2009 Cadillac CTS Support Question
2009 Cadillac CTS Support Question
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Question posted by waynelester1 on August 16th, 2012
Just Replaced Colum Hooked Up Wires Now Car Dont Start,like A Dead Battery .why?
JUST REPLACED COLUM HOOKED UP WIRES NOW CAR DONT START,LIKE A DEAD BATTERY .WHY?
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-17 Windows ...2-23 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-53 Object Detection Systems ...2-54 OnStar®...Wheel Drive ...5-53 Rear Axle ...5-54 Headlamp Aiming ...5-55 Bulb Replacement ...5-58 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-63 Appearance Care ...5-109 Vehicle Identification...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
...need to help protect you do not get them, the airbag system will be there to replace other parts. After an
airbag in another crash. The service manual for on the airbag... a crash sensing and diagnostic
module which records information after a crash. When the system check is started.
• Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. A new system will not work properly. If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
... seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with the operation of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring.
1-70 The passenger...panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. See Passenger...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...restraint system may not properly protect the person using it was not being used during any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
1-72 After a very minor crash, nothing may need new...after the vehicle is started, or while you are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... the buttons facing to start . Snap the transmitter back together. 2-14 Battery Replacement
Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the side or back of the vehicle. Remove the old battery. Then, with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Separate the transmitter with a Low Transmitter Battery
Replace the battery if the Replace Battery In Remote Key message...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
... or deactivates the theft deterrent system in Step 3. 5. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start , and the key appears to ON/RUN within five seconds of a new or replacement key. If the engine still does not start and the security light comes on it to be programmed. Up...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
...unit in the vehicle.
2-30 To program additional transmitters, see "Matching transmitter(s) to start the vehicle. The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that disarms or deactivates... your vehicle needs service. If the keyless access transmitter is turned to learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Or, you may try again. If the ignition control knob does ...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
...broken in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Following break-in . Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
2-31 See Towing a...if you get new brake linings.
• Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate ...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... the transmitter, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will return to the floor and start in . If the battery in the proper gear. Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be driven. The engine will not start the engine.
See "Battery Replacement" under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3-57 for more information.
If the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
... Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal, completely stop , let up on the clutch. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into... 1 (First), put the shift lever in any gear. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Then shift into R (Reverse). The following explains how to a complete stop ...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
...page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 5-48 for more information. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the key access ignition, turn the ignition to the desired position. If you are unable to the desired position....the shift lever button. 2. For vehicles with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. Apply the brake pedal. 2. See Jump...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... dimming inside rearview mirror with water. See OnStar® System on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. To adjust each outside power mirrors are located on the system and how to subscribe to turn the dimming feature on the...area behind you. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Owner's Manual - Page 154
...to signal a turn signal/multifunction lever to change from low to its starting position when it is left on for more information. If after signaling a turn or lane change . If ... the fuse. See "Turn Signal On" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-120. Have the bulbs replaced. The highbeam light on the instrument panel cluster, comes on while the high-beam headlamps are on, they ...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... 7. When one of the vehicle's functions. Turn on briefly when the engine is started to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it toward the center...tabs located on page 6-16 for the correct part number for more information. 4. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on each end of the vehicle's functions. Paying attention to access the engine compartment. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
...right away. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information.
To help avoid injury, have it... the safety belt.
{ CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started . If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC)...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
... interfering with the compass. Compass Calibration
The compass can be calibrated. Press the set to start the compass calibration. 4. Drive the vehicle in the DIC display, the compass should be ...in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other magnetic item. See "Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure" earlier in a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 357
... or to the positive (+) terminal of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. Your vehicle's remote negative (−) ground location is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the negative terminal of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 358
.... Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. 10. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
5-52 If it will not start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Now start after a few tries, it probably needs service. The repairs would not be covered by...
Owner's Manual - Page 426
...lighter - and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Just pick some feature of the vehicle that has the same amperage. Replace it . Notice: Spilling liquid on the passenger side of fires...on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can . Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored...
Owner's Manual - Page 469
...Start: Service is provided to change a
flat tire with the most direct route or the most scenic route. Cadillac Owner Privileges™
• Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel
for the repair or replacement... travel information is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
• Trip Routing Service: ...you are hotel, meals, and rental car.
• Emergency Tow From a...
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