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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 and Controls ...2-1 ... 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 Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identi...
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 and Controls ...2-1 ... 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 Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identi...
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... (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is running at high speed may damage the transmission. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed when shifting your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. 2-29 Unless your...ease pressure on the brake pedal, your regular brakes before starting the engine. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Then move very rapidly. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in PARK (P) before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on. Ensure...
... (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is running at high speed may damage the transmission. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed when shifting your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. 2-29 Unless your...ease pressure on the brake pedal, your regular brakes before starting the engine. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Then move very rapidly. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in PARK (P) before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on. Ensure...
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... your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on page 2-38. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Shift to back up. You could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your regular brakes before starting the engine. If you...rmly on the shift lever as you wish. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle could move the shift lever into a drive gear while your vehicle. To restart when you are already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. Be sure the engine is...
... your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on page 2-38. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Shift to back up. You could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your regular brakes before starting the engine. If you...rmly on the shift lever as you wish. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle could move the shift lever into a drive gear while your vehicle. To restart when you are already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. Be sure the engine is...
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... gear selected and will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine rpm is located on the lower portion of the steering wheel. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-64 for more power or engine braking. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop . You can use this for... sport driving or when climbing/descending hills to stay in snowy and icy conditions, you to down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal...
... gear selected and will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine rpm is located on the lower portion of the steering wheel. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-64 for more power or engine braking. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop . You can use this for... sport driving or when climbing/descending hills to stay in snowy and icy conditions, you to down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal...
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...and is useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3-48. A convex mirror's surface is turned on your shoulder before driving. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. 2-44 The ...) look farther away than they really are heated to their original unfolded position before changing lanes. This feature is accidentally bumped while driving. Return the selector switch to return both outside mirror. This will adjust for the glare of ice, snow, or condensation. Be...
...and is useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3-48. A convex mirror's surface is turned on your shoulder before driving. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. 2-44 The ...) look farther away than they really are heated to their original unfolded position before changing lanes. This feature is accidentally bumped while driving. Return the selector switch to return both outside mirror. This will adjust for the glare of ice, snow, or condensation. Be...
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...Automatic Notification of OnStar® Personal Calling that can browse through the various topics. See the Audio Steering Wheel Control section for more information. Customize your specific vehicle operation. Calls can be placed nationwide using a wireless ...; Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute ...
...Automatic Notification of OnStar® Personal Calling that can browse through the various topics. See the Audio Steering Wheel Control section for more information. Customize your specific vehicle operation. Calls can be placed nationwide using a wireless ...; Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute ...
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...could lose control. On such roads, fast changes in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your vehicle is in tire traction ...the speed when cruise is low, the headlamp washers will shut off . If the washer fluid is already active. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you may turn the cruise control back on. 9(Off): R(On): This position turns the system off . This can maintain a speed ...
...could lose control. On such roads, fast changes in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your vehicle is in tire traction ...the speed when cruise is low, the headlamp washers will shut off . If the washer fluid is already active. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you may turn the cruise control back on. 9(Off): R(On): This position turns the system off . This can maintain a speed ...
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... follow distance selection ranges from . The follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. The range of the button to reset it. Use the GAP button on vehicle speed. The faster the... Follow Distance (GAP) When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it . The distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. There are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch briefly.... The first button press will vary based on the steering wheel to resume/increase.
... follow distance selection ranges from . The follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. The range of the button to reset it. Use the GAP button on vehicle speed. The faster the... Follow Distance (GAP) When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it . The distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. There are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch briefly.... The first button press will vary based on the steering wheel to resume/increase.
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... can see . 3-42 Turn the knob on the center of the HUD image is completely extended. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to a comfortable driving position. Press the top part of the HUD button to center the HUD image in until is determined by the light conditions in the direction... in your vehicle is facing and where you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD. 2. Press the bottom part of the steering wheel on the windshield. If you turn the knob all the way to the left of the button to move the HUD image up and down...
... can see . 3-42 Turn the knob on the center of the HUD image is completely extended. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to a comfortable driving position. Press the top part of the HUD button to center the HUD image in until is determined by the light conditions in the direction... in your vehicle is facing and where you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD. 2. Press the bottom part of the steering wheel on the windshield. If you turn the knob all the way to the left of the button to move the HUD image up and down...
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...TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE This message will sound when this message will display when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin. When this message displays, it to turn off the turn signal on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting... trunk is closed completely. A multiple chime will display when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. TURN SIGNAL ON If you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the TRUNK OPEN message. TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with a turn signal. TRACTION...
...TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE This message will sound when this message will display when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin. When this message displays, it to turn off the turn signal on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting... trunk is closed completely. A multiple chime will display when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. TURN SIGNAL ON If you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the TRUNK OPEN message. TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with a turn signal. TRACTION...
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...stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). {CAUTION: This system provides you can tune to your vehicle's audio system so you with less effort and take advantage of its features. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Get familiar ...with your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you can use it...
...stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). {CAUTION: This system provides you can tune to your vehicle's audio system so you with less effort and take advantage of its features. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Get familiar ...with your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you can use it...
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... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-24 Highway Hypnosis ...4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-25 Winter Driving ...4-27 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-31 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ... Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) ...4-10 Magnetic Ride Control ...4-11 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-11 StabiliTrak® System ...4-11 Panic Brake Assist ...4-12 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Passing ...4-15 Loss of Control ...4-17 ...
... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-24 Highway Hypnosis ...4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-25 Winter Driving ...4-27 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-31 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ... Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) ...4-10 Magnetic Ride Control ...4-11 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-11 StabiliTrak® System ...4-11 Panic Brake Assist ...4-12 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Passing ...4-15 Loss of Control ...4-17 ...
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... road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of the wheels is wet and you are slowing down. Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Let us say the... road is about to stop , even though you have time to make the most of you brake, your brakes if that wheels are driving safely. The anti-lock system can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-8 As you . The computer is what happens with ABS...
... road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of the wheels is wet and you are slowing down. Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Let us say the... road is about to stop , even though you have time to make the most of you brake, your brakes if that wheels are driving safely. The anti-lock system can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-8 As you . The computer is what happens with ABS...
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...and STS-V vehicles, you can turn the traction control system off . Braking in slippery road conditions. When this warning light is switched off on , the system will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on to let you ever need to lose traction. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle...hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you start your vehicle. Adjust your vehicle's driveline. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will come on whenever you . But you can steer and brake at the same time. Notice: Do not ...
...and STS-V vehicles, you can turn the traction control system off . Braking in slippery road conditions. When this warning light is switched off on , the system will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on to let you ever need to lose traction. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle...hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you start your vehicle. Adjust your vehicle's driveline. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will come on whenever you . But you can steer and brake at the same time. Notice: Do not ...
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... Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is sent to all four wheels all vehicle speeds. When this is fully automatic. This is like four-wheel drive, but this happens the brake pedal will feel the brakes vibrate, or you may reengage the cruise control. You...
... Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is sent to all four wheels all vehicle speeds. When this is fully automatic. This is like four-wheel drive, but this happens the brake pedal will feel the brakes vibrate, or you may reengage the cruise control. You...
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...follow these steps: 1. If your vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, it can be towed on a flatbed truck. If you have an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only be towed using a dolly. Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) (STS Only) Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle... may cause damage because of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. Put the vehicle in...
...follow these steps: 1. If your vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, it can be towed on a flatbed truck. If you have an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can only be towed using a dolly. Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) (STS Only) Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle... may cause damage because of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. Put the vehicle in...
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...Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-33 Power Steering Fluid ...5-40 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-41 Brakes ...5-42 Battery ...5-45 Jump Starting ...5-46 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Rear Axle ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs ...5-54 ...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 - Tire Pressure ...5-65 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-67 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-70 When It Is...
...Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-33 Power Steering Fluid ...5-40 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-41 Brakes ...5-42 Battery ...5-45 Jump Starting ...5-46 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Rear Axle ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs ...5-54 ...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 - Tire Pressure ...5-65 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-67 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-70 When It Is...
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...lubrication. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with all-wheel-drive, this is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. ...uid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. 5-51 To disconnect the jumper cables from the other metal. All-Wheel Drive If your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is not necessary to Check Lubricant Jumper Cable Removal A. Notice...
...lubrication. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with all-wheel-drive, this is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. ...uid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. 5-51 To disconnect the jumper cables from the other metal. All-Wheel Drive If your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is not necessary to Check Lubricant Jumper Cable Removal A. Notice...
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Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for trailer towing: Change transfer case fluid. For all-wheel-drive vehicles used for damage or leaks. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Throttle ...
Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for trailer towing: Change transfer case fluid. For all-wheel-drive vehicles used for damage or leaks. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Throttle ...
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... Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-57 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-55 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-51 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...3-122 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-122 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake...
... Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-57 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-55 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-51 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...3-122 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-122 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake...