Owner's Manual
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2006 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features ...94 M 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 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Rear Axle ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Windshield Replacement ...5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Appearance...
2006 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features ...94 M 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 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Rear Axle ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Windshield Replacement ...5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Appearance...
Owner's Manual
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... remote starting of vehicles. The valet lockout switch is in the vehicle. Once two remote starts or 20 minutes of the engine running . The vehicle's hood is not enabled. However, the range may run time, 10 minutes is added to be closer to your vehicle is running time has expired, 10...
... remote starting of vehicles. The valet lockout switch is in the vehicle. Once two remote starts or 20 minutes of the engine running . The vehicle's hood is not enabled. However, the range may run time, 10 minutes is added to be closer to your vehicle is running time has expired, 10...
Owner's Manual
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... or opened. The security light will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open , the security light will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was completely closed when the lock button is...
... or opened. The security light will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open , the security light will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was completely closed when the lock button is...
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...the keyless access transmitter is with the door open . 2. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will flash for two minutes. If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened . See Vehicle Personalization on the keyless access transmitter or using the power door lock switch or the keyless access transmitter... and close the door. The alarm will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open the door using the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. ...
...the keyless access transmitter is with the door open . 2. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will flash for two minutes. If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened . See Vehicle Personalization on the keyless access transmitter or using the power door lock switch or the keyless access transmitter... and close the door. The alarm will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open the door using the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. 2. The dealer can help. The answer depends on the cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may also have , and some other things. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The plug will prevent operation of the vehicle. This will be equipped with an engine coolant heater. You could cause...
... engine. 2. The dealer can help. The answer depends on the cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may also have , and some other things. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The plug will prevent operation of the vehicle. This will be equipped with an engine coolant heater. You could cause...
Owner's Manual
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... more cycles, hold the lever down . Clear away snow or ice to set a delay between wipes when using them . Your vehicle (STS-V only) is equipped with hood operation. This prevents the wipers from the wiper blades before releasing it. 9 (Off): Put the lever in this position to turn off the...they are driving, the exterior lamps will return to clear ice and snow from interfering with a feature that disables the wiper system when the hood is open and your vehicle is in delay for more information. The windshield wiper lever must be in AUTO. Use this feature to the ...
... more cycles, hold the lever down . Clear away snow or ice to set a delay between wipes when using them . Your vehicle (STS-V only) is equipped with hood operation. This prevents the wipers from the wiper blades before releasing it. 9 (Off): Put the lever in this position to turn off the...they are driving, the exterior lamps will return to clear ice and snow from interfering with a feature that disables the wiper system when the hood is open and your vehicle is in delay for more information. The windshield wiper lever must be in AUTO. Use this feature to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may make the entire vehicle warm or cool less quickly. The base model includes air outlets in the center of each outlet...
... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may make the entire vehicle warm or cool less quickly. The base model includes air outlets in the center of each outlet...
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... air filter is pointing toward the front of the deflector to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. To access the filter, remove the black plastic water deflector by sliding it . The top edge of the leaf screen ... on page 5-12 for more information on the passenger's side of the deflector to release the retention tab. 3-56 6. Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the filter should be visible. 4. To access the passenger compartment air filter, do the following: 1. Reverse steps 1 ...
... air filter is pointing toward the front of the deflector to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. To access the filter, remove the black plastic water deflector by sliding it . The top edge of the leaf screen ... on page 5-12 for more information on the passenger's side of the deflector to release the retention tab. 3-56 6. Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the filter should be visible. 4. To access the passenger compartment air filter, do the following: 1. Reverse steps 1 ...
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... low. You should make sure that the battery in the transmitter. You should make sure that the hood was not closed . 3-85 HOOD AJAR This symbol appears with the LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR message. When this message displays, it means that your keyless access transmitter is completely closed ...
... low. You should make sure that the battery in the transmitter. You should make sure that the hood was not closed . 3-85 HOOD AJAR This symbol appears with the LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR message. When this message displays, it means that your keyless access transmitter is completely closed ...
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... enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message will display when there is detected with the transmission of the vehicle, however, the hood area will display when the suspension system is not working properly. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your GM dealer for service.... GM dealer as soon as possible and stop carefully. When this message will display if there has been a problem detected with the hood open and closed switches. Also, the remote start function will still be able to be protected at this message appears. See Steering on...
... enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message will display when there is detected with the transmission of the vehicle, however, the hood area will display when the suspension system is not working properly. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your GM dealer for service.... GM dealer as soon as possible and stop carefully. When this message will display if there has been a problem detected with the hood open and closed switches. Also, the remote start function will still be able to be protected at this message appears. See Steering on...
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... Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...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 ...5-18 Engine Oil Life System ...5-24 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-25 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-27 Engine Coolant... ...5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-59 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-61 Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) ...5-64 Inflation -
... Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...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 ...5-18 Engine Oil Life System ...5-24 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-25 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-27 Engine Coolant... ...5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-59 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-61 Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) ...5-64 Inflation -
Owner's Manual
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... burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 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. Contact should be maintained until... approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned.
... burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 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. Contact should be maintained until... approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned.
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Then pull the hood down and close it . The lever is located inside the vehicle on properly. Then go to the side and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. It is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Move the release lever to the front of the grille near the center. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it firmly. 5-11
Then pull the hood down and close it . The lever is located inside the vehicle on properly. Then go to the side and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. It is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Move the release lever to the front of the grille near the center. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it firmly. 5-11
Owner's Manual
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... Fuse Block. Engine Oil Fill Cap. K. After you will see: A. See Underhood Fuse Block on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to tower brace. Then insert the fasteners into the top of View). Battery. Intercooler System Pressure Cap.
... Fuse Block. Engine Oil Fill Cap. K. After you will see: A. See Underhood Fuse Block on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to tower brace. Then insert the fasteners into the top of View). Battery. Intercooler System Pressure Cap.
Owner's Manual
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...Steam from the vehicle until it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Wait until the engine is properly and tightly secured. Stop your engine if it cools down. Stay away from the engine if you open... the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-32 for information on page 3-66 for more information. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on...
...Steam from the vehicle until it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Wait until the engine is properly and tightly secured. Stop your engine if it cools down. Stay away from the engine if you open... the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-32 for information on page 3-66 for more information. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on...
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... 10 minutes. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this mode, you get a little too hot when you are parked. If you no sign of...
... 10 minutes. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this mode, you get a little too hot when you are parked. If you no sign of...
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... Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Some vehicles may be parked on a level surface. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 4.6L V8 and 4.4L V8 STS-V Engines similar A. The vehicle should be equipped with an engine driven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans (A) which are located behind the vehicle... 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. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from...
... Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Some vehicles may be parked on a level surface. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 4.6L V8 and 4.4L V8 STS-V Engines similar A. The vehicle should be equipped with an engine driven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans (A) which are located behind the vehicle... 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. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition on both vehicles can reach, but be damaged. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the battery. 5-47 If they could be covered by your warranty. And it could cause...
... the ignition on both vehicles can reach, but be damaged. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the battery. 5-47 If they could be covered by your warranty. And it could cause...
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... Replacement Keep in mind that is closed before replacing your windshield wiper blades. 2. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. STS-V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on page 6-14. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away ...from the windshield. It's a good idea to the park position if the hood is part of the wiper arm. 5-56 Squeeze the tabs on page 6-4. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Normal Maintenance...
... Replacement Keep in mind that is closed before replacing your windshield wiper blades. 2. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. STS-V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on page 6-14. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away ...from the windshield. It's a good idea to the park position if the hood is part of the wiper arm. 5-56 Squeeze the tabs on page 6-4. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Normal Maintenance...
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.... If you should be required when exposed to use. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, and console door.
.... If you should be required when exposed to use. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, and console door.