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2005 Cadillac STS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-45 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Rear Axle ...5-45 Front Axle ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 ...
2005 Cadillac STS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-45 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Rear Axle ...5-45 Front Axle ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 ...
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...45 Glove Box ...2-45 Cupholder(s) ...2-45 Center Console Storage Area ...2-45 Convenience Net ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-46 Vehicle Personalization ...2-47 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ...2-64 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Keyless Access System ...2-3 Keyless Access System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Door Locks ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable ... Positions ...2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting Your Engine ...2-24 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 All-Wheel Drive ...2-29 Parking Brake ...2-30 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-31
...45 Glove Box ...2-45 Cupholder(s) ...2-45 Center Console Storage Area ...2-45 Convenience Net ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-46 Vehicle Personalization ...2-47 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ...2-64 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Keyless Access System ...2-3 Keyless Access System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Door Locks ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable ... Positions ...2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting Your Engine ...2-24 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 All-Wheel Drive ...2-29 Parking Brake ...2-30 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-31
Owner's Manual
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...up to 10 minutes after 10 minutes or if one of the button. Starting Your Engine Move your engine gets warm. You can still drive the vehicle. If you could damage the transmission. This mode allows you are already moving . To restart when you to PARK (P) only...go down as your shift lever to these accessories stops after the engine is turned off: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls Power to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Shift to use...
...up to 10 minutes after 10 minutes or if one of the button. Starting Your Engine Move your engine gets warm. You can still drive the vehicle. If you could damage the transmission. This mode allows you are already moving . To restart when you to PARK (P) only...go down as your shift lever to these accessories stops after the engine is turned off: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls Power to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Shift to use...
Owner's Manual
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...power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down to hold the vehicle in certain driving conditions. 2-28 Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on hilly, winding roads. • When going ...the transmission. Notice: Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): • When driving on a hill using FOURTH (4) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. However, it offers more power. If you are examples for normal driving. FOURTH (4): This position is for using only the accelerator pedal may...
...power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down to hold the vehicle in certain driving conditions. 2-28 Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on hilly, winding roads. • When going ...the transmission. Notice: Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): • When driving on a hill using FOURTH (4) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. However, it offers more power. If you are examples for normal driving. FOURTH (4): This position is for using only the accelerator pedal may...
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...DIC) on the instrument panel cluster will only allow you to a manual transmission. While using DSC. This is like four-wheel drive, but it would in normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration. 2. The transmission will have firmer shifting and increased ...in a gear longer than it is fully automatic. 2-29 You can use the DSC feature: 1. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle. Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive your vehicle at high rpms without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage your vehicle...
...DIC) on the instrument panel cluster will only allow you to a manual transmission. While using DSC. This is like four-wheel drive, but it would in normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration. 2. The transmission will have firmer shifting and increased ...in a gear longer than it is fully automatic. 2-29 You can use the DSC feature: 1. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle. Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive your vehicle at high rpms without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage your vehicle...
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...instrument panel cluster should come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-60 for more information. Notice: Driving with your vehicle serviced. To set , the ignition is off before driving. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the ...parking brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left of the steering wheel. When you lift your left ...
...instrument panel cluster should come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-60 for more information. Notice: Driving with your vehicle serviced. To set , the ignition is off before driving. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the ...parking brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left of the steering wheel. When you lift your left ...
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...mirror's surface is convex. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Climate Control System on page 2-35. 2-38 See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on , both mirrors to its original position, push outward. Check your inside mirror or glance over your right. When the rear window defogger is... controlled by the on and off settings on your shoulder before driving. This mirror does not have a dimming feature. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver's side mirror will adjust for the glare of ice...
...mirror's surface is convex. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Climate Control System on page 2-35. 2-38 See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on , both mirrors to its original position, push outward. Check your inside mirror or glance over your right. When the rear window defogger is... controlled by the on and off settings on your shoulder before driving. This mirror does not have a dimming feature. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver's side mirror will adjust for the glare of ice...
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...8226; Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is integrated into voice mail systems, or...number (s), then say "dial". or speak to interact with the OnStar® personal calling feature. OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls A steering wheel control can be used to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-...
...8226; Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is integrated into voice mail systems, or...number (s), then say "dial". or speak to interact with the OnStar® personal calling feature. OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls A steering wheel control can be used to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-...
Owner's Manual
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... changes in cruise control when the traction control system begins to on page 4-10. This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on while cruise control is...your brakes, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Keep the cruise control switch off the accelerator pedal. Move the cruise control switch to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will shut off. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using...
... changes in cruise control when the traction control system begins to on page 4-10. This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on while cruise control is...your brakes, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Keep the cruise control switch off the accelerator pedal. Move the cruise control switch to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will shut off. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using...
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.... Adaptive Cruise Control will follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. The distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow time). The range of the lever until... button on the end of selectable distances may not be appropriate for a selected follow distance setting will vary based on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distances to decrease the distance. Use the GAP button on vehicle speed. Your current follow distance will be...
.... Adaptive Cruise Control will follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. The distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow time). The range of the lever until... button on the end of selectable distances may not be appropriate for a selected follow distance setting will vary based on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distances to decrease the distance. Use the GAP button on vehicle speed. Your current follow distance will be...
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... or decrease the brightness. Press the top part of the HUD on the DIC control panel. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to a comfortable driving position. If you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim. The HUD controls are located to the left , the HUD image will turn... to move the HUD image down , not side-to center the HUD image in the direction your view. Press the bottom part of the steering wheel on the windshield. Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the HUD button to -side. 3. The HUD image can see . ~ (Head-Up...
... or decrease the brightness. Press the top part of the HUD on the DIC control panel. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to a comfortable driving position. If you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim. The HUD controls are located to the left , the HUD image will turn... to move the HUD image down , not side-to center the HUD image in the direction your view. Press the bottom part of the steering wheel on the windshield. Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the HUD button to -side. 3. The HUD image can see . ~ (Head-Up...
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...the THEFT ATTEMPTED message. You should make sure that the trunk was not closed completely. 3-85 Have your vehicle serviced by your driving accordingly. The message will display when the transmission fluid in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. TRANS (Transmission)... exist if this message is removed. STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM This message will display when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin. THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with the TRUNK OPEN message. TRACTION ACTIVE This message will display when your vehicle's throttle...
...the THEFT ATTEMPTED message. You should make sure that the trunk was not closed completely. 3-85 Have your vehicle serviced by your driving accordingly. The message will display when the transmission fluid in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. TRANS (Transmission)... exist if this message is removed. STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM This message will display when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin. THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with the TRUNK OPEN message. TRACTION ACTIVE This message will display when your vehicle's throttle...
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...what happens with ABS: A computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Here is wet and you are slowing down. The ...you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes and continue braking. If one of the wheels is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. If you get too close to... of you have time to apply your foot up ahead to get your brakes if that wheels are driving safely. As you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. This can change the time you ...
...what happens with ABS: A computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Here is wet and you are slowing down. The ...you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes and continue braking. If one of the wheels is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. If you get too close to... of you have time to apply your foot up ahead to get your brakes if that wheels are driving safely. As you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. This can change the time you ...
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...will come on to . This is normal and necessary with your vehicle's driveline. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle the system will not limit wheel spin. But you start your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on your vehicle. 4-8 In many emergencies, steering can steer...system will operate if it senses that any of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. You may still ...
...will come on to . This is normal and necessary with your vehicle's driveline. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle the system will not limit wheel spin. But you start your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on your vehicle. 4-8 In many emergencies, steering can steer...system will operate if it senses that any of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. You may still ...
Owner's Manual
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...trailering professional for towing. 5. The repairs would prepare your vehicle ready to be towed with all four wheels on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you have an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only be towed. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed? If...your vehicle must be towed using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with all four wheels on page 4-22. Just as you would not be covered by your vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, it can be towed, you should use a dolly. Do not tow your vehicle...
...trailering professional for towing. 5. The repairs would prepare your vehicle ready to be towed with all four wheels on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you have an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only be towed. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed? If...your vehicle must be towed using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with all four wheels on page 4-22. Just as you would not be covered by your vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, it can be towed, you should use a dolly. Do not tow your vehicle...
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...Rotation ...5-63 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-65 Buying New Tires ...5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-68 Wheel Replacement ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 ...Steering Fluid ...5-33 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Rear Axle ...5-45 Front Axle ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 ...
...Rotation ...5-63 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-65 Buying New Tires ...5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-68 Wheel Replacement ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 ...Steering Fluid ...5-33 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Rear Axle ...5-45 Front Axle ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 ...
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...from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from both vehicles, do the following: 1. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in this section apply to overtighten the plug. Drain Plug B. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle ...Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Have it inspected and repaired. 5-44 If the level is ...
...from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from both vehicles, do the following: 1. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in this section apply to overtighten the plug. Drain Plug B. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle ...Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Have it inspected and repaired. 5-44 If the level is ...
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... air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect exhaust system for trailer towing: Change transfer case fluid. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. For all-wheel-drive vehicles used for loose or damaged components. See footnotes † and (l). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. See footnote...
... air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect exhaust system for trailer towing: Change transfer case fluid. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. For all-wheel-drive vehicles used for loose or damaged components. See footnotes † and (l). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. See footnote...
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...fication 9986115. DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12346241, in Conditioning Canada 992887). 6-13 Usage Key Lock Cylinders Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.Grease (GM Part 12345579, in...
...fication 9986115. DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12346241, in Conditioning Canada 992887). 6-13 Usage Key Lock Cylinders Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.Grease (GM Part 12345579, in...
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... Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-54 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-51 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-47 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-29 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake...
... Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-54 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-51 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-47 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-29 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake...