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2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-65 ...(s) ...3-83 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-37 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-49 Headlamp Aiming ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...5-53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identification ...5-102...
2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-65 ...(s) ...3-83 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-37 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-49 Headlamp Aiming ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...5-53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identification ...5-102...
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Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can give you the best advice for that you contact your ...
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can give you the best advice for that you contact your ...
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... window as possible. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the inside of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of the airflow. For more effectively. A small amount of objects to pick up stations clearly...
... window as possible. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the inside of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of the airflow. For more effectively. A small amount of objects to pick up stations clearly...
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...noises. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off the screen by pulling it needs to be changed periodically. See Hood Release on page 5-12 for more information. 4. Open the hood to reinstall the cover. Turn the ignition to replace the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Using your climate control system... Parts on page 6-15 for the correct part number for more information on page 6-4. The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood below to ON with the engine off by lifting and sliding toward the passenger compartment.
...noises. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off the screen by pulling it needs to be changed periodically. See Hood Release on page 5-12 for more information. 4. Open the hood to reinstall the cover. Turn the ignition to replace the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Using your climate control system... Parts on page 6-15 for the correct part number for more information on page 6-4. The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood below to ON with the engine off by lifting and sliding toward the passenger compartment.
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...Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-60 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-62 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) ...5-65 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-66 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-69 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications......5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic...
...Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-60 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-62 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) ...5-65 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-66 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-69 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications......5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic...
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... can be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you and others could be burned. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fl...;uids, and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to you even when the engine is not running. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. You or others :...
... can be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you and others could be burned. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fl...;uids, and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to you even when the engine is not running. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. You or others :...
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Then go to the side and raise the hood. Then pull the hood down and close it . Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it firmly. 5-11 Move the release lever to the front of the grille near the center. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the lower left side of the instrument panel. CTS shown, CTS-V similar 2. The lever is located inside the vehicle on properly. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. It is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever.
Then go to the side and raise the hood. Then pull the hood down and close it . Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it firmly. 5-11 Move the release lever to the front of the grille near the center. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the lower left side of the instrument panel. CTS shown, CTS-V similar 2. The lever is located inside the vehicle on properly. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. It is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine (2.8L V6 engine similar), you will see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine (2.8L V6 engine similar), you will see the following: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 CTS-V, you will see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 CTS-V, you will see the following: 5-14
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... the engine if you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until it overheats, and get a little too hot when you just open the hood. Tow a trailer. 5-31 Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your engine is cool. Just turn it off... until the engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. If you keep driving when your vehicle can catch fire. If you open the hood. You or others could be covered by your engine if it cools down. Stop your warranty. Sometimes the engine can get out of steam or...
... the engine if you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until it overheats, and get a little too hot when you just open the hood. Tow a trailer. 5-31 Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your engine is cool. Just turn it off... until the engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. If you keep driving when your vehicle can catch fire. If you open the hood. You or others could be covered by your engine if it cools down. Stop your warranty. Sometimes the engine can get out of steam or...
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Set the climate controls to get service help right away. You may decide not to lift the hood but to the highest heat setting and fan speed and open the windows, as necessary. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in NEUTRAL (N) ...
Set the climate controls to get service help right away. You may decide not to lift the hood but to the highest heat setting and fan speed and open the windows, as necessary. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in NEUTRAL (N) ...
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Cooling System When you decide it cools down. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 2.8L V6 and 6.0L V8 Engines similar A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-33
Cooling System When you decide it cools down. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 2.8L V6 and 6.0L V8 Engines similar A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-33
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...'s battery. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. This will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the battery. 5-45 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the...
...'s battery. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. This will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the battery. 5-45 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the...
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... 5-11 for more information. • The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Record the distance. 4. See Hood Release on the low-beam headlamp. The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. 2. Open the...
... 5-11 for more information. • The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Record the distance. 4. See Hood Release on the low-beam headlamp. The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. 2. Open the...
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... the headlamp not being aimed to the headlamp. 6. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. If you turn it clockwise, it will lower the beam. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the opposite headlamp. Covering a headlamp may cause...
... the headlamp not being aimed to the headlamp. 6. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. If you turn it clockwise, it will lower the beam. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the opposite headlamp. Covering a headlamp may cause...
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...-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them repaired or replaced. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for the hood, rear compartment, console door, and any folding seat hardware. replace with a clean cloth will make them replaced if they are working properly. Have any opened...
...-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them repaired or replaced. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for the hood, rear compartment, console door, and any folding seat hardware. replace with a clean cloth will make them replaced if they are working properly. Have any opened...
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..., Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, in Canada System 89021186). DEXRON®-III Automatic Manual Transmission Transmission Fluid. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant...GC-LB. Usage Usage Rear Axle Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in Canada (CTS) 89021807). Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 89021806, in Canada...
..., Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, in Canada System 89021186). DEXRON®-III Automatic Manual Transmission Transmission Fluid. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant...GC-LB. Usage Usage Rear Axle Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in Canada (CTS) 89021807). Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 89021806, in Canada...
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... Center Console Storage Area ...2-49 Chains, Tire ...5-79 Charging System Light ...3-37 Check Engine Light ...3-41 Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-100 2
... Center Console Storage Area ...2-49 Chains, Tire ...5-79 Charging System Light ...3-37 Check Engine Light ...3-41 Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-100 2
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... ...3-10 On Reminder ...3-17 Washer ...3-12 Wiper Activated ...3-17 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-23 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Highway Hypnosis ...4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-25 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...
... ...3-10 On Reminder ...3-17 Washer ...3-12 Wiper Activated ...3-17 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-23 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Highway Hypnosis ...4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-25 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...