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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M In Brief ................ .......... ........... ....... 1 - 1 I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l . ................................ 1 - 2 Initial Drive Information . . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M B u l b R e p l a c e m e n t .. ............................ 6 - 4 7 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Safety W arnings and Symbols W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2 NOTES vi.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel .................................. . 1-2 Initial Drive Information .. ........... .............. 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Instrument Panel 1-2.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 48 . B. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 35 . DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4 ‑ 38 (If Equipped). C. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T runk T runk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. . Press the V button located on the driver door . . Press V on the keyless access transmitter . . Squeeze the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat(s). Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Memory Features If the vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to two drivers: .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Seats (Rear) If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are on the rear of the center console. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 14 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2 ‑ 19 .
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . 1. Move the selector switch left or right to choose the driver side or passenger side mirror .
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: . Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever .
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to select the wiper speed: 7 : Single wipe, move to 7 and then release it. The lever will return to its original position.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system. V ehicles With Heated and V entilated Seats Shown, V ehicles Without Similar A. Driver and Passenger Side Power Buttons B.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. See Automatic T ransmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 30 . V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD O : Press to turn the system on and off.
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Setting the Clock T o adjust the time: 1. Press w , located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. T urn w to adjust the time. 5.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle ’ s options. ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station or track on a CD.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster . It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Without Head-Up Display (HUD) With Head-Up Display (HUD) The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the buttons on the remote keyless access transmitter and the buttons on the audio system. The features that can be programmed include: .
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellphone or MP3 player . The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console.
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires.
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to show OIL LIFE. 2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the RESET button until the percentage shows 100%.
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network.
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2 NOTES 1-26.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats ......................................... 2-2 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Power Lumbar . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Lumbar The power lumbar control is on the outboard sides of the front seats. T o increase or decrease support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. T o raise or lower the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater , especially for long periods of time.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated and V entilated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STORE DRIVER SETTINGS T o store driver settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to a comfortable driving position.
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS T o recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body .
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. T o lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Seats Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) injuries can be much worse. Y ou can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. Y ou and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle.
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know .
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury .
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.
Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly . 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight.
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Y our vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer . The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly .
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 for more information.
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING: Never do this.
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types.
Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.
Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LA TCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints.
Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).
Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached.
Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The top tether anchors are located under covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash.
Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.
Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 43 .
Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor .
Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side ‐ to ‐ side and back ‐ and ‐ forth.
Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags.
Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door .
Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest.
Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.
Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc.
Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when you start the vehicle.
Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle's seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status.
Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 71 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es.
Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly .
Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2 NOTES 2-74.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ........................... ..................... 3-3 Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Keyless Access System Operation .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 3 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems .. ..................... 3-41 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) . . . . . . . . 3-41 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The key located inside the keyless access transmitter can be used for all locks. Press the button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter to remove the key . Never pull the key without pressing the button.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather . . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter . See Keyless Access System on page 3 ‑ 4 . Q (Lock): Press once to lock the doors. The light on the front doors comes on and the turn signals flash.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer .
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 7. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The DIC displays READY FOR 3 or 4, or MAX # FOBS LEARNED. 8. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K twice on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process.
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 7. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts down to zero. 8. The DIC displays OFF/ACC TO LEARN again. 9. Press Acc. on the ignition switch. 10. Steps 7, 8 and 9 will be repeated two more times. 1 1. A beep sounds and the DIC reads READY FOR FOB 1.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery , do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter . Static from your body could damage the transmitter . 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side of the transmitter .
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The remote start feature will not operate if any of the following occur: . The check engine light is displayed. See “ Check Engine Light ” under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 ‑ 62 . . The valet lockout switch is on.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks The vehicle was programmed so when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park), all the doors will lock. The front doors can still be opened from the inside while the doors are locked.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lockout Protection The vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver's door when all doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T runk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. . V (T runk Lid Release): Press this button located on the driver's door . The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the valet mode turned off.
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door T o open the door: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise. 3. Press the button above the lock and lower the door .
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Express-Down/Up Window Any window can be lowered or raised all the way without holding the switch. Press the front of the window switch to the second position and release to activate the express-down feature.
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Express Window Anti ‐ Pinch Override { W ARNING: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically .
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Theft-Deterrent Systems This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Y our vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If a door , hood, or the trunk is opened without the keyless access transmitter , the horn will sound for 30 seconds and the lamps will flash for two minutes. The vehicle cannot be started without a keyless access transmitter .
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V alet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. 9 (Off): Press to turn the lockout feature off and allow the trunk to be opened with either the keyless access transmitter or the trunk release button located on the driver's door .
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter . Or , place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “ NO FOBS DETECTED ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 for additional information.
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. T o shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in ACCESSORY mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied.
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the engine is off, press this button to turn on the accessory mode. ACCESSORY ACTIVE will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Accessory mode allows use of the audio system and windshield wipers.
Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks automatically until it starts. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC displays KEY FOB BA TTERY LOW .
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Stopping the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) and press the Acc. button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in P (Park), the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode.
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Automatic T ransmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever .
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If shifting is prevented for any reason, the selected gear will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. The transmission will allow you to shift to the gear selected and will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop.
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Shifting Into Park { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T orque Lock T orque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park).
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation.
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Compass Compass Operation Press O to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the mirror displays the compass heading after a few seconds.
Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Once the zone number displays, press O repeatedly until the correct zone number displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirror returns to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window , the compass may need calibration.
Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Park Tilt Mirrors This feature assists the driver by improving rear obstacle detection and is useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) For vehicles with the URP A system, it operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The rear display briefly illuminates to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URP A system will not activate due to a temporary condition a red light will be shown on the rear URP A display when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse).
Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision.
Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicle is towing a trailer . So be extra careful when changing lanes while towing a trailer .
Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow , ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Y our Vehicle on page 6 ‑ 109 .
Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) If the vehicle has the LDW system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane.
Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How the System Works LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. @ (Lane Departure W arning): T o turn LDW on or off, press the CONFIG hard key located on the navigation radio, then press @ .
Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 LDW Error Message SERVICE LANE DEP ARTURE SYSTEM: This message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is not working properly . If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service.
Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter . Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter .
Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button.
Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units.
Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter . The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote.
Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar . The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: .
Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. Y ou will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: .
Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions.
Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury . Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage.
Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ent Open: T o open the power sunroof to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold the passenger's side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position.
Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Personalization The vehicle has personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. The back of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2.
Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. T urn on the radio by pressing the power/ volume knob. 4. Press the CNFG radio button or the tune/select knob located on the right side of the radio to enter the radio's main menu. 5. T urn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP .
Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Press the tune/select knob to turn on the DRIVER GREETING feature. Y ou will see a cursor on the screen. 4. T urn the tune/select knob until you reach the first letter you want; the letter will be highlighted.
Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 KEY FOB REMINDER This feature sounds the horn three times when the driver's door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter left inside of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.
Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CLIMA TE CONTROL: The climate control system will engage when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. It will be at the same climate control setting that was last used by the driver using that keyless entry transmitter .
Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ST ART BUTTON RECALL If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat, mirror , and steering column position when the start button on the ignition is pressed.
Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 AUTO EXIT COLUMN If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any pr.
Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 EXT . (Exterior) LIGHTS A T UNLOCK This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TWILIGHT DELA Y This feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle.
Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DRIVER UNLOCK A T OFF This feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1.
Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DRIVER UNLOCK IN P ARK The feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into P (Park). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1.
Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks the appropriate front door when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull the respective door handle. See Door Locks on page 3 ‑ 12 for more information.
Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 LOCK DELA Y This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for eight seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The eight second delay occurs after the last door is closed.
Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Personal Settings Menu.
Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CHIME VOLUME HIGH This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle's warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted. Programmable Modes Mode 1: NORMAL (default) Mode 2: HIGH T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1.
Black plate (75,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The mode you selected is now set. Y ou can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU.
Black plate (76,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus.
Black plate (77,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2.
Black plate (78,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STORE DRIVER SETTINGS T o store driver settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to a comfortable driving position.
Black plate (79,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS T o recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu.
Black plate (80,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2 NOTES 3-80.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ............... ......... 4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 4 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 T ire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Instrument Panel Overview Hazard W arning Flashers | : Press this button located on the console, near the shift lever , to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever . 9 (Off): T urns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. The Head-Up Display must be on and properly adjusted.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W arning the Driver The alert symbol will flash on the HUD and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. The driver warning is active when: . Y ou are approaching a vehicle too quickly .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Unnecessary W arnings FCA may occasionally provide an unnecessary warning to guard rails, signs, and other stationary objects. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to select the wiper speed: 7 (Mist): Single wipe, move to 7 and then release it. The lever will return to its original position.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield W asher The windshield washer button is located at the end of the windshield wiper lever on the right side of the steering column. K (W asher Fluid): Press and hold to spray windshield washer fluid on the windshield.
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T (Set/Decrease): Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory .
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press T at the end of the lever until the desired speed is reached, then release it and the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When going downhill, you might have to brake to keep the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The vehicle's braking during Adaptive Cruise Control is comparable to a person applying moderate pressure to the vehicle's brake pedal. T o disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake.
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) . On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button { W ARNING: If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be visible.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 United States version shown, Canada similar This symbol appears on the Head-Up Display (HUD) to indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control is active. The number indicates the set speed. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4 ‑ 38 for more information.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . T o increase the set speed in small amounts, move the switch briefly to resume/increase. Each time this is done, the vehicle set speed increases by about 1.6 km/h (1 mph). Y our vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is no vehicle in front of you.
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The range of selectable distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If you prefer to travel at a following distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually .
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Approaching and Following a V ehicle The vehicle ahead symbol only appears on the HUD when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear , or disappears briefly , Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead.
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Stationary or V ery Slow-Moving Objects { W ARNING: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow ‐ moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Y ou could crash into an object ahead of you.
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passing a V ehicle/Adaptive Cruise Control Override T o increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While you are doing this, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. A PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE message will appear on the HUD.
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and your vehicle could accelerate. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD.
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Highway Exit Ramps { W ARNING: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. Y ou could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle.
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Erasing Set Speed Memory The set speed memory is erased from memory by moving the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to 9 or if the ignition is turned off. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the DIC.
Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 AUTO (Automatic): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending upon how much light is outside of the vehicle. The automatic lights may be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO position.
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 been turned on, it remains on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally , the IntelliBeam system must be enabled. T o enable the System, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction lever in its starting position.
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 IntelliBeam may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: . The others vehicle's lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view , or otherwise undetected.
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light Sensor The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle at the back of the rearview mirror . Clean the light sensor window , periodically , using glass cleaner on a soft cloth.
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL is located on top of the instrument panel. If the sensor is covered, it will prevent it from sensing light, and the exterior lamps may come on when they are not needed.
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T wilight Sentinel ® T wilight Sentinel ® can turn the lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the T wilight Sentinel work, so be sure it is not covered. With T wilight Sentinel the following will happen: .
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T wilight Sentinel also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If T wilight Sentinel has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition, the lamps will remain on until: . The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position.
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Entry Lighting The entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button.
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 speed. For more battery saving information, see “ Battery Saver Active Message ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 . Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge.
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view .
Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the DIC control panel. Off: Turn the brightness control knob fully counterclockwise to turn the HUD display off. ~ (Head-Up Display): Press to move the HUD display up or down on the windshield.
Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Ignition is On and the HUD Image Cannot Be Seen Check to see if: . The HUD unit is covered. . The brightness is adjusted properly . . The HUD display is adjusted to the proper height. . Ambient light in the direction the vehicle is facing is low .
Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Speed Advisor can be set to show a speed alert when the vehicle speed exceeds the speed alert limit as set in the DIC menu. Depending on the level of the HUD on the vehicle, your HUD may work like either of the following: .
Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console.
Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system. Automatic Operation V ehicles With Heated and V entilated Seats Shown, V ehicles Without Similar A.
Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The display can be changed from English to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 . Manual Operation O (Driver's T emperature Control): Press to turn the entire climate control system on or off.
Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets, with some air directed to the side windows and outboard panel outlets.
Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window . The defogger only works when the ignition is on or during remote start, if programmed.
Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Sensors The solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle.
Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow, either side-to-side or up and down. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets to adjust the airflow .
Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Climate Control System The vehicle has a rear climate control system. The base model includes air outlets in the rear of the center console for cooling and under-seat air outlets for heating.
Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Y our vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter . There are two types of filters available. There is a standard dust filter that traps small particles including pollen.
Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. Lift the inboard edge of the deflector to release the retention tab. 5. Lift and slide the water deflector toward the inboard side and remove it. 6. The top edge of the filter should be visible. Reach in and lift the filter out , pulling upward and toward the front of the vehicle.
Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Instrument Panel Cluster English Base Shown, Metric and Uplevel similar 4-52.
Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running.
Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.
Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly . The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF , or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger's frontal airbag.
Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.
Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle.
Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T raction Control System (TCS) W arning Light The TCS warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the T raction Control System (TCS) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TCS.
Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine is very hot.
Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle.
Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link Connector (DLC).
Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Oil Pressure Light For vehicles with an oil pressure light, if there is a problem with the oil, the light may stay on after the engine is started, or comes on while driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated.
Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 3 ‑ 22 . Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use.
Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4 ‑ 5 for more information. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems.
Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DIC Buttons (Uplevel) If the vehicle has a HUD, these are the buttons for the DIC. « 4 ª (Information): Press the top or bottom of this button to.
Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the information button. MPH (km/h) If the vehicle has this display , it shows the vehicle's speed digitally in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A VG MPH (A VG km/h) This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display .
Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 BA TTER Y VOL TS This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display . For example, the display may read 13.2 BA TTERY VOL TS. If the voltage is low , the display will have LOW after it.
Black plate (75,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ENGLISH DISPLA Y UNITS (METRIC DISPLA Y UNITS) This display allows you to select between English and metric units of measurement if your vehicle has the uplevel DIC. Press the reset button to switch between English and metric units.
Black plate (76,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DIC W arnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition.
Black plate (77,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 BA TTER Y NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System) This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (78,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 BA TTER Y VOL T AGE LOW This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained.
Black plate (79,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires Is low . It also gives the location of the tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also comes on.
Black plate (80,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Black plate (81,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCED RPM'S (Revolutions Per Minute) This message displays when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. If this message appears, the vehicle has determined that continued operation at the existing engine speed may lead to engine overheating.
Black plate (82,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 HOOD AJAR This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the hood is not closed completely .
Black plate (83,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: .
Black plate (84,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 NO FOB OFF OR RUN? This message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Y our vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed.
Black plate (85,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 PRESS ST ART AND BRAKE TO ST ART ENGINE This message displays when you need to press down on the brake pedal while pressing the start button on the electronic keyless ignition when trying to start your vehicle.
Black plate (86,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 ‑ 54 for more information.
Black plate (87,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 For vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliT rak option, in some cases when the SERVICE ST ABILITY SYS message is displayed, a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at higher vehicle speeds may be required.
Black plate (88,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the suspension system is not operating properly .
Black plate (89,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 ‑ 44 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 for more information.
Black plate (90,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ST ABILITY SYS (System) ACTIVE This message displays any time the StabiliT rak system or Enhanced StabiliT rak system is actively assisting with directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly .
Black plate (91,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ST ABILITY TOURING MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Stability T ouring Mode is re-activated by using the traction control button after: .
Black plate (92,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TRANS (T ransmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission.
Black plate (93,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). T o acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the reset button.
Black plate (94,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { W ARNING: T aking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
Black plate (95,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Setting the Clock T o adjust the time: 1. Press w ,located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. T urn w to adjust the time. 5.
Black plate (96,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has RDS features that are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS: . Stations can be selected based on programming . Stations with traffic announcements can be selected .
Black plate (97,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o scan preset stations: 1. Press and hold © or ¨ for more than two seconds until a beep sounds and PSCAN displays. The radio goes to the first preset station, plays for five seconds, then goes to the next preset station.
Black plate (98,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. T o program preset stations: 1. T une to a station and select the equalization, DSP , or PTY (program type) setting if desired.
Black plate (99,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Adjusting the T one (Bass/Midrange/T reble) T o adjust the bass, midrange, and treble: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until BASS-MID-TREBLE displays. 3. Press w to enter the tone settings.
Black plate (100,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until BALANCE ‐ F ADER displays. 3. Press w to enter the settings. 4. Press w to scroll to BALANCE or FADER.
Black plate (101,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 MSG (Message): Displays if the current RDS station has a message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message does not display , parts of the message appear every three seconds until the message is completed.
Black plate (102,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Activating Program T ype (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM ™ ) PTY lets the radio search for stations with specific types of music. When this feature is turned on, the PTYs display above the pushbuttons in place of the programmed preset stations.
Black plate (103,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Radio Message THEFTLOCK: Displays when the THEFTLOCK ® system has been activated. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Black plate (104,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 F3 RDM (Random): Press to listen to the tracks in a random, rather than sequential order . RANDOM displays. Press again to turn off random play . RANDOM disappears from the display . F4 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track over again.
Black plate (105,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the radio is on, the lased CD loaded begins to play automatically . CD displays and the number of the CD and the track number displays. F1 DISC n (Down): Press to go to the previous CD. F2 DISC m (Up): Press to go to the next CD.
Black plate (106,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an MP3 CD-R disc. For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R disc, see Using an MP3 on page 4 ‑ 108 later in this section.
Black plate (107,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . The format of the CD might not be compatible. See Using an MP3 on page 4 ‑ 108 later in this section. . A problem may have occurred while burning the CD.
Black plate (108,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format The MP3 player will only play CD-R discs. It can read and play a maximum of: . 50 folders. . 1 1 folders in depth . 50 playlists . 10 sessions . 255 files All folders, playlists, sessions and files over the maximum are ignored.
Black plate (109,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CD's that do not have playlists play the tracks in the following order: 1. The first file in the root directory plays. 2. After all files from the root directory have played, files in the folders play .
Black plate (110,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Playing an MP3 F1 r (Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in the previous folder . Press and hold F1 r to reverse quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. REV and the elapsed time of the track displays.
Black plate (11 1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 F4 RPT (Repeat): Single tracks or folders can be repeated. . T o repeat the current track, press and release F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays. . T o repeat the tracks in the current folder , press and release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays.
Black plate (112,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required.
Black plate (113,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Black plate (114,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 124 for more information. b g (Push to T alk) : Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start voice recognition.
Black plate (115,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “ is connected ” after that phone name.
Black plate (116,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers.
Black plate (117,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “ List ” Command 1.
Black plate (118,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial.
Black plate (119,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T ransferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.
Black plate (120,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Sending a Number or Name T ag During a Call 1. Press b g . 2. Say “ Dial. ” 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely .
Black plate (121,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . A SEEK LOCAL/DIST ANT . 8 SET CLOCK . B SET DA TE . 4 INFO (Information) . LANG LANGUAGE . SETUP Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions e BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This item allows the the bass, midrange and treble features of the audio system to be adjusted.
Black plate (122,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 RECALL RDS MESSAGE: This item allows the RDS radio station messages broadcast by a radio station to be viewed.
Black plate (123,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SETUP: The following submenus are available when this item is selected: . PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU . DRIVER SELECTION . DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS . CONFIGURE DISPLA Y KEYS SETUP Submenu Items The following choices are available for programming.
Black plate (124,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle ’ s options.
Black plate (125,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 b g (Mute/V oice Recognition): Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press and release again to turn the sound on. . For vehicles with a navigation system, press and hold b g for two seconds to initiate speech recognition.
Black plate (126,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 D r u n k D r i v i n g .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 14 .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 58 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 StabiliT rak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. T o help assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. StabiliT rak can be turned off, however , by using the T raction Control System (TCS)/StabiliT rak button.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. Stability control can be turned off however , by using the TC button. See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When the vehicle is started, Stability control comes on automatically in the Stability T ouring Mode. . T o change from Stability T ouring Mode to Stability Off Mode, press and hold the TC button until the ST ABILITY SYS OFF message is displayed on the DIC.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but TCS can be turned off if needed. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Limited-Slip Rear Axle V ehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low , this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 . The normal power steering system is still operational. Y ou might notice that the center position of the steering wheel is changed and that more steering effort at low speeds and less steering effort at high speeds is required.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy .
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: .
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally .
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Before Leaving on a Long T rip T o prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? .
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction.
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Service on page 8 ‑ 8 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: .
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold.
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. T urn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker).
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Example 1 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 =.
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Example 3 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 =.
Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Certification label also shows the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR). Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. T owing T owing Y our V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground.
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Dinghy T owing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 33 . 4. Put the transmission in P (Park).
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T railering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly .
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Three important considerations have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . . The weight of the trailer tongue. . The total weight on the vehicle's tires. Weight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg).
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper . If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer .
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T railer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly . Because the vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , do not try to tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system.
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . Start the engine . Shift into a gear . Release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ......... ........................... ......... 6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 T ire Inspection and Rotation .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care V ehicle Identification ............................ 6-1 14 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Service Parts Identification Label .
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 2 ‑ 70 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB ‐ 3.5 or 3.51 1 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Filling the T ank { W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door . { W ARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately .
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Checking Things Under the Hood { W ARNING: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever . The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center . Push the release lever up and raise the hood.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3.6 L V6 Engine 6-14.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped): A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 ‑ 1 16 . B. Remote Negative (-) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 38 . C.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade.
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add one liter/quart of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” for an explanation of what kind of oil to use.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos ™ certification mark.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W ‐ 30, 10W ‐ 40, or 20W-50. Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer . Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner .
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. T o reset the system: 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to show OIL LIFE.
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) interval.
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of view) B. Mechanical Engine Cooling Fan (If equipped) (Out of view) C.
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What to Use { W ARNING: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located on the driver's side of the vehicle, toward the rear of the engine compartment.
Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Add Coolant to the Surge T ank { W ARNING: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly , and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture, to slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank.
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose is the largest of the hoses which comes out of the radiator , on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment { W ARNING: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the engine coolant temperature gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes.
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for reservoir location and access. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: .
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What to Add DOT 3 brake fluid is recommended. DOT 4 brake fluid is also compatible with the vehicle's brake system parts.
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair .
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.
Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.
Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Y our vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It is located on the passenger side front shock tower . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 . Y ou should always use this remote ground location, instead of the terminal on the battery .
Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water .
Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery .
Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case, you'll need to add some lubricant.
Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle, you'll need to add some lubricant.
Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant.
Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 ‑ 48 .
Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Back-Up Lamps T o replace a back-up lamp bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 . 2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover . 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly .
Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . It's a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn.
Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details.
Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Low ‐ Profile Performance Tires If your vehicle has 255/45ZR18 size tires, they are classified as low ‐ profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement.
Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 (E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance.
Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 (B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of T ransportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN).
Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 (B) Tire Width : The three ‐ digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurem ents.
Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 58 .
Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Occupant Distribution : Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particula r side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Maximum Load on the Tire : Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if your vehicle has one. The compact spare should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 6 ‑ 105 .
Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 High-Speed Operation { W ARNING: Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher , puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure.
Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under ‐ inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use a GM approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors.
Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate your vehicle's tires, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 10. After hearing the confirming single horn chirp for the driver side rear tire, a double horn chirp will sound to signal the tire matching mode is no longer active. Press the push ‐ button ignition switch to Acc.
Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When rotating P235/50R17 size tires or 255/45ZR18 size tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation.
Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When It Is Time for New T ires V arious factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires.
Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This way , your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety , during normal use, as the original tires.
Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H, V , W , Y and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability .
Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Y our vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 23 , for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle.
Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplan ing, or peak traction characteristics.
Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for your vehicle.
Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Chains { W ARNING: If your vehicle has P255/45R17, P255/45ZR18, or 255/45ZR18 size tires, do not use tire chains, as there is not enough clearance. T ire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
Black plate (75,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
Black plate (76,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch) System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, see the operating instructions that follow .
Black plate (77,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Black plate (78,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: A. Air Compressor B. T ire Sealant Canister C. Power Plug D. On/Off Button E. Pressure Gauge F . Air Only Hose (Black) G.
Black plate (79,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes.
Black plate (80,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4 ‑ 42 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter .
Black plate (81,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1. Unplug the power plug (C) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 12. T urn the sealant/air hose (G) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
Black plate (82,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) T o use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Black plate (83,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4 ‑ 42 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter .
Black plate (84,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever . 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B).
Black plate (85,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air compressor . 2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
Black plate (86,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under “ T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch). { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Black plate (87,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Black plate (88,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister . Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister . The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date.
Black plate (89,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 74 for other important safety warnings.
Black plate (90,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (C). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 58 .
Black plate (91,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1 through 1 1 under “ Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured).
Black plate (92,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 74 for other important safety warnings. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 ‑ 94 .
Black plate (93,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 14. Replace the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H) and cord back in its original location. 15.
Black plate (94,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 . 2. Remove the retainer that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit in place.
Black plate (95,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) T o be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire, on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
Black plate (96,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. T o access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 for more information.
Black plate (97,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 94 for more information.
Black plate (98,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Find the vehicle's jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding V – shaped notches located in the plastic molding on the vehicle's frame. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape.
Black plate (99,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire.
Black plate (100,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire.
Black plate (101,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 94 .
Black plate (102,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off.
Black plate (103,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 15. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury .
Black plate (104,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Compact Spare Tire and T ools Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk: A. Compact Spare T ire Cover B. Stow Rod Cap C. Plastic Wing Nut D. Retainer E.
Black plate (105,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
Black plate (106,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery . Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces.
Black plate (107,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces. . Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth.
Black plate (108,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary . When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first.
Black plate (109,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers V acuum around a speaker cover gently , so that the speaker will not be damaged.
Black plate (110,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
Black plate (11 1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If necessary , use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years.
Black plate (112,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and T rim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water .
Black plate (113,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tires T o clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner . Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Black plate (114,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside.
Black plate (115,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 70 and Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 71 .
Black plate (116,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Underhood Fuse Block 6-1 16.
Black plate (117,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for more information on location and removal procedure for the front compartment underhood sights shields.
Black plate (118,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Mini Usage EKM/I/P MDL Easy Key Module (EKM), Instrument Panel Module (I/P MDL) EVEN COILS Even Ignition Coils, Even Fuel Injectors FOG LAMP.
Black plate (119,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Mini Usage V/CHK Instrument Panel Module-V oltage Check WPR Wipe/W ash Module Assembly WPR SW/VICS Rain Sensor , Wiper Switch Relays Usage A.
Black plate (120,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires.
Black plate (121,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) will not be there to work for the next passenger . The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
Black plate (122,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The vehicle may not have all the fuses listed below . Driver's Side 6-122.
Black plate (123,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Usage AMP Amplifier SP ARE Spare THEFT/SHFT Theft Sensors, Auto Shifter , Power Sounder MRTD MDL Magnetic Ride Control Module (Option) REAR .
Black plate (124,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Relays Usage SP ARE Spare ELC CMPRSR Electronic Level Control, Compressor (Option) L T POS Left Rear T aillamp, Position Lamps (Option) RT POS Rig.
Black plate (125,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger's Side 6-125.
Black plate (126,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Usage AIRBAG/IGN Sensing and Diagnostic Monitor , Automatic Occupant Sensor , Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint CNSTR/VENT Caniste.
Black plate (127,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Relays Usage SP ARE Spare FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump INT LAMP Interior Lamps REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Option) RUN/CRNK Ignition .
Black plate (128,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule .. .................. ........ 7-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 At your dealer , you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Y our dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up ‐ to ‐ date tools and equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 16 and Engine Oil Life System on page 6 ‑ 20 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Additional Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle, rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 ‑ 65 .
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Once Every T wo Y ears . V ehicles using DOT 4 brake fluid only: Brake fluid replacement. First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service). See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 6 ‑ 23 . . All ‐ wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service).
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos ™ specification.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer .
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 7-12.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7-14.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7-15.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7-16.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/ arbitration program.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Online Owner Center Cadillac Owner Center (U.S.) — www .cadillacownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more .
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center .
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Av . Ejercito Nacional #843 Col.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1 112 . T ext T elephone (TTY), U.S. only , call 1-888-889-2438 . Service is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service, have the following information ready: .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cadillac Owner Privileges ™ . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock ‐ Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cadillac T echnician Roadside Service (U.S. only) Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Services Specific to Canadian ‐ Purchased V ehicles . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service.
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportatio.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Insuring Y our V ehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “ Collision Parts ” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 2 ‑ 64 .
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven.
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent .
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Accessory Power Outlets . . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 T runk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Engine T emperature Gauge .
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 E EDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers .
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-5 Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 High-Speed Operation, T ires .
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lights (cont.) Engine Coolant T emperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Front Fog Lamps . . . . .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 N Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Phone Bluetooth ® ............ ............ ............. .. 4 - 1 1 3 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Electrical System . . . . .
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 1 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle .
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V V alet Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 V ehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Loading .
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Cadillac 2011 STS c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Cadillac 2011 STS - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Cadillac 2011 STS, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Cadillac 2011 STS va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Cadillac 2011 STS, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Cadillac 2011 STS.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Cadillac 2011 STS. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Cadillac 2011 STS ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
