirty, 

wash it with lukewarm water and a mild 

detergent, or have the seatbelt changed.


228 Car care 

Upholstery 

To remove fluff and hairs from the seats, 

door armrests and headlining, use a 

vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a 

clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using 

a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy 

water. 

When using a stain remover, always work 

from the outside towards the centre to avoid 

leaving a ring. If a soiled ring or spot should 

remain, it can usually be removed using 

lukewarm soapy water or water alone. 

Spots left by liquids, such as soft drinks or 

thin oil, must be removed at once with an 

absorbent material, such as kitchen towelling. 

Then clean with a stain remover. 

White spirit is recommended for removing 

grease and oil stains. A medium stiff brush 

may also be used. 

Cleaning and caring for leather 

upholstery 3 

The principal reason for treating leather 

upholstery is to maintain its elegant appearance 

and to provide it with a protective film. 

Discolouration caused by dust and wear 

mainly affects the lighter shades, although 

this is not detrimental to the leather, indeed, 

the patina resulting from use is often considered 

desirable in leather. But if the leather is 

allowed to become too grubby, it can start to 

look shabby. Vacuum the leather regularly 

with a soft brush attachment to remove 

loose dirt and dust. 

The leather upholstery should be cleaned 

and reconditioned twice a year in conjunction 

with spring and autumn inspections. In 

very warm, dry climates the leather may 

need more regular reconditioning. Use conventional 

leather care products. Follow the 

instructions on the packaging. 

Do not use harsh polishing agents, solvents, 

sprays, coarse soap or hot water. 

Semi-Anilin is a leather that is dyed 

throughout and only has a thin protective 

finish and is accordingly more sensitive than 

a surface-dyed leather, and it therefore 

requires more care to retain the properties 

for protection and patination. 

Textile carpeting 

Textile carpeting should be vacuum 

cleaned regularly. Carpeting can also be 

cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet 

shampoo. 

For safety reasons, vacuum cleaners that 

are not earthed (grounded) must not be 

used out of doors. 

Washing 

The bodywork must be washed frequently. 

When the car is new, the body should be 

washed by hand using plain cold water and 

a clean, soft brush through which the water 

flows. Automatic car washes should be 

avoided when the car is new. After five or six 

months the paintwork will have hardened. 

To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent 

can be added to the water, which should be 

lukewarm. 

Remove any bird droppings without delay, 

as these can discolour the paintwork and 

prove difficult to polish out. Lay a wad of wet 

paper on the patch of dirt and leave it for a 

minute or so. It will then be easy to wash off 

the dirt. 

Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit 

to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not 

use strong cleaners, as these can dry out 

the paintwork.


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229 

NOTICE 

• Only use liquid detergent when cleaning 

the plastic lenses of the front and 

rear lights. Do not use mechanical 

cleaning. Rinse off the detergent 

immediately, otherwise cracks may 

form in the plastic lenses. 

• The door mirrors should be folded in 

before the car enters an automatic car 

wash. 

• Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. 

Wet brake discs reduce the performance 

of the brakes. 

• Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile 

phone, must be removed if the car 

goes through an automatic car wash. 

• Cars with parking aid system: Do not 

spray the sensors or closer than 

20 cm to the sensors with a pressure 

washer, as this can damage them. 

The underside of the car also needs 

washing regularly, and this should be done 

extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean 

the underside of the car by hand if the car is 

usually washed in an automatic car wash 

without special facilities for underbody 

cleaning. 

Never wash or leave the car to dry in the 

sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather 

immediately after washing to avoid smears 

and streaks. 

Clean the inside of window glass using a 

proprietary window cleaner. This is particularly 

important when the car is new, as 

upholstery and trim have a tendency to 

sweat a little at first. 

Keep the glass well polished, as this helps 

to prevent misting. 

Clean the outside of the windows with 

washer fluid. This is especially important if 

the car has been washed in an automatic 

car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is 

used that can contaminate the windscreen 

and impair the performance of the wipers. 

NOTICE 

• Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. 

Wet brake discs reduce the performance 

of the brakes. 

• Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile 

phone, must be removed if the car 

goes through an automatic car wash. 

• Cars with parking aid system: Do not 

spray the sensors or closer than 

20 cm to the sensors with a pressure 

washer, as this can damage them.


230 Car care 

Engine bay 

The engine bay should be cleaned with an 

engine degreasant and rinsed with hot 

water. The headlights must be covered 

over. Do not use a pressure washer. Avoid 

spraying electrical components and connectors. 

Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or solvent 

when carrying out repairs or maintenance. 

we recommend the use of environmentally-friendly 

degreasants. 

Waxing and polishing 

Do not wax a new car during the first 

3-4 months. In fact, there is no need to 

polish the car before the paintwork has 

started to go dull through oxidation. Other 

than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive 

polishes containing a cutting agent on 

a new car. Always wash the car thoroughly 

before waxing or polishing. 

Touching up paintwork 

Damaged paintwork should be treated as 

soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left, 

the greater the risk of corrosion. The anticorrosion 

warranty does not cover corrosion 

resulting from untreated defects. 

Paintwork damage sustained in a collision is 

usually extensive and can only be properly 

restored by professionals. 

However, you can repair small scratches 

and stone chip damage yourself. The necessary 

tools and materials, such as primer, 

touch-up paint and brushes, are available 

for purchase. We recommend that you contact 


In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork, 

where the metal has not been exposed and 

an undamaged layer of paint remains, 

touch-up paint can usually be applied 

directly, after any dirt has been scraped 

away using a pointed knife. 

If corrosion has already set in, such as the 

result of stone-chip damage, use a pointed 

knife to scrape off all surface rust. If possible, 

the damaged area should be taken 

back to the bare metal. The metal should 

then be primed with two thin coats of primer 

applied by brush. 

After the primer has dried, apply several thin 

layers of topcoat until the surface of the 

repaired area is flush with the surrounding 

paintwork. 

Stir both primer and touch-up paint 

thoroughly before use and allow each 

coat to dry before applying the next. 

Two-coat enamel 

As the name implies, two-coat enamel is 

applied in two operations. The first coat, the 

base colour, contains pigment, metal flakes 

and binder. The second coat consists of a 

clear enamel, which give the paintwork its 

final gloss and protects the base from moisture 

and environmental contaminants. 

Touch up stone chip damage as follows: 

Thoroughly clean the damaged area, and 

then apply the primer, base colour and 

finally, the clear enamel. To achieve the 

best finish, apply two or three coats of 

primer.


Anti-corrosion 

treatment 

The entire car undergoes a series of anticorrosion 

processes during production. 

These include electrophoretic priming, 

PVC-based coating to protect against stone 

chip damage and corrosion, and treatment 

of body cavities and members with thin, 

penetrating rustproofing oil. 

In addition, most body panels, such as the 

bonnet, doors and floor pan are galvanised. 

The anti-corrosion treatment on some parts 

of the car is constantly exposed to wear and 

prone to damage. This applies particularly 

to the underside of the car and inside the 

wheel arches, where grit, road salt and the 

like that are thrown up can give rise to corrosion 

where the underseal has worn away. 

The extent of this obviously depends on the 

conditions in which the car is used. 

Accordingly, make it a habit to hose the 

underside of the car often and to inspect 

the condition of the underseal. The anticorrosion 

warranty does not relieve the 

car owner of the need to carry out normal 

maintenance to the rustproofing and to 

make good any damage. 

Use a hose to clean the underside of the car 

thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or 

spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion 

agent to any worn or damaged areas, to prevent 

the onset of corrosion. 

Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has 

expired, it makes good sense to continue to 

maintain the rustproofing. 

Seams in the body, especially those in the 

doors and boot lid, are particularly vulnerable 

to corrosion from the outside, caused 

by grit and salt thrown up from the road, and 

to corrosion from the inside, largely as a 

result of condensation. Keep the seams 

clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply 

a thin anti-corrosion agent using a spray can 

or a brush. We recommend that you contact 


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Surface treatment composition 

1 Body panel 

2 Zinc (certain components only) 7.5 µm 

3 Phosphate coating 3–5 µm 

4 Cathodic ED 23 µm 

5 Intermediate coat 35 µm 

6 Metallic base/solid base 11 µm 

7 Clear enamel 45 µm 

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232 Car care 

Service programme 

Periodic servicing 

All cars need to be serviced and maintained 

regularly to provide trouble-free motoring. 

We have drawn up a service programme for 

your car that takes account of all the attention 

it is considered to need at the specified 

intervals. 

The service programme has been designed 

to ensure that your car is properly serviced 

and to keep servicing costs to a minimum. 

NOTICE 

The service intervals have been set to 

ensure that the safety, roadworthiness, 

reliability and economical running of the 

car are maintained, and to meet the relevant 

exhaust emission requirements. 

Professional services carried out at the 

specified intervals (milometer readings) add 

to the trade-in or second-hand value of your 

car and are a condition of the car’s warranty. 

Have your Warranty and Service Book with 

you when you leave your car at the workshop. 

Upon collecting it, check that the book 

has been stamped in the right place. 

The scope and content of the service programme 

may be changed from time to time. 


Cadillac workshop, which will always 

have the latest particulars applying to your 

car. 

When it is time to have your car serviced, 

the DIC will display the following message: 

Time for service. 

Materials used in the 

car: reclamation 

Information on disposal and recycling of car 

material is available at 

www.cadillaceurope.com.


Air conditioning (A/C) 

WARNING 

• All repairs and adjustments to the A/C 

system must be carried out at a workshop 

authorised for this kind of work. 



• The A/C system is pressurised. Do not 

break any connections or undo A/C 

system components. 

• Escaping gas can cause eye injury or 

other personal injury. 

NOTICE 

• The A/C system is designed for use 

with R134a refrigerant. 

• Refrigerant handling requires special 

equipment and special procedures for 

charging and draining the system. 

• Never mix R134a with other 

refrigerants. 

Troubleshooting 

If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are 

a number of checks you can perform yourself. 

If the fault persists, however, you 

should have the system checked at a workshop. 



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233 

Note: 

When the A/C system is running, the intake 

air is dehumidified. The resultant condensation 

that forms on the evaporator is drained 

off under the car. When the car is parked, 

this may result in a small puddle forming on 

the ground. The warmer the air and the 

higher the relative humidity, the more condensation 

will be produced. 

Inadequate cooling 

a Check that the controls for temperature 

and air distribution are correctly set. 

b Check that the condenser (in front of the 

radiator) has not become clogged with 

dirt and insects. 

c Make sure that the compressor drive 

belt does not slip, see page 188. 

d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans 

and compressor, see page 206.


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Car care and maintenance 

NOTICE 

Do not use a pressure washer when 

cleaning the condenser or radiator due to 

the risk of damage. 

• The compressor drive belt should be 

inspected under the regular service 

programme. 

• Clean away dirt and insects from the 

condenser and radiator to prevent clogging. 

When washing the car, use the hose 

to spray the radiator and condenser 

(located in front of the radiator) from both 

sides (both from the front of the car and 

from inside the engine bay). Do not use a 

pressure washer. 

Caution: Do not hose down the radiator 

and condenser while the engine is 

hot. 

Other than in extremely cold weather, do not 

screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this 

will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. 

• Applicable to the manual climate control 

system during cold months, the air conditioning 

should be switched on once or 

twice a month and run for 5-10 minutes 

during motorway driving once the engine 

is warm. 

This action saves the gaskets in the 

compressor from being spoiled. The 

compressor uses a lubricant that circulates 

with the coolant. 

Note: 

The A/C system cannot be switched on 

when the outside temperature is below 

0 °C. Turn on the A/C system when the car 

is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to 

always have the AC button pressed in. 

The A/C system will then cut in automatically 

when the outside temperature is high 

enough.


Technical data 

235 


General particulars ____ 236 

Engine ______________ 238 

Engine oil ____________ 238 

Fuel_________________ 239 

Engines _____________ 239 

Electrical system ______ 240 

Brake system _________ 240 

Wheels and tyres______ 241 

Plates and labels _______ 247 

Programmable functions 248 

Warnings and 

indications that can be 

shown on the DIC _____ 249 

Auxiliary and parking 

heater 3_____________ 252 

Mounting points for 

genuine Cadillac 

towbar 3 ____________ 254 





236 Technical data 

General particulars 

Overall length, including bumpers: 

Sedan ___________________________ 4680 mm 

Wagon __________________________ 4716 mm 

Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 2038 mm 

Maximum height: 

Sedan ___________________________ 1471 mm 

Wagon __________________________ 1543 mm 

Wheelbase ________________________ 2675 mm 

Track: 

Front ____________________________ 1524 mm 

Rear ____________________________ 1506 mm 

Ground clearance at GVW ____________ approx. 127 mm 

Number of seats (incl. driver) __________ 5 

Turning circle, measured at vehicle 

extremities 

AWD-models______________________ 12.2 m 

front wheel drive models_____________ 11.9 m 

Luggage compartment length, Sedan: 

Rear seat raised ___________________ 1036 mm 

Rear seat lowered__________________ 1774 mm 

Luggage compartment length, Wagon: 

Rear seat raised ___________________ 1013 mm 

Rear seat lowered__________________ 1777 mm 

Gross vehicle weight 

(GVW) 

Maximum train weight 

(GVW + max. trailer 

weight) 

Maximum axle load, 

front 

Maximum axle load, rear 

The maximum axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. 

Permitted load (with driver) = gross vehicle weight – (kerb weight + 75 kg). 

The kerb weight (on-the-road weight + 70-kg driver) and load capacity of the vehicle 

are specified in the Certificate of Conformity. 

VIN plate 

Kerb weight: 

(i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid 

reservoir, standard tools and spare wheel) 

Sedan___________________________ 

Wagon __________________________ 

Gross vehicle weight (GVW): 

Sedan___________________________ 

Wagon __________________________ 

1465–1760 kg 

1515–1825 kg 

2010–2210 kg 

2070–2270 kg



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Maximum axle load, front wheel drive 

models: 

Sedan, front ______________________ 1150 kg 

Sedan, rear_______________________ 1010 kg 

Wagon, front ______________________ 1150 kg 

Wagon, rear ______________________ 1100 kg 

Maximum axle load, AWD-models: 

Sedan, front ______________________ 1180 kg 

Sedan, rear_______________________ 1080 kg 

Wagon, front ______________________ 1180 kg 

Wagon, rear ______________________ 1140 kg 

Weight distribution: 

kerb weight, front/rear_______________ approx. 60/40 % 

gross vehicle weight, front/rear________ approx. 50/50 % 

Max. permissible roof load ____________ 100 kg 

Max. luggage compartment load: _______ 80 kg 

WARNING 

The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded. Note 

that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the 

available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these. 

When carrying a load in the luggage compartment, make sure 

that it is lashed down securely, particularly when part or all of the 

rear seat is folded down. 

Trailer weights 

Trailer with brakes ___________________ Max. 1600 kg 

Trailer without brakes ________________ Max. 750 kg 

Recommended towball load ___________ 50–75 kg 

Maximum theoretical towing speed, 

trailer with brakes __________________ 60 mph (100 km/h) 

When towing a caravan or trailer, increase 

the pressure of the rear tyres by 0.2 bar 

(3 psi). 

The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by 

Cadillac. 

Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and 

weights, see page 163.



Engine 

Engine oil 

Type 

Petrol engine, 2.0 l (2.0t and 2.0Turbo)__ 

Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 

Diesel engine, 16v _________________ 

Swept volume 

Petrol engine, 2.0 l _________________ 

Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 

Diesel engine _____________________ 

Four cylinders, 

double overhead 

camshafts, 

16 valves, two 

balancer shafts, 

dual-mass flywheel 

(certain variants 

only) 

Six cylinders, 

4 overhead 

camshafts, 

24 valves, the angle 

between the 

cylinder rows is 60° 

Four cylinders, 

double overhead 

camshafts, 

16 valves, dualmass 

flywheel 

1.998 dm3 

2.792 dm 3 

1.910 dm 3 Information regarding suitable engine oils can be found in the 

Warranty and Service book. 

Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) 

Petrol engine, 2.0 l __________________ 6.0 l 

Petrol engine, V6 ___________________ 6.0 l 

Diesel engine (TiD) __________________ 4.3 l 

Diesel engine (TTiD)_________________ 4.3 l



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Fuel 

Petrol engine 

Recommended octane rating: 

2.8 V6 ___________________________ Unleaded 98 RON 

other ____________________________ Unleaded 95 RON 

Cars that are adapted for ethanol 

operation 

Recommended fuel grades___________ E85 

(fuel with lower 

ethanol content can 

also be used) 

E85 fuel must fulfil the CWA 15293 or SS 155480 standard. 

Diesel engine 

Only use diesel fuel intended for vehicle use. Never use 

domestic fuel oil, marine diesel fuel or the like. The diesel fuel 

must have a cetane rating of at least 45. 

Diesel engines must be run on diesel fuel that companies with 

the European EN590 standard. 

Fuel tank capacity: 

front-wheel drive models, petrol _______ 

front-wheel drive models, E85 ________ 

front-wheel drive models, diesel _______ 

all-wheel drive models ______________ 

58 litres 

61 litres 

58 litres 

61 ltres 

Engines 

2.0t 

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 129 kW (175 hp) 

Maximum torque, EEC at 2500–3500 rpm 265 Nm (26.9 kgf m) 

2.0 Turbo 



2.8T V6 


Maximum torque for cars with all-wheel 

drive, EEC at 1900–4500 rpm ________ 400 Nm (40.6 kgf m) 

Maximum torque for cars with front-wheel 

drive, EEC at 1800–5000 rpm ________ 355 Nm (36.0 kgf m) 

1.9 TiD 16v 


Maximum torque, EEC at 

2000–2750 rpm ___________________ 320 Nm (32.5 kgf m) 

1.9 TTiD 16v 


Maximum torque for cars with manual 

gearbox, EEC at 1850– 2750 rpm _____ 400 Nm (40.6 kgf m) 

Maximum torque for cars with automatic 

transmission, EEC at 1750–3250 rpm __ 370 Nm (37.6 kgf m)



2.0t BioPower 



Electrical system 

Voltage ___________________________ 

Battery capacity ____________________ 

12 V 

60, 70 or 85 Ah 

depending on 

engine variant 

Brake system 

Foot brake (with ABS and EBD) ________ 

Handbrake ________________________ 

Brake fluid_________________________ 

Hydraulic disc 

brakes with vacuum 

servo unit. Diagonally 

split circuits; 

ventilated discs on 

front wheels (some 

variants also have 

ventilated rear 

discs). EBD function, 

see page 147. 

Acts on rear wheels 

As per DOT 4 spec. 

Do not use DOT 5.



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Wheels and tyres 

Summer tyres 

6.5x16___________________________ 215/55 R16 93 V, 

215/60 R16 95 V, 

225/55 R16 95 V 

7x17 ____________________________ 225/45 R17 94 W 

RF/XL, 

225/50 R17 94 W 

7.5x17___________________________ 235/45 R17 94W 

7,5x18 3 _________________________ 225/45 R18 95 W 

RF/XL, 

235/45 R18 98 Y 

Before changing to wheels/tyres of another size, we recommend 

that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop regarding 

acceptable options. 

Winter tyres 

6.5x16___________________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q 

M+S eller 

215/60 R16 95 Q, 

225/55 R16 95 Q 

7x17 ____________________________ 215/50 R17 95 Q 

RF/XL, 

225/45 R17 94 Q 

RF/XL M+S, 

225/50 R17 94 Q 

RF/XL M+S 

7.5x17___________________________ 235/45 R17 94 Q 

M+S 

Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain 

information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend 

that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop. 

Compact spare 3 

Wheel ___________________________ 

Tyres____________________________ 

Pressure _________________________ 

Maximum life _____________________ 

Maximum speed ___________________ 

4x16 

125/85 R16 99 M 

4.2 bar (60 psi) 

2100 miles 

(3500 km) 

50 mph (80 km/h) 

Spare wheel 3 

Wheel ___________________________ 6.5x16 

Tyres____________________________ 215/55R16 93 V 

Pressure _________________________ 2.5 bar (36 psi) 

Maximum life _____________________ 2100 miles 

(3500 km) 

Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h) 

Spare wheel 3 

Wheel ___________________________ 7x17 

Tyres____________________________ 215/50 R17 95 XL 

Pressure _________________________ 2.5 bar (36 psi) 

Maximum life _____________________ 2100 miles 

(3500 km) 

Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)



NOTICE 

Snow chains 

Only use snow chains with the following wheel-tyre combinations: 

Wheel 

Tyres 

6.5x16________ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16 


regarding suitable wheels for winter tyres. Some models have 

large brake discs that prevent the use of certain wheels. 


regarding suitable snow chains. 

Snow chains must not protrude more than 9 mm from the tyre’s 

tread and its inside. 

Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. 

Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph 

(50 km/h). 

Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16". 

Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels. 

NOTICE 

Snow chains, all-wheel drive models 

Wheel 

Tyres 

6.5x16________ 225/55 R16 M+S 

7x17__________ 215/50 R17 95 RF/XL M+S 

Cars fitted with the larger brake discs (345 mm in diameter, front) 

must have 17" wheels. 

Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain 

information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend 

that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop. 

As there is a narrow space between wheel and wheel arch liner as 

well as certain chassis details when snow chains have been fitted, 

the following must be observed: 

Snow chains must not protrude more than 9 mm from the tyre’s 

tread and its inside. 

Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. 

Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph 

(50 km/h). 

Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels. 

NOTICE 

Wheels larger than 18" must not be fitted. 

Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the kerb if 

the car is heavily laden or when towing a caravan or trailer. This 

particularly applies to cars with 18" wheels. 

Wheel offset must be 41 mm.



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Recommended tyre/engine combinations 

2.0t 

175 hp 

2.0 Turbo V6 AWD 1.9 TiD 1.9 TTiD 

210 hp 2) 

Summer tyres 

215/55 R16 93 V – – – – 

215/60 R16 95 V – – – 3) – – 

225/55 R16 95 V – – – 3) – – 

225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL – – 

225/50 R17 94 W – – – – – 

235/45 R17 94 W – – 

225/45 R18 95 W RF/XL – 

235/45 R18 94 Y – – – – – 

Winter tyres 

215/55 R16 93 Q – – – 

215/60 R16 95 Q – – – – – 

225/55 R16 95 Q – – – 3) – – 

215/50 R17 95 Q RF/XL – – – – – 

225/45 R17 94 Q RF/XL – 

225/50 R17 94 Q – – – – –



2.0t 

175 hp 

2.0 Turbo V6 AWD 1.9 TiD 1.9 TTiD 

210 hp 2) 

Wheel sizes 

6.5x16, steel 3) 

6.5x16, aluminium 1) 3) – 

7x17, aluminium – 

7.5x17, aluminium – 

7.5x18, aluminium 3 

RF/XL = Reinforced (eller Extra Load) däck. 

1) Gäller endast vissa 16" aluminium fälgar, kontakta en återförsäljare för information. 

2) Även 2.0t FLEXPOWER 

3) Gäller endast vissa AWD-modeller/marknader. Kontakta en Cadillac-verkstad för information.



Recommended lowest tyre pressure, cold tyres 

Tyre size 

Load/speed. 

(km/h) 

Front 

bar/psi 

Rear 

bar/psi 

Summer tyres 

215/55 R16 93 V 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

1–5 pers./160– 

2,2/32 

2,2/32 

2,6/38 

2,2/32 

2,2/32 

2,6/38 

For improved fuel economy 2,6/38 2,6/38 

215/60 R16 95 V 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

1–5 pers./160– 

2,2/32 

2,2/32 

2,6/38 

2,2/32 

2,2/32 

2,6/38 


225/55 R16 95 V 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

1–5 pers./160– 

2,2/32 

2,2/32 

2,6/38 

2,2/32 

2,2/32 

2,6/38 


225/45 R17 94 W 

RF/XL 

1–3 pers/0–190 

4–5 pers./0–190 

1–5 pers./190– 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 


225/50 R17 94 W 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

1–5 pers./160– 

2,4/35 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

2,4/35 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 


235/45 R17 94 W 1–3 pers/0–190 

4–5 pers./0–190 

1–5 pers./190– 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 


225/45 R18 95 W 

RF/XL 

1–3 pers/0–190 

4–5 pers./0–190 

1–5 pers./190– 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 


235/45 R18 94 Y 1–3 pers/0–190 

4–5 pers./0–190 

1–5 pers./190– 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 


Winter tyres 

215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

215/60 R16 95 Q 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

225/55 R16 95 Q 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

215/50 R17 95 Q 1–3 pers/0–160 

RF/XL 

4–5 pers./0–160 

225/45 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers/0–160 

RF/XL 

4–5 pers./0–160 

225/50 R17 94 Q 1–3 pers/0–160 

4–5 pers./0–160 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,4/35 

2,8/41 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

2,5/36 

2,9/42 

Spare wheel 

125/85 R16 99 M 3 80 max. 4.2/60 4.2/60 

215/50 R17 95 W, 

AWD-models only 80 max. 2.5/36 2.5/36 

215/55 R16 93 V 3 When the spare wheel has the same tyre 

size as the car, the car’s load, speed and air 

pressure specifications apply.



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Cold tyres refers to tyres that are the same temperature as the 

surrounding air. 

The tyre pressure values in the table apply at 20 °C. 

Tyre pressure will increase as the tyres become warm (e.g. during 

motorway driving), and decrease as they cool. 

When the temperature of the tyres increases or decreases 

by 10 °C, tyre pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease 

by0.1bar (10kPa, 2psi). 

The speed rating specified in the table is the lowest recommended 

speed rating. For speed ratings, refer to page 211.


Plates and labels 

When contacting the workshop it may 

sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s 

vehicle identification, engine and gearbox 

numbers. 

1 VIN and barcode, inside the windscreen 

2 Gearbox number 

3 Engine number 

4 Tyre pressure and colour code (body 

and trim) label 

5 VIN incl. EU approval number 

6 Vehicle identification number (stamped 

on body). 


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Programmable functions 

Several of the systems in your car can be 

customised to better suit your individual 

needs. 



Central locking system 

Some functions are governed by legal 

requirements and cannot therefore be 

reprogrammed. 


Cadillac workshop for information. 

Listed below are a number of examples of 

programmable functions. 

• Audible conformation for 

locking/unlocking. 

• Standard TSL operation: 

The TSL function is automatically activated 

when the car is locked with one 

press of the button on the remote 

control (doors cannot be opened from 

inside). 

Reprogrammed TSL operation: 

The TSL function is activated by pressing 

the button twice within 5 seconds. 

Pressing the button once locks the car 

without TSL (doors can be opened from 

inside). 

• Automatic unlocking when car stopped 

and remote control removed from the ignition 

switch. 

• Boot lid locked when car driven off 

or 30 seconds after being shut. 

• The length and sound of audible confirmation 

can be altered. 

• You can choose whether boot lid unlocks 

when doors unlocked. 

Follow-me-home 

• You can choose the length of time the 

lights are on. 

• You can choose whether the reversing 

light or tail lights should come on as well 

as the dipped beam. 

Car alarm 3 

Listed below are a number of examples of 

programmable functions. 

• Cabin lighting switched on when the car 

alarm is tripped. 

• You can choose whether the Audible 

signal is produced by horn or car alarm 

siren. 

• The panic function is also available as an 

option on cars without a car alarm. 

Automatic climate control (ACC) 3 

• To increase the flow of air to the panel 

and floor vents, the defroster vents can 

be deselected (may desirable in hot 

climates).



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Warnings and indications that 

can be shown on the DIC 


shown depend on the engine variant and 

equipment level. 

The warnings/indications that contain an 

exclamation mark are shown together with 

a warning or check light in the main instrument 

panel. 

Symbol 

Text 



Brake malfunction. 




Release park brake. 

Oil pressure low. 



xx15 

Water in fuel. 


Reduced engine power. 



Particulate filter full. 

See Owner´s manual. 

Coolant level low. 

Refill. 

Hot engine. Make a 

safe stop. Idle engine. 



Use your seatbelt. 

Gearbox malfunction. 




Battery not charging. 



malfunction. 

Tap brakes lightly 

before using cruise ctrl. 






Refill. 

Rain sensor malfunc. 








Steering lock malfunc. 


Pull out key, turn 

steering wheel. Restart. 

Theft protection failure. 

Contact service.





Rear left seat 


Rear right seat 



malfunction. Service. 


sensor interference. 

Close doors. 

Left brake light failure. 

Left main beam failure. 

Left dipped beam 

failure. 

Rear fog light failure. 

Right brake light failure. 

Right main beam failure. 

Right dipped beam 

failure. 

High mounted stop 

light failure. 

Left front directions 

indicator failure. 

Left rear directions 


Right front directions 


Right rear directions 


Left side-mounted 

direction indicator fail. 

Right side-mounted 

direction indicator fail. 

Left front position 


Right front position 


Left front fog light 

failure. 

Right front fog light 

failure. 

Left reversing light 

failure. 

Right reversing light 

failure. 

Number plate light 

failure. 

Left rear tail light 

failure. 

Right rear tail light 

failure. 


rear left. Check tyres. 


rear right. Check tyres. 




front right. Check tyres.



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Flat tyre rear left. 


Flat tyre rear right. 


Flat tyre front left. 


Flat tyre front right. 


Tyre pressure system 

failure. Contact service. 

Time for service. 

Service XWD.



Auxiliary and parking heater 3 

Fuel-driven heater 

WARNING 

• Switch off the fuel-driven heater before adding fuel. 

• Never use the fuel-driven heater in a garage or other confined 

space. 

Cars with diesel engine 

In certain markets, cars with a diesel engine also have an auxiliary 

heater 3. This auxiliary heater is diesel-driven and starts automatically 

immediately after the engine is started if the temperature of the 

engine coolant is lower than 75 °C and the outside temperature 

below 8 °C. The auxiliary heater helps the engine reach its normal 

operating temperature more quickly. 

A parking heater addition is available as an accessory for these cars. 

This addition allows the heater to also be used as a parking heater. 

When the parking heater is running, the following symbol is displayed 

on the main instrument panel: . This symbol does not 

switch off when the heater is switched off. 

Parking heater 3, diesel or petrol-driven 

The start time of the parking heater is controlled with the DIC. See 

page 253. The climate control system is activated at the same time 

as the heater. Manual setting, see page 90. 

NB! The parking heater uses part of the battery’s capacity. We 

therefore recommend that the car is driven for at least the same time 

as the heater was running in order to recharge the battery. This is 

particularly important in cold weather when the battery is already 

under strain. Check the battery state regularly and charge the battery 

as necessary. 

Run the parking heater at least once a month, even in the summer. 

This will prevent the evaporation of the remaining fuel leaving 

behind deposits, which can later cause running problems. 

The parking heater has a maximum running time of 30 minutes. 

If you wish the heater to run for a shorter time, e.g. 15 minutes, set 

the start time to 15 minutes before the car is to be used. Heating is 

interrupted automatically once the engine reaches a certain 

temperature. 

The heater will not start if there are less than roughly 10 litres of fuel 

in the tank. 

When the parking heater is running, the following symbol is displayed 

on the main instrument panel: . This symbol does not 

switch off when the heater is switched off. 

Cars with petrol engines 

If the car has a parking heater 3 it also acts as an auxiliary heater. 

This heater starts automatically immediately after the engine is 

started if the temperature of the engine coolant is lower than 75 °C 

and the outside temperature below 8 °C. This helps the engine 

reach its normal operating temperature more quickly. 

Electric engine heater with 230 V cabin socket 3 

The start time of the electric engine heater can be set using the DIC. 

This requires an accessory kit. We recommend that you contact an 


When the electric engine heater is switched on, any 230 V socket in 

the cabin is also on. 

If a timer kit has been fitted as an accessory: 

The electric engine heater has a maximum running time of approximately 

180 minutes. 

If you wish the heater to run for a shorter time, e.g. 15 minutes, set 

the start time to 15 minutes before the car is to be used. Heating is



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interrupted automatically when the engine 

is started. 

Park Heater 3 and Block Heater 3 

If the car has an electric or fuel driven 

engine heater, the start times are 

controlled in Settings under the headings 

Block Heater/Park Heater. 

Make the settings within 3 minutes after the 

engine has been switched off and the 

remote control removed from the ignition 

switch. During setting the time is extended 

in increments of 30 seconds, if 3 minutes 

are exceeded. Otherwise the remote control 

must be inserted into the ignition switch and 

turned to the ON position until the 

text "Checking" disappears. Then the 

remote control can be turned back, 

removed and the process restarted. 


wheel buttons or . 


chime sounds. 

3Select Block Heater or Park Heater. 

4 Go back/modify using the CLR button. 

To now start the heater, MANUAL START 

( heater is switched off) 


2Select MANUAL START. 


Go back/modify using the CLR button. 

To select the start time, TIMER A, B or C 

(heater is switched off) 


2Select TIMER A, B or C using the 

steering wheel buttons. 

3 Press the SET button. The heater’s start 

time can now be adjusted using the 

steering wheel buttons. Then press the 

SET button, START and the selected 

start time is displayed. 


Go back/modify using the CLR button. 

To switch off the heater when it is running 


2Select OFF. 

3 End by pressing the SET button.



Mounting points for genuine Cadillac towbar 3


Index 

A 

ABS brakes _______________ 146 

ACC ___________________ 87 

Action in difficult climatic conditions _ 93 

Active damping _____________ 144 

Adjustment, steering wheel ______ 96 

Air filter__________________ 181 

Air pressure, tyres _______ 210, 243 

Airbag __________________ 34 

Airbag system components ______ 34 

Airbag warning lamp __________ 41 

Alarm___________________ 54 

Alarm, DIC________________ 76 

Alternative tyres and wheels _____ 210 

Anchorage eyes_____________ 112 

Angle sensor, car alarm ________ 56 

Anti-corrosion treatment ________ 231 

Antilock braking system ________ 146 

Anti-spin _________________ 148 

Arming the car alarm __________ 55 

Ashtrays _________________ 107 

Autochecking of lights, warning and 

indicator lights _____________ 68 

Autodimming rearview mirror _____ 101 

Automatic climate control (ACC) ___ 87 

Automatic transmission ________ 138 

Auxiliary heater _____________ 252 

B 

Battery _________________ 186 

Bedding-in of new brake lining____ 137 

Before long journeys _________ 172 

Belt guide_________________ 18 

Bonnet _________________ 174 

Boot lid, driving when open _____ 166 

Boot lid, opening_____________ 50 

Brake fluid, checking _________ 184 

Brake fluid, grade ___________ 240 

Brakes _________________ 146 

Braking _________________ 146 

Bulb changing _____________ 190 

Bulb table________________ 203 

C 

Cabin lighting _____________ 105 

Calibrating electric windows ______ 99 

Calibration, ACC_____________ 93 

Can holder _______________ 106 

Car alarm_________________ 54 

Car transport ______________ 169 

Care of air conditioning ________ 234 

Cars with a passenger airbag _____ 29 

CDC (Continuous Damping Control) 144 

Central locking______________ 46 

Cetane rating, diesel _________ 239 

Changing bulbs ____________ 190 

Changing the battery, remote control _ 52 

Index 

255 

Changing wheels____________ 219 

Changing wiper blades ________ 189 

Charger/Jump starting_________ 171 

Charging the battery/Jump starting _ 171 

Checking the number of remote 

controls _________________ 52 

Child safety ________________ 27 

Child safety locks, rear doors______ 51 

Child seats ________________ 27 

Cigarette lighter ____________ 107 

Cleaning the engine bay _______ 230 

Cleaning upholstery __________ 228 

Cleaning, seatbelts___________ 227 

Clutch fluid, checking _________ 184 

Colour codes, trim and body _____ 247 

Comfort closing the sunroof______ 103 

Comfort closing the windows ______ 98 

Comfort opening the windows _____ 97 

Comfort opening, sunroof _______ 103 

Comfort opening, windows _______ 97 

Compact spare _____________ 216 

Compressor, tyre repair kit ______ 223 

Coolant _________________ 182 

Correct position for seatbelt_______ 17 

Courtesy lighting ____________ 202 

Cruise Control _____________ 144 

Cruise control______________ 144 

Cup holder _______________ 106


256 Index 

D 

Date codes, tyres ____________ 212 

Deactivating the rear window switches 98 

Deep water, driving through______ 166 

DIC ____________________ 71 

Dimensions and weights________ 236 

Direction indicator stalk switch ____ 81 

Direction indicators ___________ 81 

Donor battery, boost starting _____ 170 

Door handles ______________ 46 

Door mirrors _______________ 100 

Drive belt_________________ 188 

Driver Information Center _______ 71 

Driver’s seat with memory _______ 24 

Driving in cold climates ________ 160 

Driving in deep water__________ 166 

Driving in hot climates _________ 162 

Driving techniques ___________ 158 

Driving with a heavy load on hilly 

roads __________________ 140 

Driving with a load ___________ 166 

Driving with a roof load_________ 166 

Driving with the boot lid open _____ 166 

Driving with the compact spare wheel 170 

E 

Economical motoring__________ 158 

Electric engine heater _________ 159 

Electric heating, front seats ______ 93 

Electric windows_____________ 97 

Electrical centre in end of fascia___ 206 

Electrical centre in engine bay____ 208 

Electrical centre in luggage 

compartment _____________ 207 

Electrical system, technical data __ 240 

Electrically adjustable front seats ___ 23 

Electrically adjustable seats ______ 23 

Electronic steering wheel lock ____ 126 

Emergency opening the narrow 

section of the backrest _______ 113 

Emergency operation of the sunroof 104 

Engine bay, cleaning _________ 230 

Engine bay, diesel engine, overview 9, 10 

Engine bay, turbo petrol engine, 

overview _________________ 7 

Engine heaters__________ 159, 252 

Engine immobilizer ___________ 54 

Engine number ____________ 247 

Engine oil, checking__________ 180 

Engine oil, grade____________ 238 

Engine temperature gauge_______ 69 

Engine, description __________ 175 

Engine, technical data ________ 238 

Engines _________________ 239 

Expectant mothers ___________ 19 

Exterior, overview _____________ 5 

Extra electrical socket_________ 107 

F 

Factors affecting fuel consumption _ 158 

Filler cap_________________ 135 

Filling up_________________ 133 

Fitting roof carriers ___________ 166 

Flashing the headlights _________ 78 

Flat spots, tyres ____________ 227 

Floor lighting ______________ 202 

Folding down the rear seat ______ 110 

Follow-me-home function ________ 79 

Frequently asked questions about 

airbags__________________ 42 

Front fog lights ______________ 81 

Front seatbelts ______________ 18 

Front towing eye ____________ 167 

Fuel filler flap, emergency opening __ 60 

Fuel gauge ________________ 70 

Fuel grade________________ 239 

Fuel-driven parking heater ______ 252 

Functions, ACC______________ 90 

Functions, car alarm ___________ 58 

Fuse table________________ 206 

Fuses __________________ 204 

G 

Gear selector indicator, automatic 

transmission_______________ 66 

Gearbox number ____________ 247 

General information on child safety __ 28


Glove compartment __________ 108 

Glove compartment lighting ______ 200 

Glow plug, diesel engine________ 67 

Grade, fuel________________ 239 

H 

Handbrake________________ 152 

Hazard warning lights _________ 82 

Head protection _____________ 39 

Head restraints _____________ 26 

Headlight_________________ 78 

Headlight flasher ____________ 78 

Headlight levelling ___________ 79 

Headlight washers ___________ 84 

Headlights ________________ 78 

Headlights, changing bulbs ______ 193 

Heater, fuel-driven ___________ 252 

Horn ___________________ 96 

Horn button _______________ 96 

I 

Ignition switch ______________ 124 

Immobilizer _______________ 54 

Important considerations for driving _ 129 

Important information, diesel-engined 

cars ___________________ 132 

Important information, petrol-engined 

cars ___________________ 130 

Indicator lights ______________ 62 

Inflatable curtain _____________ 40 

Initial settings in cold weather, ACC _ 92 

Initial settings in hot weather, ACC __ 92 

Instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 79 

Instrument panel, overview________ 3 

Instruments and controls ________ 61 

Interior equipment ____________ 95 

Interior lighting _____________ 105 

Interior rearview mirror ________ 101 

Interior rearview mirror with 

autodimming _____________ 101 

Interior, overview _____________ 6 

Intermittent malfunctioning, central 

locking__________________ 49 

Introduction_________________ 2 

ISOFIX, child seat attachment points_ 32 

J 

Jack ___________________ 219 

Jump starting______________ 170 

K 

Key ____________________ 46 

Kick-down _______________ 140 

L 

Index 

257 

Labels and plates, location ______ 247 

Language setting, Profiler________ 75 

Lashing eyes ______________ 112 

Laying the car up____________ 154 

Leather upholstery, cleaning _____ 228 

Lighting __________________ 78 

Lighting, changing bulbs _______ 190 

Limp-home _______________ 130 

Limp-home, automatic transmission_ 140 

Load indices, tyres ___________ 211 

Load-through hatch __________ 111 

Locking a car with flat battery______ 50 

Locking/unlocking the car ________ 48 

Locks ___________________ 46 

Locks and car alarm ___________ 45 

Lock-up, automatic transmission___ 140 

Long journeys______________ 172 

Luggage compartment_________ 110 

Luggage compartment lighting _ 106, 112 


changing________________ 201 

M 

Main instrument panel __________ 62 

Main/dipped beam ____________ 78 

Manual closing of sunroof_______ 104 

Manual gear selection _________ 143 

Manual gearbox ____________ 137


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Manual tripping of car alarm______ 57 

Manually adjusted front seats _____ 21 

Materials used in the car, reclamation 232 

MAXI fuses _______________ 205 

Memory function, electrically 

adjustable driver’s seat________ 24 

Memory, driver’s seat _________ 24 

Milometer ________________ 71 

Motoring abroad ____________ 172 

Movement sensor, car alarm _____ 56 

Mug holder________________ 106 

N 

Number plate lighting, changing ___ 200 

O 

Octane rating, petrol __________ 239 

Opening handles ____________ 46 

Opening the fuel filler flap manually _ 60 

P 

Panic function, car alarm _______ 57 

Park Brake Shift Lock _________ 138 

Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary 

override_________________ 141 

Parking _________________ 153 

Parking aid system __________ 155 

Parking brake _____________ 152 

Parking heater _____________ 252 

Parking on a hill ____________ 153 

Particle filter, diesel engine______ 132 

Passenger airbag ____________ 38 

Periodic servicing ___________ 232 

Pinch protection, electric windows __ 98 

Pinch protection, sunroof_______ 104 

Plates and labels, location ______ 247 

Polishing and waxing _________ 230 

Poly-V-belt _______________ 188 

Position lights ______________ 78 

Power steering fluid, checking____ 185 

Power steering, checking fluid level_ 185 

Priority of audible information _____ 82 

Puncture repair kit___________ 223 

Puncture, changing wheels _____ 219 

Q 

Quick guide of LED signals and DIC 

messages________________ 59 

Quick guide, remote control ______ 47 

R 

Rain sensor _______________ 84 

Rear fog light_______________ 80 

Rear seat - fitting a child seat______ 29 

Rear seat, folding ___________ 110 

Rear towing eye ____________ 168 

Rear window heating __________ 90 

Rearview mirrors ____________ 100 


automatic transmission, towing a 

caravan or trailer ___________ 164 

Recommendations for cars with manual 

gearbox, towing a caravan or trailer 165 

Recommended fuel grades ______ 133 

Recommended snow chains _____ 241 

Refuelling ________________ 133 

Regeneration of particle filter, cars 

with diesel engine __________ 132 

Remaining fuel ______________ 70 

Remote control ______________ 46 

Remote control, changing batteries __ 52 

Remote locking malfunction ______ 49 

Reprogramming lock system functions 52 

Reset button, trip meter _________ 71 

Retracting door mirrors ________ 100 

Rev counter________________ 69 

Reversing lights _____________ 82 

Roof carriers ______________ 166 

Roof lighting ______________ 105 

Roof lighting, changing ________ 200 

Running-in _______________ 137


S 

Saab Parking Assistance _______ 155 

Safety __________________ 15 

SAHR, head restraint__________ 26 

Seat adjustment_____________ 21 

Seat, electrically operated _______ 23 

Seatbelt pretensioners _________ 19 

Seatbelt reminder____________ 16 

Seatbelts_________________ 16 

Seatbelts, care _____________ 227 

Seatbelts, checking___________ 227 

Seatbelts, rear seat___________ 20 

Seats ___________________ 21 

Securing a load _____________ 112 

Securing loads _____________ 112 

Sensor, windscreen wipers ______ 84 

Sentronic, manual gear selection___ 143 

Service programme __________ 232 

Servicing the airbag system______ 41 

Setting the alarm time, DIC ______ 76 

Settings for difficult climatic conditions 93 

Shifting the wheels ___________ 211 

Side-impact protection _________ 39 

Signalling, horn _____________ 96 

Signals when the alarm is tripped __ 55 

Ski hatch_________________ 111 

Sounds from in-car systems______ 82 

SPA____________________ 155 

Spare wheel _______________ 216 

Speed ratings, tyres __________ 211 

Speedometer ______________ 69 

SPORT mode _____________ 144 

Sport mode_______________ 144 

StabiliTrak _______________ 150 

StabiliTrak, anti-skid system _____ 150 

Starting in cold climates (diesel 

engines)________________ 128 

Starting the engine __________ 126 

Steering wheel adjustment _______ 96 

Steering wheel lock __________ 126 

Storage compartments ________ 108 

Sun visor ________________ 106 

Sunroof _________________ 102 

Switch on driver’s door _________ 50 

Switches _________________ 78 

Symbols that can be found in your car 13 

System settings, Profiler ________ 75 

T 

TCS ___________________ 148 

Technical data _____________ 235 

Temperature control, ACC _______ 89 

Temperature zones, ACC _______ 89 

Textile carpeting, cleaning ______ 228 

Tightening torque, wheels ______ 222 

Tilt sensor ________________ 56 

Tilt sensor, car alarm __________ 56 

Tools and spare wheel ________ 216 

Touching up paintwork ________ 230 

Touching up two-coat enamel ____ 230 

Towbar _________________ 163 

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Towbar load_______________ 165 

Towing__________________ 167 

Towing a caravan or trailer ______ 163 

Towing the car _____________ 168 

Traction Control System (TCS)____ 148 

Transmission fluid, changing _____ 181 

Transmission, automatic _______ 138 

Transmission, manual _________ 137 

Transporting the car __________ 169 

Trip computer_______________ 72 

Trip meter _________________ 71 

Trolley jack _______________ 220 

Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC ___ 233 

Tyre date code _____________ 212 

Tyre markings _____________ 211 

Tyre pressure______________ 210 

Tyre repair kit ______________ 223 

Tyre sizes ________________ 241 

Tyres___________________ 210 

U 

Upholstery care_____________ 228 

Upholstery, cleaning __________ 228 

Useful tips on starting _________ 127 

Useful tips on starting petrol engines 129


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V 

Vanity mirror_______________ 106 

Vehicle identification number _____ 247 

Vehicle recovery ____________ 169 

Viscosity, engine oil __________ 238 

W 

Warning labels _____________ 11 

Warning lights______________ 62 

Warning triangle ____________ 82 

Washer fluid _______________ 188 

Washer fluid reservoir, volume ____ 189 

Washer jets _______________ 190 

Washers _________________ 83 

Washers, headlights __________ 84 

Washers, windscreen _________ 83 

Washing _________________ 228 

Waxing and polishing _________ 230 

Wear indicators, tyres _________ 212 

What trips the alarm? _________ 55 

Wheel change______________ 219 

Wheel sizes _______________ 243 

Wheels __________________ 210 

Wheels and tyres, sizes ________ 241 

Windscreen washers __________ 83 

Windscreen wipers ___________ 83 

Wing mirrors_______________ 100 

Winter driving ______________ 160 

Winter tyres _______________ 241 

Wiper blades ______________ 188 

Wipers __________________ 83 

Work on and scrapping of airbags and 

seatbelt pretensioners_________ 41 

X 

Xenon headlights ___________ 192


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