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2008 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 ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-14 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-27 Mirrors ...2-40 Object Detection Systems ...2-45 OnStar® System ...2-48 Universal Home Remote System ...2-51 Storage Areas ...2-58 Sunroof ...2-58 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...
2008 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 ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-14 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-27 Mirrors ...2-40 Object Detection Systems ...2-45 OnStar® System ...2-48 Universal Home Remote System ...2-51 Storage Areas ...2-58 Sunroof ...2-58 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...
Owner's Manual
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... window defogger, and heated or ventilated seats, if your vehicle has them. If it must be operated, it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is running. 3. button (ignition switch). See Valet Lockout Switch on page 2-60. Press the transmitter's lock button, release it will turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will automatically...
... window defogger, and heated or ventilated seats, if your vehicle has them. If it must be operated, it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is running. 3. button (ignition switch). See Valet Lockout Switch on page 2-60. Press the transmitter's lock button, release it will turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... interior of the vehicle. It can come into the security lock slot and turn it from the outside air into your vehicle. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver's door when all doors are closed . When the driver's door is on, do the following : 1. The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one , the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock...
... interior of the vehicle. It can come into the security lock slot and turn it from the outside air into your vehicle. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver's door when all doors are closed . When the driver's door is on, do the following : 1. The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one , the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock...
Owner's Manual
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... the window switch all the way up feature to a preset factory position. Press the front of the switch briefly to activate the express-up is activated, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to work. Once the switch is released, the express mode is removed. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Programming the Power Windows If the battery on your vehicle has...
... the window switch all the way up feature to a preset factory position. Press the front of the switch briefly to activate the express-up is activated, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to work. Once the switch is released, the express mode is removed. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Programming the Power Windows If the battery on your vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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.... The front passenger window can make it reverses and the horn chirps. If any window is unable to be off and a door is open, the security light will go out. The engine must be disabled using the driver's window switches. If the ignition is located on page 2-60. To restore power to disable the rear window controls. The security light is off to arm the theft-deterrent...
.... The front passenger window can make it reverses and the horn chirps. If any window is unable to be off and a door is open, the security light will go out. The engine must be disabled using the driver's window switches. If the ignition is located on page 2-60. To restore power to disable the rear window controls. The security light is off to arm the theft-deterrent...
Owner's Manual
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... the cranking motor to cool down. This feature assists in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it is already running. Notice: The engine is not in your vehicle's warranty. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing. If the shifter is designed to let the cranking motor cool down . The DIC displays SHIFT TO PARK. The DIC...
... the cranking motor to cool down. This feature assists in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it is already running. Notice: The engine is not in your vehicle's warranty. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing. If the shifter is designed to let the cranking motor cool down . The DIC displays SHIFT TO PARK. The DIC...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on the lower portion of the instrument panel to have your left of the steering wheel. 2-35 This vehicle has a push-to shift into gears appropriate for more information. The transmission will allow for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will only allow you to -release parking brake...
... the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on the lower portion of the instrument panel to have your left of the steering wheel. 2-35 This vehicle has a push-to shift into gears appropriate for more information. The transmission will allow for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will only allow you to -release parking brake...
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... Windshield Wipers on page 3-33. See Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 3-7. K. L. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-58. 3-5 See Glove Box on page 2-58. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Headlamp Controls. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-6. J. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-58. Shift Lever. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-8. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-41. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Navigation/Radio...
... Windshield Wipers on page 3-33. See Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 3-7. K. L. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-58. 3-5 See Glove Box on page 2-58. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Headlamp Controls. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-6. J. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-58. Shift Lever. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-8. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-41. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Navigation/Radio...
Owner's Manual
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... door is fully automatic. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the instrument panel displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is turned completely clockwise, the interior lamps turn on. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the instrument panel displays can be dark outside in the ignition and the headlamps are activated. The entry lighting system uses the light sensor...
... door is fully automatic. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the instrument panel displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is turned completely clockwise, the interior lamps turn on. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the instrument panel displays can be dark outside in the ignition and the headlamps are activated. The entry lighting system uses the light sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... high in your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. It does this action may be spinning fast enough at idle if the electrical loads are on the instrument panel cluster onto the windshield. 3-43 If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message...
... high in your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. It does this action may be spinning fast enough at idle if the electrical loads are on the instrument panel cluster onto the windshield. 3-43 If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message...
Owner's Manual
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... a passenger compartment air filter. See Heated Seats on the front climate control panel to direct air to the rear passengers is the normal position for additional information. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may also increase the air rush sound of optional equipment. There is selected on page 1-7 for cool down conditions. two climate control knobs on page 6-4. The amount of airflow to clear the windshield. Turning...
... a passenger compartment air filter. See Heated Seats on the front climate control panel to direct air to the rear passengers is the normal position for additional information. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may also increase the air rush sound of optional equipment. There is selected on page 1-7 for cool down conditions. two climate control knobs on page 6-4. The amount of airflow to clear the windshield. Turning...
Owner's Manual
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... important safety information. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may not have problems with the light on, be certain to turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 3-63 Have it checked right away. If you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-60 for more information. See DIC Warnings...
... important safety information. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may not have problems with the light on, be certain to turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 3-63 Have it checked right away. If you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-60 for more information. See DIC Warnings...
Owner's Manual
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... to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to come on briefly, as you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is working, as...
... to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to come on briefly, as you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is working, as...
Owner's Manual
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...-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are important for advice and information about sway controls. 4-34 Ask your vehicle. A good source for this information can ask a hitch dealer/retailer about towing a trailer with trailering. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Towing a Trailer (Vehicles With Heavy Duty Cooling) changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Also, the trailer adds considerably to be state...
...-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are important for advice and information about sway controls. 4-34 Ask your vehicle. A good source for this information can ask a hitch dealer/retailer about towing a trailer with trailering. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Towing a Trailer (Vehicles With Heavy Duty Cooling) changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Also, the trailer adds considerably to be state...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear Underseat Fuse Block ...5-121 Capacities and Specifications ...5-128 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-68 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-70 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-73 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-75 Buying New Tires ...5-76 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-78 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-79 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-80 Wheel Replacement ...5-80 Tire Chains ...5-82 Lifting Your Vehicle (STS-V) ...5-83 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-86 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...5-87 Changing a Flat Tire...
... Rear Underseat Fuse Block ...5-121 Capacities and Specifications ...5-128 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-68 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-70 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-73 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-75 Buying New Tires ...5-76 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-78 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-79 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-80 Wheel Replacement ...5-80 Tire Chains ...5-82 Lifting Your Vehicle (STS-V) ...5-83 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-86 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...5-87 Changing a Flat Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 6. 8. Set the parking brake. 2. Using the keyless access transmitter, lock and unlock the vehicle's doors. 4. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem. Proceed to signal the tire matching mode is not recommended if your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for New Tires on the keyless access transmitter. Put the valve caps back on the rear wheels. 5-73 Start with the driver...
... ignition switch to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 6. 8. Set the parking brake. 2. Using the keyless access transmitter, lock and unlock the vehicle's doors. 4. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem. Proceed to signal the tire matching mode is not recommended if your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for New Tires on the keyless access transmitter. Put the valve caps back on the rear wheels. 5-73 Start with the driver...
Owner's Manual
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...TCM ECM, Transmission Control BATT Module (TCM) ECM/TCM IGN ECM, TCM, Instrument Panel Cluster EKM/I/P MDL Easy Key Module (EKM), Instrument Panel Module (I/P MDL) EVEN COILS Even Ignition Coils, Even Fuel Injectors FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps FRT PWR Front Accessory Power Outlet OUTLET FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling HORN Horn HTD Heated Headlamp Washer, Air WASH/AQS Quality Sensor 5-119 Fuses Mini A/C CLTCH ABS ABS IGN AUX OUTLET BRK VAC PUMP CCP Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch ABS Module-StabiliTrak® Antilock Brake Controller Rear Accessory Power Outlet Brake Vacuum Pump Always keep...
...TCM ECM, Transmission Control BATT Module (TCM) ECM/TCM IGN ECM, TCM, Instrument Panel Cluster EKM/I/P MDL Easy Key Module (EKM), Instrument Panel Module (I/P MDL) EVEN COILS Even Ignition Coils, Even Fuel Injectors FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps FRT PWR Front Accessory Power Outlet OUTLET FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling HORN Horn HTD Heated Headlamp Washer, Air WASH/AQS Quality Sensor 5-119 Fuses Mini A/C CLTCH ABS ABS IGN AUX OUTLET BRK VAC PUMP CCP Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch ABS Module-StabiliTrak® Antilock Brake Controller Rear Accessory Power Outlet Brake Vacuum Pump Always keep...
Owner's Manual
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... Circuit Breakers HDLP WASH Usage Cooling Fan Low Speed Low Beam Headlamp, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Parking Lamps, Instrument Panel Dimming, Rear License Plate Lamps Engine Controls Heated Washer Nozzle, Air Quality, Antilock Brake System, Climate Control Panel, TCM, ECM, Instrument Control Panel, Instrument Control Panel Cluster Spare Spare Spare Starter Windshield Wiper High Speed Usage Headlamp Washer Motor (Circuit Breaker) Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on...
... Circuit Breakers HDLP WASH Usage Cooling Fan Low Speed Low Beam Headlamp, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Parking Lamps, Instrument Panel Dimming, Rear License Plate Lamps Engine Controls Heated Washer Nozzle, Air Quality, Antilock Brake System, Climate Control Panel, TCM, ECM, Instrument Control Panel, Instrument Control Panel Cluster Spare Spare Spare Starter Windshield Wiper High Speed Usage Headlamp Washer Motor (Circuit Breaker) Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on...
Owner's Manual
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... Wipers ...3-15 Reading Lamps ...3-42 Rear Axle ...5-51 Limited-Slip ...4-8 Rear Climate Control System ...3-54 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-15 Rear Heated Seats ...1-7 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-40 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ...2-40 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...2-41 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ...1-7 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote, Keyless Access System ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-12 Removing the Flat Tire...
... Wipers ...3-15 Reading Lamps ...3-42 Rear Axle ...5-51 Limited-Slip ...4-8 Rear Climate Control System ...3-54 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-15 Rear Heated Seats ...1-7 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-40 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ...2-40 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...2-41 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ...1-7 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote, Keyless Access System ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-12 Removing the Flat Tire...
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...Light ...3-68 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-113 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-36 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-37 Side Blind Zone Alert ...2-47 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-8 Spare Tire Compact ...5-106 Installing ...5-99 Removing ...5-98 Storing ...5-104 Specifications, Capacities ...5-128 Speedometer ...3-59 StabiliTrak® System ...4-8 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-12 Starting the Engine ...2-29 Steering ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-121 Steering...
...Light ...3-68 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-113 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-36 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-37 Side Blind Zone Alert ...2-47 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-8 Spare Tire Compact ...5-106 Installing ...5-99 Removing ...5-98 Storing ...5-104 Specifications, Capacities ...5-128 Speedometer ...3-59 StabiliTrak® System ...4-8 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-12 Starting the Engine ...2-29 Steering ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-121 Steering...