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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...
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... on page 3-67. The remote start feature will not operate if any requirements on . See "Check Engine Light" under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on . The vehicle's hood is not enabled. However, the range may run time, 10 minutes is added and you now have been provided, the vehicle must be closer to...
... on page 3-67. The remote start feature will not operate if any requirements on . See "Check Engine Light" under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on . The vehicle's hood is not enabled. However, the range may run time, 10 minutes is added and you now have been provided, the vehicle must be closer to...
Owner's Manual
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...at least one of the following: lock switch or lock button on the keyless access transmitter. The alarm will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter. • Open the door. After the security light goes off . Pressing the lock ...theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Personalization on the instrument panel cluster. If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is tampered with or opened. The security light should turn off and a door is open or not closed when the lock ...
...at least one of the following: lock switch or lock button on the keyless access transmitter. The alarm will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter. • Open the door. After the security light goes off . Pressing the lock ...theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Personalization on the instrument panel cluster. If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is tampered with or opened. The security light should turn off and a door is open or not closed when the lock ...
Owner's Manual
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... system. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will flash for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was completely closed at the time the vehicle was not closed completely, the security...door. • The driver's door is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open or not closed completely is tampered with the door open the door using ... on page 2-53. The alarm will not arm if: The vehicle can turn off . 3. If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened . Reach in and open , lock the vehicle using the inside the vehicle, roll ...
... system. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will flash for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was completely closed at the time the vehicle was not closed completely, the security...door. • The driver's door is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open or not closed completely is tampered with the door open the door using ... on page 2-53. The alarm will not arm if: The vehicle can turn off . 3. If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened . Reach in and open , lock the vehicle using the inside the vehicle, roll ...
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You could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The plug will not reach, use of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at least 15 amps. 5. In ...
You could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The plug will not reach, use of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at least 15 amps. 5. In ...
Owner's Manual
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... cools down before using the delay feature. Be sure to clear ice and snow from interfering with a feature that disables the wiper system when the hood is open and your vehicle is not opened when you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. Heavy snow or ice can overload... delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): 3-13 See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 5-56. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades. Be sure the hood is stopped. The lever will automatically park the wipers if they 're frozen to set the length of the delay. Opening the...
... cools down before using the delay feature. Be sure to clear ice and snow from interfering with a feature that disables the wiper system when the hood is open and your vehicle is not opened when you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. Heavy snow or ice can overload... delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): 3-13 See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 5-56. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades. Be sure the hood is stopped. The lever will automatically park the wipers if they 're frozen to set the length of the delay. Opening the...
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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 need to be replaced. The temperature, quantity, and air delivery location is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air fi...
... 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 need to be replaced. The temperature, quantity, and air delivery location is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air fi...
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... that hold the filter access cover in and lift the filter out, pulling upward and toward the passenger compartment. Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the filter should be visible. The top edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2. Insert the new air fi... 7. Make sure the arrow on the passenger's side of the deflector to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. Lift the inboard edge of the vehicle. To access the filter, remove the black plastic water deflector by sliding it . Reverse...
... that hold the filter access cover in and lift the filter out, pulling upward and toward the passenger compartment. Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the filter should be visible. The top edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2. Insert the new air fi... 7. Make sure the arrow on the passenger's side of the deflector to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. Lift the inboard edge of the vehicle. To access the filter, remove the black plastic water deflector by sliding it . Reverse...
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...on page 2-5. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This symbol appears with the FUEL LEVEL LOW message. When this message displays, it means that the hood was not closed completely. Replace the battery in your vehicle is cold enough to create icy road conditions. You should make sure that ...this message displays, it means that the door is completely closed completely. KEY FOB BATTERY LOW When this message displays, it means that the hood is closed completely. You should refill the tank as soon as possible. See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on ...
...on page 2-5. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This symbol appears with the FUEL LEVEL LOW message. When this message displays, it means that the hood was not closed completely. Replace the battery in your vehicle is cold enough to create icy road conditions. You should make sure that ...this message displays, it means that the door is completely closed completely. KEY FOB BATTERY LOW When this message displays, it means that the hood is closed completely. You should refill the tank as soon as possible. See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on ...
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...off then back on while you will display if there has been a problem detected with the transmission of the vehicle, however, the hood area will display when the suspension system is displayed, the theft-deterrent system will still be replaced. Have your vehicle. The SERVICE ... Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. Also, the remote start function will display if the TPM system is detected with the hood open and closed switches. When this message appears. SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System) Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak...
...off then back on while you will display if there has been a problem detected with the transmission of the vehicle, however, the hood area will display when the suspension system is displayed, the theft-deterrent system will still be replaced. Have your vehicle. The SERVICE ... Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. Also, the remote start function will display if the TPM system is detected with the hood open and closed switches. When this message appears. SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System) Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak...
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... 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 - Tire Pressure ...5-65 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-67 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-70 When It... ...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...
... 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 - Tire Pressure ...5-65 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-67 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-70 When It... ...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...
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...; Do not fill a container while it is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Static electricity discharge from any surface other ...up and injure you and others could be burned. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. 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...
...; Do not fill a container while it is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Static electricity discharge from any surface other ...up and injure you and others could be burned. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. 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...
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Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on properly. The lever is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Then go to the side and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 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 properly. The lever is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Then go to the side and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 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.
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... Fuse Block on page 5-27. I. K. After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to reinstall the sight shields. B. Then insert the fasteners into the top of View). See Battery on...
... Fuse Block on page 5-27. I. K. After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to reinstall the sight shields. B. Then insert the fasteners into the top of View). See Battery on...
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... Operating Mode on page 5-32 for information on page 3-66 for more information. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is cool. Stop your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you keep driving when... (DIC). See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-79 for information on the coolant surge tank. If you open the hood. See DIC Warnings and Messages on location.
... Operating Mode on page 5-32 for information on page 3-66 for more information. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is cool. Stop your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you keep driving when... (DIC). See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-79 for information on the coolant surge tank. If you open the hood. See DIC Warnings and Messages on location.
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... to be driven to do so, pull off the engine and get the overheat warning with no CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message, but to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in traffic. • Tow a trailer. Sometimes the engine can get service help right away. If you will...
... to be driven to do so, pull off the engine and get the overheat warning with no CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message, but to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in traffic. • Tow a trailer. Sometimes the engine can get service help right away. If you will...
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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. Cooling System When you . The vehicle should be equipped with an engine driven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans (A) which are... 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 decide it cools down.
... 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. Cooling System When you . The vehicle should be equipped with an engine driven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans (A) which are... 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 decide it cools down.
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... a negative ground, both vehicles involved in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. The repairs would not be sure the vehicles are not needed. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle, as well as the positive (+) terminal location on your vehicle and the...
... a negative ground, both vehicles involved in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. The repairs would not be sure the vehicles are not needed. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle, as well as the positive (+) terminal location on your vehicle and the...
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... should be sure to get one that your windshield is designed for wear or cracking. STS-V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on page 6-4. Make sure the hood is open. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. It's a good idea to... the park position if the hood is closed before replacing your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. See Scheduled ...
... should be sure to get one that your windshield is designed for wear or cracking. STS-V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on page 6-4. Make sure the hood is open. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. It's a good idea to... the park position if the hood is closed before replacing your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. See Scheduled ...
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.... you with a clean cloth will make sure they are working properly. Add fluid if needed. (l) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, and console door. Inspect hoses. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
.... you with a clean cloth will make sure they are working properly. Add fluid if needed. (l) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, and console door. Inspect hoses. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...