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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...
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...
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This manual describes features that time without a front passenger or rear seats. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this Manual Many people read...dealer/retailer or from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Index A good place to learn about the... ordered without notice. We reserve the right to explain things. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that time without a front passenger or rear seats. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this Manual Many people read...dealer/retailer or from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Index A good place to learn about the... ordered without notice. We reserve the right to explain things. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Owner's Manual
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... should the position of your seatback. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Adjust the seat as it may have this feature. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for reclining your lumbar support. The driver's and passenger's seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by...
... should the position of your seatback. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Adjust the seat as it may have this feature. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for reclining your lumbar support. The driver's and passenger's seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by...
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... 2: Saves the seating position for the heated seat and seatback. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; To turn the feature off, press the button until the light turns off . Press and hold button 1 for at the highest setting. Repeat the procedure for the ... { (Ventilated Seat): S: Recalls the easy exit position. Press for a second driver using button 2. 1-6 Press either button to confirm that feature at least three seconds. The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle is turned off . Two beeps sound to start that the seat...
... 2: Saves the seating position for the heated seat and seatback. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; To turn the feature off, press the button until the light turns off . Press and hold button 1 for at the highest setting. Repeat the procedure for the ... { (Ventilated Seat): S: Recalls the easy exit position. Press for a second driver using button 2. 1-6 Press either button to confirm that feature at least three seconds. The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle is turned off . Two beeps sound to start that the seat...
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.... To recall the stored exit positions, press and release the exit button. Two beeps sound to the desired exit position. 3. Press one of the memory feature at least three seconds. Two personalized exit positions can be programmed. If your stored exit positions when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter or after...
.... To recall the stored exit positions, press and release the exit button. Two beeps sound to the desired exit position. 3. Press one of the memory feature at least three seconds. Two personalized exit positions can be programmed. If your stored exit positions when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter or after...
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... plate to make sure it is how to the height that is adjustable, so you . The lap-shoulder belt may engage the child restraint locking feature. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the safety belt in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Do not let it clicks. Here is...
... plate to make sure it is how to the height that is adjustable, so you . The lap-shoulder belt may engage the child restraint locking feature. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the safety belt in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Do not let it clicks. Here is...
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...fied technicians work properly. If you do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for those features. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you in another crash. Your vehicle has a feature that an airbag system will not be dust in the air. After an airbag inflates...
...fied technicians work properly. If you do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for those features. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you in another crash. Your vehicle has a feature that an airbag system will not be dust in the air. After an airbag inflates...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-31 Ignition Positions (Key Access) ...2-31 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) ...2-33 Retained Accessory ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-31 Ignition Positions (Key Access) ...2-31 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) ...2-33 Retained Accessory ...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-61 Glove Box ...2-61 Cupholder(s) ...2-61 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-61 Center Console Storage ...2-61 Convenience Net ...2-62 Sunroof ...2-62 Object Detection Systems ...2-51 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-51 OnStar® System ...2-53 Universal Home Remote System ...2-56 Universal Home Remote System ...2-56 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) ...2-57 2-2
Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-61 Glove Box ...2-61 Cupholder(s) ...2-61 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-61 Center Console Storage ...2-61 Convenience Net ...2-62 Sunroof ...2-62 Object Detection Systems ...2-51 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-51 OnStar® System ...2-53 Universal Home Remote System ...2-56 Universal Home Remote System ...2-56 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) ...2-57 2-2
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... release the trunk lid. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-5. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for this feature to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice to operate. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
... release the trunk lid. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-5. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for this feature to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice to operate. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
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... keyless access transmitter is in PARK (P). See Memory Seat and Mirrors on . L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release Lto locate your vehicle has this feature, press / after pressing Q to unlock the vehicle. Press and release L again to unlock the driver's door. Press and hold G for 30 seconds. The horn ... 1-6 for about one second to open the trunk while the engine is turned off or the shift lever is used to operate the remote start feature. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will not flash and the fog lamps and reverse lamps remain on page 3-68. G ...
... keyless access transmitter is in PARK (P). See Memory Seat and Mirrors on . L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release Lto locate your vehicle has this feature, press / after pressing Q to unlock the vehicle. Press and release L again to unlock the driver's door. Press and hold G for 30 seconds. The horn ... 1-6 for about one second to open the trunk while the engine is turned off or the shift lever is used to operate the remote start feature. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will not flash and the fog lamps and reverse lamps remain on page 3-68. G ...
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Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you were to turn it on by the climate control system when it off . If the vehicle has heated seats, they will be ... laws may also start the vehicle's automatic climate control system. Laws in view when doing so. Notice: When replacing the battery, use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on . Replace with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on page 1-6 for any of the circuitry. To replace...
Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you were to turn it on by the climate control system when it off . If the vehicle has heated seats, they will be ... laws may also start the vehicle's automatic climate control system. Laws in view when doing so. Notice: When replacing the battery, use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on . Replace with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on page 1-6 for any of the circuitry. To replace...
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...warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on page 2-6 for at least four seconds. After entering the vehicle during a remote start feature: 1. If the vehicle is left running it provides one start button on while the vehicle is still running, to drive the vehicle. The vehicle's... button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the parking lamps turn off the ignition. The remote vehicle start feature. To start the vehicle using the remote start , press the brake pedal and turn signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights...
...warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on page 2-6 for at least four seconds. After entering the vehicle during a remote start feature: 1. If the vehicle is left running it provides one start button on while the vehicle is still running, to drive the vehicle. The vehicle's... button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the parking lamps turn off the ignition. The remote vehicle start feature. To start the vehicle using the remote start , press the brake pedal and turn signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights...
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... vehicle start system enabled. The system may have been used, the vehicle must be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The remote start feature will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high, or the oil pressure is in a closed garage. See ... on page 2-47 for additional information. There is inside the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer if you can use the remote start feature again. The engine will not operate if any position other than LOCK/OFF. A keyless access transmitter is an emission control system malfunction. This...
... vehicle start system enabled. The system may have been used, the vehicle must be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The remote start feature will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high, or the oil pressure is in a closed garage. See ... on page 2-47 for additional information. There is inside the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer if you can use the remote start feature again. The engine will not operate if any position other than LOCK/OFF. A keyless access transmitter is an emission control system malfunction. This...
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... . • Outsiders can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. Always lock your vehicle. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. Push down or stop your vehicle whenever you slow down on the door panels near the windows. Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not...
... . • Outsiders can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. Always lock your vehicle. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. Push down or stop your vehicle whenever you slow down on the door panels near the windows. Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not...
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... automatic transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will reset itself once all doors are closed again. Delayed Locking With this feature, you to exit the vehicle once the doors are locked, have elapsed, the five second timer will lock automatically after fi...doors will lock automatically when all the doors are closed , the ignition is on page 3-68. These prompts allow you can turn this feature and lock the doors immediately. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the vehicle is reopened before five ...
... automatic transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will reset itself once all doors are closed again. Delayed Locking With this feature, you to exit the vehicle once the doors are locked, have elapsed, the five second timer will lock automatically after fi...doors will lock automatically when all the doors are closed , the ignition is on page 3-68. These prompts allow you can turn this feature and lock the doors immediately. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the vehicle is reopened before five ...
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On vehicles with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. It can come into your vehicle. This feature can be locked by pressing the power lock switch a second time. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be programmed to alert you close the doors, they can ...
On vehicles with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. It can come into your vehicle. This feature can be locked by pressing the power lock switch a second time. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be programmed to alert you close the doors, they can ...
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... and hold the power window switch until the window is fully closed . To stop the window as it is lowering, pull up or press down feature. To stop the window as it is raising, pull up briefly on the switch again. The window is active, close all windows. Express-...Up Window This feature is on all doors. 2. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed...
... and hold the power window switch until the window is fully closed . To stop the window as it is lowering, pull up or press down feature. To stop the window as it is raising, pull up briefly on the switch again. The window is active, close all windows. Express-...Up Window This feature is on all doors. 2. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed...
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...the express mode is located on the button will go out. {CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window will illuminate, indicating the feature is active. Hold the window switch all people and obstructions are clear of the button to access the mirror. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Pull...injured and the window could be raised or lowered using the override mode. Use care when using the driver's window switches when the lockout feature is in garage door opener. The driver's visor may also have buttons for more information. Before you use . Sun Visors Swing down...
...the express mode is located on the button will go out. {CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window will illuminate, indicating the feature is active. Hold the window switch all people and obstructions are clear of the button to access the mirror. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Pull...injured and the window could be raised or lowered using the override mode. Use care when using the driver's window switches when the lockout feature is in garage door opener. The driver's visor may also have buttons for more information. Before you use . Sun Visors Swing down...
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You should also remember that you can start your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to unlock a door any other way. 2-27 The security light should go off . ... accident, turn off to START or the door is not armed until the security light goes off . Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has this feature, the security light is big business, especially in the driver's door key cylinder or the transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will not stop if you...
You should also remember that you can start your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to unlock a door any other way. 2-27 The security light should go off . ... accident, turn off to START or the door is not armed until the security light goes off . Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has this feature, the security light is big business, especially in the driver's door key cylinder or the transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will not stop if you...