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Cadillac CTS 2006 Owner's Manual (434 pages)

Cadillac 2006 CTS Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.68 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Power Seats
    9
  - Power Lumbar
    9
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    13
- Rear Seats
  
  14
- Safety Belts
  
  35
  - Child Restraints
    35
    
    Older Children
    35
    
    Infants and Young Children
    38
- Child Restraints
  
  39
- Airbag System
  
  56
- Restraint System Check
  
  71
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    71
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    72
Section 2 Features and Controls

73
- Features and Controls
  
  73
- Keys
  
  75
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    76
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    77
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    78
    
    Battery Replacement
    79
- Doors and Locks
  
  80
  - Door Locks
    80
  - Central Door Unlocking System
    81
  - Power Door Locks
    81
  - Delayed Locking
    81
  - Programmable Automatic
    82
  - Door Locks
    82
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    82
  - Lockout Protection
    83
  - Trunk
    84
  - Trunk Lock Release
    84
- Windows
  
  86
  - Power Windows
    87
  - Programming the Power Windows
    88
  - Sun Visors
    90
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  90
  - Theft-Deterrent System
    90
  - Testing the Alarm
    91
  - Immobilizer
    92
  - Immobilizer Operation
    92
- Starting and Operating
  
  94
- Your Vehicle
  
  94
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    94
  - Ignition Positions
    94
  - Manual Transmission
    95
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    96
    
    Automatic Transmission
    96
    
    Steering Column Ignition Lock Release
    96
  - Starting the Engine
    97
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    97
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    97
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    97
  - Parking Brake
    105
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    106
    
    (Automatic Transmission)
    106
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    108
  - Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    108
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    109
  - Engine Exhaust
    109
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    110
- Mirrors
  
  111
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    111
  - With Onstar
    111
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
    111
  - Compass Calibration
    112
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    114
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
    114
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    115
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    115
- Onstar System
  
  115
  - Onstar Services
    116
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  117
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    118
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    120
- Storage Areas
  
  121
  - Glove Box
    121
  - Cupholder(S)
    121
  - Center Console Storage Area
    121
  - Map Pocket
    121
  - Roof Rack
    122
  - Convenience Net
    122
- Sunroof
  
  123
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  124
  - Memory Seat and Mirrors
    124
Section 3 Instrument Panel

127
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  130
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    132
  - Other Warning Devices
    132
  - Horn
    132
  - Tilt Wheel
    132
  - Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel
    133
  - Controls (SWC) (CTS)
    133
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    135
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    135
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    136
  - Flash-To-Pass
    136
  - Windshield Wipers
    137
  - Windshield Washer
    138
  - Headlamp Washer
    138
  - Cruise Control
    139
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    140
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    140
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    141
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    141
  - Headlamps
    142
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    143
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    143
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    143
  - Light Sensor
    145
  - Fog Lamps
    145
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    146
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    146
  - Entry Lighting
    147
  - Parade Dimming
    147
  - Reading Lamps
    147
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    147
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    148
- Climate Controls
  
  149
  - Cigarette Lighter
    149
    
    Dual Climate Control System
    149
    
    Manual Operation
    150
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    153
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    154
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    155
    
    Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)
    156
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  156
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    157
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    159
  - Trip Odometers
    159
  - Tachometer
    159
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    159
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    160
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    160
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    161
  - Charging System Light
    163
  - Brake System Warning Light
    164
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    165
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    165
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
    166
  - Light (CTS)
    166
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    166
  - Tire Pressure Light
    167
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    167
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    168
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    169
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    169
  - Maintenance Schedule
    170
    
    Oil Pressure Light
    170
  - Sport Mode Light
    171
  - Security Light
    171
  - Fog Lamp Light
    171
  - Lights on Reminder
    171
  - Cruise Control Light
    172
  - Highbeam on Light
    172
  - Fuel Gage
    172
- Message Center
  
  173
  - Message Center (CTS-V)
    173
  - Coolant Temperature
    174
  - Oil Pressure
    174
  - Transmission Fluid Hot Message
    176
  - Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message
    176
  - Check Engine Oil Pressure Message
    177
  - Oil Temperature Warning Message
    177
  - Tire Pressure Warning Message
    178
  - One-To-Four Shift Message
    178
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  179
  - System Controls
    179
  - Vehicle Information Menu
    180
  - Status of Vehicle Systems
    180
  - DIC Main Menu
    183
  - DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
    184
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    187
    
    Battery Voltage Low
    188
    
    Buckle Passenger
    188
    
    Change Engine Oil
    189
    
    Check Brake Fluid
    189
    
    Check Coolant Level
    189
    
    Check Gas Cap
    189
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    190
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    190
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    190
    
    Engine Power Reduced
    191
    
    Fuel Level Low
    191
    
    Ice Possible
    192
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    192
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    192
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    192
    
    Service Air Bag
    192
    
    Service Charging System
    193
    
    Service Electrical System
    193
    
    Service Fuel System
    193
    
    Service Idle Control
    193
    
    Service Steering System
    193
    
    Service Theft System
    193
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    194
    
    Service Transmission
    194
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    194
    
    Trunk Open
    195
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    196
    
    Personalization Features
    197
    
    Automatic Transmission Only
    204
  - Delayed Locking
    206
- Audio System(S)
  
  209
  - Setting the Time
    211
  - Radio with CD
    211
    
    Finding a Station
    213
    
    Playing the Radio
    213
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    214
    
    Adjusting Speakers
    216
    
    Setting the Tone
    216
    
    Using Dsp
    217
    
    Rds Messages
    218
    
    Radio Message
    219
    
    Rds and XM
    219
    
    Using the Single CD Player
    222
    
    Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
    223
  - Navigation/Radio System
    227
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    227
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)
    228
  - Radio Reception
    228
  - Care of Your Cds
    229
  - Care of the CD Player
    230
  - Diversity Antenna System
    230
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    230
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

231
- Driving Your Vehicle
  231
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  232
  - Defensive Driving
    232
  - Drunken Driving
    233
  - Control of a Vehicle
    236
  - Braking
    236
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    237
  - Braking in Emergencies
    239
  - Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)
    239
  - Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)
    240
  - Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)
    242
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    242
  - Stabilitrak System
    242
    
    Power Steering
    243
  - Panic Brake Assist
    243
  - Steering
    243
    
    Steering Tips
    244
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    245
  - Off-Road Recovery
    246
  - Passing
    246
  - Loss of Control
    247
  - Competitive Driving
    248
  - Driving at Night
    249
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    250
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    251
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    251
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    251
  - City Driving
    252
  - Freeway Driving
    253
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    254
  - Highway Hypnosis
    255
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    255
  - Winter Driving
    257
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    258
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    259
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    261
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    262
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    262
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    263
- Towing
  
  267
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    267
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    267
    
    Dinghy Towing
    268
  - Towing a Trailer
    269
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

271
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  271
- Service
  
  273
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    273
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    273
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    274
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of
    275
  - Your Vehicle
    275
    
    Fuel
    275
  - Gasoline Octane
    275
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    276
  - California Fuel
    276
  - Additives
    276
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    277
  - Filling the Tank
    278
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    280
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  280
  - Hood Release
    281
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    282
  - Engine Oil
    286
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    287
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    288
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    291
  - Engine Oil Life System
    292
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    293
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    295
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    296
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    297
  - Engine Coolant
    298
    
    What to Use
    298
    
    Checking Coolant
    299
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    300
  - Engine Overheating
    300
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    301
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    301
  - Overheated Engine Protection
    302
  - Operating Mode
    302
  - Cooling System
    303
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    305
  - Power Steering Fluid
    308
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    309
  - Brakes
    310
  - Brake Adjustment
    312
  - Battery
    313
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    313
  - Jump Starting
    314
- Rear Axle
  
  319
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  320
- Bulb Replacement
  
  323
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    323
  - Halogen Bulbs
    323
  - Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
    324
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    324
  - Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
    325
  - Replacement Bulbs
    326
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  326
- Tires
  
  328
  - Winter Tires
    329
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    330
  - Tire Size
    332
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    332
  - Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
    335
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    335
  - How to Check
    337
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    342
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    343
  - Buying New Tires
    344
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    345
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    346
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    347
  - Wheel Replacement
    347
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    348
  - Tire Chains
    349
  - Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)
    349
    
    Lifting from the Front
    351
    
    Lifting from the Rear
    351
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    352
  - Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)
    354
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)
    355
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only)
    357
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)
    362
  - Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only)
    363
- Appearance Care
  
  364
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    364
  - Fabric/Carpet
    365
  - Leather
    366
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    366
  - Wood Panels
    366
  - Speaker Covers
    367
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    367
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    367
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    367
    
    Weatherstrips
    367
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    368
    
    Finish Care
    368
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    368
    
    Tires
    369
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    370
    
    Finish Damage
    370
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    370
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    370
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    371
    
    Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    372
    
    Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    372
- Electrical System
  
  373
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    373
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    373
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    373
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    373
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    374
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    378
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  384
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

387
- Maintenance Schedule
  387
- Introduction
  388
- Maintenance Requirements
  388
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  388
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  389
- Scheduled Maintenance
  390
- Additional Required Services
  392
- Maintenance Footnotes
  394
- Owner Checks and Services
  395
- At each Fuel Fill
  396
- At Least Once a Month
  396
- At Least Once a Year
  397
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    398
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    398
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  399
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  401
- Engine Drive Belt Routing (CTS-V)
  402
- Maintenance Record
  402
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

405
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  405
  - Customer Assistance and Information
    406
  - Online Owner Center
    408
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    408
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    408
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    410
  - Roadside Service
    410
    
    Reaching Roadside Service
    411
    
    Roadside Service Availability
    411
  - Courtesy Transportation
    412
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    412
    
    Transportation Options
    412
    
    Additional Program Information
    413
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    414
  - Collision Damage Repair
    415
    
    Repair Facility
    415
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    416
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  418

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Cadillac CTS 2006 Owner's Manual (434 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating

Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Message Center

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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