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Cadillac 2006 STS-V Owner's Manual (478 pages)

Cadillac Automobile User Manual

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Table of Contents
  7
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  7
- Power Lumbar
  8
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Power Seats
    8
  - Heated Seats
    9
  - Heated and Ventilated Seats
    10
  - Power Reclining Seatback
    11
  - Head Restraints
    12
  - Heated Seats
    13
- Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
  
  13
- Child Restraints
  
  32
  - Older Children
    32
  - Safety Belt Extender
    32
- Safety Belts
  
  33
- Airbag System
  
  54
- Restraint System Check
  
  69
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    69
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    70
Section 2 Features and Controls

71
- Features and Controls
  71
- Keys
  
  73
  - Keyless Access System
    74
  - Keyless Access System Operation
    75
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    77
    
    Battery Replacement
    79
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    80
- Doors and Locks
  
  82
  - Door Locks
    82
  - Power Door Locks
    82
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    83
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    83
  - Lockout Protection
    84
  - Trunk
    84
    
    Trunk Lid Release
    85
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    86
- Windows
  
  87
  - Power Windows
    88
    
    Express-Down Window
    88
    
    Express-Up Window
    88
    
    Programming the Power Windows
    89
    
    Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
    89
    
    Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
    89
  - Sun Visors
    90
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  90
  - Theft-Deterrent System
    91
  - Testing the Alarm
    92
  - Valet Lockout Switch
    93
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  94
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    94
  - Ignition Positions
    94
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    95
  - Starting the Engine
    95
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    97
  - Automatic Transmission Operation (STS)
    98
  - Driver Shift Control (DSC)
    100
  - Automatic Transmission Operation (STS-V)
    102
  - Parking Brake
    105
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    106
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    107
    
    Torque Lock
    107
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    108
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    108
  - Engine Exhaust
    109
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    110
- Mirrors
  
  111
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam™ and Onstar
    111
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    111
  - With Onstar
    111
  - Compass Calibration
    112
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
    112
  - Cleaning the Mirror
    113
  - Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    113
  - Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
    114
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    114
  - Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror
    114
- Onstar System
  
  115
  - Onstar ® Steering Wheel Controls
    116
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    116
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  117
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    118
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    120
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    120
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    120
- Storage Areas
  
  121
  - Glove Box
    121
  - Cupholder(S)
    121
  - Center Console Storage Area
    121
  - Convenience Net
    121
- Sunroof
  
  122
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  123
  - Remote Start
    126
  - Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
    140
Section 3 Instrument Panel

145
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  148
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    150
  - Other Warning Devices
    150
  - Horn
    150
  - Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
    150
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    151
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    151
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    152
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    152
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    152
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
    153
    
    Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
    155
    
    Cleaning the System
    156
  - Flash-To-Pass
    156
  - Windshield Wipers
    157
  - Rainsense™ II Wipers
    158
  - Windshield Washer
    159
  - Headlamp Washer
    159
  - Cruise Control
    160
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    161
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    161
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    163
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    163
  - Adaptive Cruise Control
    163
    
    Alerting the Driver
    169
    
    Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
    174
  - Headlamps
    175
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    179
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    179
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    179
    
    Light Sensor
    180
  - Fog Lamps
    181
    
    Twilight Sentinel
    181
    
    Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    182
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness
    183
    
    Entry Lighting
    183
    
    Parade Dimming
    183
    
    Reading Lamps
    184
    
    Battery Load Management
    184
    
    Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
    184
    
    Head-Up Display (HUD)
    184
    
    Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    188
    
    How the System Works
    189
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    190
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    191
- Climate Controls
  
  192
  - Dual Climate Control System
    192
    
    Automatic Operation
    192
    
    Manual Operation
    193
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    196
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    197
  - Outlet Adjustment
    198
  - Operation Tips
    198
  - Rear Climate Control System
    198
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    199
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  201
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    202
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    203
  - Tachometer
    203
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    203
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    204
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    204
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    205
  - Charging System Light
    207
  - Brake System Warning Light
    208
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    209
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    209
  - Warning Light
    209
    
    Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    210
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    210
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    210
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    211
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    212
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    213
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    213
  - Oil Pressure Light
    214
  - Security Light
    215
  - Fog Lamp Light
    215
  - Lights on Reminder
    215
  - Cruise Control Light
    216
  - Highbeam on Light
    216
  - Fuel Gage
    216
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  217
  - DIC Controls and Displays
    218
    
    Tire Pressure
    221
    
    Trip Odometer
    223
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    223
    
    Battery Voltage High
    224
    
    Battery Saver Active
    224
    
    Battery Voltage Low
    224
    
    Check Coolant Level
    225
    
    Check Brake Fluid
    225
    
    Check Oil Level
    225
    
    Check Gas Cap
    225
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    226
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    226
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    227
    
    Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine
    227
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    228
    
    Engine Power Reduced
    228
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    229
    
    Fuel Level Low
    229
    
    Ice Possible
    229
    
    Hood Ajar
    229
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    231
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    231
    
    Service Transmission
    233
    
    Service Tire Monitor
    233
    
    Service Theft System
    233
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    234
    
    Theft Attempted
    235
    
    Trunk Open
    236
    
    Traction Active
    236
    
    TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE
    236
    
    Turn Signal on
    236
  - Other Messages
    237
- Audio System(S)
  
  238
  - Setting the Time
    239
  - Setting the Date
    239
  - Radio with CD
    240
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    240
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    240
    
    Playing the Radio
    241
    
    Finding a Station
    241
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    242
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    243
    
    Rds Messages
    244
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    244
    
    Radio Message
    246
    
    XM Radio Messages
    247
    
    Using the Single CD Player
    249
    
    Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
    250
    
    Using an Mp3 CD
    253
    
    Root Directory
    253
  - Navigation/Radio System
    259
  - Radio Personalization
    259
  - Base Audio System
    260
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    263
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    263
  - Radio Reception
    264
  - Cellular Phone Usage
    265
  - Care of Your Cds
    265
  - Care of the CD Player
    266
  - Diversity Antenna System
    266
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    266
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

267
- Driving Your Vehicle
  267
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  268
  - Defensive Driving
    268
  - Drunken Driving
    269
  - Control of a Vehicle
    272
  - Braking
    272
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    273
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    275
  - Braking in Emergencies
    275
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    275
  - Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V)
    276
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    277
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    277
  - Stabilitrak System
    277
    
    Power Steering
    278
  - Panic Brake Assist
    278
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    278
  - Speed Variable Assist Steering
    278
    
    Steering Tips
    279
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    280
  - Off-Road Recovery
    281
  - Passing
    281
  - Loss of Control
    283
  - Competitive Driving
    284
  - Driving at Night
    284
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    286
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    287
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    287
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    287
  - City Driving
    288
  - Freeway Driving
    289
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    290
  - Highway Hypnosis
    291
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    291
  - Winter Driving
    293
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    294
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    295
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    297
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    298
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    298
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    299
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    299
    
    Certification Label
    302
    
    Automatic Level Control
    303
- Towing
  
  303
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    303
    
    Dinghy Towing
    304
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    304
    
    Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
    305
  - Towing a Trailer (STS Only)
    306
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    306
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    307
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    308
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    309
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    309
    
    Trailer Brakes
    309
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    310
    
    Following Distance
    310
    
    Making Turns
    310
    
    Driving on Grades
    311
    
    Parking on Hills
    311
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    312
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    312
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    312
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

313
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  313
- Service
  
  315
- Fuel
  
  317
  - Gasoline Octane
    317
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    318
  - California Fuel
    318
  - Additives
    318
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    319
  - Filling the Tank
    320
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    322
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  322
  - Hood Release
    323
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    324
  - Checking Engine Oil
    330
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    330
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    332
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    335
  - How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    336
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    337
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    337
    
    When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    338
    
    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    338
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    339
  - Engine Coolant
    339
    
    What to Use
    340
    
    Checking Coolant
    341
    
    Adding Coolant
    342
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    343
  - Engine Overheating
    343
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    343
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    344
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    344
  - Cooling System
    345
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    347
    
    Engine Only
    350
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    352
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    352
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    353
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    353
  - Brakes
    354
    
    What to Add
    355
    
    Brake Adjustment
    356
    
    Brake Wear
    356
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    356
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    357
  - Battery
    357
  - Vehicle Storage
    358
  - Jump Starting
    358
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  363
- Rear Axle
  
  364
  - When to Check Lubricant
    364
  - How to Check Lubricant
    364
- Front Axle
  
  365
  - When to Check and Change Lubricant
    365
- Bulb Replacement
  
  366
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    366
  - Halogen Bulbs
    366
  - Back-Up Lamps
    366
  - Replacement Bulbs
    367
- Windshield Replacement
  
  368
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  368
- Tires
  
  369
  - Winter Tires
    370
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    371
  - Tire Size
    373
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    373
  - Run-Flat Tires (STS-V)
    376
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    377
    
    How to Check
    378
    
    When to Check
    378
    
    High Speed Operation
    379
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    379
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    382
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    384
  - Buying New Tires
    384
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    386
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    387
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    387
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    388
  - Wheel Replacement
    388
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    389
  - Tire Chains
    390
  - Lifting Your Vehicle (STS-V)
    391
    
    Lifting from the Front
    392
    
    Lifting from the Rear
    393
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    393
  - Changing a Flat Tire (STS Only)
    395
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (STS Only)
    397
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (STS Only)
    398
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (STS Only)
    404
  - Compact Spare Tire (STS Only)
    405
- Appearance Care
  
  406
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    406
  - Fabric/Carpet
    408
  - Leather
    408
  - Wood Panels
    409
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    409
  - Speaker Covers
    409
  - Care of Safety Belts
    409
  - Weatherstrips
    409
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    410
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    410
    
    Finish Care
    410
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    411
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    411
    
    Tires
    412
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    412
    
    Finish Damage
    413
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    413
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    413
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    414
    
    Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    415
    
    Engine Identification
    415
    
    Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    415
- Electrical System
  
  416
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    416
  - Headlamp Wiring
    416
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    416
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    417
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    417
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    418
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    422
  - Driver's Side
    424
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  428
  - Engine Specifications
    429
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

431
- Maintenance Schedule
  431
- Introduction
  432
- Maintenance Requirements
  432
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  432
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  432
- Scheduled Maintenance
  434
- Additional Required Services
  436
- Maintenance Footnotes
  437
- Owner Checks and Services
  438
- At each Fuel Fill
  439
- At Least Once a Month
  439
- At Least Once a Year
  440
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  442
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  444
- Engine Drive Belt Routing (STS-V)
  445
- Maintenance Record
  446
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

449
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  449
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    450
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  450
  - Online Owner Center
    451
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    452
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    452
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    453
  - Roadside Service
    453
    
    Cadillac Owner Privileges
    454
    
    Reaching Roadside Service
    454
    
    Roadside Service Availability
    454
    
    Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
    454
  - Courtesy Transportation
    455
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    455
    
    Transportation Options
    455
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    456
    
    Additional Program Information
    456
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    456
  - Collision Damage Repair
    458
    
    Collision Parts
    458
    
    Repair Facility
    458
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    459
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    459
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    460
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  461

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door

Child Restraints

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 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

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

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield 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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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