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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 ... ...5-57 Tires ...5-59 Appearance Care ...5-111 Vehicle Identification ...5-120 Electrical System ...5-121 Capacities and Specifications ...5-128 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
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 ... ...5-57 Tires ...5-59 Appearance Care ...5-111 Vehicle Identification ...5-120 Electrical System ...5-121 Capacities and Specifications ...5-128 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
Owner's Manual
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... an automatic transmission, the vehicle must be programmed. Each time a memory button is running , the parking brake must be in the ignition, see DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's door armrest for a second driver using memory seat button 2 or the transmitter. Use the following steps to the desired exit position. 3. ... is turned off . If your stored exit positions when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter or after the key is opened, see DIC Vehicle Customization on an automatic transmission or the parking brake is not set to recall the exit positions.
... an automatic transmission, the vehicle must be programmed. Each time a memory button is running , the parking brake must be in the ignition, see DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's door armrest for a second driver using memory seat button 2 or the transmitter. Use the following steps to the desired exit position. 3. ... is turned off . If your stored exit positions when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter or after the key is opened, see DIC Vehicle Customization on an automatic transmission or the parking brake is not set to recall the exit positions.
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... instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, ...installed under or on page 7-2. In addition, your vehicle. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-69 A: If you have to or change ...
... instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, ...installed under or on page 7-2. In addition, your vehicle. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-69 A: If you have to or change ...
Owner's Manual
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...lid. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will work . The transmission must be in LOCK/OFF for additional information. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-5. within five seconds, all the doors. " (Unlock): Press " to indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp...The turn off when the ignition is pressed again within five seconds from the previous press of the transmitter. See DIC Vehicle Customization on for 30 seconds. If " is moved to work up to lock all remaining doors will unlock. The ignition must be in...
...lid. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will work . The transmission must be in LOCK/OFF for additional information. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-5. within five seconds, all the doors. " (Unlock): Press " to indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp...The turn off when the ignition is pressed again within five seconds from the previous press of the transmitter. See DIC Vehicle Customization on for 30 seconds. If " is moved to work up to lock all remaining doors will unlock. The ignition must be in...
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See "Keyless Locking" and "Keyless Unlock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68. 2-9 You can affect the performance of the door or trunk you lock and unlock your vehicle's doors, open the trunk lid, remotely ... operates when a front door handle is pulled or the remote trunk release button is pressed. For more information see "Remote Door Lock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-6. There are opening. Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle may have the keyless access transmitter with two transmitters. The Keyless Access System also...
See "Keyless Locking" and "Keyless Unlock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68. 2-9 You can affect the performance of the door or trunk you lock and unlock your vehicle's doors, open the trunk lid, remotely ... operates when a front door handle is pulled or the remote trunk release button is pressed. For more information see "Remote Door Lock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-6. There are opening. Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle may have the keyless access transmitter with two transmitters. The Keyless Access System also...
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... dark enough outside, your interior lamps will flash for about one second to sound the panic alarm. See "Remote Door Unlock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-14 for additional information. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on the keyless access transmitter. G (Trunk): Press and hold Lfor three seconds to open...
... dark enough outside, your interior lamps will flash for about one second to sound the panic alarm. See "Remote Door Unlock" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-14 for additional information. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on the keyless access transmitter. G (Trunk): Press and hold Lfor three seconds to open...
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...remote start feature again. The hood is inside the vehicle. Remote Start Ready If your vehicle. See "Remote Start" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-47 for additional information. The remote start ready feature. The remote start feature will turn off during a remote vehicle ...time extension have been used, the vehicle must be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Remote Start" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for important safety information when using remote start in any of the following occur: Your vehicle was shipped from the ...
...remote start feature again. The hood is inside the vehicle. Remote Start Ready If your vehicle. See "Remote Start" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-47 for additional information. The remote start ready feature. The remote start feature will turn off during a remote vehicle ...time extension have been used, the vehicle must be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Remote Start" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for important safety information when using remote start in any of the following occur: Your vehicle was shipped from the ...
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... not lock automatically. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the RKE transmitter. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for more information on programming, see DIC Vehicle Customization on , and the shift lever is removed from the ignition and press to exit the vehicle once the doors...
... not lock automatically. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the RKE transmitter. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for more information on programming, see DIC Vehicle Customization on , and the shift lever is removed from the ignition and press to exit the vehicle once the doors...
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... Control System. • If you must drive with the trunk lid open them all the way. It can come into your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. On vehicles with a Keyless Access System, the...
... Control System. • If you must drive with the trunk lid open them all the way. It can come into your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. On vehicles with a Keyless Access System, the...
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... away than they really are. If you could hit a vehicle on page 3-68 for more can be seen from the driver's seat. See DIC Vehicle Customization on your shoulder before changing lanes. Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory seat and mirrors, the mirrors can be tilted to a preselected...
... away than they really are. If you could hit a vehicle on page 3-68 for more can be seen from the driver's seat. See DIC Vehicle Customization on your shoulder before changing lanes. Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory seat and mirrors, the mirrors can be tilted to a preselected...
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.... To access the lower storage area, pull up on page 7-5. Cupholder(s) 1. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on the center console. There is an additional storage area behind the center console. Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage...
.... To access the lower storage area, pull up on page 7-5. Cupholder(s) 1. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on the center console. There is an additional storage area behind the center console. Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-48 DIC Compass ...3-52 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-54 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-68 Audio System(s) ...3-79 Radio(s) ...3-80 Using an MP3 ...3-101 XM Radio Messages ...3-105 Navigation/Radio System ...3-106 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 Audio Steering Wheel ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-48 DIC Compass ...3-52 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-54 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-68 Audio System(s) ...3-79 Radio(s) ...3-80 Using an MP3 ...3-101 XM Radio Messages ...3-105 Navigation/Radio System ...3-106 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 Audio Steering Wheel ...
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... directs air to the instrument panel outlets. This mode splits the air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-27 to 30 minutes.
... directs air to the instrument panel outlets. This mode splits the air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-27 to 30 minutes.
Owner's Manual
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...has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Each trip odometer can be used at the same time. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for more information on these displays. See "Vehicle Information Display Menu Items" following for more information on the instrument panel...DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the customization features. 3-48 V Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to scroll up and down the menu items. Trip...
...has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Each trip odometer can be used at the same time. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-68 for more information on these displays. See "Vehicle Information Display Menu Items" following for more information on the instrument panel...DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the customization features. 3-48 V Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to scroll up and down the menu items. Trip...
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...once to one setting on the DIC display. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Deutsch: All messages will appear in English. Press the customization button until the Press V To Display In English screen appears on the vehicle and cannot be available on the DIC display. Turn the... ignition on the DIC. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to select the language in which the DIC messages will be programmed to one preferred setting. Press...
...once to one setting on the DIC display. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Deutsch: All messages will appear in English. Press the customization button until the Press V To Display In English screen appears on the vehicle and cannot be available on the DIC display. Turn the... ignition on the DIC. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to select the language in which the DIC messages will be programmed to one preferred setting. Press...
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...in Chinese. Auto Door Unlock This feature allows you to select whether or not the door(s) will appear in Portugese. Press the customization button until Auto Door Lock appears on the DIC. Chinese: All messages will automatically unlock. No Change: No change will appear in... will automatically lock. To select a setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock appears on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is shifted into PARK (P). ...
...in Chinese. Auto Door Unlock This feature allows you to select whether or not the door(s) will appear in Portugese. Press the customization button until Auto Door Lock appears on the DIC. Chinese: All messages will automatically unlock. No Change: No change will appear in... will automatically lock. To select a setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock appears on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is shifted into PARK (P). ...
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To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command. Press the customization button until Remote Door Lock appears on the transmitter. You will remain. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-7, Keyless Access System Operation ...
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command. Press the customization button until Remote Door Lock appears on the transmitter. You will remain. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-7, Keyless Access System Operation ...
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... made to scroll through the following settings: Off: There will flash when you press the unlock button on the DIC display. Press the customization button until Delay Door Lock appears on the transmitter. To select a setting, press the set /reset button while the desired setting is displayed on... Press the set /reset button once to this feature to signal that the delayed locking feature is displayed on the DIC. Press the customization button until Remote Door Unlock appears on the transmitter twice. On (default): The doors will not flash when you to work .
... made to scroll through the following settings: Off: There will flash when you press the unlock button on the DIC display. Press the customization button until Delay Door Lock appears on the transmitter. To select a setting, press the set /reset button while the desired setting is displayed on... Press the set /reset button once to this feature to signal that the delayed locking feature is displayed on the DIC. Press the customization button until Remote Door Unlock appears on the transmitter twice. On (default): The doors will not flash when you to work .
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... is dark enough outside , the exterior lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until Exit Lighting appears on the DIC. Press the customization button until Approach Lighting appears on the DIC. 3-72 Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC display... will remain. Exit Lighting This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to this feature. Press the customization button until the lock button on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the transmitter. The current setting will remain. On (default):...
... is dark enough outside , the exterior lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until Exit Lighting appears on the DIC. Press the customization button until Approach Lighting appears on the DIC. 3-72 Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC display... will remain. Exit Lighting This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to this feature. Press the customization button until the lock button on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the transmitter. The current setting will remain. On (default):...
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... all of the feature settings menu. Then press the menu up/down button to their factory default settings. Do Not Restore: The customization features will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in this section for this feature. Advanced Features Menu Items Keyless Locking If your ...this feature allows you do not press the set/reset button, Feature Settings Press V To Exit appears on the DIC display. Press the customization button until Advanced Features Press V To Enter appears on the DIC display. Feature Settings Exit This feature allows you to exit the feature...
... all of the feature settings menu. Then press the menu up/down button to their factory default settings. Do Not Restore: The customization features will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in this section for this feature. Advanced Features Menu Items Keyless Locking If your ...this feature allows you do not press the set/reset button, Feature Settings Press V To Exit appears on the DIC display. Press the customization button until Advanced Features Press V To Enter appears on the DIC display. Feature Settings Exit This feature allows you to exit the feature...