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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 ...(s) ...3-79 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Rear Axle ...5-50 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-59 Appearance Care ...5-111 Vehicle...
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 ...(s) ...3-79 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Rear Axle ...5-50 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-59 Appearance Care ...5-111 Vehicle...
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... when using remote start in any of the following occur: Your vehicle was shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The hood is not enabled. This feature allows your vehicle. The engine will not operate if any position other than LOCK/OFF.
... when using remote start in any of the following occur: Your vehicle was shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The hood is not enabled. This feature allows your vehicle. The engine will not operate if any position other than LOCK/OFF.
Owner's Manual
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... internal thermostat in the plug-end of oil you keep it was before starting your vehicle. If the cord will be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located in the engine compartment on the outside temperature, the kind of the cord may exist which...
... internal thermostat in the plug-end of oil you keep it was before starting your vehicle. If the cord will be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located in the engine compartment on the outside temperature, the kind of the cord may exist which...
Owner's Manual
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See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-13. F. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. J. Parking Brake Release. See Hood Release on page 3-30. Tilt Wheel Lever. O. P. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-61. Dual Climate Control... See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2-43. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-23. Hood Release. D. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-19. E. Cruise Control Buttons. Accessory Power Outlet. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See...
See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-13. F. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. J. Parking Brake Release. See Hood Release on page 3-30. Tilt Wheel Lever. O. P. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-61. Dual Climate Control... See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2-43. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-23. Hood Release. D. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-19. E. Cruise Control Buttons. Accessory Power Outlet. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See...
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... vehicle facing the sun. Sensors By monitoring the solar radiation and the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can also supply cooler air to direct the airflow.
... vehicle facing the sun. Sensors By monitoring the solar radiation and the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can also supply cooler air to direct the airflow.
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...wipers are straight up . This allows access to access the engine compartment. The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood below the windshield wiper arm and the screen on page 5-14 for the filter. 8. Pull out on the two tabs ...Steps 1 through 6 to be changed periodically. The filter will need to reinstall the cover. 3-28 See Scheduled Maintenance on location. 7. See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information on page 6-4. Using the climate control system without the passenger air filter installed could cause a water...
...wipers are straight up . This allows access to access the engine compartment. The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood below the windshield wiper arm and the screen on page 5-14 for the filter. 8. Pull out on the two tabs ...Steps 1 through 6 to be changed periodically. The filter will need to reinstall the cover. 3-28 See Scheduled Maintenance on location. 7. See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information on page 6-4. Using the climate control system without the passenger air filter installed could cause a water...
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...engine from damage. If this message is on the heated windshield washer fluid system. A chime may be several malfunctions that the hood is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min (Minutes) If your driving accordingly. Reduced engine... to the vehicle. See "Heated Windshield Washer" under Windshield Washer on page 2-9 for service as soon as possible. Hood Open This message displays when the hood is driven. Adjust your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when you manually turn on , but ...
...engine from damage. If this message is on the heated windshield washer fluid system. A chime may be several malfunctions that the hood is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min (Minutes) If your driving accordingly. Reduced engine... to the vehicle. See "Heated Windshield Washer" under Windshield Washer on page 2-9 for service as soon as possible. Hood Open This message displays when the hood is driven. Adjust your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when you manually turn on , but ...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline 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 ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-25 Manual Transmission...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline 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 ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-25 Manual Transmission...
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Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.
Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.
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It is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Push the release lever up and raise the hood. The lever is located inside the vehicle on it firmly. 5-13 Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then go to the front of the grille near the center.
It is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Push the release lever up and raise the hood. The lever is located inside the vehicle on it firmly. 5-13 Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then go to the front of the grille near the center.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... : Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in it can be covered by your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. Idle for information on page 5-32 for long periods in an emergency. Stop your vehicle can catch...64257;re. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on driving to a safe place in traffic. If you get a little too hot when you open the hood. Wait until it cools down. You or others could be too serious. Tow a trailer. 5-31 If you keep driving with low coolant, can burn ...
... : Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in it can be covered by your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. Idle for information on page 5-32 for long periods in an emergency. Stop your vehicle can catch...64257;re. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on driving to a safe place in traffic. If you get a little too hot when you open the hood. Wait until it cools down. You or others could be too serious. Tow a trailer. 5-31 If you keep driving with low coolant, can burn ...
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... controls to cool before attempting any repair. If the warning does not come back on page 5-16. 5-32 You may decide not to lift the hood but to get everyone out of the vehicle until it is safe to do so, pull off the engine and get service help right away...
... controls to cool before attempting any repair. If the warning does not come back on page 5-16. 5-32 You may decide not to lift the hood but to get everyone out of the vehicle until it is safe to do so, pull off the engine and get service help right away...
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A. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 5-33 Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank 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 start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
A. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 5-33 Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank 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 start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
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... damage your warranty. You would not be able to start your warranty. Turn off the ignition on during the jump starting your vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals of the vehicles rolling, set the parking...
... damage your warranty. You would not be able to start your warranty. Turn off the ignition on during the jump starting your vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals of the vehicles rolling, set the parking...
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... wall. • Not have any snow, ice, or mud on page 5-13 for more information. • Be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. See Hood Release on it. • Be fully assembled and all tires properly in the vehicle. Open the...
... wall. • Not have any snow, ice, or mud on page 5-13 for more information. • Be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. See Hood Release on it. • Be fully assembled and all tires properly in the vehicle. Open the...
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... line. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Passenger's Side Shown 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly.
... line. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Passenger's Side Shown 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly.
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... following approximate capacities are approximate. Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 10.3 qt 10.6 qt 6.0 qt 18.0 gal 6.7 qt 1.9 qt 100 lb ft 9.7 L 10.0 L 5.7 L 68.1 L 6.3 L 1.8 L (140 Y) Air Conditioning Refrigerant...
... following approximate capacities are approximate. Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 10.3 qt 10.6 qt 6.0 qt 18.0 gal 6.7 qt 1.9 qt 100 lb ft 9.7 L 10.0 L 5.7 L 68.1 L 6.3 L 1.8 L (140 Y) Air Conditioning Refrigerant...
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Applying silicone grease on page 5-27 for the hood, rear compartment, console door, and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) If using DOT-4 ...
Applying silicone grease on page 5-27 for the hood, rear compartment, console door, and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) If using DOT-4 ...
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... Part No. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. See Rear Axle on page 5-50 Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Rear Axle Weatherstrip Conditioning Rear Axle (Limited...
... Part No. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. See Rear Axle on page 5-50 Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Rear Axle Weatherstrip Conditioning Rear Axle (Limited...