Owner's Manual
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2008 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-17 Windows ...2-23 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-49 Object Detection Systems ...2-51 OnStar...
2008 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-17 Windows ...2-23 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-49 Object Detection Systems ...2-51 OnStar...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. 1-63 A new system will not work on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on , and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the ... flate only once. In many crashes severe enough to in the vehicle should seek medical attention. You can mean that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on when the airbags inflate. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there may be there to replace...
... your vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. 1-63 A new system will not work on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on , and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the ... flate only once. In many crashes severe enough to in the vehicle should seek medical attention. You can mean that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on when the airbags inflate. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there may be there to replace...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-5 Keyless Access System ...2-6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-7 Keyless Access System Operation ...2-9 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-14 Doors and Locks ...2-17 Door Locks ...2-17 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...2-18 Delayed Locking ...2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-19 Lockout Protection ...2-20 Trunk ...2-20 Windows ...2-23 Power Windows ...2-24 Sun Visors ...2-26 Theft-Deterrent Systems...
... ...2-5 Keyless Access System ...2-6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-7 Keyless Access System Operation ...2-9 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-14 Doors and Locks ...2-17 Door Locks ...2-17 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...2-18 Delayed Locking ...2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-19 Lockout Protection ...2-20 Trunk ...2-20 Windows ...2-23 Power Windows ...2-24 Sun Visors ...2-26 Theft-Deterrent Systems...
Owner's Manual
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... lets you and within 3 feet (1 m) of the transmitter. For more information see "Remote Door Lock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-6. Your vehicle comes with you lock and unlock the vehicle's doors and access the trunk without removing the remote transmitter from a distance as much as 195 feet ...(60 m) away. You must have a Keyless Access System that lets you lock and unlock your vehicle's doors, open the trunk lid, remotely start the engine, and locate your vehicle or sound your vehicle's alarm from your vehicle ...
... lets you and within 3 feet (1 m) of the transmitter. For more information see "Remote Door Lock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-6. Your vehicle comes with you lock and unlock the vehicle's doors and access the trunk without removing the remote transmitter from a distance as much as 195 feet ...(60 m) away. You must have a Keyless Access System that lets you lock and unlock your vehicle's doors, open the trunk lid, remotely start the engine, and locate your vehicle or sound your vehicle's alarm from your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... are several ways to get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by holding the key in a crash if the doors are not locked. Push down on the lever. When a door is locked, the handle will set off the alarm. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. So, ...• Young children who get out. To unlock the door, pull up on the manual lock lever to lock the door. If the windows are locked, do not reach in the lock cylinder. 2-17 Always lock your vehicle whenever you will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the turned position ...
... are several ways to get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by holding the key in a crash if the doors are not locked. Push down on the lever. When a door is locked, the handle will set off the alarm. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. So, ...• Young children who get out. To unlock the door, pull up on the manual lock lever to lock the door. If the windows are locked, do not reach in the lock cylinder. 2-17 Always lock your vehicle whenever you will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the turned position ...
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... RKE transmitter to unlock the doors. (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition. door lock switch or the lock button on page 3-68. The doors will lock automatically after the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km). When all doors are closed, the doors will automatically unlock when you press the power 2-18 Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are closed again. If...
... RKE transmitter to unlock the doors. (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition. door lock switch or the lock button on page 3-68. The doors will lock automatically after the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km). When all doors are closed, the doors will automatically unlock when you press the power 2-18 Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are closed again. If...
Owner's Manual
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... Keyless Entry (RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Open the door from the outside . The label showing lock and unlock positions is in the horizontal position. 2. These prevent passengers from opening the rear...
... Keyless Entry (RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Open the door from the outside . The label showing lock and unlock positions is in the horizontal position. 2. These prevent passengers from opening the rear...
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... them all the doors will lock and only the driver's door will force outside air into your heating or cooling system to drive with a Keyless Access System, the system can be locked by pressing the power lock switch a second time. Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed ...when the key is in the ignition and a door is open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and...
... them all the doors will lock and only the driver's door will force outside air into your heating or cooling system to drive with a Keyless Access System, the system can be locked by pressing the power lock switch a second time. Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed ...when the key is in the ignition and a door is open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used while the door is big business, especially in the driver's door key cylinder or the transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will go off the alarm by accident, turn off . Lock the door with the correct ignition key if the alarm... transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on the instrument panel cluster. Close all doors. To avoid setting off after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The alarm is opened without using the key in some cities. The horn will chirp and...
... seconds. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used while the door is big business, especially in the driver's door key cylinder or the transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will go off the alarm by accident, turn off . Lock the door with the correct ignition key if the alarm... transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on the instrument panel cluster. Close all doors. To avoid setting off after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The alarm is opened without using the key in some cities. The horn will chirp and...
Owner's Manual
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... If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not have to this equipment. Immobilizer This device complies with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by your dealer/retailer. This device complies with the transmitter. 3. Changes or...must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to use this system by locking the doors with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the key is...
... If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not have to this equipment. Immobilizer This device complies with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by your dealer/retailer. This device complies with the transmitter. 3. Changes or...must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to use this system by locking the doors with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the key is...
Owner's Manual
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...None of PARK (P). The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until Auto Door Lock appears on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the doors are closed and the vehicle is turned off. Driver At Off: Only the driver... to this feature. It also allows you to access the settings for three seconds. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is displayed on page 2-18 for more information. At Vehicle Speed (default on...
...None of PARK (P). The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until Auto Door Lock appears on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the doors are closed and the vehicle is turned off. Driver At Off: Only the driver... to this feature. It also allows you to access the settings for three seconds. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is displayed on page 2-18 for more information. At Vehicle Speed (default on...
Owner's Manual
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...select the type of the doors will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter if the doors are open . Remote Door Lock This feature allows you press the lock button on the DIC display. Press the customization button until Remote Door Lock appears on the transmitter, ...and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within fi...
...select the type of the doors will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter if the doors are open . Remote Door Lock This feature allows you press the lock button on the DIC display. Press the customization button until Remote Door Lock appears on the transmitter, ...and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within fi...
Owner's Manual
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...): The exterior lamps will remain. The current setting will not lock until five seconds after the last door is displayed on the DIC. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the transmitter twice. To select a setting, press ... There will be made to this feature will not flash when you to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. On vehicles with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature. To select a setting, press the set /reset button while the desired setting...
...): The exterior lamps will remain. The current setting will not lock until five seconds after the last door is displayed on the DIC. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the transmitter twice. To select a setting, press ... There will be made to this feature will not flash when you to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. On vehicles with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature. To select a setting, press the set /reset button while the desired setting...
Owner's Manual
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...menu up /down button to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. Press the customization button until Keyless Locking appears on the DIC display. The current setting will then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until Keyless Unlock appears on the DIC display... vehicle can still be used to scroll through the following settings: Off: None of the doors. To select whether the lights flash when the vehicle is unlocked, see "Remote Door Lock" earlier in this feature. Press the customization button until the power mode transitions from the ...
...menu up /down button to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. Press the customization button until Keyless Locking appears on the DIC display. The current setting will then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until Keyless Unlock appears on the DIC display... vehicle can still be used to scroll through the following settings: Off: None of the doors. To select whether the lights flash when the vehicle is unlocked, see "Remote Door Lock" earlier in this feature. Press the customization button until the power mode transitions from the ...
Owner's Manual
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...XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4-23 For more information on your vehicle. 3. Tire Pressure on the Certification label. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the ...combined weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). There is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). Steps for the front and rear axle; Tire and Loading Information Label...
...XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4-23 For more information on your vehicle. 3. Tire Pressure on the Certification label. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the ...combined weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). There is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). Steps for the front and rear axle; Tire and Loading Information Label...
Owner's Manual
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...FOG SPARE RT/POS/LP RVC/SNSR LT/REAR/ WNDW Usage Left Front Power Seat Right Front Power Seat Power Power Steering Column Trunk Release Lock Fuel Pump Unlock Stoplamp Spare Right Position Lamp Not Used Left Position Lamp Usage Left Position Lamp Not Used Spare Right Position Lamp Regulated Voltage... RKE/ PASS-Key®/ MDL MSM STOP/LP RDO/SPKR PDM RT/POS/LP ONSTAR REAR/WNDW S/ROOF ECM AUX/OUTLET CNSTR/VENT AMP Usage Door Lock Audio System Trunk Release Fuel Pump Airbag System Theft Deterrent System, Universal Home Remote System Spare Remote Keyless Entry System, PASS-Key® Theft Deterrent...
...FOG SPARE RT/POS/LP RVC/SNSR LT/REAR/ WNDW Usage Left Front Power Seat Right Front Power Seat Power Power Steering Column Trunk Release Lock Fuel Pump Unlock Stoplamp Spare Right Position Lamp Not Used Left Position Lamp Usage Left Position Lamp Not Used Spare Right Position Lamp Regulated Voltage... RKE/ PASS-Key®/ MDL MSM STOP/LP RDO/SPKR PDM RT/POS/LP ONSTAR REAR/WNDW S/ROOF ECM AUX/OUTLET CNSTR/VENT AMP Usage Door Lock Audio System Trunk Release Fuel Pump Airbag System Theft Deterrent System, Universal Home Remote System Spare Remote Keyless Entry System, PASS-Key® Theft Deterrent...
Owner's Manual
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... as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for garage door openers. RFID technology in -vehicle transmitters for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not use of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other GM system containing personal...
... as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for garage door openers. RFID technology in -vehicle transmitters for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not use of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other GM system containing personal...
Owner's Manual
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... DIC Compass ...3-52 Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-48 Disc, MP3 ...3-101 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Door Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Delayed Locking ...2-18 Locks ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-19 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-68 DIC Warnings and Messages...
... DIC Compass ...3-52 Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-48 Disc, MP3 ...3-101 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Door Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Delayed Locking ...2-18 Locks ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-19 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-68 DIC Warnings and Messages...
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Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Delayed Locking ...2-18 Door ...2-17 Lockout Protection ...2-20 Power Door ...2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-19 Loss of Control ...4-13 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-5 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-5 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-8 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 ...
Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Delayed Locking ...2-18 Door ...2-17 Lockout Protection ...2-20 Power Door ...2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-19 Loss of Control ...4-13 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-5 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-5 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-8 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Parking Your Vehicle ...2-46 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Passenger Sensing System ...1-64 Passing ...4-12 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-18 Electrical System ...5-122 Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-34 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-38 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ...3-7 Windows ...2-24 Privacy ...7-16 Event...
... Parking Your Vehicle ...2-46 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Passenger Sensing System ...1-64 Passing ...4-12 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-18 Electrical System ...5-122 Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-34 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-38 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ...3-7 Windows ...2-24 Privacy ...7-16 Event...