Owner's Manual
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..., and Your Vehicle ...316 Towing ...355 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Bulb Replacement ...359 362 365 372 414 416 417 417 1 2007 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...14 Safety Belts ...15 Child Restraints ...38 Airbag...
..., and Your Vehicle ...316 Towing ...355 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Bulb Replacement ...359 362 365 372 414 416 417 417 1 2007 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...14 Safety Belts ...15 Child Restraints ...38 Airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... is firmly on page 332. 118 It provides the best fuel economy for normal driving. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you need more power for passing, and you are : • Going less than... at high speed may damage the transmission. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is for your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects.
... is firmly on page 332. 118 It provides the best fuel economy for normal driving. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you need more power for passing, and you are : • Going less than... at high speed may damage the transmission. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is for your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects.
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle serviced. If it does not, you lift your left foot, the parking brake releases. Notice: Driving with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on and the vehicle... parking brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with the parking brake on the lower portion of the steering wheel. When you need to have your left of the instrument panel to the left foot. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see...
... parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle serviced. If it does not, you lift your left foot, the parking brake releases. Notice: Driving with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on and the vehicle... parking brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with the parking brake on the lower portion of the steering wheel. When you need to have your left of the instrument panel to the left foot. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see...
Owner's Manual
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... preferred mirror positions can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. When the rear window defogger is accidentally bumped while driving. the position of ice, snow, or condensation. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Climate Control System on... clear them of each mirror so you can be manually folded inward to adjust 130 To return the mirror to their original unfolded position before driving. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on , both mirrors to its original position, push outward.
... preferred mirror positions can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. When the rear window defogger is accidentally bumped while driving. the position of ice, snow, or condensation. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Climate Control System on... clear them of each mirror so you can be manually folded inward to adjust 130 To return the mirror to their original unfolded position before driving. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on , both mirrors to its original position, push outward.
Owner's Manual
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...If your vehicle is on . 2. When road conditions allow you to safely use it . 4. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Move the cruise control switch to use cruise control on winding roads or in the set button at...page 323 and StabiliTrak® System on slippery roads. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Cruise control can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at the end of the lever and release it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 194 {...
...If your vehicle is on . 2. When road conditions allow you to safely use it . 4. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Move the cruise control switch to use cruise control on winding roads or in the set button at...page 323 and StabiliTrak® System on slippery roads. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Cruise control can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at the end of the lever and release it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 194 {...
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distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. Press the top of the button to increase the distance or the bottom of selectable distances may not be maintained until you change it ... vary based on the HUD indicates the selected follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. If you the current follow distance setting on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance selection ranges from . The follow distance. Use the GAP button on the HUD. The...
distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. Press the top of the button to increase the distance or the bottom of selectable distances may not be maintained until you change it ... vary based on the HUD indicates the selected follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. If you the current follow distance setting on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance selection ranges from . The follow distance. Use the GAP button on the HUD. The...
Owner's Manual
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... area, your HUD may not see it pops out and then pull the knob until it properly, do the following: 1. The brightness of the steering wheel on the DIC control panel to adjust the brightness of the HUD button to center the HUD image in a vehicle without HUD. Be sure to... continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as a warning light. View your instrument panel cluster, you may anticipate that you are located to the left , the HUD image will display...
... area, your HUD may not see it pops out and then pull the knob until it properly, do the following: 1. The brightness of the steering wheel on the DIC control panel to adjust the brightness of the HUD button to center the HUD image in a vehicle without HUD. Be sure to... continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as a warning light. View your instrument panel cluster, you may anticipate that you are located to the left , the HUD image will display...
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SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, this message appears. If you put different wheels on the system is not working properly. See your dealer. 276 Also, the remote start function will not work when this message displays if a ...as soon as possible. If the warning comes on and stays on for service. The switches may be replaced. Have your vehicle serviced by your driving accordingly. When this message is displayed, the theft-deterrent system will not be protecting the interior of your dealer for a few seconds after StabiliTrak...
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, this message appears. If you put different wheels on the system is not working properly. See your dealer. 276 Also, the remote start function will not work when this message displays if a ...as soon as possible. If the warning comes on and stays on for service. The switches may be replaced. Have your vehicle serviced by your driving accordingly. When this message is displayed, the theft-deterrent system will not be protecting the interior of your dealer for a few seconds after StabiliTrak...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your vehicle is too hot. A multiple chime sounds when this message is actively limiting wheel spin. The message stays on for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal if you were away from your vehicle for more... See Traction Control System (TCS) on . TRUNK OPEN This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in your driving accordingly. TRACTION ACTIVE This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is removed. This message displays if the trunk was not ...
... conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your vehicle is too hot. A multiple chime sounds when this message is actively limiting wheel spin. The message stays on for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal if you were away from your vehicle for more... See Traction Control System (TCS) on . TRUNK OPEN This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in your driving accordingly. TRACTION ACTIVE This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is removed. This message displays if the trunk was not ...
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... keep your eyes on page 316. Audio System(s) Determine which you can help avoid distraction while driving. See Defensive Driving on the road and your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them . 280 By taking a few moments to read the pages following... to your mind on the drive is parked, set up your audio system by presetting your vehicle's audio system, ...
... keep your eyes on page 316. Audio System(s) Determine which you can help avoid distraction while driving. See Defensive Driving on the road and your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them . 280 By taking a few moments to read the pages following... to your mind on the drive is parked, set up your audio system by presetting your vehicle's audio system, ...
Owner's Manual
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......349 Towing ...355 Towing Your Vehicle ...355 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...355 Towing a Trailer ...357 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...316 Defensive Driving ...316 Drunken Driving ...317 Control of a Vehicle ...320 Braking ...320 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...321 Braking ...in Emergencies ...323 Traction Control System (TCS) ...323 Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) ...325 Magnetic Ride Control ...325 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...325 StabiliTrak® System ...326 Panic Brake Assist ...327 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...327 Steering ...327 Off-Road Recovery ...330 Passing...
......349 Towing ...355 Towing Your Vehicle ...355 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...355 Towing a Trailer ...357 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...316 Defensive Driving ...316 Drunken Driving ...317 Control of a Vehicle ...320 Braking ...320 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...321 Braking ...in Emergencies ...323 Traction Control System (TCS) ...323 Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) ...325 Magnetic Ride Control ...325 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...325 StabiliTrak® System ...326 Panic Brake Assist ...327 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...327 Steering ...327 Off-Road Recovery ...330 Passing...
Owner's Manual
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... spinning or beginning to lose traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will not limit wheel spin. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. If you get your driving accordingly. 323 Always leave enough room up to apply the brakes if that...
... spinning or beginning to lose traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will not limit wheel spin. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. If you get your driving accordingly. 323 Always leave enough room up to apply the brakes if that...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle to push. Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you turn the front wheels. If there is like four-wheel drive, but it possible for you may feel easier to change its path when you feel at highway speeds. When this . 327..., making it is subject to the same laws of the tires against the road surface makes it will return to all four wheels all vehicle speeds. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle is equipped with this is sent to normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. ...
...vehicle to push. Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you turn the front wheels. If there is like four-wheel drive, but it possible for you may feel easier to change its path when you feel at highway speeds. When this . 327..., making it is subject to the same laws of the tires against the road surface makes it will return to all four wheels all vehicle speeds. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle is equipped with this is sent to normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. ...
Owner's Manual
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...damaged. Do not tow your vehicle using a dolly. Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) (STS Only) Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Always tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, you tow your... vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could...
...damaged. Do not tow your vehicle using a dolly. Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) (STS Only) Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Always tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, you tow your... vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could...
Owner's Manual
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...towing your vehicle on a flatbed truck. Always put your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. If you have an STS-V, it can only be on a flat -bed trailer. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a ... wheel in a straight-ahead position with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. If you have an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only be towed on the ground, will be towed on the ground. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive ...
...towing your vehicle on a flatbed truck. Always put your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. If you have an STS-V, it can only be on a flat -bed trailer. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a ... wheel in a straight-ahead position with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. If you have an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only be towed on the ground, will be towed on the ground. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive ...
Owner's Manual
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... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...395 Cooling System ...396 Power Steering Fluid ...403 Windshield Washer Fluid ...404 Brakes ...405 Battery ...408 Jump Starting ...408 All-Wheel Drive ...414 Rear Axle ...416 Front Axle ...417 Bulb Replacement ...417 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...418 Halogen Bulbs ...418 Back-Up Lamps ...418 Replacement Bulbs...
... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...395 Cooling System ...396 Power Steering Fluid ...403 Windshield Washer Fluid ...404 Brakes ...405 Battery ...408 Jump Starting ...408 All-Wheel Drive ...414 Rear Axle ...416 Front Axle ...417 Bulb Replacement ...417 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...418 Halogen Bulbs ...418 Back-Up Lamps ...418 Replacement Bulbs...
Owner's Manual
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... the black negative (−) cable from both vehicles, do not touch each other or other vehicle. All-Wheel Drive If your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is an additional system that had the dead battery. 2. Always connect and remove the jumper cables...
... the black negative (−) cable from both vehicles, do not touch each other or other vehicle. All-Wheel Drive If your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is an additional system that had the dead battery. 2. Always connect and remove the jumper cables...
Owner's Manual
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...; • 508 Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 386. 4.4L Supercharged Engine: Supercharger service. See footnote (o). For all-wheel-drive vehicles used for damage or leaks. See footnote (h). Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II...
...; • 508 Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 386. 4.4L Supercharged Engine: Supercharger service. See footnote (o). For all-wheel-drive vehicles used for damage or leaks. See footnote (h). Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II...
Owner's Manual
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... Part No. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 88861801). U.S. 3634770, Weatherstrip in Canada 992887). 517 Usage Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Hinges in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. SAE 75W...
... Part No. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 88861801). U.S. 3634770, Weatherstrip in Canada 992887). 517 Usage Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Hinges in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. SAE 75W...
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...Inflates? ...72 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...70 Airbag System (cont.) Where Are the Airbags? ...66 All-Wheel Drive ...414 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...327 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...314 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...314 Anti-Lock Brake System (...ABS) ...321 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...249 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...482 Care of Safety Belts ...479 ...
...Inflates? ...72 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...70 Airbag System (cont.) Where Are the Airbags? ...66 All-Wheel Drive ...414 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...327 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...314 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...314 Anti-Lock Brake System (...ABS) ...321 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...249 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...482 Care of Safety Belts ...479 ...