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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-... 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 Identification ...5-120 ...
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-... 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 Identification ...5-120 ...
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... been parked for an extended period of PARK (P), the ignition key has to drain for driving. If none of time. The vehicle might not start if the battery is allowed to be...the windshield wipers when the engine is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. The battery could be inserted or removed. Also, ...This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your vehicle ...
... been parked for an extended period of PARK (P), the ignition key has to drain for driving. If none of time. The vehicle might not start if the battery is allowed to be...the windshield wipers when the engine is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. The battery could be inserted or removed. Also, ...This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your vehicle ...
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...Access) You can turn off the engine. A (LOCK/OFF): The ignition control knob cannot be drained if you to drain for driving. It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts, and the control knob is inside the vehicle to start .... Make sure the keyless access transmitter is released. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. The keyless access transmitter must be applied. D (START): This position starts the engine. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This ...
...Access) You can turn off the engine. A (LOCK/OFF): The ignition control knob cannot be drained if you to drain for driving. It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts, and the control knob is inside the vehicle to start .... Make sure the keyless access transmitter is released. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. The keyless access transmitter must be applied. D (START): This position starts the engine. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This ...
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...You can also use REVERSE (R) to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered...NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to back up. To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is dangerous. Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission. The repairs would not be covered by...
...You can also use REVERSE (R) to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered...NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to back up. To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is dangerous. Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission. The repairs would not be covered by...
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...lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. See Brake System Warning Light on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Notice: Driving with your vehicle serviced. A warning chime will sound if the ... for more information. 2-43 If you need to the left foot. If the ignition is off before driving. To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located to have your left of the steering wheel. If it does not, you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a...
...lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. See Brake System Warning Light on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Notice: Driving with your vehicle serviced. A warning chime will sound if the ... for more information. 2-43 If you need to the left foot. If the ignition is off before driving. To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located to have your left of the steering wheel. If it does not, you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a...
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...button to turn the flashers completely off. Press again to make the front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-6 The tilt and telescope lever is on the left side of the steering column. The hazard warning flasher... entering and exiting the vehicle. Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you drive. To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull the lever down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. Pull the lever up or down . The front and ...
...button to turn the flashers completely off. Press again to make the front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-6 The tilt and telescope lever is on the left side of the steering column. The hazard warning flasher... entering and exiting the vehicle. Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you drive. To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull the lever down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. Pull the lever up or down . The front and ...
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... turns off , only the windshield will not be dangerous on slippery roads. If the headlamps are off . 3-13 Cruise control can cause excessive wheel slip, and you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more information. If the washer fluid is pressed. After the first...
... turns off , only the windshield will not be dangerous on slippery roads. If the headlamps are off . 3-13 Cruise control can cause excessive wheel slip, and you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more information. If the washer fluid is pressed. After the first...
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... Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce the vehicle's speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the SET- button on the steering wheel until the new desired speed is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator...Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. This shuts off the pedal, the vehicle will go back to increase the vehicle's speed. When you...
... Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce the vehicle's speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the SET- button on the steering wheel until the new desired speed is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator...Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. This shuts off the pedal, the vehicle will go back to increase the vehicle's speed. When you...
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... See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak® System on when you if there is started . If it will not limit wheel spin. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off , if the light comes on page 4-8 for all brake related DIC messages. For...started . See Brake System Warning Light on briefly when the engine is a problem. Then start the engine again to warn you are driving, your driving accordingly. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on page 3-54 for more information. 3-38 Traction Control System (TCS)/...
... See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak® System on when you if there is started . If it will not limit wheel spin. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off , if the light comes on page 4-8 for all brake related DIC messages. For...started . See Brake System Warning Light on briefly when the engine is a problem. Then start the engine again to warn you are driving, your driving accordingly. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on page 3-54 for more information. 3-38 Traction Control System (TCS)/...
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...all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to notice. All Wheel Drive Off If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message is disabled and needs service. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of wheel or vehicle speed • AWD system overheat • ...Need Service This message displays when the Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) system is displayed. This could be able to recharge. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on the DIC by resetting the warning message. It means that the features are no longer present and by pressing ...
...all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to notice. All Wheel Drive Off If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message is disabled and needs service. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of wheel or vehicle speed • AWD system overheat • ...Need Service This message displays when the Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) system is displayed. This could be able to recharge. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on the DIC by resetting the warning message. It means that the features are no longer present and by pressing ...
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... notice a drop in the instrument panel cluster. Your vehicle will run in 2WD. See Brakes on page 3-38 for more information. Service All Wheel Drive This message displays if a problem occurs with this message appears, stop as soon as it is a problem with the brake system. See your... do so. See your dealer/retailer right away. 3-63 If the message is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Service Battery Charging System This message displays when there is still displayed or appears again when you begin...
... notice a drop in the instrument panel cluster. Your vehicle will run in 2WD. See Brakes on page 3-38 for more information. Service All Wheel Drive This message displays if a problem occurs with this message appears, stop as soon as it is a problem with the brake system. See your... do so. See your dealer/retailer right away. 3-63 If the message is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Service Battery Charging System This message displays when there is still displayed or appears again when you begin...
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...lever is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). Service Traction Control This message displays when there is in ACC/ACCESSORY. See your driving accordingly. See Tire Pressure Light on during the same ignition cycle. Service Vehicle Soon This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs...a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is turned off before leaving the vehicle. The vehicle will not limit wheel spin. Shift To Park (Automatic Transmission Only) If your dealer/retailer. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
...lever is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). Service Traction Control This message displays when there is in ACC/ACCESSORY. See your driving accordingly. See Tire Pressure Light on during the same ignition cycle. Service Vehicle Soon This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs...a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is turned off before leaving the vehicle. The vehicle will not limit wheel spin. Shift To Park (Automatic Transmission Only) If your dealer/retailer. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
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... ...4-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-16 Highway Hypnosis ...4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-17 Winter Driving ...4-18 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to...a Trailer ...4-29 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-8 StabiliTrak® System ...4-8 Panic Brake Assist ...4-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 Steering...
... ...4-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-16 Highway Hypnosis ...4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-17 Winter Driving ...4-18 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to...a Trailer ...4-29 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-8 StabiliTrak® System ...4-8 Panic Brake Assist ...4-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 Steering...
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...after the brake pedal has been released. If the system senses that monitors the intention of traction the vehicle will feel easier to push. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle seems harder to steer than normal at slower speeds to make the vehicle more effort. When this feature, ... maneuverable and easier to park. You will still have the spare tire on the vehicle, there may be stiffer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may feel to the steering. Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle has a steering system that varies the amount of steering effort ...
...after the brake pedal has been released. If the system senses that monitors the intention of traction the vehicle will feel easier to push. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle seems harder to steer than normal at slower speeds to make the vehicle more effort. When this feature, ... maneuverable and easier to park. You will still have the spare tire on the vehicle, there may be stiffer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may feel to the steering. Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle has a steering system that varies the amount of steering effort ...
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... the ground, will be seriously injured. Clamp the steering wheel in this section. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 5. For example, if the trailer is different than just driving your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with a clamping device ... damage drivetrain components. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. 4-29 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all . If you have an All-Wheel-Drive vehicle, it has to be covered by itself. Do not tow an all the steps in a...
... the ground, will be seriously injured. Clamp the steering wheel in this section. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 5. For example, if the trailer is different than just driving your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with a clamping device ... damage drivetrain components. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. 4-29 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all . If you have an All-Wheel-Drive vehicle, it has to be covered by itself. Do not tow an all the steps in a...
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... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-32 Cooling System ...5-33 Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-39 Brakes ...5-40 Battery ...5-43 Jump Starting ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Rear Axle ...5-50 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-55 Halogen Bulbs ...5-55 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps...
... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-32 Cooling System ...5-33 Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-39 Brakes ...5-40 Battery ...5-43 Jump Starting ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Rear Axle ...5-50 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-55 Halogen Bulbs ...5-55 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps...
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... Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Disconnect the...: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the correct order, making sure that the cables do the following: 1. All-Wheel Drive If your warranty. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal It is not necessary to Check Lubricant Jumper Cable Removal A. Transfer Case ...
... Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Disconnect the...: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the correct order, making sure that the cables do the following: 1. All-Wheel Drive If your warranty. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal It is not necessary to Check Lubricant Jumper Cable Removal A. Transfer Case ...
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...Coils BCM 1 Body Control Module 1 LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp PWR MODING PassKey Module, Body Control Module STR/WHL/ Steering Wheel Illumination ILLUM EMIS 2 Emission 2 AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam Headlamp NAV MTR Navigation Motor FRT FOG ...WASH J-Case Fuses FAN 2 SPARE FAN 1 SPARE Usage Windshield Wiper Transmission Oil Relay Body Control Module 4 Right Low-Beam Headlamp All-Wheel Drive Left Low-Beam Headlamp Transmission Control Module Battery Right Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Spare Antilock Brake System Horn Windshield Washer Pump Air Conditioning...
...Coils BCM 1 Body Control Module 1 LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp PWR MODING PassKey Module, Body Control Module STR/WHL/ Steering Wheel Illumination ILLUM EMIS 2 Emission 2 AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam Headlamp NAV MTR Navigation Motor FRT FOG ...WASH J-Case Fuses FAN 2 SPARE FAN 1 SPARE Usage Windshield Wiper Transmission Oil Relay Body Control Module 4 Right Low-Beam Headlamp All-Wheel Drive Left Low-Beam Headlamp Transmission Control Module Battery Right Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Spare Antilock Brake System Horn Windshield Washer Pump Air Conditioning...
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... (GM Part No. With a complete drain and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml) of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No.
... (GM Part No. With a complete drain and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml) of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No.
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... Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-62 Passenger Sensing System ...1-64 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-62 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 Analog Clock ...3-22 Antenna, Backglass ...3-108 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-108 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning...
... Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-62 Passenger Sensing System ...1-64 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-62 All-Wheel Drive ...5-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 Analog Clock ...3-22 Antenna, Backglass ...3-108 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-108 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning...