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2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2 Rear Seats ...2-7 Safety Belts ...2-8 Child Restraints ...2-28 Airbag System ...2-52 Restraint System Check ...2-68 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-12 Windows ...3-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-25 Mirrors ...3-37 Object Detection Systems ...3-41 Universal Home Remote System ...3-49 Storage Areas ...3-56...
2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2 Rear Seats ...2-7 Safety Belts ...2-8 Child Restraints ...2-28 Airbag System ...2-52 Restraint System Check ...2-68 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-12 Windows ...3-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-25 Mirrors ...3-37 Object Detection Systems ...3-41 Universal Home Remote System ...3-49 Storage Areas ...3-56...
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Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats (Front) ...1-8 Heated Seats (Rear) ...1-8 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio(s) ...
Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats (Front) ...1-8 Heated Seats (Rear) ...1-8 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio(s) ...
Owner's Manual
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... shortest bar shows the low range. To raise or lower the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. z (Heated Seat and Seatback) : Press the up or down arrows a second time to turn off . 2-3 Keep pressing the down arrow once to raise or lower the setting. The heated seat will automatically shut off when the vehicle...
... shortest bar shows the low range. To raise or lower the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. z (Heated Seat and Seatback) : Press the up or down arrows a second time to turn off . 2-3 Keep pressing the down arrow once to raise or lower the setting. The heated seat will automatically shut off when the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Section 3 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Parking Brake ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting Out of Park ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Engine Exhaust ...Running the Vehicle While Parked ...Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...Compass ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...Outside Convex Mirror ...Outside Heated Mirrors ...3-25 3-25 3-26 3-26 3-...
Section 3 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Parking Brake ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting Out of Park ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Engine Exhaust ...Running the Vehicle While Parked ...Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...Compass ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...Outside Convex Mirror ...Outside Heated Mirrors ...3-25 3-25 3-26 3-26 3-...
Owner's Manual
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... you to start the engine from your vehicle has them. Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at least three seconds or until the vehicle's turn on and remain on while the vehicle is turned on the rear window defogger, front window defogger, and heated or ventilated seats, if your body could damage the transmitter. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you have remote start feature: 1. Replace with a flat...
... you to start the engine from your vehicle has them. Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at least three seconds or until the vehicle's turn on and remain on while the vehicle is turned on the rear window defogger, front window defogger, and heated or ventilated seats, if your body could damage the transmitter. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you have remote start feature: 1. Replace with a flat...
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If the vehicle is left running time by 10 minutes. To manually shut off a remote start button until the parking lamps turn off after five minutes of the engine run out of fuel. Do not use of the following: . For example, if the remote start is the first remote start feature, if the engine needs to be extended one of remote starters. See Ignition Positions on the hazard warning flashers. If it is...
If the vehicle is left running time by 10 minutes. To manually shut off a remote start button until the parking lamps turn off after five minutes of the engine run out of fuel. Do not use of the following: . For example, if the remote start is the first remote start feature, if the engine needs to be extended one of remote starters. See Ignition Positions on the hazard warning flashers. If it is...
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... doors. 2. To stop the window, briefly press the switch. 3. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to work. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on or in the path of the window switch to the second position and release to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is in ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is fully closed. With the ignition...
... doors. 2. To stop the window, briefly press the switch. 3. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to work. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on or in the path of the window switch to the second position and release to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is in ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is fully closed. With the ignition...
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... engine starts, let go of time, by the vehicle warranty. If you could change the way the engine operates. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel. This feature assists in P (Park), the engine shuts off . If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the vehicle. Once the shifter is moved to P (Park), the vehicle turns...
... engine starts, let go of time, by the vehicle warranty. If you could change the way the engine operates. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel. This feature assists in P (Park), the engine shuts off . If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the vehicle. Once the shifter is moved to P (Park), the vehicle turns...
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... Brake System Warning Light on and the vehicle begins to move. A warning chime will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to the left of the steering wheel. The vehicle has a push-to brake system parts. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down , then push the parking brake pedal. To stop . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should...
... Brake System Warning Light on and the vehicle begins to move. A warning chime will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to the left of the steering wheel. The vehicle has a push-to brake system parts. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down , then push the parking brake pedal. To stop . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should...
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... ...Electric Power Management ...Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Head-Up Display (HUD) ...Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...Climate Controls ...Dual Climate Control System ...Outlet Adjustment ...Rear Climate Control System ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Instrument Panel Cluster ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Tachometer ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Airbag Readiness Light ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Charging System Light ...Brake System Warning Light ...Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light...
... ...Electric Power Management ...Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Head-Up Display (HUD) ...Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...Climate Controls ...Dual Climate Control System ...Outlet Adjustment ...Rear Climate Control System ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Instrument Panel Cluster ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Tachometer ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Airbag Readiness Light ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Charging System Light ...Brake System Warning Light ...Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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... idle to prevent overcharging. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is raised slightly to generate more battery saving information, see "Battery Saver Active Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may not be noticeable to prevent excessive discharge of charge. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power...
... idle to prevent overcharging. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is raised slightly to generate more battery saving information, see "Battery Saver Active Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may not be noticeable to prevent excessive discharge of charge. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power...
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... vehicle. O (Passenger's Temperature Control) : Press to be adjusted manually. See Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑48 to increase or decrease the fan speed. This cancels automatic operation and lets the air delivery mode be changed from the outboard outlets. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Manual Operation O (Driver's Temperature Control) : Press to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The passenger side power button does not turn...
... vehicle. O (Passenger's Temperature Control) : Press to be adjusted manually. See Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑48 to increase or decrease the fan speed. This cancels automatic operation and lets the air delivery mode be changed from the outboard outlets. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Manual Operation O (Driver's Temperature Control) : Press to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The passenger side power button does not turn...
Owner's Manual
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... such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to operate at full throttle. Vehicles can tow in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Shift the transmission to save wear on page 3‑44 for more than just driving the vehicle by itself. Many of your passengers. Do not tow a trailer at the heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Trailering means changes in D (Drive). Pulling A Trailer Here are important...
... such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to operate at full throttle. Vehicles can tow in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Shift the transmission to save wear on page 3‑44 for more than just driving the vehicle by itself. Many of your passengers. Do not tow a trailer at the heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Trailering means changes in D (Drive). Pulling A Trailer Here are important...
Owner's Manual
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... Under the Hood ...6-12 Hood Release ...6-12 Engine Compartment Overview ...6-13 Engine Oil ...6-18 Engine Oil Life System ...6-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-23 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-25 Cooling System ...6-26 Engine Coolant ...6-27 Engine Overheating ...6-32 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...Halogen Bulbs ...Back...
... Under the Hood ...6-12 Hood Release ...6-12 Engine Compartment Overview ...6-13 Engine Oil ...6-18 Engine Oil Life System ...6-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-23 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-25 Cooling System ...6-26 Engine Coolant ...6-27 Engine Overheating ...6-32 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...Halogen Bulbs ...Back...
Owner's Manual
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... that help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiences problems due to work properly. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of additive required to find. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of the emission control system could be hard to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. GM Fuel System Treatment...
... that help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiences problems due to work properly. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of additive required to find. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of the emission control system could be hard to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. GM Fuel System Treatment...
Owner's Manual
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... hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Some examples of the tire. Air pressure is certified to carry a load. and the letter B means belted‐bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles...
... hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Some examples of the tire. Air pressure is certified to carry a load. and the letter B means belted‐bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles...
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... help keep your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of your vehicle performing most like it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need to replace them, you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use...
... help keep your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of your vehicle performing most like it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need to replace them, you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Panel Cluster Spare Spare Spare Starter Windshield Wiper High Speed WPR SW/VICS Rain Sensor, Wiper Switch Relays A/C CMPRSR CLTCH ACCY BRK VAC PUMP FAN S/P FOG LAMP FRT BLWR FUEL COOL HI BEAM HI FAN SPD HORN Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Accessory, Rain Sensor, Headlamp Washer Relay Coil, Windshield Wiper/Washer Module Brake Vacuum Pump Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Fog Lamps Front Blower Motor Fuel...
... 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 Panel Cluster Spare Spare Spare Starter Windshield Wiper High Speed WPR SW/VICS Rain Sensor, Wiper Switch Relays A/C CMPRSR CLTCH ACCY BRK VAC PUMP FAN S/P FOG LAMP FRT BLWR FUEL COOL HI BEAM HI FAN SPD HORN Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Accessory, Rain Sensor, Headlamp Washer Relay Coil, Windshield Wiper/Washer Module Brake Vacuum Pump Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Fog Lamps Front Blower Motor Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-137 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Warning Light ...4-59 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...6-114 Care of Safety Belts ...6-111 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-115 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...6-112 Fabric/Carpet ...6-109 Finish Care ...6-112 Finish Damage ...6-115 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...6-110 Interior Cleaning ...6-108 Leather ...6-110 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-115 Speaker Covers ...6-111 Tires ...6-115 Underbody Maintenance ...6-115 Washing Your Vehicle...
...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-137 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Warning Light ...4-59 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...6-114 Care of Safety Belts ...6-111 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-115 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...6-112 Fabric/Carpet ...6-109 Finish Care ...6-112 Finish Damage ...6-115 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...6-110 Interior Cleaning ...6-108 Leather ...6-110 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-115 Speaker Covers ...6-111 Tires ...6-115 Underbody Maintenance ...6-115 Washing Your Vehicle...
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...) Lighting ...6-49 Buying New Tires ...6-70 C Calibration ...2-7, 3-38 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...6-5 Warning ...6-5 California Fuel ...6-7 Canadian Owners ...iii Capacities and Specifications ...6-130 i-2 Audio System ...4-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...4-134 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...4-113 Radio Personalization ...4-130 Radio Reception ...4-136 Setting the Clock ...4-95 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...4-134 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-137 Audio System(s) ...4-95 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-25 Operation ...3-30 Axle, Rear...
...) Lighting ...6-49 Buying New Tires ...6-70 C Calibration ...2-7, 3-38 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...6-5 Warning ...6-5 California Fuel ...6-7 Canadian Owners ...iii Capacities and Specifications ...6-130 i-2 Audio System ...4-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...4-134 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...4-113 Radio Personalization ...4-130 Radio Reception ...4-136 Setting the Clock ...4-95 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...4-134 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-137 Audio System(s) ...4-95 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-25 Operation ...3-30 Axle, Rear...
