Cadillac 2006 STS-V Spécifications

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Heated and Ventilated SeatsYour vehicle may haveheated and ventilatedfront seats. The buttonsare located on the climatecontrol panel.z (Heated Seat an

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is fornormal driving. If you need more power for passing, andyou are:• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push t

If you do not move the shift lever forward orrearward, the vehicle will be in sport mode. Whenyou are in the sport mode the vehicle will stillshift au

Automatic TransmissionOperation (STS-V)The shift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats.There are several differentpositions fo

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before startingthe engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmissionshift lock control system. You must f

Driver Shift Control (DSC)Notice: If you drive your vehicle at high RPMswithout upshifting while using Driver Shift Control(DSC), you could damage you

While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have firmershifting and increased performance. You can use thisfor sport driving or when climbing/descendi

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot and push the parking brakepedal with your left foot. When you lift your le

Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly

Shifting Out of Park (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrake before you can

Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you cannotsee or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand

Power Reclining SeatbackThe vertical power seat control described earlier allowsthe seatback to recline. See Power Seats on page 1-2for more informati

Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling

MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Intellibeam™ and OnStar®Your vehicle may have an Intellibeam™ inside rearviewmirror with OnStar®controls.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar®and CompassYour vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with a compass display. The mirror a

To adjust for compass variance do the following:1. Find the current location and variance zone numberon the following zone map.2. Press and hold the o

Return the selector switch to the center position whenfinished adjusting. This will prevent unwanted mirrormovement in case the control pad is accident

If further mirror adjustment is needed press the arrowslocated on the outside mirror control pad. If theoutside mirror selector switch is in the middl

Directions and Connections Plan•Advanced Automatic Collision Notification• Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment• Emergency Services• Roadside Ass

Universal Home RemoteSystemThe Universal Home Remote System, a combineduniversal transmitter and receiver, provides a way toreplace up to three hand-h

Universal Home Remote SystemOperationDo not use the Universal Home Remote with any garagedoor opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”feature.

5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal HomeRemote button and observe the indicator light.If the indicator light stays on constantly,programming

Head RestraintsThe front and rear headrestraints lock into placewhen raised. To releasethe head restraint andlower it, press thetab located at the bas

Gate Operator and CanadianProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to time out or quit after several seconds oftransmission

Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote ButtonTo program a device to Universal Home Remote usinga Universal Home Remote button previously trained,

SunroofThe vehicle may have a power sunroof.The switches that operatethe sunroof are located onthe overhead console.To open or close the sunroof, the

Vehicle PersonalizationYour vehicle has personalization that allows you toprogram certain features to a preferred setting for up totwo drivers. The ba

3. Turn on the radio by pressing thepower/volume knob.4. Press the CNFG radio button or the tune/selectknob located on the right side of the radio toe

3. Press the tune/select knob to turn on the DRIVERGREETING feature.You will see a cursor on the screen.4. Turn the tune/select knob until you reach t

KEY FOB REMINDERThis feature chirps the horn three times when thedriver’s door is closed and there is a keyless accesstransmitter left inside of the v

When REMOTE START is on, a check mark will appearnext to the feature name. You can then choose toactivate any or all of the following features by turn

If this feature is selected, START BUTTON RECALLcannot be selected.The mode you selected is now set. You can either exitthe programming mode by follow

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure:1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU byfollowing the instructions listed previou

Rear SeatsHeated SeatsYour vehicle may have this feature. The buttons used tocontrol the heated rear seats are located on the backof the center consol

LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCKThis feature allows the exterior lamps to flash when thekeyless access transmitter is used to unlock thevehicle. All doors must b

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure:1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU byfollowing the instructions listed previou

HORN CHIRPS AT LOCKThis feature sounds the horn once when the keylessaccess transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doorsmust be closed for this

To determine the mode to which the vehicle isprogrammed or to program the vehicle to a differentmode, use the following procedure:1. Enter the PERSONA

DOORS UNLOCK AT OFFThis feature allows all of the doors to automaticallyunlock when the ignition is turned off.Programmable ModesMode 1: ONMode 2: OFF

DOORS UNLOCK IN PARKThe feature allows all of the doors to automaticallyunlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P).Programmable ModesMode 1

KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all of the doors whenyou approach the vehicle with your keyless accesstransmitter and pull eith

3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forthbetween on and off.When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear next to the feature name.

Programmable ModesMode 1: ONMode 2: OFFBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it wasprogrammed to Mode 2. The mode to which thevehicle was

SUSPENSION MODEIf your vehicle has this feature, you can select betweenperformance or touring modes. Performance mode isused where road conditions or

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Memory Seat, Mirrors andSteering WheelIf your vehicle has the memory feature, you canprogram and recall memory settings for the followingfeatures for

Entering the Driver Selection SubmenuTo enter the memory programming mode for yourdriver settings, use the following procedure:1. Be sure the ignition

RECALL DRIVER SETTINGSTo recall driver settings, use the following procedure:1. Enter the memory programming mode for yourdriver settings by following

Entering the Driver Exit SettingsSubmenuTo enter the memory programming mode for your exitsettings, use the following procedure:1. Be sure the ignitio

STORE EXIT SETTINGSTo store exit settings, use the following procedure:1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat, the outsiderearview mirrors, and

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-60Airbag Readiness Light ...3-60Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .

✍ NOTES3-3Information Provided by:

Instrument Panel Overview3-4Information Provided by:

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See InstrumentPanel Brightness on page 3-39. Dr

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you dohave a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

Push the control forward and the steering wheel movestoward the front of the vehicle. Push the controlrearward and the steering wheel moves toward the

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsTo signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.The lever returns automatically when the turn iscomplete.An arrow

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)SystemIf your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read thisentire section before using it.The system operates on a radio

The Forward Collision Alert(FCA) controls are locatedon the end of themultifunction lever.9 (Off): This position turns the system off.R (On): This pos

Warning the DriverThe alert symbol will flashon the HUD and a warningbeep will sound when driveraction may be required.The driver warning is active whe

Unnecessary WarningsFCA may occasionally provide an unnecessary warningto guard rails, signs, and other stationary objects.This is normal operation, y

Windshield WipersThe lever on the right side of the steering columnoperates the windshield wipers.7 (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for asi

Rainsense™ II WipersIf your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor ismounted on the interior side of the windshield behind therearview mirror.

Windshield WasherK(Washer Fluid): The lever on the right side of thesteering column also controls the windshield washer.There is a button at the end o

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.The rider does not stop.1-10Information Provided by:

The headlamps must be on to be washed. If theheadlamps are off, only the windshield will be washedwhen the washer button is pressed. If the washer flui

Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the

Ending Cruise ControlTo end a cruise control session, step lightly on thebrake pedal.Stepping on the brake pedal will end the current cruisecontrol se

To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. Ifno vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react liketraditional cruise control.{CAUTION:A

CAUTION: (Continued)•On slippery roads, fast changes in tiretraction can cause needless wheelspinning, and you could lose control. Donot use cruise co

Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control Withthe Set Button{CAUTION:If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Controlswitch on when you are not using cruise, youmight

This symbol will appear onthe Head-Up Display(HUD) to indicate thatAdaptive Cruise Control isactive. The numberindicates the set speed.See Head-Up Dis

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your Adaptive Cruise Control at adesired speed and then you apply the brake. This willdisengage the Adaptive Cruis

A graphic on the HUD indicates the selected followdistance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance.The vehicles will move closer together as you

The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-11Information Provided b

Approaching and Following a VehicleThe vehicle ahead symbolwill only appear on theHUD when a vehicle aheadis detected in your path.If this symbol does

{CAUTION:Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect andreact to stationary or slow-moving vehicles orother objects ahead of you. Your vehicle mayaccelerat

Curves in the Road{CAUTION:Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations incurves, it may respond to a vehicle in anotherlane, or may not have time to re

Adaptive Cruise Control may detect a vehicle that is notin your lane and apply the brakes.Adaptive Cruise Control may, occasionally, provide adriver a

Using Adaptive Cruise Controls on Hillsand When Towing a TrailerHow well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hills andwhen towing a trailer depends o

HeadlampsThe exterior lamp control is located in the middle of theturn signal/multifunction lever.O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this positionto turn on the parking lamps together with the following:• Sidemarker Lamps• Taillamps• License Pl

Driving with Intellibeam™Intellibeam™ will only activate your high-beams whendriving over 20 mph (32 km/h).The high-beam headlamps will remain on, und

• Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt,haze or other obstructions.• Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of thevehicle points

Wiper Activated HeadlampsThis feature activates the headlamps and parking lampsafter the windshield wipers have been in use forabout six seconds. For

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

When the automatic lights are enabled and it is darkenough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beamheadlamps will turn on. When it is bright en

Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for better vision in foggy ormisty conditions.The fog lamp controls are located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever.- (Fo

With Twilight Sentinel®you will see the followinghappen:• When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signallamps (DRL) will go off, and the headla

Instrument Panel BrightnessThis feature controls thebrightness of theinstrument panel lights.Press in the center knob on the DIC control panel untilth

Reading LampsThe reading lamps are located on the overheadconsole. These lamps come on automatically when anydoor is opened.For manual operation, pres

The information may be displayed in English or metricunits and appears as an image focused out towardthe front of your vehicle. To change from English

The HUD controls arelocated to the left of thesteering wheel on the DICcontrol panel.~ (Head-Up Display): Press this button to change theposition of t

As light shines out from the HUD, it is possible for lightto shine back in. In rare occurrences, when the sunis at a specific angle and position, the s

Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA)The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system isdesigned to help you park while the vehicle is inREVERSE (R). I

How the System WorksURPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is lessthan 3 mph (5 km/h). When t

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccide

Accessory Power Outlet(s)Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets.The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipmentsuch as a cellul

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette LighterYour vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter.Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammableitems in the

Climate ControlsDual Climate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle.Automatic OperationAU

You can switch from English to metric units through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Controlsand Displays on page 3-74.The air-conditioning

Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode andwill shut off when defog mode is selected. Both of thesefeatures are designed to limit fogging i

The air quality sensor will not activate due to organicodors, like skunk, and may not activate on manychemical-related odors. If you wish to limit the

SensorsThere is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel,near the windshield.There is also an interior temperature sensor locatednext to the ste

0 (Defrost): Pressing the defrost button directs mostof the air to the windshield, with some air directed to theside windows and outboard panel outlet

Outlet AdjustmentUse the lever located in the center of each outlet tochange the direction of the airflow, either side-to-side orup and down. Use the t

9(Off): This is the off position.Y (Vent): This mode directs all the rear passengerairflow to the outlets in the console. This is the normalposition fo

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quick

The access panel for the passenger compartment airfilter is located under the hood near the windshield,on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engi

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

Instrument Panel ClusterThe instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you ar

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).See “MPH (km)” under DIC C

Passenger Safety BeltReminder LightSeveral seconds after the ignition button is pressed toSTART, a chime will sound for several seconds toremind the f

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (ma

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passen

Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can stillwork and

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning LightWith the anti-lock brakesystem, the light will comeon when your engine isstarted and may stay onfor several seconds

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. A

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning LightIf the TC (traction control)warning light comes onand stays on, there may bea problem with thetraction contr

Engine Coolant Temperature GageThis gage shows theengine coolanttemperature.It can be used to see when your engine has warmed upand to make sure your

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system ofyour vehicle or the replacement of the original tireswith othe

If the Light Is On SteadyYou also may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into yo

Here are some things you need to know to help yourvehicle pass an inspection:Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CheckEngine light is on

If equipped, this light tellsyou if there could be aproblem with your engineoil pressure.This light will come on briefly when you start yourengine. Tha

Cruise Control LightThis light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control.The light will go out when the cruise control is turnedoff. See Cruise Cont

Driver Information Center (DIC)The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you thestatus of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC isalso used to displ

DIC Controls and DisplaysThe Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modeswhich can be accessed by pressing the four DICbuttons located on the i

DIC Buttons (Uplevel)If your vehicle has a HUD,these are the buttons foryour DIC.«4ª (Information): Press the top or bottom of thisbutton to scroll th

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

Information Display Menu ItemsThe following display menu items can be displayed bypressing the information button.MPH (km/h)If your vehicle has this d

TIMER OFFThis display can be used like a stopwatch. You canrecord the time it takes to travel from one point toanother. To access the timer, press the

ENGINE OIL LIFEIf your vehicle has this display, it shows the estimatedoil life remaining. If you see 99% ENGINE OIL LIFEon the display, that means th

Trip OdometerPress the trip information button until tripodometer A or B appears on the DIC display. The tripodometer shows the current distance trave

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVEThis message will display when the system detects thatthe battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonablelevel. The battery saver

If this message appears immediately after starting theengine, it is possible that the generator can still rechargethe battery. The battery should rech

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThis symbol appears withthe CHECK TIREPRESSURE message.If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)system, this message will d

COMPETITIVE DRIVING (STS-V Only)When this message displays, it means that thecompetitive driving mode is turned on with the tractioncontrol button. Th

ENGINE HOT – AC(Air Conditioning) OFFThis message will display when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.See Engine

FUEL LEVEL LOWThis symbol appears withthe FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage.When this message displays, it means that your vehicleis low on fuel. You should refill

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

NO FOBS DETECTEDThis message is displayed if the vehicle does not detectthe presence of a keyless access transmitter whenyou have attempted to start t

NO FOB OFF OR RUN?When this message displays, it means that the keylessaccess transmitter is not detected inside the vehiclewhile you are trying to tu

RADAR CRUISE NOT READYWhen this message displays, it means that the AdaptiveCruise Control system will not activate due to atemporary condition. Your

SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System)Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancementsystem called StabiliTrak®.See StabiliTrak®System on page 4-11. The

SERVICE VEHICLE SOONThis message will display when a non-emissions relatedmalfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced byyour GM dealer as soon as p

STABILITY SYS (System) OFFThe STABILITY SYS OFF message will display anytime you turn off StabiliTrak®using the TC (tractioncontrol) on/off button. Se

TRACTION ACTIVEThis message will display when the traction controlsystem is actively limiting wheel spin. Slipperyroad conditions may exist if this me

Other MessagesHere are more messages that you can receive on yourDriver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge amessage and read another message tha

Audio System(s)Driving without distraction is a necessity for a saferdriving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.By taking a few moments to

Notice: The chime signals related to seat belts,parking brake, and other functions of your vehicleoperate through the GM radio/entertainment system.If

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Radio with CDRadio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcas

4 (Information): Press this button while in XM mode toretrieve three different categories of informationrelated to the current song or channel: Artist

A LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: With this feature youcan set the radio to search for local stations orstations that are further away for a larger selection

5. Press the tune/select knob to select. AUTOSTOREwill appear on the display. The radio willautomatically search the band and select and storethe six

AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature allows you to selectcustomized equalization settings. To choose anequalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), perform thefol

MSG (Message): If the current RDS station has amessage, MSG will appear on the display. The messagemay display the artist, song title, call in phone n

Activating Program Type (PTY)Stations (RDS and XM™)PTY allows you to search for stations with specific typesof music. The selectable PTYs are POP, EASY

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Title Info Song/Program Titlenot availableNo song title information is avai

Using the Single CD PlayerInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on, theCD wil

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

F3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to listen tothe tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.RANDOM will appear on the display. Press RDM ag

If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”later in this section.When a CD is inserted, the CD functions will appear onthe display above the

F5 MODE: Press this pushbutton to select fromNORMAL, RPT TRCK (Repeat Track), RPT DISC(Repeat CD), RDM TRCK (Random Track), and RDMALL (Random All CDs

Using an MP3 CDMP3 FormatIf you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer:• Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc.• Make sure to finali

No FolderWhen the CD contains only compressed files, the fileswill be located under the root folder. The next andprevious folder functions will have no

Preprogrammed PlaylistsYou can access preprogrammed playlists which werecreated by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or RealJukebox™ software, however, you will n

F1 r (Previous Folder): Press this pushbutton to goto the first track in the previous folder.Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly withina

©¨(Seek): Press the left arrow to go to the start ofthe previous track. Press the right arrow to go to thestart of the next track. Pressing either arr

CD MessagesIf the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:• If it is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should

8. Turn the tune/select knob to find the feature thatyou would like to store to the key.9. Press the tune/select knob when you have foundthe feature to

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out ofthe way. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle.Shoulder Belt H

The main menu for the Base audio system consists ofthe following menu items:• e BASS - MID - TREBLE• x BALANCE - FADER• e EQ EQUALIZER• H/A (HOME/AWAY

H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS: This menu item allowsyou to switch back and forth between your homeand away preset radio stations. See “PresetsHome/Away” und

LANG (Language): To change the language displayedon the radio, select LANGUAGE by pressing thetune/select knob. Turn the tune/select knob to scrollthr

DRIVER EXIT SETTINGSWhen you select this item, the following submenuappears:• RECALL EXIT SETTINGS• STORE EXIT SETTINGSFor more information on the DRI

g (OnStar®/Voice Recognition): If your vehicle hasthe Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD audiosystem, press this button to interact with the OnSt

AMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere with each othe

Care of the CD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is notadvised, due to the risk of contaminating the internallens of the CD optics with

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll,

Right Front Passenger PositionTo learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safetybelt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13.The right front p

According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb(82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a

Statistics show that the chance of being in a collisionincreases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle gowhere you want it to go. They are the brakes, thesteering, and the accelerator. Al

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This i

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here

Using Anti-LockDo not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hearthe anti-lock pump or motor ope

You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicleis required. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get

Magnetic Ride ControlYour vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control thatautomatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle. Automaticride control is achieved

StabiliTrak®comes on automatically whenever you startyour vehicle. To help assist you with directionalcontrol of the vehicle, you should always leave

Steering TipsIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.When the shoulder belt is pulled out all

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in yo

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while youare driving.If the level of the shou

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to passwhile you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,following too closely reduces your area of

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not ha

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking, including engine braking by shifting

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Butas we get older these differences increase. A50-year-old driver may require at least twice as mu

Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your ti

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But the

{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward too much, which could increase injury.The shou

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain youallow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night.When you want to lea

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.• K

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where the tires meet theroad probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice between

Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop ona slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you willwant

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide)

Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a littlefaster than just idle. That is, push the acceler

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels. You shouldturn you

Tire and Loading Information LabelA vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label isattached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). Withthe d

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt yo

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of th

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, ifthe “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will b

Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (340 kg)CAvailable

Certification LabelA vehicle specific Certification label is attached to therear edge of the driver’s door, and tells you thegross weight capacity of you

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast asthe vehicle goes. If you have to stop

Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most commo

Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-DriveVehicles) (STS Only)Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehiclemay cause damage because of reduced groundclearanc

Towing a Trailer (STS Only){CAUTION:If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For exampl

• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles(1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,axle or other parts could be damaged.• The

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information oradvice, or you can write us at:Cadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car Division

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limitfor cold tires. You will find these numbers on the Tirea

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly worn maynot provide the protection needed in a crash.The person wearing the belt could be seriouslyinjured

Following DistanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.This can help you avoid

Driving on GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you startdown a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shiftdown, you might have to use

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• start your engine• shift into a gear

Service ...5-3Accessories and Modifications ...5-3California Propositio

Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-75Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-76Wheel Replacement ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service Work{CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enou

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This may cause windn

If your vehicle has the 4.4L V8 engine (VIN Code D),use premium unleaded gasoline with a postedoctane rating of 91 or higher. For best performance, us

To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or ifyour vehicle experiences problems due to dirtyinjectors or valves, look for gasoline that is

Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it.But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer willord

Filling the Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow all

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. Itis located inside the vehicle on the lower lef

Engine Compartment OverviewYour vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, which surround the vehicle’s enginecover. Thes

After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 3.6L V6 engine, here is what you will see:A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Bl

4.6L V8 Engine5-14Information Provided by:

After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see:A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Bl

4.4L V8 STS-V Engine5-16Information Provided by:

After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is what you will see:A. Battery. See Battery on page 5-45.B.

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan pr

Engine OilChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be wa

If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/literof oil. But you must use the right

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseFor V6 Engine Vehicles OnlyLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. Y

Oils meeting theserequirements should alsohave the starburstsymbol on the container.This symbol indicatesthat the oil has beencertified by the American

For V8 Engine Vehicles OnlyLook for two things:• GM4718MYour vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting thisstan

Oils meeting theserequirements should alsohave the starburstsymbol on the container.This symbol indicatesthat the oil has beencertified by the American

Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilYour vehicle has a computer system that lets you knowwhen to change the engine oil and filter. This isba

After the oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message must be reset. To reset themessage use the following procedure:1. Press the up or do

When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance IIintervals and replace it at the first oil change after e

{CAUTION:Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. Theair cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps tos

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,but the child is so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s face or neck?A: If the

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL®coolant will:• Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C).• Give boiling protection up to 26

If you have to add coolant more than once or twice ayear, have your dealer check your cooling system.Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additi

Checking Intercooler System Coolant(4.4L V8 STS-V Engine Only)See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the intercooler system p

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapNotice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,coolant loss and possible engine damage mayoccur. Be sure the cap

If No Steam Is Coming FromYour EngineAn overheat warning, along with a CHECK COOLANTLEVEL message, can indicate a serious problem.If you get an engine

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:A. Electric Engine Cooling FansB. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure

When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be ator slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line on theside of the coolant surge tank. If it is not,

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankIf you have not found a problem yet, check to see ifcoolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is vis

{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the properDEX-COOL®coolant mixture, to slightly above theFULL COLD/FROID line on the side of thecoolant surge tank

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

How to Add Coolant to the IntercoolerSystem Fill Neck (4.4L V8 STS-VEngine Only)If you have not found a problem yet, turn the engine offand allow it t

{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough

Power Steering FluidSee Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forreservoir location.When to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regular

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe opera

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for reservoir locationan

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricant

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake p

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

Vehicle StorageIf you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative (−) cable fromthe battery. This will help kee

Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-voltsystem with a negative ground, both vehicles canbe damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt syste

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) groundlocation, as shown in the illustration. It is locatedbetween the battery and the underhood fuse block.You

{CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doingthis, and some have been blinded. Use aflashlight if

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the dead battery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.7. Do

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be

How to Check LubricantA. Drain Plug B. Fill PlugTo get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface.If the level is below the bottom o

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-55.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portionof the cloth cover.3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate thelamp assembly.4. Turn the socke

Windshield ReplacementKeep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head-UpDisplay (HUD) system. If you ever have to get yourwindshield replaced, b

3. Replace the blade assembly with a new one.Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshieldwhen no wiper blade is installed could damagethe wind

For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure it is designed to beused

Low-Profile Performance TiresIf your vehicle has P255/45R18 99Y size tires on thefront wheels and P275/40R19 100Y size tires on the rearwheels, they ar

Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compac

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion o

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutw

Run-Flat Tires (STS-V)If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tireand no tire changing equipment. Your vehicle also has aTire Pressure Mo

{CAUTION:Run-flat tires are constructed differently thanother tires and could explode during improperservice. You or others could be injured orkilled i

A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to thevehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch.This label lists your vehicle’s original

High Speed Operation{CAUTION:Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) orhigher, puts an additional strain on tires.Sustained high-speed driving caus

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

If a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMsystem will display the CHECK TIRE PRESSUREwarning message on the DIC and, at the same time,illum

You will have one minute to match the first tire/wheelposition, and five minutes overall, to match allfour tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference.2. T

The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve moreuniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotationis the most important. See Scheduled Mai

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave onl

Your GM dealer can order these tires by partnumber. This way, your vehicle will continue togive the proper endurance, handling, traction, andride as t

Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemmay give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-TPCSpec rated tires are installed on it. Non-TP

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sure

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has P255/45R17, P255/45R18,P275/40R19, or 255/45ZR18 size tires, do notuse tire chains, as there is not enoughclea

Lifting Your Vehicle (STS-V){CAUTION:Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. Thevehicle can slip off the jack and roll over youor other people. You and

Notice: Lifting your vehicle improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairs notcovered by your warranty. To lift your vehicleproperly,

Lifting From the RearThe rear lifting points can be accessed from either sideof your vehicle, in front of the rear tires.1. Locate the rear lifting po

If a tire goes flat, and your vehicle has a spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire (STS Only) on page 5-83. Thisinformation shows you how to use your vehi

See Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) on page 5-64 and TirePressure Monitor System on page 5-67, for additionalinformation.{CAUTION:Special tools and procedures

{CAUTION:Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on youor other people. You and they could be badlyin

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools(STS Only)The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. Togain access to the compact spare tire and jackingequ

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire (STS Only)1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the flat end ofthe wheel wrench to remove the co

3. Find the vehicle’s jacking location using thediagram above and corresponding hoisting notcheslocated in the plastic molding on the vehicle’sframe.

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchild

{CAUTION:Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to domaintenance or repairs is dangerous withoutthe appropriate safety equipment and training.The jack

8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground for the compact spare tire to fit underthe vehicl

{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Ifyou do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheelcould fall off, causing a serious accident.10. Remov

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools (STS Only){CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldca

Compact Spare Tire and ToolsUse the following diagram as a guide for storing thecompact spare tire and tools in the trunk:A. Compact Spare TireCoverB.

After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, youshould stop as soon as possible and make surethe spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact sp

Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaningglass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratchthe glass and/or cause damage to the integratedradi

Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozz

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to theinstructions that come with the restraint which may beon the restraint itself or in a booklet, or

Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth ofcolor, gloss retention, and durability.The best way to preserve the vehicl

Windshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,wax, sap, or o

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish onchrome wh

Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in thefinish should be repaired right away. Bare metalwill corrode quickly and may develop in

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsDescription UsagePolishing ClothWax-TreatedInterior and exteriorpolishing cloth.Tar and RoadOil RemoverRemoves tar, r

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer first.Some electrica

Power Windows and OtherPower OptionsCircuit breakers protect the power windows and powerseats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuitbreaker

Underhood Fuse Block5-106Information Provided by:

The underhood fuse block is located in the front of theengine compartment on the passenger’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview onpag

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.General Motors

Fuses UsageECM/TCMEngine Control Module,Transmission Control Module,Easy Key Module, InstrumentPanel ClusterSPARE SpareSPARE SpareLT PARKDriver’s Side

Relays UsageHDLP WASHRELAYJUMPER -OPTHeadlamp WasherSTARTERRELAY MINIStarterSPARE SpareFOG LAMPRELAY MICROFog LampsCMP CLURELAY MICROAir Conditioning

Rear Underseat Fuse BlockRemoving the Rear Seat CushionNotice: If you touch the exposed wires with themetal on the seat cushion, you could cause a sho

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly routedthrough the seat cushion or is twisted will notprovide the protection needed in a crash. If thesafet

Driver’s SideFuses UsageAMP AmplifierINTERCOOLERPUMP (OPT)Intercooler Pump (Option)THEFT/SHIFTERTheft Sensors, Auto Shifter,Power SounderMR-RTDMOD (OPT

Fuses UsageAIR BAG AirbagPOSITIONLAMPS (OPT)Rear TaillampsJOINTCONNECTORJoint ConnectorRelays UsageINTERCOOLERPUMP MICRO(OPT)Intercooler Pump (Option)

Passenger’s SideFuses UsageSPARE SpareCANISTERVENTCanister Vent SolenoidRT TURN-RIM Right Turn SignalSUNROOF(OPT)Sunroof Module (Option)STOP LAMPS Sto

Fuses UsageREAR FOGLAMP (OPT)Rear Fog Lamps (Option)AFTERBOIL/DIFFPUMP (OPT)After Boil, Rear DifferentialCooling PumpRIM Ignition to Rear Integration

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on

Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap3.6L HFV6 7 Automatic 0.044 inches (1.1 mm)4.4L DOHC V8 (V-Series) D Automatic 0.040 in

Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to securethe child restraint properly.Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in

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Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

This schedule is for vehicles that:• carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits. You will find these limits on the tire andloading information

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in theDriver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means thatservice is required for your

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. Reset oil life system.See Engine Oi

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles(kilometers)

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000(41 500)50,000(83 000)75,000(125 000)100,000(166 000)125,000(207 500)150,000(

(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchoragesare working properly. Look for any ot

At Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill.Engine Oil Level CheckCheck the engine oil level and add the proper

Lower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle.There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seatingposition that will accommodate

At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or other

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber, or specification may be obtained fromyour dealer.Usage Fluid

Usage Fluid/LubricantKey LockCylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, inCanada 10953474).Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic A

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer.Part G

Engine Drive Belt Routing (STS-V)4.4L V8 Engine6-15Information Provided by:

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services pe

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-17Information Provided by:

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-18Information Provided by:

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or adual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B)to secure the top tether to the anchor.

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Cadillac. Normally,

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer AssistanceGeneral Motors de Mexico, S. de

Cadillac Owner Privileges™Roadside Service provides several Cadillac OwnerPrivileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your CadillacWarranty Period — 48 mon

Courtesy TransportationTo enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer sup

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehiclethat you obtain if yo

Some information may be stored during regularoperations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;other information is stored only in a crash even

Collision Damage RepairIf your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper

Insuring Your VehicleProtect your investment in your GM vehicle withcomprehensive and collision insurance coverage. Thereare significant differences in

To assist you in locatingthe top tether anchors,the top tether anchorsymbol is located onthe trim cover.The top tether anchors are located under the t

• Gather the important information you will need fromthe other driver. Things like name, address, phonenumber, driver’s license number, vehicle licens

Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash

Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) ina situation like this, we certainly hope you will noti

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

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AAccessories and Modifications ... 5-3Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-46Adaptive Cruise Control ..

Audio System(s) ... 3-94Audio Steering Wheel Controls ... 3-119Care of Your CD Player ...

Care ofSafety Belts ... 5-97Your CD Player ... 3-122Your CDs ...

Coolant (cont.)Heater, Engine ... 2-27Surge Tank Pressure Cap ... 5-31Cooling Syste

EElectrical SystemAdd-On Equipment ... 5-104Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-105Headlamp Wirin

Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attachedto anchors, the restraint will not be a

Fuel (cont.)Filling Your Tank ... 5-8Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-7Gage ...

IIgnition Positions ... 2-24Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ... 3-40Infants and Young Ch

LightingEntry ... 3-39Parade Dimming ... 3-39Limited-Slip

NNavigation/Radio System, seeNavigation Manual ... 3-115New Vehicle Break-In ...

Power (cont.)Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ... 3-6Windows ... 2-18Pretensioners, Safe

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-25Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-21RoadsideService ...

Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-38Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ... 1-20Signals, Turn and Lane-

Tires (cont.)Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-92Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 5-59Tire Terminology an

WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-57WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-79Hazard Warning Flashers ...

5. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchor.Refer to the child restraint instructions andth

Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:vInformation Provided by:

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way outof the retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull th

To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attachedto the top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle thevehicle’s safety belt and let it go b

There is no top tether anchor in the right frontpassenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat inthis position if a national or local law requires t

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way outof the retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, push down on the childrestraint, pull th

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the

Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your

{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag,as yo

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel, whichshows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions.

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side.The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver isin t

The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger is in the side of the passenger’s seatbackclosest to the door.The roof-mounted side i

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The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger and the person seated directly behindthat passenger is in the ceiling above the side

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-front

The side impact airbags are intended to inflate inmoderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbagwill inflate if the crash severity is above the s

What Will You See After an AirbagInflates?After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbagsinflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some peopl

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe

The passenger sensing system works with sensorsthat are part of the right front passenger’s seat.The sensors are designed to detect the presence ofa p

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn offthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:• the right front passenger seat is unoccupied• the

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could bebecause that person is not sitting p

Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the airbag system in several placesaround y

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my airbag system?A: Changing or moving any

Front Seats ...1-2Power Seats ...1-2Power Lumbar ...

Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not prope

Keys ...2-3Keyless Access System ...2-4Keyless Access Syst

OnStar®System ...2-45Universal Home Remote System ...2-47Universal Home Remote System Ope

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children unattended in a vehicle isdangerous, but it is even more dangerous ifthe keyless access transmitter is also left inthe v

There is one key for thedriver’s door, glove boxand rear seat pass-throughdoor. See “Rear SeatPass-Through Door” underTrunk on page 2-14 formore infor

If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless accesstransmitter range, try doing one of the following:• Check the distance. You may be too far from you

Q (Lock): Press this button to lock the doors. Thelock status light on the front doors will turn on forfive seconds and the turn signal indicators will

Matching Transmitter(s) toYour VehicleEach Keyless Access System is coded to allow onlytransmitters programmed to your vehicle to work.If a transmitte

The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadianowners to see their GM dealer for matching newtransmitters when a recognized transmitter is notavai

If you have additional transmitters to program, thisprocess can be repeated until four transmitters havebeen programmed. The DIC will then display MAX

Front SeatsPower SeatsThe power seat controlsare located on theoutboard sides of thefront seat cushions.• Move the front of the horizontal control up

3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+)side down. Use a battery type CR2032 orequivalent.4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to p

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use ofremote starters, for example, requiring a personusing remote start to have the vehicle in view w

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Programmable AutomaticDoor LocksYour vehicle was programmed from the factory so thatwhen the doors are closed, the ignition is on andthe shift lever i

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following:1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entrytransmitter, the fron

Trunk Lid ReleaseThere are several ways to release the trunk lid.• V (Trunk Lid Release): Press this buttonlocated on the driver’s door. The vehicle m

Rear Seat Pass-Through DoorThis feature allows you to access the trunk withoutopening the trunk lid. If the vehicle ever loses power,the trunk can be

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsThe power window switches are located on the armrestnear each window. Press the front of the switch tothe first position to open the windo

Programming the Power WindowsIf the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,disconnected, or is not working, you will need toreprogram each window

To raise the position of the lumbar support, press andhold the top of the control. To lower the position oflumbar support, press and hold the bottom o

Window Lockouto(Window Lockout): The rear window lockoutbutton is located on the driver’s door armrest near thewindow switches. Press this button to d

Theft-Deterrent SystemYour vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system.The security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster.If the ignition is o

If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened without thekeyless access transmitter, the horn will sound for30 seconds and the lamps will flash for two minut

If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. Toreplace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Break

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long

9 ACC (OFF/ACCESSORY): When this button ispressed, the engine will turn off even if the shifter is notin PARK (P). If the shifter is in PARK (P), the

Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when yourvehicle

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may be equipped with an enginecoolant heater.In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the enginecoolant heater c

Automatic TransmissionOperation (STS)The shift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats.There are several differentpositions for

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before startingthe engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmissionshift lock control system. You must f