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Cadillac 2006 CTS-V Owner's Manual (434 pages)

Cadillac 2006 CTS Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- How to Use this Manual
  2
  - Canadian Owners
    2
  - Safety Warnings and Symbols
    3
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    4
  - Seats and Restraint Systems
    7
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Power Lumbar
    9
  - Power Seats
    9
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    13
- Rear Seats
  
  14
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    16
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    17
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    20
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    21
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    27
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    28
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    28
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    29
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    31
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    34
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    34
  - Older Children
    35
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    14
  - Child Restraints
    35
    
    Infants and Young Children
    38
- Safety Belts
  
  35
- 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 Door Locks
    82
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    82
  - Lockout Protection
    83
  - Trunk Lock Release
    84
  - Trunk
    84
    
    Rear-Seat Pass through
    85
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    86
- Windows
  
  86
  - Power Windows
    87
    
    Programming the Power Windows
    88
    
    Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
    89
    
    Window Lockout
    89
  - Sun Visors
    90
  - Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
    90
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  90
  - Theft-Deterrent System
    90
  - Testing the Alarm
    91
  - Immobilizer
    92
  - Immobilizer Operation
    92
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  94
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    94
  - Ignition Positions
    94
  - Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
    95
    
    Automatic Transmission
    96
    
    Steering Column Ignition Lock Release
    96
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    96
  - Starting the Engine
    97
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    97
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    97
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    97
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    98
    
    Driver Shift Control (DSC)
    101
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    102
    
    Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
    104
  - Parking Brake
    105
  - Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    106
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    107
  - 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
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    113
    
    Passenger Airbag Indicator
    113
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    114
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
    114
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    115
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    115
- Onstar System
  
  115
  - Onstar Services
    116
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    117
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  117
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    118
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    120
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    120
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    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
  - Anti-Pinch Feature
    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
  - Turn Signal on Chime
    136
  - 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
    
    Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
    141
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    141
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    142
    
    Using Cruise Control on Hills
    142
  - 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
  - Dual Climate Control System
    149
  - Cigarette Lighter
    149
    
    Automatic Operation
    150
    
    Manual Operation
    150
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    153
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    153
    
    Operation Tips
    154
    
    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
  - Oil Pressure Light
    170
  - Maintenance Schedule
    170
  - Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/Cts)
    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
    
    Speedometer Display
    173
    
    Tachometer Display
    173
  - Coolant Temperature
    174
    
    Oil Pressure
    174
    
    Oil Temperature
    174
    
    Tire Pressure
    175
    
    Transmission Temperature
    175
    
    Warning Messages
    175
  - 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 Item Descriptions
    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
    
    Buckle Seat Belt
    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
    
    Turn Signal on
    196
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    196
    
    Entering the Personalization Menu
    196
    
    Personalization Features
    197
    
    Remote Recall Memory
    198
    
    Key in Recall Memory
    199
    
    Auto Exit Seat
    200
    
    Lights Flash at Unlock
    201
    
    Horn Sounds at Lock
    202
    
    Lights Flash at Lock
    202
    
    Exterior Lights at Unlock
    203
    
    Automatic Transmission Only
    204
  - Delayed Locking
    206
    
    Mirror to Curb in Reverse
    208
    
    Exiting the Personalization Menu
    209
- Audio System(S)
  
  209
  - Setting the Time
    211
  - Radio with CD
    211
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    211
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    212
    
    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
    
    XM Radio Messages
    220
    
    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
  - Cellular Phone Usage
    229
  - 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
  - Braking
    236
  - Control of a Vehicle
    236
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    237
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    239
  - 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
  - Panic Brake Assist
    243
  - Steering
    243
    
    Power Steering
    243
    
    Speed Variable Assist Steering
    244
    
    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
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    262
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    263
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    263
    
    Certification Label
    266
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    262
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    267
    
    Dinghy Towing
    268
    
    Dolly Towing
    269
- Towing
  
  267
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    267
  - 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 Your Vehicle
    275
  - Gasoline Octane
    275
    
    Fuel
    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
  - Checking 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
    
    Base Audio System
    292
    
    Navigation System
    293
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    293
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    293
    
    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    294
    
    When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    294
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    295
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    296
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    297
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    297
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    297
    
    What to Use
    298
  - Engine Coolant
    298
    
    Checking Coolant
    299
    
    Adding Coolant
    300
  - 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 Operating Mode
    302
  - Cooling System
    303
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    305
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    308
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    308
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    309
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    309
  - Brakes
    310
    
    What to Add
    311
    
    Brake Adjustment
    312
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    312
    
    Brake Wear
    312
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    313
  - Battery
    313
  - Jump Starting
    314
- Rear Axle
  
  319
  - When to Check Lubricant
    319
  - How to Check Lubricant
    320
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  320
- Bulb Replacement
  
  323
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    323
  - Halogen Bulbs
    323
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    324
  - Front Turn Signal and Fog 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
    
    Inflation - Tire Pressure
    336
    
    How to Check
    337
    
    When to Check
    337
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System
    339
  - 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
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    346
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    347
  - Wheel Replacement
    347
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    348
  - Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)
    349
    
    Lifting from the Front
    351
    
    Lifting from the Rear
    351
  - Tire Chains
    349
  - 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
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    366
  - Leather
    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
    
    Engine Identification
    372
    
    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
  - Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
    378
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  384
  - Engine Specifications
    385

Cadillac 2006 CTS-V Owner's Manual (442 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

77
- How to Use this Manual
  2
  - Vehicle Symbols
    4
  - Seats and Restraint Systems
    7
  - Front Seats
    8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Power Lumbar
    9
  - Power Seats
    9
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
- Head Restraints
  14
  - Rear Seats
    15
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    15
  - Safety Belts
    17
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    17
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    18
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    21
  - Driver Position
    22
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  22
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    28
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    29
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    29
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    32
  - Safety Belt Extender
    35
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    35
- Child Restraints
  36
- Older Children
  36
- Infants and Young Children
  38
- Child Restraint Systems
  42
  - Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    45
- Where to Put the Restraint
  46
- Airbag System
  60
- Where Are the Airbags
  62
  - When Should an Airbag Inﬂate
    65
  - What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate
    67
- How Does an Airbag Restrain
  67
- Passenger Sensing System
  69
- Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  73
- Features and Controls
  
  77
- Keys
  
  79
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    81
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    82
    
    Battery Replacement
    83
- Doors and Locks
  
  84
  - Door Locks
    84
  - Central Door Unlocking System
    85
  - Power Door Locks
    85
  - Delayed Locking
    85
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    86
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    86
  - Lockout Protection
    87
  - Trunk
    88
  - Trunk Lock Release
    88
- Windows
  
  90
  - Power Windows
    91
  - Programming the Power Windows
    92
  - Sun Visors
    94
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  94
  - Theft-Deterrent System
    94
  - Testing the Alarm
    95
  - Immobilizer
    96
  - Immobilizer Operation
    96
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  98
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    98
  - Ignition Positions
    98
  - Manual Transmission
    99
  - Automatic Transmission
    100
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    100
  - Starting the Engine
    101
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    101
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    101
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    102
  - Parking Brake
    109
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    110
    
    (Automatic Transmission)
    110
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    112
    
    (Automatic Transmission)
    112
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    112
    
    (Manual Transmission)
    112
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    113
  - Engine Exhaust
    113
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    114
- Mirrors
  
  115
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    115
  - With Onstar
    115
  - And Compass
    115
  - Compass Calibration
    116
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    118
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
    118
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    119
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    119
- Onstar System
  
  119
  - Onstar Services
    120
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  121
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    122
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    124
- Storage Areas
  
  125
  - Glove Box
    125
  - Cupholder(S)
    125
  - Center Console Storage Area (CTS Only)
    125
  - Map Pocket
    125
  - Roof Rack
    126
  - Convenience Net
    126
- Sunroof
  
  127
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  128
  - Memory Seat and Mirrors
    128
Section 3 Instrument Panel

131
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  134
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    136
  - Other Warning Devices
    136
  - Horn
    136
  - Tilt Wheel
    136
  - Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel
    137
  - Controls (SWC) (CTS)
    137
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    139
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    139
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    140
  - Flash-To-Pass
    140
  - Windshield Wipers
    141
  - Windshield Washer
    142
  - Headlamp Washer
    142
  - Cruise Control
    143
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    144
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    144
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    145
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    145
  - Headlamps
    146
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    147
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    147
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    147
  - Light Sensor
    149
  - Fog Lamps
    149
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    150
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    150
  - Entry Lighting
    151
  - Parade Dimming
    151
  - Reading Lamps
    151
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    151
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    152
- Climate Controls
  
  153
  - Cigarette Lighter
    153
    
    Dual Climate Control System
    153
    
    Manual Operation
    154
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    157
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    158
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    159
    
    Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)
    160
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  160
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    161
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    163
  - Trip Odometers
    163
  - Tachometer
    163
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    163
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    164
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    164
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    165
  - Charging System Light
    167
  - Brake System Warning Light
    168
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    169
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    169
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    170
  - Warning Light (CTS)
    170
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    170
  - Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only)
    171
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    171
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    172
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    173
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    173
  - Maintenance Schedule
    174
  - Oil Pressure Light
    174
  - Sport Mode Light
    175
  - Transmission/Cts)
    175
  - Security Light
    175
  - Fog Lamp Light
    175
  - Lights on Reminder
    175
  - Cruise Control Light
    176
  - Highbeam on Light
    176
  - Fuel Gage
    176
- Message Center
  
  177
  - Message Center (CTS-V)
    177
  - Coolant Temperature
    178
  - Transmission Fluid Hot Message
    180
  - Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message
    180
  - Check Engine Oil Pressure Message
    181
  - Oil Temperature Warning Message
    181
  - Tire Pressure Warning Message
    182
  - One-To-Four Shift Message
    182
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  183
  - System Controls
    183
  - Vehicle Information Menu
    184
  - Status of Vehicle Systems
    184
  - DIC Main Menu
    187
  - DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
    188
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    191
    
    Battery Voltage Low
    192
    
    Buckle Passenger
    192
    
    Change Engine Oil
    193
    
    Check Brake Fluid
    193
    
    Check Coolant Level
    193
    
    Check Gas Cap
    193
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    194
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    194
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    194
    
    Engine Power Reduced
    195
    
    Fuel Level Low
    195
    
    Ice Possible
    196
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    196
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    196
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    196
    
    Service Air Bag
    196
    
    Service Charging System
    197
    
    Service Electrical System
    197
    
    Service Fuel System
    197
    
    Service Idle Control
    197
    
    Service Steering System
    197
    
    Service Theft System
    197
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    198
    
    Service Transmission
    198
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    198
    
    Trunk Open
    199
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    200
    
    Personalization Features
    201
    
    Automatic Transmission Only
    208
  - Delayed Locking
    210
- Audio System(S)
  
  213
  - Setting the Time
    215
  - Radio with CD
    215
    
    Playing the Radio
    217
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    218
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    220
    
    Using Dsp
    221
    
    Rds Messages
    222
    
    Radio Message
    223
    
    Rds and XM
    223
    
    Using the Single CD Player
    226
    
    Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
    227
  - Navigation/Radio System
    231
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    231
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)
    232
  - Radio Reception
    232
  - Care of Your Cds
    233
  - Care of the CD Player
    234
  - Diversity Antenna System
    234
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    234
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

235
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  235
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  236
  - Defensive Driving
    236
  - Drunken Driving
    237
  - Control of a Vehicle
    240
  - Braking
    240
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    241
  - Braking in Emergencies
    243
  - Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)
    243
  - Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)
    244
  - Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)
    246
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    246
  - Stabilitrak System
    246
    
    Power Steering
    247
  - Panic Brake Assist
    247
  - Steering
    247
    
    Steering Tips
    248
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    249
  - Off-Road Recovery
    250
  - Passing
    250
  - Loss of Control
    251
  - Competitive Driving
    252
  - Driving at Night
    253
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    254
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    255
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    255
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    255
  - City Driving
    256
  - Freeway Driving
    257
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    258
  - Highway Hypnosis
    259
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    259
  - Winter Driving
    261
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    262
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    263
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    265
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    266
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    266
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    267
- Towing
  
  271
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    271
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    271
    
    Dinghy Towing
    272
  - Towing a Trailer
    273
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

275
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  275
- Service
  
  277
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    277
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    277
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    278
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    279
  - Fuel
    279
  - Gasoline Octane
    279
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    280
  - California Fuel
    280
  - Additives
    280
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    281
  - Filling the Tank
    282
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    284
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  284
  - Hood Release
    285
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    286
  - Engine Oil
    290
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    291
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    293
  - Engine Oil Life System
    294
    
    Base Audio System
    294
    
    Navigation System
    295
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    295
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    296
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    297
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    298
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    299
  - Engine Coolant
    300
    
    What to Use
    300
    
    Checking Coolant
    301
    
    Adding Coolant
    302
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    302
  - Engine Overheating
    302
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    303
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    303
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    304
  - Cooling System
    305
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    307
  - Power Steering Fluid
    310
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    311
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    311
  - Brakes
    312
  - Brake Adjustment
    314
  - Battery
    315
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    315
  - Jump Starting
    316
- Rear Axle
  
  322
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  323
- Bulb Replacement
  
  326
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    326
  - Halogen Bulbs
    326
  - Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
    327
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    327
  - Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
    328
  - Replacement Bulbs
    329
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  329
- Tires
  
  331
  - Winter Tires
    332
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    332
  - Tire Size
    335
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    335
  - Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
    338
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    339
  - How to Check
    340
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    342
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    345
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    346
  - Buying New Tires
    347
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    349
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    349
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    351
  - Wheel Replacement
    351
  - Tire Chains
    352
  - Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)
    353
    
    Lifting from the Front
    354
    
    Lifting from the Rear
    355
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    356
  - Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)
    358
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)
    359
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only)
    361
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)
    367
  - Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only)
    368
- Appearance Care
  
  368
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    368
  - Fabric/Carpet
    370
  - Leather
    370
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    371
  - Wood Panels
    371
  - Speaker Covers
    371
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    371
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    372
    
    Finish Care
    372
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    372
    
    Weatherstrips
    372
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    373
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    373
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    374
    
    Tires
    374
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    375
    
    Finish Damage
    375
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    375
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    376
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  377
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    377
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    377
- Electrical System
  
  378
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    378
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    378
  - Power Windows and Other
    378
  - Power Options
    378
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    378
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    379
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    383
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  389

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Cadillac 2006 CTS-V 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