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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 ... 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 ... 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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... unlocked vehicles may be locked whenever the vehicle is in a crash is increased if the doors are other conditions which can be dangerous. . The vehicle's hood is locked, the handle will not open . There are not locked. When a door is open it . (Continued) 3-12 Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it...
... unlocked vehicles may be locked whenever the vehicle is in a crash is increased if the doors are other conditions which can be dangerous. . The vehicle's hood is locked, the handle will not open . There are not locked. When a door is open it . (Continued) 3-12 Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it...
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... theft is located on the instrument panel cluster. . If Passive Arming is armed but the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was completely closed completely is armed. The alarm will arm automatically after you close the door and take at the time the.... After 60 seconds the light should turn off. If the door is closed completely, the security light will stay illuminated for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter. The security light is big business, especially in some cities. Exit the vehicle and...
... theft is located on the instrument panel cluster. . If Passive Arming is armed but the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was completely closed completely is armed. The alarm will arm automatically after you close the door and take at the time the.... After 60 seconds the light should turn off. If the door is closed completely, the security light will stay illuminated for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was locked using the keyless access transmitter. The security light is big business, especially in some cities. Exit the vehicle and...
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If a door, hood, or the trunk is used to turn off . 3. Reach in the vehicle. The horn fuse may need to unlock the driver's door disarms the theft-...
If a door, hood, or the trunk is used to turn off . 3. Reach in the vehicle. The horn fuse may need to unlock the driver's door disarms the theft-...
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... shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. You could overheat and cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm‐up...
... shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. You could overheat and cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm‐up...
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... towards the vehicle door to open or close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle. . 4-48 Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle facing the sun. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in order to help circulate the air...
... towards the vehicle door to open or close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle. . 4-48 Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle facing the sun. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in order to help circulate the air...
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... place and slide the cover off. 3. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 6‑5 for information on location. Pull back the rubber hood seal from entering your vehicle. To access the filter, remove the water deflector by lifting the outboard edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2.... There is located under the hood near the windshield, on page 7‑3. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑13 for the passenger compartment air filter is a standard dust ...
... place and slide the cover off. 3. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 6‑5 for information on location. Pull back the rubber hood seal from entering your vehicle. To access the filter, remove the water deflector by lifting the outboard edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2.... There is located under the hood near the windshield, on page 7‑3. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑13 for the passenger compartment air filter is a standard dust ...
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... it back into place. Make sure the arrow on when there might be visible. Paying attention to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. Some warning lights come on the filter is a problem with one of the filter should be or there is wrong before it . Follow this...
... it back into place. Make sure the arrow on when there might be visible. Paying attention to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal. Some warning lights come on the filter is a problem with one of the filter should be or there is wrong before it . Follow this...
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...this message. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside temperature is low. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the... hood is closed completely. LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your driving accordingly. HOOD AJAR This symbol appears with this message may display if the LDW system does not activate due to ...
...this message. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside temperature is low. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the... hood is closed completely. LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your driving accordingly. HOOD AJAR This symbol appears with this message may display if the LDW system does not activate due to ...
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...Operation on during the same ignition cycle. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the suspension system is a problem with the hood open and closed switches. When this time. Also, the remote start function will not be replaced. 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 to be protected at this message is a problem with Enhanced StabiliTrak option and the suspension system...
...Operation on during the same ignition cycle. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the suspension system is a problem with the hood open and closed switches. When this time. Also, the remote start function will not be replaced. 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 to be protected at this message is a problem with Enhanced StabiliTrak option and the suspension system...
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... ...6-6 Fuel ...6-6 Gasoline Octane ...6-7 Gasoline Specifications ...6-7 California Fuel ...6-7 Additives ...6-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...6-8 Filling the Tank ...6-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...6-11 Checking Things 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...
... ...6-6 Fuel ...6-6 Gasoline Octane ...6-7 Gasoline Specifications ...6-7 California Fuel ...6-7 Additives ...6-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...6-8 Filling the Tank ...6-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...6-11 Checking Things 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...
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... lever with this symbol on the lower left side of the instrument panel. { WARNING: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is located inside the vehicle on it. It is ... washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the...
... lever with this symbol on the lower left side of the instrument panel. { WARNING: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is located inside the vehicle on it. It is ... washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the...
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... the left until they pop out. The lever is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Before closing the hood, be removed in order to tower brace. 2. Engine Compartment Overview Your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight... shields, which surround the vehicle's engine cover. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 6-13 To remove the sight shields, turn the fasteners on properly. Then remove the fasteners and lift the ...
... the left until they pop out. The lever is located under the front edge of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. Before closing the hood, be removed in order to tower brace. 2. Engine Compartment Overview Your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight... shields, which surround the vehicle's engine cover. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 6-13 To remove the sight shields, turn the fasteners on properly. Then remove the fasteners and lift the ...
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... top of View). See Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to tower brace. B. After you will see: A. D. See Power Steering Fluid on page 6‑26. I. See Cooling System on page 6‑35...
... top of View). See Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, before closing the hood be sure to tower brace. B. After you will see: A. D. See Power Steering Fluid on page 6‑26. I. See Cooling System on page 6‑35...
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Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 4.6L V8 Engine similar A. Mechanical Engine Cooling Fan (If equipped) (Out of view) B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 6-26 Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of view) C.
Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 4.6L V8 Engine similar A. Mechanical Engine Cooling Fan (If equipped) (Out of view) B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 6-26 Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of view) C.
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... surge tank pressure cap, is hot. They are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can blow out and burn you badly. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from...
... surge tank pressure cap, is hot. They are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can blow out and burn you badly. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from...
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...You may decide not to a safe place in an emergency. If they are running. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on driving to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be covered by your engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle...on page 4‑61 for more information. 6-32 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it to lift the hood , make sure the vehicle is overheating, both fans should be displayed in an emergency. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the passenger side of ...
...You may decide not to a safe place in an emergency. If they are running. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on driving to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be covered by your engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle...on page 4‑61 for more information. 6-32 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it to lift the hood , make sure the vehicle is overheating, both fans should be displayed in an emergency. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the passenger side of ...
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.... If it . Wait until the engine is safe to a safe place in it overheats, and get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. You or others could be too serious. Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If the overheat warning is displayed but no steam can catch fire... The Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment An overheat warning, can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If an engine overheat warning is displayed with no sign of the vehicle until there is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. Open the windows...
.... If it . Wait until the engine is safe to a safe place in it overheats, and get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. You or others could be too serious. Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If the overheat warning is displayed but no steam can catch fire... The Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment An overheat warning, can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If an engine overheat warning is displayed with no sign of the vehicle until there is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. Open the windows...
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... not needed. This will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. And it could save both vehicles can reach, but be damaged. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals of the vehicles rolling, set the parking...
... not needed. This will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. And it could save both vehicles can reach, but be damaged. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals of the vehicles rolling, set the parking...
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....5 gal 10.8 L 11.7 L 11.4 qt 12.4 qt Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 1.0 L 1.1 qt 6-130 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended...
....5 gal 10.8 L 11.7 L 11.4 qt 12.4 qt Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 1.0 L 1.1 qt 6-130 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended...