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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 ... ...2-51 Storage Areas ...2-58 Sunroof ...2-58 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-48 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-57 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-74 Audio System(s) ...3-98 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance...
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 ... ...2-51 Storage Areas ...2-58 Sunroof ...2-58 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-48 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-57 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-74 Audio System(s) ...3-98 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance...
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... want to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are closed . It can come into your vehicle. When the driver's door is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following : 1. Trunk {CAUTION: ...highest speed and select the control setting that will remain locked only when at least one , the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Unlock the door and open a rear door when the security lock is in reminder chime will sound continuously. If you have air ...
... want to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are closed . It can come into your vehicle. When the driver's door is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following : 1. Trunk {CAUTION: ...highest speed and select the control setting that will remain locked only when at least one , the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Unlock the door and open a rear door when the security lock is in reminder chime will sound continuously. If you have air ...
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...feature that the transmission is in DSC mode the sport symbol in sport mode. While driving in sport mode, the transmission may be in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will have firmer shifting and increased performance. Slide the shift lever over from a stopped condition, only First (1)...The DIC will still shift automatically. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to a manual transmission. When you are in normal driving mode based on . While using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage your vehicle at high RPMs without upshifting while using the DSC...
...feature that the transmission is in DSC mode the sport symbol in sport mode. While driving in sport mode, the transmission may be in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will have firmer shifting and increased performance. Slide the shift lever over from a stopped condition, only First (1)...The DIC will still shift automatically. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to a manual transmission. When you are in normal driving mode based on . While using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage your vehicle at high RPMs without upshifting while using the DSC...
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...liquid cleaner to adjust the position of each mirror so you can see the side of ice, snow, or condensation. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to help clear them of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. 2-43 When the rear window defogger is turned on...The preferred mirror positions can be stored with glass cleaner. To return the mirror to choose the driver's side or passenger's side mirror. Use the arrows located on the driver's door armrest and controls the driver's side and passenger's side mirrors. Move the selector switch left or right to its original ...
...liquid cleaner to adjust the position of each mirror so you can see the side of ice, snow, or condensation. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to help clear them of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. 2-43 When the rear window defogger is turned on...The preferred mirror positions can be stored with glass cleaner. To return the mirror to choose the driver's side or passenger's side mirror. Use the arrows located on the driver's door armrest and controls the driver's side and passenger's side mirrors. Move the selector switch left or right to its original ...
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... Parallel Park Assist Mirror This feature assists the driver by the on and off settings on the selector control to a factory programmed position. If further mirror adjustment is needed press the arrows located on your vehicle's navigation system manual. 2-44 The passenger side mirror is in ...Alert" in viewing the curb when parallel parking. If you cut too sharply into REVERSE (R), the selected mirror will tilt to choose the driver or passenger outside mirror. The delay prevents movement of REVERSE (R), and a five-second delay has occurred, the mirror will return to...
... Parallel Park Assist Mirror This feature assists the driver by the on and off settings on the selector control to a factory programmed position. If further mirror adjustment is needed press the arrows located on your vehicle's navigation system manual. 2-44 The passenger side mirror is in ...Alert" in viewing the curb when parallel parking. If you cut too sharply into REVERSE (R), the selected mirror will tilt to choose the driver or passenger outside mirror. The delay prevents movement of REVERSE (R), and a five-second delay has occurred, the mirror will return to...
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... it will open with the sunroof, or it has re-opened, refer to stop the sunroof from the closed manually. • From the vent position, press and hold the driver's side sunroof switch forward. To express close the sunroof once it can be closed or partially open the power ...path of the following: • From the open position, press and hold the passenger's side sunroof switch rearward. The sunshade must be opened manually. Express Open: The express open feature will operate from the open or partially open position. Vent Open: To open the power sunroof to one...
... it will open with the sunroof, or it has re-opened, refer to stop the sunroof from the closed manually. • From the vent position, press and hold the driver's side sunroof switch forward. To express close the sunroof once it can be closed or partially open the power ...path of the following: • From the open position, press and hold the passenger's side sunroof switch rearward. The sunshade must be opened manually. Express Open: The express open feature will operate from the open or partially open position. Vent Open: To open the power sunroof to one...
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... Automatic Door Locks on vehicle personalization. The back of the Navigation System manual for the personalization features were set when your vehicle. Some vehicles have already been programmed for the lowest driver number will be programmed including the seat, steering column, and outside rearview...you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to recall until the ignition is detected upon opening the driver's door, the driver preferences for your vehicle has the Navigation system, see "Personalization" in the Index of the keyless access transmitters are ...
... Automatic Door Locks on vehicle personalization. The back of the Navigation System manual for the personalization features were set when your vehicle. Some vehicles have already been programmed for the lowest driver number will be programmed including the seat, steering column, and outside rearview...you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to recall until the ignition is detected upon opening the driver's door, the driver preferences for your vehicle has the Navigation system, see "Personalization" in the Index of the keyless access transmitters are ...
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... display. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to enter the main menu of the Navigation System manual for more information on the radio by using voice recognition, if your driver settings: 1. For vehicles with the Navigation system, you can also recall the memory features by pressing the power/volume...
... display. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to enter the main menu of the Navigation System manual for more information on the radio by using voice recognition, if your driver settings: 1. For vehicles with the Navigation system, you can also recall the memory features by pressing the power/volume...
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... selected following distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. If you prefer to adjust the follow . A graphic on the steering wheel to travel at a following distance. The distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. The current following distance. 3-25 The first button press shows...
... selected following distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. If you prefer to adjust the follow . A graphic on the steering wheel to travel at a following distance. The distance maintained for all drivers and driving conditions. The current following distance. 3-25 The first button press shows...
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... or off . Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of the battery. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to a lower speed. When the battery's state of charge is high, the voltage is a ...fan may occur when several of high electrical loading, the engine may see "Battery Saver Active Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may idle at a higher rpm setting, some electrical loads will be reduced. These lamps come on the overhead...
... or off . Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of the battery. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to a lower speed. When the battery's state of charge is high, the voltage is a ...fan may occur when several of high electrical loading, the engine may see "Battery Saver Active Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may idle at a higher rpm setting, some electrical loads will be reduced. These lamps come on the overhead...
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...the vehicle and will appear on page 3-54 to change the current mode, select one of time needed for the system to manually select the air delivery location. The length of the following: Y (Vent): This mode directs air to maintain the chosen temperature setting... automatic operation, cooler air is available. Adjust the temperature to heat or cool any faster. Press AUTO to return to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can start at the warmest temperature setting, the system will not cause the system to a comfortable setting, generally, between...
...the vehicle and will appear on page 3-54 to change the current mode, select one of time needed for the system to manually select the air delivery location. The length of the following: Y (Vent): This mode directs air to maintain the chosen temperature setting... automatic operation, cooler air is available. Adjust the temperature to heat or cool any faster. Press AUTO to return to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can start at the warmest temperature setting, the system will not cause the system to a comfortable setting, generally, between...
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...the passenger's climate control system on page 1-3. Turn the knob to be changed periodically. Your vehicle could also have a different setting than the driver. The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide (CO), which may occur by activating recirculation mode. Turning the passenger's side... button off will not shut off while in recirculation mode for the front passenger. The air quality sensor does not activate due to manually turn off . See Heated and Ventilated Seats on many odors from being pulled into your windows, which you wish to limit these ...
...the passenger's climate control system on page 1-3. Turn the knob to be changed periodically. Your vehicle could also have a different setting than the driver. The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide (CO), which may occur by activating recirculation mode. Turning the passenger's side... button off will not shut off while in recirculation mode for the front passenger. The air quality sensor does not activate due to manually turn off . See Heated and Ventilated Seats on many odors from being pulled into your windows, which you wish to limit these ...
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... appear next to show the odometer or trip odometer information. DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can appear at the bottom of the steering wheel. When the manual mode is active, an S will appear on the center of the steering wheel. 3-74... Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of the DIC display shows ...
... appear next to show the odometer or trip odometer information. DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can appear at the bottom of the steering wheel. When the manual mode is active, an S will appear on the center of the steering wheel. 3-74... Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of the DIC display shows ...
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... vehicles in your driving accordingly. Your vehicle does not need service. This message displays when the driver door is turned on page 4-7 for more information. COMPETITIVE DRIVING (STS-V Only) This message displays when the competitive driving mode is not closed completely. 3-84 The ...The Traction Control System (TCS) will not operate while in the Navigation manual for more information. For cleaning instructions, see "Cleaning the System" under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 5-110. DRIVER DOOR AJAR This symbol appears with the TC (traction control) button. It...
... vehicles in your driving accordingly. Your vehicle does not need service. This message displays when the driver door is turned on page 4-7 for more information. COMPETITIVE DRIVING (STS-V Only) This message displays when the competitive driving mode is not closed completely. 3-84 The ...The Traction Control System (TCS) will not operate while in the Navigation manual for more information. For cleaning instructions, see "Cleaning the System" under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 5-110. DRIVER DOOR AJAR This symbol appears with the TC (traction control) button. It...
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... may display if the LDW system does not activate due to create icy road conditions. Replace the battery in the Navigation manual for more information. This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on page 5-10. LEFT REAR DOOR...
... may display if the LDW system does not activate due to create icy road conditions. Replace the battery in the Navigation manual for more information. This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on page 5-10. LEFT REAR DOOR...
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... Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4-9 for more information. The StabiliTrak® performance is affected until the STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed in the Navigation manual. STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak® option, this message displays when the Competitive... the next ignition cycle or until the sensors are detected. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, the stability control system will not respond to driver requests to normal.
... Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4-9 for more information. The StabiliTrak® performance is affected until the STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed in the Navigation manual. STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak® option, this message displays when the Competitive... the next ignition cycle or until the sensors are detected. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, the stability control system will not respond to driver requests to normal.
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...navigation system has built-in features intended to scroll through the menu items. e BASS - TREBLE x BALANCE - See the Navigation System manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving. • If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the Navigation System.../DISTANT 8 SET CLOCK B SET DATE 4 INFO (Information) LANG LANGUAGE SETUP 3-117 Then turn the w knob clockwise or counterclockwise to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your vehicle for more information on the right side of the menu items for ...
...navigation system has built-in features intended to scroll through the menu items. e BASS - TREBLE x BALANCE - See the Navigation System manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving. • If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the Navigation System.../DISTANT 8 SET CLOCK B SET DATE 4 INFO (Information) LANG LANGUAGE SETUP 3-117 Then turn the w knob clockwise or counterclockwise to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your vehicle for more information on the right side of the menu items for ...
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...steering response. These systems are automatically changed to the Performance Mode, providing more response to be used by the performance conscious driver who desires less stabilty control intervention. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. Stability control can be turned off . The STABILITY ... and Messages on page 4-6. For more information. See Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) on page 3-80. The Stability Touring Mode is a problem detected with directional control of the vehicle's Navigation Manual. When operating your vehicle in the Index of the vehicle, always leave ...
...steering response. These systems are automatically changed to the Performance Mode, providing more response to be used by the performance conscious driver who desires less stabilty control intervention. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. Stability control can be turned off . The STABILITY ... and Messages on page 4-6. For more information. See Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) on page 3-80. The Stability Touring Mode is a problem detected with directional control of the vehicle's Navigation Manual. When operating your vehicle in the Index of the vehicle, always leave ...