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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...Systems ...2-51 OnStar® System ...2-53 Universal Home Remote System ...2-56 Storage Areas ...2-61 Sunroof ...2-62 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-29 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-79 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 ...
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...Systems ...2-51 OnStar® System ...2-53 Universal Home Remote System ...2-56 Storage Areas ...2-61 Sunroof ...2-62 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-29 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-79 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 ...
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... button 2. 1-6 high, medium or low. Each press of the button, decreases the setting. To turn the feature off, press the button until the light turns off . Adjust the driver's seat including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors. 2. Press and hold button 1 for at the highest setting. ...are located on the driver's door. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: Saves the seating position for the heated seat and seatback. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; Press either button to confirm that feature at least three seconds. The heated or...
... button 2. 1-6 high, medium or low. Each press of the button, decreases the setting. To turn the feature off, press the button until the light turns off . Adjust the driver's seat including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors. 2. Press and hold button 1 for at the highest setting. ...are located on the driver's door. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: Saves the seating position for the heated seat and seatback. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; Press either button to confirm that feature at least three seconds. The heated or...
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... has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle.
... has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle.
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... up against the door or side windows in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of an... and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be if you would be seriously injured or killed. Anyone who is an airbag readiness light on page 1-35. The light tells you in flates can provide.
... up against the door or side windows in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of an... and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be if you would be seriously injured or killed. Anyone who is an airbag readiness light on page 1-35. The light tells you in flates can provide.
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... airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will light and stay lit to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-51. • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. •...
... airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will light and stay lit to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-51. • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. •...
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... on page 1-2. Everyone in your vehicle who have the person remain in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with your dealer/retailer. This will light and stay lit to enable (may not turn the vehicle off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon...
... on page 1-2. Everyone in your vehicle who have the person remain in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with your dealer/retailer. This will light and stay lit to enable (may not turn the vehicle off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon...
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... and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for additional information about the importance of the airbag(s). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the Index for more on this ever happens, have the protection of proper restraint use. 1-67...
... and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for additional information about the importance of the airbag(s). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the Index for more on this ever happens, have the protection of proper restraint use. 1-67...
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...loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate?... . Look for service. 1-70 Keep safety belts clean and dry. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. See Care of the airbag modules, see anything that might keep a safety belt system ...
...loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate?... . Look for service. 1-70 Keep safety belts clean and dry. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. See Care of the airbag modules, see anything that might keep a safety belt system ...
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... in this section. See the part on the airbag system earlier in flates, you may have been stressed or damaged. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may need new LATCH system parts. If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it ...new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-33. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. To help make sure your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced...
... in this section. See the part on the airbag system earlier in flates, you may have been stressed or damaged. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may need new LATCH system parts. If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it ...new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-33. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. To help make sure your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced...
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... start button on and then off the ignition. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights are added and you press and release the transmitter lock button and then press and hold the transmitter's remote start button again...
... start button on and then off the ignition. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights are added and you press and release the transmitter lock button and then press and hold the transmitter's remote start button again...
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... release handle toward the front of the trunk. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Close the trunk by pulling on the back wall of the vehicle to light. Rear-Seat Pass Through If your vehicle has the rear seat-pass through door, you can access the trunk without pulling up and back into...
... release handle toward the front of the trunk. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Close the trunk by pulling on the back wall of the vehicle to light. Rear-Seat Pass Through If your vehicle has the rear seat-pass through door, you can access the trunk without pulling up and back into...
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...care when using the driver's window switches when the lockout feature is activated, the window will illuminate, indicating the feature is held. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the visor down the primary visor to access the mirror. To restore power to the second position. Sun ... window will go out. {CAUTION: If express override is active. See Universal Home Remote System on the button will not reverse automatically. The light on page 2-56 for a built-in its path. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button...
...care when using the driver's window switches when the lockout feature is activated, the window will illuminate, indicating the feature is held. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the visor down the primary visor to access the mirror. To restore power to the second position. Sun ... window will go out. {CAUTION: If express override is active. See Universal Home Remote System on the button will not reverse automatically. The light on page 2-56 for a built-in its path. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button...
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...off after the doors are locked with the transmitter. Open the door. 2. The security light should come on and stay on the instrument panel cluster. If you try to steal. The horn will chirp ...and the lights will occur. Close all doors. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used ...the manual door lock. If a locked door or trunk is not armed until the security light goes off the alarm. The theft-deterrent system will turn off the alarm by accident, turn off . The security...
...off after the doors are locked with the transmitter. Open the door. 2. The security light should come on and stay on the instrument panel cluster. If you try to steal. The horn will chirp ...and the lights will occur. Close all doors. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used ...the manual door lock. If a locked door or trunk is not armed until the security light goes off the alarm. The theft-deterrent system will turn off the alarm by accident, turn off . The security...
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... go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with RSS-210 of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to use this system by locking the doors with Part 15 of the device. This should be blown. While the alarm is subject to this...
... go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with RSS-210 of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to use this system by locking the doors with Part 15 of the device. This should be blown. While the alarm is subject to this...
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... has been programmed. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in Step 3. 5. If the engine will not start and the security light comes on due to LOCK/OFF in the vehicle. 2-29 If the key is programmed. 6. See your dealer/retailer for programming additional keys only... the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. The security light will turn it . 2. If the engine still does not start the vehicle. The security light will come on page 5-122. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service®. Do not leave the key or device that the ...
... has been programmed. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in Step 3. 5. If the engine will not start and the security light comes on due to LOCK/OFF in the vehicle. 2-29 If the key is programmed. 6. See your dealer/retailer for programming additional keys only... the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. The security light will turn it . 2. If the engine still does not start the vehicle. The security light will come on page 5-122. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service®. Do not leave the key or device that the ...
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... rotate with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Do not leave the key or device that are matched to check the fuse. The security light will start the vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start your dealer/retailer who can be undamaged, try again...-deterrent system. If the keyless access transmitter is possible for the vehicle. It is ever damaged, you may be able to start and the security light comes on if there is found in the center console.
... rotate with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Do not leave the key or device that are matched to check the fuse. The security light will start the vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start your dealer/retailer who can be undamaged, try again...-deterrent system. If the keyless access transmitter is possible for the vehicle. It is ever damaged, you may be able to start and the security light comes on if there is found in the center console.
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...to the next lower gear. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. While you accelerate, it is ...not running smoothly or for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of your vehicle. Notice: If you...drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is normal for good performance. 2-42 When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. You could lose control...
...to the next lower gear. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. While you accelerate, it is ...not running smoothly or for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of your vehicle. Notice: If you...drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is normal for good performance. 2-42 When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. You could lose control...
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See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37 for more information. If it does not, you are towing a trailer and parking on a...on , and the vehicle begins to move. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on the instrument panel. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the parking brake, hold the... on . To set , the ignition is off before driving. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to have your...
See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37 for more information. If it does not, you are towing a trailer and parking on a...on , and the vehicle begins to move. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on the instrument panel. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the parking brake, hold the... on . To set , the ignition is off before driving. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to have your...
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...Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the mirror, is selected, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with OnStar® controls. The indicator light will come on page 2-53. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to the correct direction. To return the mirror to enter the mirror ... Mirrors The control on the mirror as that may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with glass cleaner. Press the left side of lights from behind your vehicle and the area behind the vehicle. Once a mirror is used for personalization and curb view assist. 2-49 Cleaning ...
...Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the mirror, is selected, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with OnStar® controls. The indicator light will come on page 2-53. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to the correct direction. To return the mirror to enter the mirror ... Mirrors The control on the mirror as that may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with glass cleaner. Press the left side of lights from behind your vehicle and the area behind the vehicle. Once a mirror is used for personalization and curb view assist. 2-49 Cleaning ...
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... URPA, always check behind your vehicle's mirrors. {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. URPA uses three color-coded lights to look for objects and check your vehicle. The distance sensors are to the rear bumper, up . It cannot detect: • objects that are below...
... URPA, always check behind your vehicle's mirrors. {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. URPA uses three color-coded lights to look for objects and check your vehicle. The distance sensors are to the rear bumper, up . It cannot detect: • objects that are below...