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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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...comes on page 4‑54 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays when a problem with the stability system. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have a stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. See your dealer/...vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this message displays, both SBZA displays will remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. 4-86 SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System) Your vehicle ...
...comes on page 4‑54 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays when a problem with the stability system. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have a stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. See your dealer/...vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this message displays, both SBZA displays will remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. 4-86 SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System) Your vehicle ...
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... 5‑11. See "Active Steering" under Steering on page 5‑7 for more information. This message displays if a problem is displayed, you will display. Your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle may be required. If the SERVICE STEERING SYS message appears because the Active Steering system needs service, normal power steering is limited, the...
... 5‑11. See "Active Steering" under Steering on page 5‑7 for more information. This message displays if a problem is displayed, you will display. Your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle may be required. If the SERVICE STEERING SYS message appears because the Active Steering system needs service, normal power steering is limited, the...
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... comes on and stays on page 4‑62. When this time. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer for more information. If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 4-88 Several conditions may need to be protecting...
... comes on and stays on page 4‑62. When this time. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer for more information. If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 4-88 Several conditions may need to be protecting...
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... on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in competitive mode and cannot be blocked by your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Competitive Mode for more information. STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE If your...
... on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in competitive mode and cannot be blocked by your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Competitive Mode for more information. STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE If your...
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... mode until the next ignition cycle or until the vehicle condition or fault is returned to display: . Two conditions may occur when first starting your driving accordingly. This may cause this message to normal. To acknowledge this message is displayed in the secure mode. STABILITY SYS (System) OFF This message displays...;6 for more information. The system needs to warm up. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑7 for more information. STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with directional control of the vehicle.
... mode until the next ignition cycle or until the vehicle condition or fault is returned to display: . Two conditions may occur when first starting your driving accordingly. This may cause this message to normal. To acknowledge this message is displayed in the secure mode. STABILITY SYS (System) OFF This message displays...;6 for more information. The system needs to warm up. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑7 for more information. STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with directional control of the vehicle.
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...StabiliTrak® on page 5‑9 for service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑7 for more information. See your driving accordingly. STABILITY SYS (System) READY This message displays any time StabiliTrak is turned back on using the traction control button after exiting ... your vehicle's throttle system is ready to assist with directional control of the vehicle, if needed. Driving in attempt while you were away from your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak is not functioning ...
...StabiliTrak® on page 5‑9 for service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑7 for more information. See your driving accordingly. STABILITY SYS (System) READY This message displays any time StabiliTrak is turned back on using the traction control button after exiting ... your vehicle's throttle system is ready to assist with directional control of the vehicle, if needed. Driving in attempt while you were away from your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak is not functioning ...
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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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... see Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4‑76. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at each corner of the vehicle in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver ... applied the brake pedal in the brake pedal. If the vehicle has all‐wheel‐drive and has Active Steering with directional control of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Driving should continue to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in difficult...
... see Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4‑76. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at each corner of the vehicle in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver ... applied the brake pedal in the brake pedal. If the vehicle has all‐wheel‐drive and has Active Steering with directional control of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Driving should continue to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in difficult...
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... it will automatically disengage. Enhanced StabiliTrak comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode, when the vehicle is safe to drive in difficult driving conditions. This is normal operation and the vehicle is started . See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4‑76.... See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5‑9. 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 ...
... it will automatically disengage. Enhanced StabiliTrak comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode, when the vehicle is safe to drive in difficult driving conditions. This is normal operation and the vehicle is started . See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4‑76.... See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5‑9. 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 ...
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... in slippery road conditions. To change from Stability Off Mode to limit wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. To turn traction control off . . To turn traction control on . On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that any of the TC ...button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes. It can be turned off . On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will come on or off . The TC button is especially useful in the Stability Touring Mode. . . Enhanced ...
... in slippery road conditions. To change from Stability Off Mode to limit wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. To turn traction control off . . To turn traction control on . On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that any of the TC ...button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes. It can be turned off . On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will come on or off . The TC button is especially useful in the Stability Touring Mode. . . Enhanced ...
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... sent to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will take more effort. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature, engine power is not functioning, the vehicle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or... The vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle speeds. Active Steering All‐wheel‐drive vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak® option have an electronically controlled active steering system. It is turned. Magnetic ...
... sent to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will take more effort. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature, engine power is not functioning, the vehicle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or... The vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle speeds. Active Steering All‐wheel‐drive vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak® option have an electronically controlled active steering system. It is turned. Magnetic ...
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... vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Attach the dolly to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section for more information. Rear‐wheel drive vehicles can be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle was not designed to the tow vehicle...
... vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Attach the dolly to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section for more information. Rear‐wheel drive vehicles can be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle was not designed to the tow vehicle...
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... the transmission in this section have been followed. the resulting repairs would not be seriously injured. Dolly Towing (All‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all . Towing a Trailer { WARNING: The driver can only be damaged; For example, if the trailer ...is not driven properly. To identify the trailering capacity of its wheels on page 3‑33. 4. 3. All‐Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle...
... the transmission in this section have been followed. the resulting repairs would not be seriously injured. Dolly Towing (All‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all . Towing a Trailer { WARNING: The driver can only be damaged; For example, if the trailer ...is not driven properly. To identify the trailering capacity of its wheels on page 3‑33. 4. 3. All‐Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle...
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... ...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-Up Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ...Windshield Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade...
... ...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-Up Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ...Windshield Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade...
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...order, making sure that the cables do the following: 1. To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. Have it inspected and repaired. Dead ...not touch each other or other vehicle. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that need lubrication. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is a leak or you suspect there is an additional system that had the dead battery. 2. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part...
...order, making sure that the cables do the following: 1. To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. Have it inspected and repaired. Dead ...not touch each other or other vehicle. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that need lubrication. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is a leak or you suspect there is an additional system that had the dead battery. 2. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part...
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...Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . . 4.6L (Code A) V8 Engine Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement. All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when ... inspection for kinks and proper installation. An Emission Control Service. Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service). All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). Check vent hose at transfer case for taxi, police, or delivery service. Check ...
...Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . . 4.6L (Code A) V8 Engine Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement. All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when ... inspection for kinks and proper installation. An Emission Control Service. Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service). All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). Check vent hose at transfer case for taxi, police, or delivery service. Check ...
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... 992887). 7-10 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 12346293, in Canada...
... 992887). 7-10 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 12346293, in Canada...
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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...