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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 ... ...4-51 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-69 Audio System(s) ...4-94 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-29 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Rear Axle ...6-46 Front Axle ...6-47 Headlamp Aiming ...6-48
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 ... ...4-51 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-69 Audio System(s) ...4-94 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-29 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Rear Axle ...6-46 Front Axle ...6-47 Headlamp Aiming ...6-48
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...there has been a problem detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have a stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. See your dealer/retailer. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle with the Active Steering with the stability system. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off the road as ...soon as possible and stop carefully. See Airbag Readiness Light on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If these displays remain on page 4‑54 for more information. SERVICE ...
...there has been a problem detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have a stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. See your dealer/retailer. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle with the Active Steering with the stability system. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off the road as ...soon as possible and stop carefully. See Airbag Readiness Light on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If these displays remain on page 4‑54 for more information. SERVICE ...
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... Active Steering with the speed variable assist steering system or the Active Steering system. See "Active Steering" under Steering on page 5‑11. Your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle may be limited. When this message is detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak option. Have the steering system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon...
... Active Steering with the speed variable assist steering system or the Active Steering system. See "Active Steering" under Steering on page 5‑11. Your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle may be limited. When this message is detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak option. Have the steering system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon...
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.... The switches may need to appear. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on , there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with the hood open and closed switches. If your dealer/retailer. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is...
.... The switches may need to appear. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on , there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with the hood open and closed switches. If your dealer/retailer. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is...
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STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Competitive Mode for more information. 4-89 When the Enhanced StabiliTrak ...
STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Competitive Mode for more information. 4-89 When the Enhanced StabiliTrak ...
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...not ready. When this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is turned off button. STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the stability control system is normal. See ... time StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is no longer available to display: . This message may occur when first starting your vehicle and driving away during cold winter weather. STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY This message displays if the StabiliTrak system is actively assisting with ...
...not ready. When this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is turned off button. STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the stability control system is normal. See ... time StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is no longer available to display: . This message may occur when first starting your vehicle and driving away during cold winter weather. STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY This message displays if the StabiliTrak system is actively assisting with ...
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... have been cleared. with directional control of the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by the driver. Driving in attempt while you were away from your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with this message. This message may also display after : ... READY This message displays any time StabiliTrak is not functioning properly. STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM This message displays when your driving accordingly. THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak is ready to assist...
... have been cleared. with directional control of the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by the driver. Driving in attempt while you were away from your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with this message. This message may also display after : ... READY This message displays any time StabiliTrak is not functioning properly. STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM This message displays when your driving accordingly. THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak is ready to assist...
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...and on Wet Roads ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Highway Hypnosis ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...Winter Driving ...If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It...31 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Defensive Driving ...5-2 Drunk Driving ...5-2 Control of a Vehicle ...5-3 Braking ...5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Braking in Emergencies ...5-6 StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Enhanced StabiliTrak® ...5-7 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-9 Magnetic Ride Control™ ...5-11 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...5-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD)...
...and on Wet Roads ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Highway Hypnosis ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...Winter Driving ...If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It...31 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Defensive Driving ...5-2 Drunk Driving ...5-2 Control of a Vehicle ...5-3 Braking ...5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Braking in Emergencies ...5-6 StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Enhanced StabiliTrak® ...5-7 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-9 Magnetic Ride Control™ ...5-11 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...5-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD)...
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... applied the brake pedal in an attempt to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. If the vehicle has all‐wheel‐drive and has Active Steering with directional control of the vehicle's brakes to help more than even the very best... braking. If there is normal. Driving should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature ...
... applied the brake pedal in an attempt to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. If the vehicle has all‐wheel‐drive and has Active Steering with directional control of the vehicle's brakes to help more than even the very best... braking. If there is normal. Driving should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature ...
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... Enhanced StabiliTrak® All‐wheel‐drive (AWD) vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have an enhanced computer controlled vehicle stability system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. See DIC Warnings and ... Ride Control Suspension System, and the Brake Control System for normal driving. StabiliTrak can be offset from the center position while driving straight. Cruise control may cause the steering wheel to drive in the intended direction. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12...
... Enhanced StabiliTrak® All‐wheel‐drive (AWD) vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have an enhanced computer controlled vehicle stability system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. See DIC Warnings and ... Ride Control Suspension System, and the Brake Control System for normal driving. StabiliTrak can be offset from the center position while driving straight. Cruise control may cause the steering wheel to drive in the intended direction. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12...
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...can also be operated in Touring Mode. It can be turned off. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will operate if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to turn traction control on or off while in the Stability ...a traction control system that any of the TC button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that limits wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. To turn traction control on automatically in the Stability Touring...
...can also be operated in Touring Mode. It can be turned off. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will operate if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to turn traction control on or off while in the Stability ...a traction control system that any of the TC button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that limits wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. To turn traction control on automatically in the Stability Touring...
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...time, but it will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message. See your dealer/retailer for road conditions. 5-11 Active Steering All‐wheel‐drive vehicles with the Active Steering with a limited-slip rear axle can be steered but when traction is low, this feature, engine power...works like a standard axle most traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature allows the drive wheel with the most of the vehicle based on vehicle speed and how much the steering wheel is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for service. This ...
...time, but it will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message. See your dealer/retailer for road conditions. 5-11 Active Steering All‐wheel‐drive vehicles with the Active Steering with a limited-slip rear axle can be steered but when traction is low, this feature, engine power...works like a standard axle most traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature allows the drive wheel with the most of the vehicle based on vehicle speed and how much the steering wheel is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for service. This ...
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If the vehicle must be towed using a dolly. Rear‐wheel drive vehicles can be towed, use a dolly. Attach the dolly to be damaged. Dolly Towing (Rear‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. To ...the drivetrain components could be towed with all four wheels on a flatbed truck or trailer. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section for more information. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 5-30 The vehicle was not ...
If the vehicle must be towed using a dolly. Rear‐wheel drive vehicles can be towed, use a dolly. Attach the dolly to be damaged. Dolly Towing (Rear‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. To ...the drivetrain components could be towed with all four wheels on a flatbed truck or trailer. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section for more information. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 5-30 The vehicle was not ...
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...WARNING: The driver can only be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle may not work well - or even at all -wheel-drive vehicle with only two of its wheels on page 3‑33. 4. Pull a trailer only if all four wheels on the ground, or even with any of the Trailer" that the front...not driven properly. Ask your dealer/retailer for towing to ensure that appears later in "Weight of its wheels on a flat‐bed truck or trailer. 5-31 Do not tow an all . All‐Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or ...
...WARNING: The driver can only be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle may not work well - or even at all -wheel-drive vehicle with only two of its wheels on page 3‑33. 4. Pull a trailer only if all four wheels on the ground, or even with any of the Trailer" that the front...not driven properly. Ask your dealer/retailer for towing to ensure that appears later in "Weight of its wheels on a flat‐bed truck or trailer. 5-31 Do not tow an all . All‐Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or ...
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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-Up Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ...Windshield Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade ...
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-Up Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ...Windshield Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade ...
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.... 4. Have it inspected and repaired. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in the correct order, making sure that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle that...If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is a leak or you suspect there is an additional system that need lubrication.
.... 4. Have it inspected and repaired. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in the correct order, making sure that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle that...If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is a leak or you suspect there is an additional system that need lubrication.
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...first). An Emission Control Service. Spark plug replacement. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Engine accessory drive belt inspection for taxi, police, or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6‑23. ...000 Miles . . 4.6L (Code A) V8 Engine Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement. All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot ...
...first). An Emission Control Service. Spark plug replacement. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Engine accessory drive belt inspection for taxi, police, or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6‑23. ...000 Miles . . 4.6L (Code A) V8 Engine Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement. All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot ...
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...) meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 88861801). Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 89021678) meeting...
...) meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 88861801). Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 89021678) meeting...
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...? ...2-59 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...2-57 Where Are the Airbags? ...2-55 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...4-55 Readiness Light ...4-54 System Check ...2-52 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...5-11 Antenna Backglass ...4-137 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-137 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Warning Light ...4-59 Appearance Care Aluminum...
...? ...2-59 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...2-57 Where Are the Airbags? ...2-55 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...4-55 Readiness Light ...4-54 System Check ...2-52 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...5-11 Antenna Backglass ...4-137 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-137 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Warning Light ...4-59 Appearance Care Aluminum...
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... Locks ...3-12 Power Locks ...3-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...3-14 Rear Door Security Locks ...3-14 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-69 DIC Operation and Displays ...4-70 DIC Warnings and Messages ...4-76 Other Messages ...4-93 Driving At Night ...5-16 Before a Long Trip ...5-18 Defensive ...5-2 Drunk ...5-2 Highway Hypnosis ...5-18 Hill and...
... Locks ...3-12 Power Locks ...3-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...3-14 Rear Door Security Locks ...3-14 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-69 DIC Operation and Displays ...4-70 DIC Warnings and Messages ...4-76 Other Messages ...4-93 Driving At Night ...5-16 Before a Long Trip ...5-18 Defensive ...5-2 Drunk ...5-2 Highway Hypnosis ...5-18 Hill and...