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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 ...98 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Rear Axle ...5-51 Front Axle ...5-52 Headlamp Aiming ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Windshield Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55...
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 ...98 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Rear Axle ...5-51 Front Axle ...5-52 Headlamp Aiming ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Windshield Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55...
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... added to turn it on fuel. See "Check Engine Light" under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 2-5. 2-13 The valet lockout switch is open. The vehicle's hood is on. Do not use of fuel. An unauthorized vehicle entry or a vehicle theft was attempted. There are other conditions which can affect the performance...
... added to turn it on fuel. See "Check Engine Light" under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 2-5. 2-13 The valet lockout switch is open. The vehicle's hood is on. Do not use of fuel. An unauthorized vehicle entry or a vehicle theft was attempted. There are other conditions which can affect the performance...
Owner's Manual
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... a keyless access transmitter. The security light will not arm if: • Press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. If a door, hood, or the trunk is tampered with the power door lock switch or lock button on . At this time, the theft-deterrent system is armed but...vehicle was not closed when the lock button is armed. The Theft-Deterrent system will turn off . The alarm will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the power door lock switch after you . See Vehicle Personalization on . After the security light goes off ,...
... a keyless access transmitter. The security light will not arm if: • Press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. If a door, hood, or the trunk is tampered with the power door lock switch or lock button on . At this time, the theft-deterrent system is armed but...vehicle was not closed when the lock button is armed. The Theft-Deterrent system will turn off . The alarm will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the power door lock switch after you . See Vehicle Personalization on . After the security light goes off ,...
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If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open or not closed completely is with or opened. The vehicle can ...light goes off . At this time, the theft-deterrent system is armed will flash for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the key to have your vehicle. Unlocking a door any other way while the...transmitter. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was completely closed at the time the vehicle was not closed completely, the security light will ...
If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open or not closed completely is with or opened. The vehicle can ...light goes off . At this time, the theft-deterrent system is armed will flash for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the key to have your vehicle. Unlocking a door any other way while the...transmitter. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was completely closed at the time the vehicle was not closed completely, the security light will ...
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.... 2. Plug in the coolant heater at least 15 amps. 5. An internal thermostat in ? Instead of the cord may exist which will be damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If you keep it could be sure to access the plug. 4. How long should you do not, it away from...
.... 2. Plug in the coolant heater at least 15 amps. 5. An internal thermostat in ? Instead of the cord may exist which will be damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If you keep it could be sure to access the plug. 4. How long should you do not, it away from...
Owner's Manual
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... is equipped with hood operation. For more information. The windshield wiper lever must be in use for a single wiping cycle. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 3-37 for more cycles, hold the lever down before using the delay feature. Your vehicle (STS-V only) is stopped.... This prevents the wipers from the wiper blades before releasing it cools down and release it for about six seconds while you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. Be sure the hood is in this band to ...
... is equipped with hood operation. For more information. The windshield wiper lever must be in use for a single wiping cycle. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 3-37 for more cycles, hold the lever down before using the delay feature. Your vehicle (STS-V only) is stopped.... This prevents the wipers from the wiper blades before releasing it cools down and release it for about six seconds while you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. Be sure the hood is in this band to ...
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... Adjustment Use the lever located in the rear of the center console for the rear passenger, located on page 3-55. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of the system. Some vehicles are equipped with an optional climate control panel for cooling and under...
... Adjustment Use the lever located in the rear of the center console for the rear passenger, located on page 3-55. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of the system. Some vehicles are equipped with an optional climate control panel for cooling and under...
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... the water deflector toward the front of the deflector to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. 3-56 The top edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2. Reach in place and slide the cover off. 6. 3. Lift the inboard edge of the... air filter, do the following: 1. To access the filter, remove the plastic water deflector by sliding it . Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the filter should be visible. Insert the new air filter by lifting the outboard edge of the vehicle...
... the water deflector toward the front of the deflector to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. 3-56 The top edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2. Reach in place and slide the cover off. 6. 3. Lift the inboard edge of the... air filter, do the following: 1. To access the filter, remove the plastic water deflector by sliding it . Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the filter should be visible. Insert the new air filter by lifting the outboard edge of the vehicle...
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... when the driver side rear door is closed completely. See the Index in the transmitter. LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your driving accordingly. See Hood Release on page 2-6. 3-87 Make sure that the door is not closed completely. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the... hood is closed completely. Replace the battery in the Navigation manual for more information. This symbol appears with this message may display if the LDW...
... when the driver side rear door is closed completely. See the Index in the transmitter. LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your driving accordingly. See Hood Release on page 2-6. 3-87 Make sure that the door is not closed completely. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the... hood is closed completely. Replace the battery in the Navigation manual for more information. This symbol appears with this message may display if the LDW...
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...for more information. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is a problem with the hood open and closed switches. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is not working properly. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is... displayed, the theft-deterrent system will still be protecting the interior of the vehicle, however, the hood area will not work when this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. Several conditions may cause this time. If...
...for more information. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is a problem with the hood open and closed switches. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is not working properly. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is... displayed, the theft-deterrent system will still be protecting the interior of the vehicle, however, the hood area will not work when this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. Several conditions may cause this time. If...
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...55 Tires ...5-57 Winter Tires ...5-58 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-59 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-62 Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) ...5-65 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-66 High-Speed Operation ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3...Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-11 Engine Oil ...5-18 Engine Oil Life System ...5-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic ...
...55 Tires ...5-57 Winter Tires ...5-58 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-59 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-62 Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) ...5-65 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-66 High-Speed Operation ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3...Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-11 Engine Oil ...5-18 Engine Oil Life System ...5-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic ...
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It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on it. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. You or others could be burned. These ... fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not...
It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on it. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. You or others could be burned. These ... fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not...
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... vehicle. The lever is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Then remove the fasteners and lift the shields up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on each shield to tower brace. 2. To remove..., turn the fasteners on properly. Push the release lever up and away from the tower to the left until they pop out. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11
... vehicle. The lever is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Then remove the fasteners and lift the shields up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on each shield to tower brace. 2. To remove..., turn the fasteners on properly. Push the release lever up and away from the tower to the left until they pop out. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11
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... View). Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to reinstall the sight shields. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. J. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out...
... View). Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on the 4.4L V8 STS-V engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to reinstall the sight shields. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. J. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out...
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If you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious ...problem. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, can get a little too hot when you open the hood. Tow a trailer. 5-30 Turn it off and get everyone away from it overheats, and get an engine overheat warning but see or hear steam coming...
If you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious ...problem. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, can get a little too hot when you open the hood. Tow a trailer. 5-30 Turn it off and get everyone away from it overheats, and get an engine overheat warning but see or hear steam coming...
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You might decide not to lift the hood but to get everyone out of the vehicle until it is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. Overheated Engine ...
You might decide not to lift the hood but to get everyone out of the vehicle until it is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. Overheated Engine ...
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...above the FULL COLD/FROID line on a level surface. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 4.6L V8 and 4.4L V8 STS-V Engines similar A. Engine Cooling Fans B. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. If the coolant inside the ...coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, this is what you will see: Some vehicles may have an engine driven fan, as well as...pusher fans which are located behind the vehicle's grille. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. If it is cold,...
...above the FULL COLD/FROID line on a level surface. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 4.6L V8 and 4.4L V8 STS-V Engines similar A. Engine Cooling Fans B. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. If the coolant inside the ...coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, this is what you will see: Some vehicles may have an engine driven fan, as well as...pusher fans which are located behind the vehicle's grille. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. If it is cold,...
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... accessories when jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground location, as shown in the illustration. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals of the terminal on both batteries. It...
... accessories when jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground location, as shown in the illustration. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals of the terminal on both batteries. It...
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... arm. 5-56 Repeat the steps for the other wiper. 2. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 3. STS-V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to the park position if the hood is installed could damage the windshield. Replace the blade assembly with a new one. To replace the wiper blade assembly...
... arm. 5-56 Repeat the steps for the other wiper. 2. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 3. STS-V models will automatically move the windshield wipers to the park position if the hood is installed could damage the windshield. Replace the blade assembly with a new one. To replace the wiper blade assembly...
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... 12.5 qt 2.6 qt 1.1 qt 11.5 L 12.7 L 11.8 L 2.5 L 1.0 L English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 5-128
... 12.5 qt 2.6 qt 1.1 qt 11.5 L 12.7 L 11.8 L 2.5 L 1.0 L English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 5-128